Introduction to High Performance Liquid Chromatography

January 25th – 27th, 2000 ...

It’s time again for the MCF’s three day workshop in beginning liquid chromatography! The intent of this workshop is to provide introductory training in the applications of HPLC to practical industry and laboratory analytical problems. A full day of "Hands On" training with instrumentation from local vendors is included!

Please note that registration is limited to 24 students
so register early!!!

~Registration Deadline is January 14th, 2000~

Program: Sessions will begin at 8:00 AM and end at approximately 3:30 PM. Lunch will be provided each day along with morning and afternoon breaks. Parking is available nearby (pay lot).

Tentative Agenda:

Day One

I. Introduction

II. Chromatographic Theory

III. Column Chemistry

A. Background
B. Instrumentation
C. Modes of Chromatography
D. Solvents
E. Column Misc.

IV. System Concerns (Practical)

A. Column Considerations and Care
B. Solvent Selection and Use
C. Plumbing/Fittings
D. Detectors
E. Sample Concerns
F. Injection Misc.

Day Two

Laboratory Exercises

Day Three

I. Post-Lab Discussion

II. Sample Prep

III. Signal Processing

IV. Methods Development

V. Maintenance

VI. Troubleshooting

For class information, contact Jan Jopke, at (612) 949-2518. 
For further course content information e-mail David Johnson at ddjohnson2@mmm.com.

To register for the course, complete the website registration form and send it with a check for $600, payable to the Minnesota Chromatography Forum.

Note:
If confirmation is not received within 10 business days, contact Jan at (612) 949-2518. Please bring confirmation to first day of class.