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Figure 2 Calibration curve<strong>of</strong> PLgel OligoPore (B) compared to aconventional, low<br />

pore size GPC column (O).<br />

two samples. The two-column set consisting <strong>of</strong> A802 <strong>and</strong> A803 columns, or a<br />

mixed-bed column with alinear MW calibration covering the same MW range,<br />

may be used for the analysis <strong>of</strong> all these samples.<br />

In summary, in order to maximize resolution in low MW analyses, one<br />

should select acolumn set with minimum but adequate MW range, large internal<br />

diameter,smallparticlesize,<strong>and</strong>largeporevolumegels(Table1).Ifanalysistime<br />

is allowed, as many columns in series should be run as possible. Using aguard<br />

columnbefore theanalytical columnswill helptoextendthelifetime <strong>of</strong>analytical<br />

columns.<br />

2.2 Other Chromatographic Conditions<br />

In SEC <strong>of</strong> high MW polymers, alow sample concentration with alarge injection<br />

volume is normally preferred to prevent any viscosity effect. However, asmall<br />

injectionvolume <strong>and</strong> high sample concentration is preferred in low MW SEC for<br />

better resolution.<br />

The other parameter that may increase the resolution is higher temperature.<br />

At higher temperatures, themotion<strong>of</strong> both polymer chains <strong>and</strong> solvent molecules<br />

is increased, while the viscosity <strong>of</strong> the solvent is lower. All these factors increase<br />

N,<strong>and</strong> thus improve the resolution. Table 2shows the value <strong>of</strong> N for BHT,<br />

© 2004 by Marcel Dekker, Inc.

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