Symmetry Shield RP8 Column, 100Å, 5 µm, 4.6 mm X 250 mm, 1/pk

Setting the standard for performance of peak shape in basic compounds, Symmetry Shield RP8 Columns are reversed-phase columns based on Waters’ patented embedded polar group technology. The innovative technology literally “shields” the silica’s residual surface silanols from highly basic analytes. The embedded polar group sits in close proximity to the silica surface, allowing for further reduction of surface silanols in the Symmetry Shield packing materials.

As a result of this innovative technology, Symmetry Shield RP8 columns are able to deliver a significantly improved peak shape and resolution over a broad pH range. The columns are also able to exhibit less retention of basic compounds than conventional C18 and C8 columns. Symmetry Shield columns deliver USP Tailing Factors of less than 1.2 across a pH range of 2 to 8. With low levels of detection and quantitation, Symmetry Shield columns enable faster new method development, improving productivity in your laboratory. Substituting classic C8 columns with Symmetry Shield RP8 Columns allows for a better separation without changing mobile phase conditions.

For applications that require low organic, highly aqueous mobile phase conditions, chromatographers choose lab equipment with Shield Technology. As reversed-phase, water-wettable particles allow better interactions between the particles and your samples, resulting in stable retention in highly aqueous mobile phases with superior peak shape.

Each Symmetry Column comes with a Certificate of Analysis specific to the batch of packing material contained, including chromatographic results and conditions. A Performance Test Chromatogram is also included, providing individual column test results. In order to maintain excellent reproducibility, Symmetry Shield columns are manufactured using the tightest standards and specifications in the HPLC column industry. Further testing can be performed using the Reversed-Phase QC Reference Material.