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Restek MXT-1 GC Metal Capillary Column, 15 m, 0.25 mm ID, 0.10 µm, 70105

Product information "Restek MXT-1 GC Metal Capillary Column, 15 m, 0.25 mm ID, 0.10 µm, 70105"

The MXT-1 70105 is a metal capillary column with a non-polar phase of crosslinked dimethyl polysiloxane. It has a length of 15 m, an inner diameter of 0.25 mm and, at 0.10 µm, the thinner of the two films available in the shop. The tube is made of stainless steel with a Siltek coating.

Metal tube with Siltek coating

The MXT-1 is a Siltek-coated stainless steel capillary column (WCOT). It combines the strength of metal with the inertness of glass. The coils have the standard diameter of 4.5 inch.

The phase is a non-polar, crosslinked dimethyl polysiloxane. The USP phase classes are G1, G2, G9 and G38. Known comparable phases from other manufacturers are Agilent DB-PS1 and Quadrex UAC-1 and UAC-1MS.

Temperature range

The column can be used from -60 °C. 360 °C is permitted isothermally and 430 °C in a temperature program. The limits are the same as for the 0.25 µm version 70120, and the range from -60 °C allows low starting temperatures in a program.

Dimensions and temperature data

The 15 m describes the capillary tube, 0.25 mm the inner diameter and 0.10 µm the thickness of the phase film on the tube wall. Crosslinked means that the polymer chains of the phase are linked. Isothermal stands for a constant oven temperature, programmed for a run according to a temperature program.

0.10 µm or 0.25 µm film

Both MXT-1 columns in the shop have 15 m length and 0.25 mm inner diameter. The film makes the difference: 0.10 µm here, 0.25 µm for 70120. Retention times change when the film thickness changes, so an existing method has to be revalidated.

Part numberLengthInner diameterFilm thicknessDifference to this column
7012015 m0.25 mm0.25 µm+0.15 µm

Typical applications

The MXT-1 is intended as a general-purpose column for solvent impurities. Other fields of use are PCB congeners (for example Aroclor mixtures), gases, odorants for natural gas, sulphur compounds, hydrocarbons and oxygenates. In addition there are high-temperature chromatography, field instruments, process GCs and GCs with small ovens.

Technical details

Part number70105
PhaseMXT-1
Phase compositionCrosslinked dimethyl polysiloxane
PolarityNon-polar
Length15 m
Inner diameter0.25 mm
Film thickness0.10 µm
Column materialMetal (MXT), Siltek-coated stainless steel
Lower temperature limit-60 °C
Upper temperature limit isothermal360 °C
Upper temperature limit programmed430 °C
USP phase classG1, G2, G9, G38
Comparable phases from other manufacturersAgilent DB-PS1, Quadrex UAC-1, Quadrex UAC-1MS
ApplicationsSolvent impurities, PCB congeners, gases, odorants for natural gas, sulphur compounds, hydrocarbons, oxygenates
Pack contents1 piece (single column)
Coil diameter4.5 inch

Scope of delivery

One metal capillary column (single piece) with a length of 15 m is supplied. Part number 70105 stands for 0.10 µm film thickness.

Individual requirements and procurement service

Restek offers the MXT-1 in further dimensions as well as other MXT phases and accessories. LT Laborhandel procures them on request, including by Restek part number. Write to us with the version you want, and we will get back to you with a quote.