Gel Permeation Chromatography

Gel Permeation Chromatography

Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) separates a sample based on size. This technique is often used to analyze polymers to understand and predict polymer performance.

Contacts

General Contact

imsinfo@uconn.edu

Staff

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Nicholas Eddy, Ph.D.

Research Associate and Lab Manager
nicholas.eddy@uconn.edu
860.486.2568

Location

Campus Address

Institute of Materials Science
Storrs Campus

Mailing Address

97 North Eagleville Road
Storrs CT 06269-3136

Instrumentation

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Waters GPC-1: 1515 HPLC Pump and Waters 717Plus Autoinjector

Provides the molecular weight distribution of polymers fully soluble in toluene.

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Agilent 1260 Infinity GPC (System II)

Provides the molecular weight distribution of polymers fully soluble in toluene.

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Waters GPC-2: Waters 515 HPLC Pump and Waters 717 Autoinjector

Provides the molecular weight distribution of polymers fully soluble in DMAC, NMP or DMF.

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Kayeness D4001 Melt Index Tester

Measures ease of flow of a thermoplastic polymer melt.  Indirect measure of molecular weight.