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Question 1

What is column equilibration?

Accepted Answer

Column equilibration is the process of stabilising the HPLC column with mobile phase before the injection for smooth interaction of analytes with the stationary phase and mobile phase

Question 2

How to equilibrate the column in Isocratic mode?

Accepted Answer

In reverse phase isocratic, the first column should be flushed with water for five minutes and then with the mobile phase for at least 60 minutes

Question 3

How to equilibrate the column in gradient mode?

Accepted Answer

A smaller gradient (up to 5 to 7 minutes) should be prepared, and 5 to 7 injections of diluent/mobile should be given. 1 to 2 injections of diluent/mobile phase should be given as per the method and then analysis should be started

Question 4

What are the various impacts of column equilibration on analysis?

Accepted Answer

There may be retention time shifting, variation in result and variation in area response if the column is not equilibrated properly

Question 5

What is the purpose of column equilibration?

Accepted Answer

To avoid analysis error, which may arise due to column equilibration

Question 6

How much column volume is required to equilibrate the column?

Accepted Answer

The column should be equilibrated at least 6 hours

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By Dr Pramod Kumar Pandey - November 20, 2025

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