7. Porapak Q (range of mesh sizes available) 8. Porapak N (range of mesh sizes available) 9. HayeSep D (range of mesh sizes available) 10. Chromosorb 106™ (range of mesh sizes available) Sorbent Strength: Medium Specific Surface Area (m2/g): ~750 Approximate analyte volatility range: n-C5 to n-C12 Boiling point 50°C to 200°C Example Analytes: Hydrocarbons, benzene, volatile oxygenated compounds Sorbent Maximum Temperature: 225°C to 250°C Recommended Conditioning Temperature: 225°C to 250°C Recommended Desorption Temperature: No higher than 200°C Notes: High artefacts (=10 ng) For trace level analysis condition at 225°C, desorb sample tubes no higher than 200°C to reduce background Hydrophobic Inert – suitable for labile compounds 11. Spherocarb™ / UniCarb™ (60 - 80 mesh only) Sorbent Strength: Strong Specific Surface Area (m2/g): ~1200 – also operates on molecular sieve principle Approximate analyte volatility range: n-C3 to n-C8 Boiling point -30°C to 150°C Example Analytes: Very volatile compounds e.g. VCM, ethylene oxide, carbon disulphide, dichloromethane, chloromethane. Volatile polar compounds e.g. methanol, ethanol, acetone Sorbent Maximum Temperature: >400°C Recommended Conditioning Temperature: 350°C to 400°C Recommended Desorption Temperature: 300°C to 350°C Notes: Some hydrophillicity Low artefacts (<0.1 ng) Inert – suitable for labile compounds Excellent batch-to-batch reproducibility Non-friable Easily contaminated by higher boiling components - protect with front bed of weaker sorbent 12. Carbosieve SIII™ (60 - 80 mesh only) Sorbent Strength: Very Strong Specific Surface Area (m2/g): ~800 - but primarily operates on molecular sieve principle Approximate analyte volatility range: Ethane to n-C5 Boiling point -60°C to 80°C Example Analytes: Ultra volatile hydrocarbons Sorbent Maximum Temperature: >400°C Recommended Conditioning Temperature: 350°C to 400°C Recommended Desorption Temperature: 300°C to 350°C Notes: Some hydrophillicity Low artefacts (<0.1 ng) Easily and irreversibly contaminated by higher boiling components - protect with front bed of weaker sorbent 13. Carboxen 1000™ (range of mesh sizes) Sorbent Strength: Very Strong for small molecules Specific Surface Area (m2/g): >1200 – also operates on molecular sieve principle Approximate analyte volatility range: permanent gases and light hydrocarbons (C2, C3) Boiling point -60°C to 80°C Example Analytes: Ultra volatile hydrocarbons Sorbent Maximum Temperature: >400°C Recommended Conditioning Temperature: 350°C to 400°C Recommended Desorption Temperature: 300°C to 350°C Notes: Significantly hydrophilic - do not use in humid conditions. High artefacts (>10 ng), Easily & irreversibly contaminated by higher boiling components 14. Molecular Sieve 5Å Sorbent Strength: Very Strong for small molecules Approximate analyte volatility range: Boiling point -60°C to 80°C Example Analytes: nitrous oxide Sorbent Maximum Temperature: 350°C to 400°C Recommended Conditioning Temperature: 300°C - 350°C max (increase temperature gradually from 100°C) Recommended Desorption Temperature: To suit analyte Notes: Significantly hydrophilic - do not use in humid conditions. High artefacts (>10 ng) Easily & irreversibly contaminated by higher boiling components 15. Molecular Sieve 13X Sorbent Strength: Very Strong for small molecules Approximate analyte volatility range: Boiling point -60°C to 80°C Example Analytes: 1, 3-butadiene Sorbent Maximum Temperature: 350°C to 400°C Recommended Conditioning Temperature: 300°C - 350°C max (increase temperature gradually from 100°C) Recommended Desorption Temperature: To suit analyte Notes: Significantly hydrophilic - do not use in humid conditions. High artefacts (>10 ng) Easily & irreversibly contaminated by higher boiling components