Polysiloxane

BP1, BP1 PONA, BPX1, SolGel-1ms Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) “non-polar” type phases which rely on Van der Waals interactions between molecules and separate primarily based on “boiling point” type separation. Useful chromatographic space is usually considered in terms of modifications to non-polar retention. This is understandable because the GC is useful for volatile compounds and that usually means organics. Organics that can be vaporized are generally high in non-polar (alkane or hydrocarbon) character. It is this part of their surface that allows them to be soluble in a non-polar phase. It is also this characteristic that makes the BP1 (dimethylsiloxane) a universal phase.

BP1, BP1 PONA, BPX1, SolGel-1ms

Polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) “non-polar” type phases which rely on Van der Waals interactions between molecules and separate primarily based on “boiling point” type separation.

Useful chromatographic space is usually considered in terms of modifications to non-polar retention. This is understandable because the GC is useful for volatile compounds and that usually means organics. Organics that can be vaporized are generally high in non-polar (alkane or hydrocarbon) character. It is this part of their surface that allows them to be soluble in a non-polar phase. It is also this characteristic that makes the BP1 (dimethylsiloxane) a universal phase.