Degasser for chromatography
IFD Whatman

Whatman in-line filter/degassers (IFD) connect directly into an HPLC line to simultaneously filter and degas the mobile phase as it is being used. The Aqueous IFD provides pure filtration of aqueous based HPLC mobile phases while the Solvent IFD is used with organically based HPLC mobile phases. Specifically, the Aqueous IFD is designed to work with mobile phases containing at least 20% of the aqueous component.

The Aqueous IFD has a 0.2 µm hydrophilic nylon membrane for use with aqueous-based mobile phases. Solvent IFD has a 0.2 µm high-flow polypropylene membrane for mobile phases containing organic solvents. Both devices have a polypropylene housing, the circumference of which is sealed by a security ring, fittings to accommodate 1⁄16"-1⁄8" tubing and an air vent on the inlet with luer lock cap to enable priming.

The in-line filters work on the principle of 'bubble point' - the point of pressure at which gases will pass through a wet membrane. If pressure is maintained below the bubble point, the gas will not pass through the membrane and is trapped by the particular filter device.
Features and benefits

Faster than traditional methods of mobile phase preparation - saving time in the laboratory
Enhanced laboratory safety
No need to purchase expensive degassing equipment
Rugged, chemically resistant polypropylene construction
Air vent on inlet with luer lock cap
Integrity-testable (bubble point method)

Applications

HPLC analysis
Pharmaceutical research
Analytical chemistry