The Macherey-Nagel OPTIMA 5 capillary column is designed for high-performance gas chromatography (GC). Featuring a nonpolar 5% phenyl - 95% dimethylpolysiloxane phase, it is suitable for a wide range of applications, including trace-level analyses, routine separations, and GC/MS detection.
Product Features
- Capillary column type: OPTIMA 5
- Internal diameter (ID): 0.1 mm
- Film thickness: 0.1 µm
- Column length: 10 m
- Nonpolar 5% phenyl - 95% dimethylpolysiloxane phase
- USP G27, G36 nonpolar standard phase with broad application range
- Similar phases: Permabond SE-52, SE-54, SE-52, DB-5, HP-5, SPB-5, CP-Sil 8, Rtx-5, 007-5, BP5, MDN-5, AT-5, ZB-5 (for columns with 0.1–0.32 mm ID and films <3 µm)
- Max. temperature for isothermal operation: 340 °C
- Max. temperature for short isotherms in a temperature program: 360 °C
- For 0.53 mm ID columns with films <3 µm: max. temperatures 320 °C and 340 °C
- For thick film columns with films ≥3 µm: max. temperatures 300 °C and 320 °C
Further lengths available on request.
Benefits
- Reliable nonpolar separation for GC and GC/MS applications
- High temperature stability ensures reproducible results
- Versatile column suitable for routine and trace analyses
Why Choose Macherey-Nagel OPTIMA 5 Capillary Column, ID 0.1 mm, Film Thickness 0.1 µm, Length 10 m?
This capillary column delivers precise, low-bleed, and highly inert performance, making it an ideal choice for analytical, research, and trace-level GC applications.
