GC Liner Guide

In gas chromatography, the liner serves as a crucial component within the instrument, facilitating the transfer of the sample to the GC column for its subsequent separation and analysis. Choosing the appropriate liner significantly influences the efficiency and accuracy of your chromatographic process. The selection of the most suitable liner depends upon various factors, such as the nature of the sample and the specific injection technique required.

Navigating the various liner configurations can be challenging. Our comprehensive guide offers invaluable insights into the diverse range of liners available from SCION. This resource aims to empower you in selecting the ideal liner tailored to your unique needs.

GC Liner Selection Guide

Type Dimensions (mm x mm OD x mm ID) Part Number Image Benefits
Straight 78.5 x 6.3 x 4.0

78.5 x 6.3 x 2.0

78.5 x 6.3 x 1.8

54.0 x 5.0 x 0.5

41312105

41312103

41312108

41312123

Split/Splitless
PTV (54.0 mm length)
General purpose liner
Ideal for clean samples
Varied concentration of samples
Promotes higher split flows
More suitable for packed columns
Narrow bore (ID<= 2mm) improves focussing of gaseous samples (purge and trap or headspace) 4 mm ID for large sample volume
Straight Quartz Wool 78.5 x 6.3 x 4.0 41312100 Same benefits as Straight with additional –
Helps in evaporation, mixing of analytes
Traps non-volatile material
Limits discrimination
Straight Quartz Wool Ultra Inert 78.5 x 6.3 x 4.0 41312114 Same benefits as Straight with additional –
Removes possible active sites distributed within the liner’s interior
Reduced surface activity
Consistent sample vaporization
Focus 78.5 x 6.3 x 4.0

78.5 x 6.3 x 2.0

41312101

41312104

Split
General purpose
Dirty and concentrated samples
Contains Quartz Wool and it is Ultra Inert
Quartz wool remains in optimum positions due to the necks around
Excellent reproducibility due to the wiping of the needle by the Quartz Wool
Minimize discrimination
Removes possible active sites distributed within the liner’s interior
Reduced surface activity
Consistent sample vaporization
Taper Focus 78.5 x 6.3 x 4.0 41312102 Split/Splitless
The same benefits as Focus with additional –
Top taper helps in mitigating sample flashback
Double Taper Focus 54.0 x 5.0 x 3.4 41312124 PTV
The same benefits as Taper Focus with additional –
Bottom taper directs the sample toward the head of the column
Low boiling and active compounds
Taper Fast Focus 78.5 x 6.3 x 2.3 41312112 Same benefits as Taper Focus with additional –
Narrow 2.3 mm ID for use with 0.1 mm ID capillary columns
Culminates in smaller peak widths
Taper Focus Ultra 78.5 x 6.3 x 4.0 41312115 Split/Splitless
Same benefits as Taper Focus with additional –
Trace level analysis
Minimize greatly contaminations due to the reduction of active sites during volatilization
Taper 78.5 x 6.3 x 4.0 41312109 Split/Splitless
Active samples
Trace level analysis
Top taper helps in mitigating sample flashback
Increase peak area
Taper Quartz Wool 78.5 x 6.3 x 4.0 41312111 Extra – Run dirty samples
Taper Quartz Wool Ultra Inert 78.5 x 6.3 x 4.0 41312117 Extra – Removes possible active sites distributed within the liner’s interior
Reduced surface activity
Consistent sample vaporization
DBL Taper 78.5 x 6.3 x 4.0 41312110 Splitless
Low boiling point compounds
Bottom taper minimizes contact with metal parts of the inlet and focuses sample onto the head of the column
Top taper aids in minimizing flashback
Recessed Gooseneck 78.5 x 6.3 x 2.0 41312107 Splitless
Trace analysis of active compounds
Great recovery and linearity
Less restriction – liner volume
Recessed Gooseneck Quartz Wool 78.5 x 6.3 x 4.0 41312106 Extra – Helps in evaporation, mixing of analytes
Traps non-volatile material
Limits discrimination
Cold On-Column (COC) Injector R 0.25 54.0 x 4.6 x 0.5

R 0.25 54.0 x 4.6 x 0.8

R o.50 54.0 x 4.6 x 0.8

41312120

41312121

41312122

Direct injection
Trace level analysis
Aqueous samples
Active compounds
S/SL Focus 54.0 x 5.0 x 3.4 41312125 Same benefits as Focus
Optimized for S/SL injector
S/SL Taper 54.0 x 5.0 x 3.4

54.0 x 5.0 x 2.0

41312126

41312127

Same benefits as Taper
Optimized for S/SL injector
Narrow bore (ID <= 2 mm) - Trace level analysis
SPME straight 78.5 x 6.3 x 0.75

54.0 x 5.0 x 0.80

41312128

41312113

Splitless
PTV (54.0 mm length)
Optimized for the Solid Phase
MicroExtraction (SPME) sample preparation technique

 

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