GPC Solvent Recycling

Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) is often used to determine average molecular weight in polyolefins. Samples of polymer/rubber need to be dissolved in aggressive solvents prior to analysis. Trichlorobenzene (TCB) and hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP) are commonly used for this purpose.

Save on the expensive costs of buying and disposing of these solvents. The B/R 9600 spinning band solvent recycler recovers TCB, HFIP, NMP, and THF back to their original purity (99.9% specified).

GPC Solvent Recycling
Fig. 17GPC Solvent Recycling
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GPC Solvents We Recycle

Common GPC Solvents We Recycle

TCB

Trichlorobenzene

HFIP

Hexafluoroisopropanol

NMP

N-Methylpyrrolidone

THF

TetraHydroFuran

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Solvents

B/R 9600 Solvent Recycler

Many companies are already using the B/R 9600 solvent recycler to recycle these solvents back to their original purity. The 9600 uses a spinning band column with glass and Teflon contact surfaces, suited to aggressive GPC solvents.

Related applications: HPLC solvent recycling and high purity solvent recycling. General overview: solvent recycling equipment.

Specifications

  • Purity: 99.9%
  • Throughput: 2-3 liters per hour
  • Batch Sizes: 5, 12, 22, and 50 liters
  • Contact Surfaces: Glass and Teflon
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Questions

GPC Solvent Recycling FAQ

Which GPC solvents can be recycled?
Common GPC solvents recycled on the B/R 9600 include TCB (trichlorobenzene), HFIP (hexafluoroisopropanol), NMP (N-methylpyrrolidone), and THF (tetrahydrofuran).
What are the 9600 specifications?
Purity 99.9%, throughput 2-3 liters per hour, batch sizes 5, 12, 22, and 50 liters, contact surfaces glass and Teflon.
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