Liquid chromatograph flow path switching and control system for columns to a detector

Abstract

A liquid chromatograph includes a plurality of columns, fluid supply units each configured to feed a predetermined solution in parallel with inlet side flow paths of the plurality of columns, a sample injection unit capable of selectively injecting a sample into one of the inlet side flow paths of the plurality of columns, and a flow path switching unit disposed on exit sides of the plurality of columns and configured to selectively connect one of outlet side flow paths of the plurality of columns to a flow path connected to a detector arranged on a downstream side of the flow path switching unit and connect outlet side flow paths of other columns to a waste liquid flow path. The liquid chromatograph may improve a throughput by shortening a time required for a series of measurements in which a sample is measured under a plurality of conditions by alternatively using a plurality of columns.