ACE UltraCore

ACE UltraCore

The advantages of ACE UHPLC/HPLC columns,
Now available with solid-core particles

ACE UltraCore is an addition to the ACE range of bonded phases, ultra-inert solid-core phase manfactured using the unique Encapsulated Bonding Technology (EBTTM).

  • Ultra-inert solid-core UHPLC / HPLC columns
  • High efficiency 2.5μm and 5μm solid-core particles
  • SuperC18 and SuperPhenylHexyl phases with extended pH stability
  • Exploit selectivity
  • EBT
  • Solid-core
  • Column Inertness

Extended pH Stability

  • Exploit selectivity changes at low, intermediate and high pH
  • Designed for use with LC-MS compatible buffers
  • Recommended pH range 1.5 – 11.0

The 'ACE UltraCore buffer guide' is available on the download tab.

Exploit selectivity by adjusting pH


SuperC18™ and SuperPhenylHexyl™ phases

  • Two bonded phases give complementary selectivity for rapid, systematic method development
  • Excellent reproducibility and column lifetime
  • Ultra-inert phases ensure excellent peak shape

ACE UltraCore SuperC18 and SuperPhenylHexyl phases are manufactured using our unique Encapsulated Bonding Technology (EBT™). This technology dramatically increases ligand coverage of the silica surface and effectively eliminates the negative effects of unbonded silanol groups. The higher ligand coverage results in improved inertness, chromatographic performance and stability.


Ultra-Inert Solid-Core Particles

  • 2.5μm and 5μm ultra pure solid-core (superficially porous) particles
  • Monodisperse particle distribution combines high efficiency with low pressure
  • Achieve UHPLC efficiency and performance on HPLC instrumentation

Comparison of column inertness

  • Solid-core columns from leading manufacturers investigated
  • Comparison of column efficiency for pyridine, a basic molecule
  • Efficiency measured at 50% peak height

Peak efficiency comparison

reproduced with kind permission of The Open University,UK.