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GC Practice

For general articles about the practice of GC, look no further. Here, we discuss practical issues around the use of GC — best practices and gold standards. Our technical team set aside time to turn their insights from the most common questions posed by customers.

  1. The switch from Helium as a carrier gas – what’s the problem?

    The switch from Helium as a carrier gas – what’s the problem?

    19 Sep 2025 | Tony Taylor

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  2. Helium to Hydrogen – How to make your environmental impact a little lighter

    Helium to Hydrogen – How to make your environmental impact a little lighter

    06 Jan 2025 | Emma Poole

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  3. Health and Safety Concerns When Using Hydrogen in Gas Chromatography

    Health and Safety Concerns When Using Hydrogen in Gas Chromatography

    31 Jul 2023 | Tony Taylor

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  4. This short video shows you how to get the optimal seal every time and highlights how to avoid common errors.

    Headspace crimp vials - getting the perfect seal

    24 Jul 2023 | Colin Towers

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  5. Electronic flow / pressure control in Gas Chromatography

    Electronic flow / pressure control in Gas Chromatography – opening the lid of the black box!

    10 Aug 2021

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  6. Achiral SFC Columns

    Achiral SFC Columns

    26 Oct 2020 | Eilidh DeCecco

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  7. Optimising Gas Chromatography using Column Dimensions

    Optimising Gas Chromatography using Column Dimensions

    13 May 2020

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  8. GC Analysis Checklist

    GC Analysis Checklist

    08 Oct 2019

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  9. Gas Filters Guide

    Gas Filters Guide

    04 Sep 2019

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  10. GC Practice

    GC Practice

    10 May 2019

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  11. Pulsed Pressure Splitless GC Injection

    Pulsed Pressure Splitless GC Injection

    08 Oct 2018

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  12. Optimising Sensitivity for Splitless Capillary GC with FID Detection

    Optimising Sensitivity for Splitless Capillary GC with FID Detection

    09 Jul 2018

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