Maximum Temperatures of Packed Columns Part 1 – Porous Polymers

We often get asked about the maximum temperature limit of our packed columns, so I decided to write a post series that will provide this information for the majority of the packed columns which we sell.  I thought I would start with the least complicated packed columns, those whose packings are typically not coated with a liquid phase.  These packings include porous polymers.

For this post, I will only be focusing on HayeSep, Porapak, and Tenax packings.  I decided not to include Chromosorb porous polymers because they are either in short supply or currently unavailable.

I am going to make the following assumption:  The column’s maximum temperature is limited to the packing, and not the column’s tubing; end plugs; fittings/adaptors; and/or ferrules used for installation. If you have a packed column that includes nonmetal tubing or end plugs other than glass wool or metal, contact Restek.

Please note:  The catalog (part) numbers shown below are just for the packing and not any packed column.

Keep watching for future posts on maximum temperatures of packed columns.  Thank you.

HayeSep Packing Materials

Porapak Packing Materials

Tenax Packing Materials