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ACQUITY UPLC and ACQUITY PREMIER Peptide HSS T3, 100 Å Columns

Manuals | 2020 | WatersInstrumentation
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Summary

Importance of the Topic


High-performance reversed-phase peptide separations are critical in proteomics, biopharmaceutical quality control, and industrial analytics. The ACQUITY UPLC and PREMIER Peptide HSS T3 columns leverage advanced high-strength silica technology to enhance peptide retentivity, resolution, and robustness when compared with traditional C18 phases. Proper installation, use, and maintenance of these columns ensure consistent reproducibility, extended column lifetimes, and reliable data across laboratories.

Objectives and Study Overview


This manual provides an in-depth guide to get started with ACQUITY UPLC and PREMIER Peptide HSS T3 (100 Å) columns. It aims to describe
  • Column installation and equilibration best practices
  • Methods for performance verification and QC tracking
  • Cleaning, regeneration, and storage procedures to maximize lifetime
  • Use of the eCord Intelligent Chip for digital column history

Methodology and Instrumentation


The columns are designed for use on ACQUITY UPLC systems equipped with gold-plated fittings, optimized inlet tubing, and a column heater with eCord reader. Key steps include:
  • Connector and tubing installation using two 5/16″ wrenches
  • Initial flushing with organic solvent followed by equilibration with at least 10 column volumes of mobile phase
  • Performance testing against provided certificate of analysis and tryptic cytochrome c digest
  • Use of VanGuard Pre-Columns to protect analytical bed
  • eCord installation to capture batch QC data, column usage, pressures, temperatures, and system suitability results

Main Results and Discussion


Each batch of HSS T3 material undergoes thorough chromatographic qualification, including analysis of basic, acidic, and neutral test compounds and packed-bed efficiency measurements. Representative chromatograms demonstrate high plate counts, sharp peak shapes, and reproducible retention times for a cytochrome c digest at 35 °C and 0.2 mL/min flow. Users report minimal equilibration cycles and rapid attainment of stable baselines, reflecting the inertness of MaxPeak High Performance Surfaces.

Practical Benefits and Applications


These columns deliver:
  • Enhanced peptide peak capacity for complex mixtures
  • Extended operational lifetimes through proper cleaning, regeneration, and storage protocols
  • Reduced system downtime with VanGuard Pre-Columns and daily mobile-phase management
  • Automated QC tracking and simplified documentation via eCord

They are ideally suited for proteomic profiling, peptide mapping, biotherapeutic characterization, and routine QC in GMP environments.

Future Trends and Opportunities


Emerging developments include deeper integration of digital column tracking, expanded chemistries for post-translational modification analysis, and enhanced surfaces for new ion pairing approaches. Advances in mobile-phase additives, UHPLC/MS interfacing, and elevated-temperature separations will further boost throughput and sensitivity.

Conclusion


By following recommended practices for installation, equilibration, cleaning, and storage, laboratories can achieve consistent, high-resolution peptide separations with ACQUITY UPLC and PREMIER Peptide HSS T3 columns. The combination of advanced particle technology and eCord digital history enhances productivity, reproducibility, and quality assurance across proteomic and pharmaceutical workflows.

References


No external literature references were provided in the original manual.

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