The stability and ease of formation of some neutral salicylaldimine transition metal complexes has suggested that they may be gas chromatographed and find analytical applications. Thermal an of some bidentate Ni(II), Cu(II) and Zn(II) salicylaldimine comp has shown them to be thermally stable and volatile. Observations the gas chromatographic separation of some of these chelates is described, their favorable properties allow elution from glass a stainless steel columns with minimal decomposition under favorable conditions.