Abstract: Spinning band fractionating column apparatus is disclosed having a spinning band formed with a magnet embedded in its bottom end in the manner of a magnetic stirring vane for rotation by a rotating external magnetic field at the bottom of the apparatus. Reflux is controlled by an angled drip edge on a rotatable condenser column that passes a portion of dripped condensate to a collecting spout with the portion varying as rotation of the condenser column brings the drip from said edge closer or further from center opposition with the spout.

Abstract: Apparatus and a process for collecting the output of a gas chromatograph are disclosed in which a heat sinking adapter at the output port of a gas chromatograph is connected to a collection tube having bulbous enlargements for collecting condensate and a ground tapered end for making a tapered seal to a tapered throat in the adapter. A collection vial with a conical cavity and having the same tapered throat as the adapter accepts a transfer of the collection tube from the adapter and is suited for direct installation into a centrifuge. The disclosure is of particular interest in microscale preparative gas chromatography.