MilliporeSigma™ Supelco™ Glass Packed GC Column (fits Agilent, Configuration A), Phase: 10 OV-17, Matrix 100/120 Chromosorb W HP Support

In a packed column, the carrier gas percolates through the porous bed and separation is achieved by moving the solutes apart. Packed columns are made up of two main materials; stainless steel and Pyrex glass. Pyrex glass columns are shaped as desired by coiling at about 700C. Glass column are in some cases treated with silanizing reagent to eliminate the surface hydroxyl groups which becomes catalytically active and produce asymmetric peaks. Chromosorb W is a fragile white solid prepared by heating the diatomaceous earth with a flux. The resulting fine structure is then cemented over glass which results in large and irregular pores. HP is the classification of a support as high performance grade.