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