Split Injection: In the split injector, the injected sample is vaporized into the stream of carrier gas ,and a portion of the sample and solvent ,if any, is directed onto the head of the
gc column .The remainder of the sample is vented. Typical split tations range from 10:1 to 100:1 and can be calculated from the equation:
split ratio=(column flow+vent flow)/column flow
where the approximate
column flow=3.141(internal column radius in cn)^2(column length in cm)/retention time of argon or butane in min)
On-column injection: with on-column injection ,the sample is injected directly onto the column using a small syrings needle.Obviously, this technique is easier to use with larger bore
gc columns,but modern gas chromatographs can precisely control the on-column injection process,including automatic control of heating and cooling of the injector. This method of analysis gives good quantitative results and is especially valuable for wide-boiling range and thermally labile samples.With this technique, a short section of uncoated fused silica capillary analytic column.