HPLC Components

High performance liquid chromatography, abbreviated as HPLC, is a popular laboratory separation technique for the analysis of a mixture. HPLC separates dissolved compounds in a liquid sample. These divided compounds are then quantitative and qualitatively analyzed to determine what, and how much, was contained in the sample. HPLC systems typically consists of:

• A sampler or autosampler
• A delivery pump
• A detector
• A column
• And some type of data recorder and processor.

In addition, systems may also employ the use of an HPLC degasser, a guard column, and a guard column heater or oven for column temperature control.