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Glossary

# Gas chromatography

Gas chromatography (GC) separates volatile compounds as a carrier gas moves them through a heated column. Components are detected by flame ionisation, mass spectrometry or other detectors. Headspace GC is commonly used to measure residual solvents in peptide powders and other solid materials.

Source: [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_chromatography)

## Related terms

-   [Peptide](/glossary/peptide)
-   [Mass spectrometry](/glossary/mass-spectrometry)

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