Simulating Chromatograms
Viewing the Results Table

After you select the analytes and choose a column, click the Display Results tab to view the calculated retention data. The results table lists the calculated results (Retention Time, Retention Factor, and Resolution) for each selected analyte. The analytes are listed in order of ascending retention time. Results are calculated based on the analyte data (peak area or concentration, asymmetry, and efficiency) and on the selected column, temperature, void time, and eluent conditions.

• Retention Time is the time (in minutes) since injection.

• Capacity Factor (also called retention factor) is the ratio of the net retention time to the Dead Time (also called void time).

• Resolution is the degree of separation between the current peak and the next peak in the chromatogram.