Schott Duran - Cytiva BPG 100/500 Chromatography column

• Used in pharmaceutical research and production for protein purification and separation.
• Utilised in biotechnology for isolating biomolecules like antibodies and enzymes.
• Applied in academic and industrial laboratories for analytical separations and method development.
• Employed in food and beverage industries for quality control and ingredient purification.

Typical column diameter

For this BPG 100 series, the column diameter is typically 100 mm.

Typical column length

The '500' in the model name commonly indicates a column length of 500 mm for this class of equipment.

Column material

Units of this type, especially Schott Duran, are typically constructed from borosilicate glass, offering good chemical resistance.

Operating pressure

Chromatography columns of this design commonly operate at pressures suitable for laboratory-scale separations, typically up to a few bar.

Temperature range

These columns are generally designed for operation within standard laboratory temperature ranges, typically 4-40°C.

Connectivity

Units commonly feature standard laboratory connections for liquid chromatography systems, such as GL threads or similar.

• What is the primary function of a chromatography column?

  A chromatography column is used to separate components of a mixture based on their differential partitioning between a stationary phase (packed inside the column) and a mobile phase (which flows through it).

• What type of chromatography is this column suitable for?

• What maintenance is typically required for a used chromatography column?

• Can this column be packed with different types of media?

• What accessories are typically needed to operate this column?

Chromatography columns and accessories hold strong reputations within analytical laboratories for reliability and consistent performance. Buyers typically value used equipment that maintains original specifications and comes with documentation of maintenance history. Industry sentiment favours purchasing from reputable sources where column condition, packing integrity, and compatibility with existing systems are verified. Common strengths include durability of quality columns across multiple applications and cost savings versus new purchases. When buying used, inspecting for damage, confirming proper storage conditions, and verifying suitability for intended analytical methods remain critical considerations for laboratory operations.

General overview for this equipment type