Presentation Profile
Gas Chromatography: Beginner to Expert in 4 hours!
Currently Scheduled: 10/14/2025 - 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Room: Orchid
Main Author
Lee Polite - Axion Analytical Labs and Training Institute, Inc.
Abstract:
Gas Chromatography is one of the most popular analytical tools in the world, yet very few people understand how it works. During this 1-day course, you will not only understand it, but you will master it! We'll start by reviewing the fundamentals of GC (column flow, temperature, length, diameter, film thickness, stationary phase, split ratio, etc.). Then I'll show you how to use those fundamentals to develop and optimize methods from scratch. It is like driving a car: Once you understand the purpose of the pedals and steering wheel, you can drive anywhere you want without thinking about it. By the end of this class, you will be able to develop a method from scratch, optimize that method, cut the analysis time in half for any current method, and troubleshoot/fix your instruments. My goal is to put you into the driver's seat, so you are in control of your GC and not vice versa! Dr. Polite has made a 25-year career out of explaining complex topics in an easily understood manner. This class is no exception.
Class is 4 hours - 8:00AM - 10:00AM - Break for Keynote Speaker & Lunch - Resume 12:00PM to 2:00PM
