1. Inertness
The stainless steel surface of the column is completely deactivated using a seven-layer process referred to as Ultra ALLOY®. The final layer is populated by silanol groups and is very similar to that of fused silica. It is designed to be used for a wide range of polysiloxane stationary phases.
2. High temperature stability
Ultra ALLOY® columns are available with a number of stationary phases including polydimethylsiloxane and polyphenyl-methylsiloxane. The Frontier stationary phase polymers bonded to the Ultra ALLOY® surface resist oxidation at elevated temperatures and can be rinsed with a number of common organic solvents.
3. Durability
Ultra ALLOY® columns are constructed of high quality stainless steel. They are mechanically durable and compatible with both metal and graphite vespel ferrules. Using a metal column with a metal ferrule virtually eliminates leaks, even when the column is cycled over an extended temperature range. For more information on this topic, please contact us.