Which of the following is not a desired characteristic of pulse dampers or flow smootheners used in liquid chromatography?
A. Easy mobile phase change over
B. Constant flow must be maintained
C. Should be effective at low system pressure
D. Maximal dead volume
Answer:D
Which of the following is not a desired characteristic of pulse dampers or flow smootheners used in liquid chromatography?
A. Easy mobile phase change over B. Constant flow must be maintained C. Should be effective at low system pressure D. Maximal dead volume
Explanation: Pulse dampers are used to avoid variations in flow. They must have minimal dead volume.