Chromatograph, more particularly for gas phase chromatography

Abstract

This chromatograph comprises a modular enclosed space having compartments, with temperature controlling means arranged in said compartments, such as an electrical resistance and a blower, for providing a uniform temperature. Removable function modules are selectively insertable in said compartments. Said function modules may comprise for instance injection modules, column modules, detection modules, valve modules, and modules for physical or chemical conversion. Means are provided in said compartments for receiving and locking said function modules. A matrix which can comprise external coupling positions and interconnections between said positions is provided for interconnecting the function modules according to the analysis problem to be solved. If desired, the interconnections of the matrix may be selectively changed. Such a chromatograph is adaptable, by selecting suitable function modules and interconnections, for solving any analytical problem in gas phase chromatography.

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