White Paper: Importance Of Pure Water In Modern Ion Chromatography

By Paul Whitehead, PhD, Chem, FRSC, Laboratory Manager, ELGA R&D Facility

Ion chromatography (IC) is evolving to meet the analytical demands for more rapid analyses using significantly smaller sample volumes. Sub-5 minute analysis times and sub-µl sample volumes are now becoming available for some applications, along with a number of improved detectors. To take full advantage of these changes it is essential that sensitivity and reproducibility are maintained. The purity of the water used has a key role to play.