The "Handbook of Temperature Programmed Gas Chromatography" is a comprehensive reference guide that provides detailed information about the principles and practices of temperature-programmed gas chromatography (TPGC). The book was edited by Richard A. Larsen and published by Wiley in 1997.
The book consists of 16 chapters, each written by experts in their respective fields. The first few chapters provide an introduction to TPGC, including a discussion of the basic principles of the technique, the components of a TPGC system, and the advantages and limitations of the technique. The subsequent chapters cover various aspects of TPGC methodology, such as column selection, sample preparation, injection techniques, and detector selection.
One of the strengths of the "Handbook of Temperature Programmed Gas Chromatography" is the depth of coverage on column selection and optimization. The authors provide detailed information on the different types of columns used in TPGC, including capillary columns and packed columns, and discuss the factors that influence column selectivity and efficiency. The book also includes chapters on stationary phases and sample preparation, which provide practical advice on how to optimize TPGC performance for specific applications.
Another useful feature of the book is the extensive discussion of detector selection and optimization. This includes chapters on thermal conductivity detectors, flame ionization detectors, and mass spectrometry detectors, as well as discussions of other types of detectors used in TPGC. The authors provide practical advice on how to select the best detector for a specific application, and how to optimize detector performance for maximum sensitivity and selectivity.
The "Handbook of Temperature Programmed Gas Chromatography" also provides valuable information on the use of TPGC in various applications, such as environmental analysis, petrochemical analysis, and pharmaceutical analysis. The book includes detailed discussions of the specific analytical challenges and requirements associated with each application, as well as practical advice on how to overcome these challenges.
Overall, the "Handbook of Temperature Programmed Gas Chromatography" is an essential reference guide for anyone involved in TPGC, from students and novice analysts to experienced practitioners. The book provides a wealth of information on the principles and practices of TPGC, and offers practical advice on how to optimize TPGC performance for specific applications.
This book provides a comprehensive up-to-date overview of temperature-programmed gas chromatography (GC). The first part of the book introduces the reader to the basics concepts of GC, as well as the key properties of GC columns. The second part describes the mathematical and physical background of GC. In the third part, different aspects in the formation of a chromatogram are discussed, including retention times, peak spacing and peak widths.
An invaluable reference for any chromatographer and analytical chemist, it provides all the answers to questions like:
- At what temperature does a solute elute in a temperature-programmed analysis?
- What is the value of the retention factor of eluting solute?
- How wide are the peaks?
- How large is the time distance between two peaks?
- How do all these parameters depend on the heating rate?
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