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News Release from: Viscotek Europe | Subject: Tetra detection poster
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 28 September 2007
Unlocking the secrets of branched
copolymers
A new applications poster entitled 'Characterisation of branched copolymers by tetra detection GPC/SEC' is now available from Viscotek
Using samples provided by Unilever Research and Strathclyde University (UK) the authors discuss characterisation of polymers that are complex both in terms of structure and composition which present many difficulties for conventional GPC/SEC techniques In the report the analysis of four copolymers samples (one linear and three branched) on a Viscotek Tetra Detector system with Omnisec software is discussed
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 10 Jan 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Results are presented showing how molecular weight, intrinsic viscosity and molecular size data was obtained directly and how using the Omnisec software the amount of branching was determined in the three samples relative to the linear reference.
Ratioing the response from the two concentration detectors (RI and UV) the authors were also able to determine chemical composition differences in the branched samples.
Combining the power of RI, UV, viscometry and low angle light scattering (Lals) detectors acting together, with each detector providing complimentary but different information, the Tetra Detector is the most powerful GPC/SEC system available today, claims Viscotek.
When integrated with the GPCmax (pump, autosampler, degasser) and Omnisec software the Tetra Detector system is able to cope with even the most demanding analyses.
Using the viscometry and Lals detectors the Tetra Detector system enables users to obtain absolute molecular weight, molecular size (to less than 1nm) and intrinsic viscosity as well as information on branching, conformation, aggregation and composition from their sample.
Maintained in a thermostatically controlled environment the Tetra Detector system has the sensitivity and stability to repeatably characterise copolymers and conjugated proteins even at low concentrations. Request a free brochure from Viscotek Europe ...
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