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Negative peaks on 2414 Refractive Index Detector - WKB92539

Article number: 92539

SYMPTOMS

  • Negative peaks on 2414 Refractive Index Detector
  • Negative peaks also seen in blank injections, which is mobile phase

ENVIRONMENT

  • 2414 Refractive Index Detector
  • Empower 3

CAUSE

Contaminated water

FIX or WORKAROUND

Use a different water source.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Troubleshooting tip: Double or triple the injection volume. If the peak area increases, the contamination is in the mobile phase. If the peak area stays the same, the contamination is somewhere in the system.

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