December 2000

John Hinshaw examines the role of autosamplers as the first link in a GC separation.

Dolan discusses some of the pitfalls that users can encounter when adjusting a gradient-elution LC method.

An introduction to SQL, the language that creates, maintains, manipulates, and queries relational databases.

Ron Majors discusses stationary-phase developments such as molecular-imprint polymers and monolithic phases. He also examines column stability, temperature as a separation variable, ultrahigh-pressure LC, and retention mechanisms.