Elite C18 Columns

SMT SAM-C18 column is very stable at a wide pH range and high temperatures. Separation of most basic solutes is often possible without trifluoroacetic acid (TFA) or other mobile phase additives. SMT packings enable you to achieve a broader pH range than what is accessible with other commercially available packings. SMT utilizes a novel self-assembled monolayers technology in all its bonding chemistries to achieve maximum coverage. The technique involves pretreatment of the silica substrate including rigorous control of water molecules. A mixture of trifunctional ligands is then allowed to come in contact with the substrate. The result is an unprecedented high-density assembly of molecules on the substrate. The unique aspect of SAM is that only a monolayer of coverage is achieved when the bonding is performed accordingly.  At least one of the  ligands (e.g. C18) is functional for the separation while the other (e.g. C1) is used as a spacer molecule, although, it too can impact certain selectivity needed for some separation. A typical coverage achievable with SAM is 7-8 μmole/m2. This coverage value is equivalent to the maximum achievable coverage on any substrate and it is about 50% higher than that achievable using the most exhaustive conventional bonding and end-capping methods available in the market today.    
 
Elite-C18 Series: SMT SAM-C18 phases with the intermediate functional ligand coverage confirmed with carbon analysis results of 16% carbon load. In these series, the density of the functional ligand, octadecyl molecule or C18, is moderated with the proprietary spacer molecule to ensure maximum coverage. These phases are moderately hydrophobic; nevertheless, designed to tolerate usage in very aggressive pH conditions and high temperatures.

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  • SMT SAM Elite C18 – Reversed-Phase C18 Column

    SMT manufactures Elite C18 columns for any method that specifies a C18 type column. Its bonding technology gives Elite C18 strong hydrophobic retention and high loading capacity for analytical to preparative applications.

    SMT manufactures Elite C18 columns for any method that specifies a C18 type column. Its bonding technology gives Elite C18 strong hydrophobic retention and high loading capacity for analytical to preparative applications.

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  • SMT SAM Elite C18 – Guard Column

    C18 Guard columns are expendable small columns designed to remove anything that may interfere with the separation or shorten the lifetime of the primary column.

    C18 Guard columns are expendable small columns designed to remove anything that may interfere with the separation or shorten the lifetime of the primary column.

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