Practical HPLC Training – Use of High Performance Liquid Chromatography in Cannabinoids Analysis

Practical HPLC Training – Use of High Performance Liquid Chromatography in Cannabinoids Analysis

This is a self-paced online training from CTInstruments with the opportunity to see how HPLC is used in practice for testing cannabinoids. The training contains over 25 hours of videos and articles to teach you chromatography theory, HPLC design, how to set up and use HPLC for testing cannabinoids, how to prepare a variety of cannabinoids samples, and how to troubleshoot and maintain HPLC. After completing the training and successfully passing the exam, you will obtain a certificate of completion.

Note: Upon signing up for our training, you will receive a $200 discount on the purchase of our cannabis HPLC analyzer should you decide to buy one in the future.

Topics covered:

Step 1: Intro & Theory

1.1 How to use this training platform

1.2 HPLC Basics

1.3 About Cannabinoids

1.4 HPLC Comparison

Step 2: Getting Started with HPLC

           2.1 Connecting your HPLC

           2.2 CTI HPLC Software

           2.3 CTI Log

           2.4 Analytical Balance

           2.5 Microsyringes & pipettes

Step 3: HPLC Operation

           3.1 Process Workflow

           3.2 Mobile phase

           3.3 HPLC Start-up & Column Conditioning

           3.4 Sample Receiving

           3.5 Sample Extraction

           3.6 Injection & Measurement

           3.7 Data processing & Report generation

           3.8 HPLC Shut-down

           3.9 Validating your HPLC

Step 4: Troubleshooting

           4.1 Typical issues and how to solve them

           4.2 Low Pressure Issues

           4.3 High Pressure Issues

           4.4 Bubbles in the System

           4.5 Experiencing Leaks

           4.6 Retention Time Shifts

           4.7 Issues with Lab Report

Step 5: Maintenance

           5.1 Maintenance of Column