Malvern Omnisec - Malvern Omnisec CHR600 + CHR7100 Resolve & Reveal GPC/SEC System

Applications & Use Cases

• Determining absolute molecular weight and intrinsic viscosity of polymers and proteins.
• Characterising macromolecules in pharmaceutical research and development.
• Quality control of polymer materials in various industries.
• Analysing biopharmaceuticals for aggregation and stability studies.
• Research into new material development and formulation.

Typical Specifications

Typical flow rate range

Units of this class commonly offer a flow rate range of 0.01 to 10 mL/min.

Typical autosampler capacity

Autosamplers on such systems typically accommodate up to 192 samples, supporting both vials and microtiter plates.

Typical column oven temperature range

Column ovens for this type of equipment commonly control temperatures up to 65°C.

Typical detector types

GPC/SEC systems in this category typically include Refractive Index (RI) detectors, and often also Light Scattering and Viscometer detectors.

Power supply

Units are typically powered by standard laboratory electrical supplies, commonly 230V, 50Hz in the UK.

Footprint

This class of modular analytical equipment typically requires significant bench space for both the chromatography and detector modules.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What is GPC/SEC used for?

  Gel Permeation Chromatography/Size Exclusion Chromatography (GPC/SEC) is a technique used to separate macromolecules based on their hydrodynamic volume, providing information on molecular weight distribution, intrinsic viscosity, and other polymer characteristics.

• What types of samples can be analysed?

• Does this system require calibration standards?

• What maintenance is typically required for a GPC/SEC system?

• Can this system be integrated with other lab equipment?