HPLC Columns
High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) columns are critical components in analytical chemistry, providing reliable separation of compounds for research, quality control, and regulatory compliance. Selecting the right HPLC column ensures accurate results, longer column life, and efficient workflows across a wide range of applications.
Why Choose HPLC Columns from JM Science?
At JM Science, we provide an extensive selection of HPLC columns from trusted brands such as Brownlee, Osaka Soda (CapcellPak), Shodex, and Reprosil. Whether you need reversed-phase, normal-phase, ion-exchange, or size-exclusion columns, our catalog covers the full range of chromatographic methods. Each column is designed to deliver excellent resolution, reproducibility, and durability.
With over 36 years of experience, JM Science supports laboratories across North America with both high-performance instrumentation and everyday consumables. Our team helps customers match the right column to their application, ensuring consistent, reproducible results.
Applications of HPLC Columns
HPLC columns are used in:
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Pharmaceuticals – assay of active ingredients, impurity profiling, stability testing
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Food & Beverage – additive analysis, nutritional testing, flavor profiling
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Environmental Testing – pesticide, contaminant, and water quality analysis
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Energy & Materials – battery research, polymer characterization
By choosing the correct stationary phase and pore size, scientists can tailor HPLC separations to meet regulatory standards and research needs.
Partner with JM Science
From routine analyses to complex separations, JM Science offers the HPLC columns and technical support that laboratories trust. Explore our range of columns below, or contact our team to request a quote and discuss the right solution for your workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – HPLC Columns
Q1. How do I choose the right HPLC column?
Consider the type of separation (reversed-phase, normal-phase, ion exchange, size exclusion), the sample matrix, and detection method. Our team can help match the right column to your application.
Q2. What is the typical lifetime of an HPLC column?
With proper care, columns may last from hundreds to thousands of injections. Column lifetime depends on sample cleanliness, mobile phase composition, and storage conditions.
Q3. Can HPLC columns be reused across different methods?
Yes, but performance may degrade if mobile phases or sample types are very different. For best results, dedicate columns to similar methods or sample classes.
Q4. What brands of HPLC columns does JM Science offer?
We supply columns from Brownlee, Osaka Soda (CapcellPak), Shodex, and Reprosil, covering a wide range of chromatographic techniques.
Q5. How should I store HPLC columns when not in use?
Always flush columns with a compatible solvent and cap both ends. Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight or heat.
HPLC Column Comparison
| Brand | Column Types Available | Key Features | Common Applications |
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| Brownlee | Reversed-phase, normal-phase, ion-exchange | High efficiency, wide particle size options | Pharmaceutical assays, method development |
| Osaka Soda (CapcellPak) | Polymer-coated silica, specialty phases | Exceptional durability, excellent reproducibility | Food & beverage testing, complex samples |
| Shodex | Size-exclusion, GPC/SEC, ion chromatography | Expertise in polymer and carbohydrate analysis | Environmental testing, polymer research |
| Reprosil | Reversed-phase (C18, C8), silica-based | High resolution, broad range of phases | Pharma QA/QC, environmental separations |
Ensure clean, reliable injections with Syringe Filters & Filter Vials. Pair your columns with Hitachi HPLC Detectors for precise, reproducible analysis. Explore separation methods in our Application Notes.
