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Gas Chromatography

Our 5 GC's are manufactured by SRI and purchased from Buck Scientific.  The model we use requires no helium, but uses ambient air. This model is lighter than a traditional GC, which is ideal for transportability.  The instrument is run via laptop.

Inquiry-Based Labs

*The Effects of the Size of Molecules on Retention Time / Teacher Notes

*Spiking Analysis of Dry Gas / Teacher Notes

Procedural Labs

Analysis of Mouthwashes / Teacher Notes

*The Effects of the Size of Molecules on Retention Time / Teacher Notes

Fractional Distillation w/ GC Extension / Teacher Notes

Separation of Alcohols / Teacher Notes

*Spiking Analysis of Dry Gas / Teacher Notes

*Verification of Esterification / Teacher Notes

*Denotes advanced lab