Recommended Maximum Sample Loading Volume
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The sample volume should be within the column’s processing capacity. Excessive volume may lead to incomplete desalting, while insufficient volume may reduce sample recovery.
The resin may dehydrate and shrink in high‑concentration alcohol solutions or saturated salt solutions. Do not load such solutions onto the column.
When loading the sample, try to distribute it evenly over the center of the column bed.
If the sample concentration is too low, concentrate it to the desired volume or concentration before desalting.
Frequently Asked Questionsa. Protein concentration is too low (<0.01 mg/mL).b. The buffer composition or pH used for exchange is not optimal, leading to non‑specific adsorption.a. Concentrate the protein solution appropriately before desalting.b. Replace with a suitable buffer and fully equilibrate the prepacked column 2–3 times.2. Turbidity or Precipitation After Protein Recoverya. The buffer used is not optimal.b. Certain ions in the buffer have been removed, causing protein aggregation near its isoelectric point.Replace with a suitable buffer and fully equilibrate the prepacked column 2–3 times.The salt ion concentration is too high (>0.5 M).Increase the number of desalting steps appropriately based on the salt concentration, or dilute the sample before desalting.