Knowledge Base

The existence of hydrogen bonding in acetonitrile-water solutions is a fundamental question. In this article, we will discuss the question in details, including the physicochemical properties of acetonitrile and water, the interaction that takes place when acetonitrile is dissolved in water, and the abnormalities that may occur when using acetonitrile-water solutions as mobile phase or for sample extraction.

Poor resolution is challenging, but elution order reversal is even perplexing. In this article, the author discusses three primary factors that cause peaks to elute inversed when mobile phase changes: pH, organic modifier, and buffer salt.

In this article, we discuss the catastrophic results one would get if they replace formic acid in the mobile phase by acetic acid in an HPLC experiment.

Acetone is a versatile solvent in chromatography, yet its application as an HPLC mobile phase remains limited to specific cases like Sudan dye analysis. This article explores the reasons behind the rare use of acetone and summarizes the key considerations when using acetone as a mobile phase.

In this article, the author explains the uses of triethylamine as a mobile phase additive in HPLC, with real-world examples from pharmacopoeias and literatural applications.

Formic acid is commonly seen added to the mobile phase in mass spectrometry methods, but have you wondered what specific role it plays, and can other acids substitute it? This article explains the role of formic acid in MS from the perspective of chemical reaction equilibrium thoroughly.

In HPLC analysis, methanol and acetonitrile are the most common organic mobile phases. But have you ever thought about what exactly differentiates them? When should methanol be used and when acetonitrile? In this article, the author shares their thoughts on this matter.

Proper preparation, handling, and storage of HPLC mobile phases are essential for achieving accurate, consistent results. This article outlines key considerations for selecting solvents, preparing mobile phases, and avoiding common pitfalls that can affect chromatographic performance and instrument longevity.