GreatSmart is an HPLC column series designed for routine reversed-phase analysis in pharmaceutical, environmental, and industrial laboratories. Packed with fully porous, high-purity silica, GreatSmart columns are available with common reversed-phase chemistries such as C18, C8, NH₂, and silica, offering a reliable solution for standard quality control, training, and general-purpose chromatography. GreatSmart columns combine solid retention performance, good peak symmetry, and an attractive price-performance ratio, making them an excellent choice for laboratories requiring cost-efficient HPLC methods without sacrificing reliability.
GreatSmart columns from Dr. Maisch HPLC GmbH offer dependable performance for everyday analytical HPLC – the practical solution for laboratories seeking quality and economy in one package.
The product line was aquired by Dr. Maisch HPLC GmbH in 2016 from Grace / Alltech.
| Particle Sizes | 3 µm, 5 µm, 10 µm |
|---|---|
| Phases/Modifications | C8, C18, NH2, Si |
| Pore Sizes | 120 Å |
| Surface Areas | 230 m²/g |
Fully porous silica with standard reversed-phase and polar phases
Available with C18, C8, amino (NH₂), and bare silica chemistries
Suitable for routine QC, training, and general reversed-phase HPLC
Reproducible retention and stable peak shape
Available in particle sizes such as 3 µm, 5 µm and 10 µm
Routine analysis of APIs, excipients, and formulation components
Quality control in pharmaceutical and chemical production
Training laboratories and academic HPLC courses
General-purpose method screening and scouting
| Name | Particle Sizes | Carbon Load | Pore Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| GreatSmart NH2 | 3 – 10 µm | 5 % | 120 Å |
| GreatSmart RP8 | 3 – 10 µm | 7 % | 120 Å |
| GreatSmart RP18 | 3 – 10 µm | 9 % | 120 Å |
| GreatSmart Silica | 3 – 10 µm | 0 % | 120 Å |