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Gas–Liquid Chromatography

Definition

GC in which retention involves a stationary liquid phase.

Related terms

Carrier Gas
The gas mobile phase that transports introduced components through a GC column.
Derivatisation
Chemical modification used to improve a target’s suitability for the intended analysis.
FID
Flame Ionisation Detector. GLC detector for organic compounds with C-H bonds. High sensitivity, near-universal for hydrocarbons, destructive.
Headspace
The dimensional distance from the bolt face to the datum line in the chamber at which the cartridge case head rests; excessive...

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