Chromatographic Columns

Overview

Chromatographic Columns (previously titled Chromatographic Reagents) was created by USP experts to help users efficiently locate column reagents used in tests in the USP–NF and Pharmacopeial Forum (PF). The 2009–2010 edition provides a cumulative listing of columns referenced in gas – and liquid–chromatographic methods from 1980 through the July–August 2009 issue of PF.

Publication and Format

Chromatographic Columns is published once every two years—the 2009–2010 edition publishes in September 2009. Updates are published in PF in between editions. Chromatographic Columns is available in English in a softcover, spiral bound print format.

Contents

Chromatographic Columns provides essential column data:

• Issue of PF in which a column was first referenced
• Corresponding packing, GC phase, and support (L, G, or S) designations
• Type of test employing the chromatographic method
• Alternative columns
• Brand names
• Manufacturers

Who Needs Chromatographic Columns

This time-saving publication is a beneficial resource for scientists and professionals involved in

• Analytical method development and validation
• Quality control
• Quality assurance
• Regulatory/compendial affairs
• The manufacture of chromatographic columns

How Chromatographic Columns helps

• Save valuable time spent searching for the right columns to use in testing
• Track columns used in methods that have progressed from "revision" to "official" status
• Find brand names and manufacturers
• Locate alternative columns that may be used