Gas chromatography (GC) is a well-known laboratory analysis technique for separating and analysing compounds and is commonly used by scientists and lab managers across multiple industries. GC has been in operation since 1941 and, despite still being in use today, companies are always looking for faster, more accurate and improved techniques.
The latest ultra-fast gas chromatography (UFGC) solution offers analysis that is 5–20 times faster than conventional GC without sacrificing sample capacity or resolution. The following article will look into the principles and practical uses of UFGC, how it differs from conventional GC analysis and key considerations regarding method development when using this technique.