Micro GC operates on the same basic principles as conventional gas chromatography but utilizes microfabricated components. A typical Micro GC system includes:
Sample Introduction: Gaseous samples are injected into the system through a sample inlet. Separation Columns: Microfabricated columns separate the components of the gas mixture based on their different retention times. Detectors: Various types of detectors, such as thermal conductivity detectors (TCD), are used to detect and quantify the separated components.