CHROMSHELL®
Why CHROMSHELL®?
Why CHROMSHELL®?
CHROMSHELL® extends the ARION® phases in the area of core-shell technology. These columns use an ultra high purity silica of 2.6 μm particles.
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Ultrapure silica with low metal content
Various chemistries including HILIC for broad range of applications
Narrow particle size and pore size distribution
| CHROMSHELL® phases | Particle size (µm) | Pore size (Å) | Surface area (m2/g) | Carbon load | pH stability | Endcapping | 100% aqueous mobile phase | USP code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 Plus | 2.6 | 85 | 85 | 9 % | 1.5 to 7.5 | Single-step | × | L1 |
| C18-XB | 2.6 | 85 | 85 | 8 % | 1.5 to 8 | Single-step | × | L1 |
| C18-AB | 2.6 | 85 | 85 | 6 % | 1.5 to 8 | Mixed | × | L1 |
| C18 Polar | 2.6 | 85 | 85 | 6.5 % | 1.5 to 7 | Mixed | Yes | L1 |
| HILIC | 2.6 | 85 | 85 | – | 1.5 to 7 | Proprietary | × | L3 |
| Si | 2.6 | 85 | 85 | – | 1.5 to 7 | × | L3 |
What Does CHROMSHELL® Quality Look Like?
What Does CHROMSHELL® Quality Look Like?
CHROMSHELL® particles have a very tight distribution and the highest proximity to the shape of a spherical particle (c=0,9483 ± 0,0397). This ensures high separation power and separation reproducibility.
CHROMSHELL® 100×100 vs. Competitor K 100×100
CHROMSHELL® 30×30 vs. Competitor K 30×30
CHROMSHELL® Ultrapure Silica Gel Particles
CHROMSHELL® Ultrapure Silica Gel Particles
High proximity to a circle
Unique surface smoothness
Tight particle size distribution
No broken particles
No presence of clustered particles
No “Moon craters” or “Mountains”