Week 9: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) Flashcards

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What does HPLC stand for?

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Explain the basic principle behind HPLC separation.

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3
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What are the two essential phases involved in HPLC?

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What is the role of the stationary phase in HPLC?

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What is the role of the mobile phase in HPLC?

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How does the interaction between the stationary and mobile phases affect separation?

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7
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What are the main types of HPLC based on the separation mechanism?

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8
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Describe normal-phase HPLC and its applications.

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Describe reverse-phase HPLC and its applications.

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What is ion-exchange chromatography, and how does it work?

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Explain size-exclusion chromatography and its applications.

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12
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What is affinity chromatography, and where is it used?

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13
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What are the main components of an HPLC system?

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14
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What is the function of the pump in HPLC?

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15
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What are the different types of detectors used in HPLC?

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16
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Explain the role of the injector in HPLC.

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What is the purpose of the column oven in HPLC?

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How does the choice of column affect separation in HPLC?

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What factors influence the choice of mobile phase in HPLC?

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How does the gradient elution technique work in HPLC?

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What is the significance of retention time in HPLC analysis?

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How can you optimize resolution in HPLC?

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What is the role of method validation in HPLC?

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What are common problems encountered in HPLC analysis, and how can they be addressed?

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How is HPLC used in pharmaceutical analysis?
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How is HPLC used in environmental analysis?
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How is HPLC used in food analysis?
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How is HPLC used in biomedical research?
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How is HPLC used in industrial quality control?
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What are the advantages of HPLC compared to other chromatographic techniques?