USP L54 column: Dextran-agarose SEC

Size-exclusion medium of dextran covalently bonded to highly cross-linked porous agarose beads; about 5-15 um.

Mode: size-exclusion   Typical pH range: about 3-12

Typical uses

  • Proteins and peptides by size
  • Biologic aggregate tests

Common sizes (length x internal diameter, particle size)

  • 300 x 7.8 mm, 5-8 um
  • 300 x 7.5 mm, 10-13 um

Tender wording (brand-neutral)

HPLC column with USP L54 packing (Dextran-agarose SEC), 300 x 7.8 mm, 5-8 um (length x internal diameter, particle size); stainless-steel or equivalent hardware with standard fittings; recommended pH and temperature range to be stated by the bidder; each column supplied with its certificate of analysis and test chromatogram, batch/lot number and serial number; shelf life not less than 2 years from delivery; any make meeting the USP L54 designation and the stated dimensions is acceptable.

Size:

Changing length or particle size

You can keep the USP L54 packing and use a different length, particle size or diameter within the harmonized USP 621 limits. Check your columns with the calculator.

Related column types

L25 Polymethacrylate SEC, water-soluble polymers (MW ~100-5000) | L33 SEC silica for dextrans (4-500 kDa) | L39 Hydrophilic polyhydroxymethacrylate gel (SEC) | L59 Protein SEC on coated silica/hybrid (5-7000 kDa)

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