Adding to its Prominence line of HPLC chromatography products, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduced the Prominence UFLCXR, an ultra fast liquid chromatograph (UFLC) with extra resolution
Even at a high-pressure configuration, this flexible system delivers results without loss in basic chromatographic performance.
Thanks to its direct injection with isolated metering system (Diims), only Shimadzu's Prominence UFLCXR can achieve high speed, high precision, low carryover and good linearity - all at the same time.
Optimised to enable high-speed analysis using the Shim-pack XR-ODS II series of columns (2 and 3mm with 8nm pores), the Prominence UFLCXR is capable of system pressures up to 9500psi (66MPa) for special situations that demand extra resolution (XR).
Unlike many high-pressure systems, the system delivers data with high integrity and reproducibility, a result of fully re-engineered components in the injection valve.
"Fast chromatography at reasonable pressures is the most robust solution for generating highly reproducible data and the Prominence UFLC gives users just that," said Curtis Campbell, HPLC product manager.
"When presented with a unique challenge that demands the use of longer columns for extra resolution, users can convert their current Prominence UFLC to an XR system or can purchase a new UFLCXR system.
"Together, they represent the ultimate solution".
The Prominence UFLCXR system is up to tem times faster than a conventional HPLC system that uses a 5um particle column.
New SIL-20Axr and SIL-20ACxr autosamplers are capable of ten second injection cycles while delivering <0.3% RSD area repeatability.
Prominence UFLCXR also successfully reduces carryover by inhibiting the adsorption of samples through precise engineering and the prudent choice of wetted materials in the flow path.
With its micro-plunger design, the LC-20ADXR solvent-delivery system provides unmatched gradient resolution and reproducibility, and has a delivery range of 100nl/min to 10ml/min.
Prominence UFLCXR accepts an assortment of flow-control valves and a column-switching system, allowing for use with many other applications, such as two-dimensional HPLC or micro to semi-micro analysis.
