In this paper the analytical SPLITT (split flow thin cell) procedure is used to characterize the percentage composition of micronic polydisperse particulate samples at a given cut-off size. The linearity and resolution of the separation method have been tested using specifically prepared starch samples, in order to compare the analytical process with two continuous (preparative) SPLITT procedures. Linearity has been checked by injecting a series of suspensions (at different concentrations) under five different flow rate conditions. Retrieval factors F were evaluated to verify the relative amount of sample exiting the cell outlets. The effective resolution has been assessed by inspecting the SPLITT fractions with an optical microscope, counting the granules, and evaluating the percentage of granules of expected size. It has been found that the resolution is very good (around 90%) and independent of sample distribution. It is seen from the comparison that in the analytical SPLITT mode sample resolution is usually around 85–90% and it is significantly better than that of the continuous SPLITT modes, thus making the analytical mode valuable in characterizing polydisperse samples. The method was tested for the characterization of a commercial starch sample.

Analytical SPLITT cell fractionation: Linearity and resolution study.

CONTADO, Catia;DONDI, Francesco
2003

Abstract

In this paper the analytical SPLITT (split flow thin cell) procedure is used to characterize the percentage composition of micronic polydisperse particulate samples at a given cut-off size. The linearity and resolution of the separation method have been tested using specifically prepared starch samples, in order to compare the analytical process with two continuous (preparative) SPLITT procedures. Linearity has been checked by injecting a series of suspensions (at different concentrations) under five different flow rate conditions. Retrieval factors F were evaluated to verify the relative amount of sample exiting the cell outlets. The effective resolution has been assessed by inspecting the SPLITT fractions with an optical microscope, counting the granules, and evaluating the percentage of granules of expected size. It has been found that the resolution is very good (around 90%) and independent of sample distribution. It is seen from the comparison that in the analytical SPLITT mode sample resolution is usually around 85–90% and it is significantly better than that of the continuous SPLITT modes, thus making the analytical mode valuable in characterizing polydisperse samples. The method was tested for the characterization of a commercial starch sample.
2003
Contado, Catia; Dondi, Francesco
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