Hands-on GCxGC
- Duration: 2 days for live courses
- Experience level: Advanced
- Delivery methods: Face-to-face | Onsite training & consultancy | Tailored training |
- Type of course: Universal
- Applicable to manufacturer(s): Agilent | Leco | Shimadzu | Zoex |
- CPD Approved: Approved
- Scheduled course price: £1,250.00 + TAX per delegate
- Course discounts: RSC CAMS HEaTED Cambridge Network members receive a discount on this course
Your Hands-on approach to learning two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC)
Combine the theory of two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC) with practical laboratory-based exercises in this 2-day Hands-on training approved by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Designed for analytical scientists, chromatographers and experienced GC users, this course bridges the gap between understanding GC×GC principles and confidently applying the technique in real-world laboratory environments.
Using practical laboratory exercises, you will learn about GC×GC hardware, configure thermal and flow modulators, select appropriate column sets, optimise operating conditions, interpret complex two-dimensional chromatograms, troubleshoot common problems, and analyse challenging samples using advanced GC×GC workflows.
Why should I join?
On completion, you will have both the theoretical knowledge and practical experience required to confidently develop, optimise, and operate GC×GC systems for advanced chromatographic separations, giving you:
- Strong theoretical and practical understanding of two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC)
- Clear understanding of multidimensional separation principles and orthogonal chromatography
- Hands-on experience configuring and operating GC×GC instrumentation
- Experience selecting and installing GC×GC columns, modulators and associated hardware
- Practical experience optimising GC×GC methods and operating parameters
- Confidence interpreting complex two-dimensional chromatograms and contour plots
- Valuable troubleshooting skills for improving chromatographic performance and resolving common method issues
What would I learn?
A Hands-on course combining GC×GC theory with laboratory-based exercises, you will learn:
- The principles of two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC)
- How multidimensional chromatography increases resolving power and peak capacity compared with conventional GC
- The differences between heart-cutting GC and GC×GC approaches
- Column selection strategies, orthogonality and phase combinations for GC×GC separations
- Installation of columns, modulators and GC×GC hardware components
- Optimisation of temperatures, flows, modulation periods and column configurations
- Visualisation and interpretation of 2D chromatograms, contour plots and surface plots
- Qualitative and quantitative data analysis strategies for GC×GC and GC×GC-MS data
- Troubleshooting peak shape, modulation issues, wrap-around and instrument performance problems
What knowledge will I gain?
- Understand the complete workflow involved in two-dimensional gas chromatography analysis
- Be confident discussing the theory, operation and applications of GC×GC systems
- Confidently select first- and second-dimension columns based on sample characteristics and separation goals
- Optimise modulation periods, column dimensions and operating conditions for maximum separation performance
- Understand qualitative and quantitative approaches to GC×GC analysis
- Apply mass spectral interpretation, library searching and deconvolution techniques to complex samples
- Recognise common chromatographic and modulation-related problems and apply effective troubleshooting strategies
- Appreciate where GC×GC offers advantages over conventional GC when analysing complex matrices
Is this course for me?
This Hands-on training course is designed for anyone who requires both a theoretical and practical understanding of GC×GC, including:
- Analysts and technicians performing advanced gas chromatography analysis
- Laboratory managers overseeing complex chromatographic workflows
- Service engineers supporting advanced chromatographic instrumentation
- Data analysts and technical specialists interpreting multidimensional chromatographic data
- Sales, marketing, and commercial professionals working with advanced chromatography technologies
If GC×GC touches your work in any way, this practical course delivered by industry experts will equip you with the knowledge and hands-on skills required use two-dimensional gas chromatography successfully in your laboratory.
What's next?
Feedback from previous attendees
“All the tips and tricks in between the course material was very useful.” R & D and Chromatography Supervisor (March 2023).
“As we were a small group it allowed for easier discussion of questions. I also enjoyed looking at the OU labs.” Bespoke training (August 2019).
“(I enjoyed) play with the different GCxGC’s.” Markos Segurola, Research Technician, Q8 (December 2018).
“(I enjoyed) learning a little about how I could use the techniques for my project.” George Bryant, Lab Technician, The Open University (December 2018).
“(I enjoyed the) mix of classroom and laboratory. Relaxed atmosphere. Better (than other courses attended), small group size so able to ask more questions.” Christine Townsend, European Technical support Specialist, Trajan Scientific and Medical (September 2016).
“(I enjoyed the) mode of presentation and course structure and style.” Lawrence Akoto, a Principle Programme Officer from a Government Agency (March 2013).
