... description of each of the individual components of an IC system isbeyond the scope of this chapter. Furthermore, with the exception of the detectorsystem, including the suppressor, and the need ... number of parameters. These include: the degree of ionization of the analyte [11], the molecular size and structure of the analyte[12–14], the eluent concentration and its pH value [15,16], the ... from the water form to the acid eluent form and vice-versa [34], as shown in Figures 2.2 and 2.3. Figure 2.2a shows the conversion of the column from the water form into the sulfuric acid form,...