Abstract

The primary aim of this volume is to make the chemist familiar with the numerous stationary phases and column types, with their advantages and disadvantages, to help in the selection of the most suitable phase for the type of analytes under study. The book also provides detailed information on the chemical structure, physico-chemical behaviour, experimental applicability, physical data of liquid and solid stationary phases and solid supports. Such data were previously scattered throughout the literature. To understand the processes occurring in the separation column and to offer a manual both to the beginner and to the experienced chromatographer, one chapter is devoted to the basic theoretical aspects. Further, as the effectiveness of the stationary phase can only be considered in relation to the column type, a chapter on different column types and the arrangement of the stationary phase within the column is included.

The secondary aim of this book is to stimulate the development of new and improved standardized stationary phases and columns, in order to improve the reproducibility of separations, as well as the range of applications.
I expect to make frequent use of this book as a working instrument and I strongly recommend it for everyone who deals with gas chromatography.
Trends in Analytical Chemistry
...can be recommended to everyone involved in GC as it provides a rapid and comprehensive orientation in stationary phases. The book also serves as a reference source for recent GC data.
LC-GC International
The work is highly recommended as a reference work for the bookshelves of all concerned with gas chromatography.
Journal of Chromatography
The book is written by an excellent expert in this field.
Fresenius Journal of Analytical Chemistry