Waters Symmetry C18 HPLC Column, 3.5 µm, 4.6 x 150 mm, WAT200632 - Used, From Major US Pharmaceutical Company
For sale is a used Waters Symmetry C18 HPLC Column (WAT200632), sourced from the excess inventory of a major US pharmaceutical company. This high-performance column is in great condition, fully operational, and ready to deliver reliable, reproducible results for your laboratory's analytical needs. Ideal for researchers, scientists, and lab professionals in pharmaceuticals, environmental testing, food analysis, and more, this column is a cost-effective opportunity to acquire premium Waters quality at a fraction of the original price.
Key Features:
- High Reproducibility: The Symmetry C18 column features monofunctionally bonded C18 ligands on high-purity, base-deactivated silica, offering exceptional column-to-column and batch-to-batch reproducibility for consistent chromatographic results.
- Versatile Applications: Perfect for separating non-polar to moderately polar compounds, making it a go-to choice for pharmaceutical, environmental, and biochemical analyses.
- Long-Lasting Performance: Designed for durability, this column can withstand over 10,000 injections with minimal loss in efficiency, backpressure increase, or retention time shift when properly maintained.
- Superior Peak Shape: Operates effectively across a pH range of 2–8, delivering excellent peak shapes even for basic analytes due to low silanol activity and high bonding density.
- Sourced from Trusted Inventory: Previously used by a major US pharmaceutical company, ensuring it has been handled in a professional lab environment.
Technical Specifications:
- Brand: Waters
- Model: Symmetry C18 (WAT200632)
- Particle Size: 3.5 µm
- Dimensions: 4.6 mm (inner diameter) x 150 mm (length)
- Pore Size: 100 Å
- Carbon Load: 19.1%
- Surface Area: 335 m²/g
- Chemistry Type: C18 (RP18, ODS, Octadecyl)
- Endcapped: Yes
- Particle Shape: Spherical
- Particle Substrate: Silica
- Silanol Activity: Low
- pH Range: 2–8
- Maximum Pressure: 600 bar (8700 psi)
- Recommended Flow Rate: 0.5–5 mL/min (optimal flow rate depends on specific separation needs)
- Maximum Operating Temperature: 60°C
- USP Classification: L1
- Separation Mode: Reversed-Phase
- Endfitting Type: Waters
Compatible HPLC Systems:
The Waters Symmetry C18 Column (WAT200632) is compatible with a wide range of HPLC systems, including but not limited to:
- Waters Alliance HPLC Systems (e.g., Alliance iS System with Empower software for enhanced eConnect column tag functionality)
- Agilent 1100, 1200, and 1260 Infinity Series
- Thermo Scientific Dionex UltiMate 3000
- Shimadzu Prominence and Nexera Series
- PerkinElmer Series 200 and Flexar
- Hitachi LaChrom Elite and LaChromUltra
- Any HPLC system supporting standard 4.6 mm ID columns with Waters-compatible endfittings.
Note: For optimal performance, pair with a Symmetry C18 VanGuard Cartridge (3.9 mm x 5 mm, 3.5 µm, 100 Å) to protect the column from chemical or particulate contaminants.
Why Buy This Column?
This used Waters Symmetry C18 column offers the same industry-leading performance as a new unit at a significantly reduced cost. Sourced from a major US pharmaceutical company’s excess inventory, it has been maintained in a professional laboratory setting, ensuring reliability. The column’s tight specifications and robust design make it a trusted choice for high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) applications, delivering consistent results for your critical analyses.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your lab’s capabilities with a high-quality Waters Symmetry C18 column. Perfect for chromatographers seeking precision, durability, and value. Bid now or buy it today to secure this essential tool for your research!
Condition: Used, fully functional with some signs of cosmetic wear typical of lab equipment. See listing photos for details.