Columns
Waters is renowned for its wide range of high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) columns, offering advanced solutions for various analytical applications. These columns are designed to provide superior separation, retention, and peak resolution across a range of industries, from pharmaceuticals and environmental testing to food safety and biotechnology. Each Waters column is engineered with precision to ensure consistent performance, high reproducibility, and compatibility with different chromatography systems, making them essential components for any laboratory that relies on accurate and efficient separations.
Waters columns are available in various chemistries, particle sizes, and dimensions to meet the diverse needs of chromatography applications. Some of the most popular column families are:
ACQUITY UPLC Columns: ACQUITY UPLC columns are specifically designed for ultra-performance liquid chromatography systems, such as the ACQUITY UPLC and ACQUITY Arc systems. These columns utilize smaller particle sizes, typically less than 2 μm, which provide enhanced resolution, faster run times, and greater sensitivity. By minimizing band broadening and reducing analyte diffusion, these columns deliver sharper peaks and higher throughput, making them ideal for high-resolution separations and high-throughput labs. ACQUITY UPLC columns are widely used in pharmaceutical analysis, food testing, and environmental research, where precise and fast separations are critical.
Atlantis Columns: Atlantis columns are specifically engineered for the separation of polar compounds, which are typically difficult to retain and separate using traditional reversed-phase columns. With options for both reversed-phase and hydrophilic interaction chromatography (HILIC), Atlantis columns provide excellent polar compound retention and resolution. They are available in different chemistries, including T3, dC18, and unbonded HILIC, to accommodate a wide range of analytes and separation techniques. The superior retention capabilities of Atlantis columns make them ideal for pharmaceutical and bioanalytical research, where polar compound analysis is often required.
XSelect Columns: XSelect columns offer flexibility and performance across various applications, providing a broad range of column chemistries. These columns are designed for method development, allowing analysts to explore different retention characteristics, selectivity, and peak shape optimizations. With XSelect columns, you can choose between CSH (Charged Surface Hybrid) and HSS (High Strength Silica) particles, each offering distinct advantages depending on the separation needs. XSelect columns are commonly used in pharmaceutical research and other fields that require precise method development and optimization for complex separations.
SunFire Columns: SunFire columns are a popular choice for laboratories requiring excellent peak symmetry, high efficiency, and dependable performance across a wide pH range. These columns feature high-purity silica and advanced bonding technologies to deliver reliable results even under challenging conditions. SunFire columns are suitable for reversed-phase separations in pharmaceutical analysis, environmental testing, and food safety, where robust and reproducible results are essential.
CORTECS Columns: CORTECS columns utilize solid-core particle technology to offer high-efficiency separations with low backpressure. This makes them suitable for both high-performance and ultra-performance liquid chromatography applications. CORTECS columns provide a balance between performance and pressure, making them ideal for labs looking to enhance throughput without compromising resolution. They are available in C18, C8, and HILIC chemistries, offering flexibility for a range of applications.
All Waters columns offer numerous benefits that make them a preferred choice for laboratories across various industries. One of the primary advantages is their high efficiency, thanks to advanced materials and cutting-edge technologies that ensure superior separation performance. This results in sharper peaks, faster analysis times, and higher throughput, which is essential for labs looking to optimize productivity. Versatility is another key benefit, as Waters columns are designed to be compatible with a wide range of chromatography systems and applications, from traditional HPLC to the latest UPLC methods.
In addition to their performance, Waters columns are built for durability. They maintain consistent results even under harsh conditions, such as extreme pH levels or high temperatures, reducing the need for frequent replacements and lowering operational costs. Another critical advantage is reproducibility. Waters columns are engineered to deliver reliable and consistent results across multiple runs, ensuring data accuracy and repeatability—qualities that are essential for rigorous testing environments. Finally, with application-specific options available, Waters columns can be tailored to meet the unique requirements of different analyses, whether dealing with polar compounds, complex mixtures, or high-throughput demands. This range of benefits positions Waters' columns as an industry leader in chromatography solutions, including our columns.
FAQs
1.How do I choose the right Waters column for my application?
Selecting the right Waters column depends on the specific needs of your application. It"s important to consider your sample types, desired separation performance, and system compatibility when choosing a column.
