Question

EXERCISE 16.15: Imagine the following two peaks coe- luted shortly after the hold-up volume. Which of the follow- ing actions would be the "best" way to improve the resolu- tion? Defend your answer and explain why you rejected the other options. (a) Use a longer column. (b) Use a higher carrier gas velocity. (c) Use a lower carrier gas velocity. (d) Use a higher column temperature. (e) Use a cooler column temperature.

Answer 1

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