Scope
1.1 This practice is intended to serve as a general guide for the installation and maintenance of fused silica capillary columns in gas chromatographs which are already retrofitted for their use. This practice excludes information on:
1.1.1 Injection techniques.
1.1.2 Column selection.
1.1.3 Data acquisition.
1.1.4 System troubleshooting and maintenance.
1.2 For additional information on gas chromatography, please refer to Practice E260. For specific precautions, see Notes 1- 4.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific safety information see Section 6 and Notes 2 - 4.
