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Ph. Eur. 2.2.46. Allowable Adjustments of Chromatographic Conditions – Gradient Elution

Component As per Ph. Eur. monograph Adjustable from Adjustable to Limit
Composition of the Mobile Phase + Gradient

Minor adjustments of the composition of the mobile phase and the gradient are acceptable, if the system suitability requirements are met, the principle peak(s) elute(s) within ± 15 % of the indicated retention time(s) and the final elution power of the mobile phase is not weaker.

Mobile Phase pH

No adjustment permitted

Buffer Concentration (mM)

No adjustment permitted

Column Temperature (°C) ±5°C
Flow Rate (mL/min)

Adjustment is permitted to maintain linear velocity when changing column dimensions

Column Length (mm) ±70%
Column Inner Diameter (mm) ±25%
Particle Size (µm)

No change permitted.

Stationary Phase

No change of the identity of the substituent permitted.

Column dimension as per EP Desired Column Dimensions
Column Length (mm)
Column Inner Diameter (mm)
Flow Rate As per Ph. Eur. Monograph (mL/min)
Recommended Flow Rate To Maintain Linear Velocity (mL/min)

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