Experience the new level of accurate and easy to use CS analysis

Experience the new level of accurate and easy to use CS analysis

January, 26th 2016

Dr. Markus Jung

Product Manager Elemental Analysis

Webinar

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Agenda Introduction 1

Why We Invented a New CS Analyzer 2

Combustion Method 3

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Take Home Message 5

The elementargroup – About us

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• The technology leader in

• Elemental Analysis (EA)

• Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS)

• Offers an unmatched combination of

• innovative technologies,

• tailor-made solutions and

• comprehensive support.

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The elementargroup – the subsidiaries

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Elementar Americas

Elementar Headquarters

Elementar France

Isoprime Ltd.

Elementar Italia

Elementar Trading (Shanghai)

Elementar Australia

Elementar Japan K.K.

Elementar India

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The elementargroup – The Distribution Network

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Represented in all relevant world markets by our own sales

organisation and a network of well-chosen distributors

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Agriculture Chemicals Environmental Energy Materials Forensics

The elementargroup – Key Markets

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The elementargroup – Future-Proof Investment

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• Outstanding robustness and longevity

• 10 years warranty on furnace and TCD

• Spare parts for a minimum of 10 years

• Results in outstanding low total cost of ownership

and gives confidence in return of investment

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The elementargroup – Understanding Customers

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• We provide highly competent application support

• This results in innovative, proprietary features

that address the needs of customers

• To deliver results faster, more accurate, more

sensitive, and in reliable high data quality

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• 100% engineered in Hanau / Germany

• 100% produced in Hanau / Germany

• 100% sales supported at various locations

• 100% service supported at various locations

• 100% application supported at various locations

• 100% consumables and spare parts provided at

various locations

• 100% dedicated to elemental and isotope analysis

Key Benefits for Every Customer

The elementargroup – Elementar History

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was founded

1851

Dennstedt patent "über die vereinfachte Elementaranalytik" was the basis for the

1st instrument generation

1904

The first elemental analyzer for simultaneous detection of carbon, hydrogen

and nitrogen was invented.

1932

The first Dumas Nitrogen/Protein analyzer was introduced

1964

The EA business of Heraeus was sold in a management buyout and restructured

under the brand name Elementar.

1995

The High temperature TOC analyzer was introduced

1973

The first fully automatic elemental analyzer with TCD detection was introduced

1980

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Introduction of the "cube" platform vario MICRO cube, vario EL cube, vario MACRO cube, rapid N cube

2006

vario TOC cube

2008

rapid CS cube, vario ISOTOPE cube, vario PYRO cube

2009

rapid N exceed, rapid OXY cube

2014

trace SN cube

2010

vario MAX cube, iso TOC cube

2012

Isoprime Ltd was acquired

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Introduction of the inductar series inductar CS cube, inductar ONH cube,

inductar EL cube

2015

rapid MAX N exceed, rapid MiCRO N cube

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Tailor-Made to Customer Needs

• Elemental analyzer optimized for different analytical tasks

• vario Series - Industry-leading versatility in elemental analysis

• rapid Series - Dedicated instruments serving today’s customer needs

• trace Series - Trace-level detection of elements

• TOC Series - Fast and easy determination of total organic carbon

• inductar Series – Dedicated instruments for the analysis of metals and inorganics

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Combustion Method 3

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Take Home Message 5

Elementar

100 years of experience in elemental analysis:

• Compact design

• Robust autosampler

• Advanced and accurate detectors

• Easy and tool-free maintenance

• Intuitive and feature-rich software

Why We Invented a New CS Analyzer


CS analysis in inorganic materials

Problems / Needs:

• Large analyzers require huge lab space

• Fragile, unreliable autosamplers

• High formation of dust and debris

• Tedious cleaning operations

• Parts are difficult to reach and to maintain

Goal: Invention of an advanced, easy to use CS analyzer by using Elementar´s deep knowledge about elemental analyzers




Combustion Method 3

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Take Home Message 5

Inorganic Materials

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Metals

Carbides

Minerals

Cements

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Carbon and Sulfur in Inorganic Materials

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Carbon

• Pure element

• Atomic C impurities

• Inclusions

• Compounds

• Carbides: SiC, WC, TiC, …

• Carbonates: CaCO3, CuCO3, FeCO3, …

Sulfur

• Pure element

• Atomic S impurities

• Inclusions

• Compounds

• Sulfides: CaS, MnS, CuS, Cu2S, FeS, …

• Sulfates: Cu2SO4, CuSO4, FeSO4, …

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Combustion Method: Principle

• Combustion of solid samples within a ceramic

crucible in pure oxygen gas

• Entrapped total carbon and sulfur atoms leave

the sample and form gaseous compounds by

chemical reactions with oxygen

• CO2 and SO2 gas concentrations are analysed via

infrared method

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Combustion Method: Chemical Reactions

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Combustion Method: Work Flow


Preheat crucibles

Burn ceramic crucibles at 1300 K for 2 h to remove all C impurities

Prepare sample

Make drillings, chips, etc., clean them with acetone and dry them

Weigh sample

Weigh clean and dry sample (1 g) into crucible and transfer weight to software

Add accelerator

Fill one scoop of accelerator (e.g. 1,5 g of W/Sn) into preheated ceramic crucibles

Analysis

Place the filled crucible into the autosampler and start the measurement

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COMBUSTION

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Combustion Method: Advantages

• Representative results

• Fast analysis

• High accuracy

• Low limit of detection

Ideal method for certification and quality control of all materials





Combustion Method 3

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Take Home Message 5

inductar CS cube – Cubed Design by Elementar

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• No tedious cleaning operations

• Made for secure and unattended 24/7

• Easy and tool-free maintenance

• Incredibly simple to control

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innovative crucible design

sample input from top

solid-state induction furnace wide-range IR detectors

drying agents with indicator

integrated optical camera

tool-free maintenance

heated dust filter

efficient oxidation

89 position autosampler

top-down oxygen gas flow

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inductar CS cube – No Tedious Cleaning Operations


• Top-down gas flow creates a

unique sheath gas flow

• High walls of ceramic crucibles

keep dust and debris inside

Minimized dust and debris make tedious cleaning operations needless

O2

Lance

CO, CO2 SO2

inductar CS cube – Made for Secure & Unattended 24/7


Robust autosampler

• Semi-automated or fully-automated

• Auto-aligned

• up to 89 sample positions

• optimized for secure and unattended 24/7 operation

inductar CS cube – Less Spare Parts

Solid-state technology for long-living induction furnace

Oscillator tube is replaced by MOSFETs

allows compact design

makes frequent change of oscillator tube needless,

which results in less needed spare parts


inductar CS cube – Highly Accurate & Reliable Results


Wide-range IR detectors

• Infrared absorption method for determination of

CO2 and SO2

• Thermostatic (45°C) wide-range IR detectors

cover complete concentration range

• Well structured construction design and high

quality materials ensure highest system uptime

inductar CS cube – Easy & Tool-Free Maintenance


• Components are clearly arranged

• Components are easily reached

• Tool-free cleaning and maintenance

• Time for maintenance is shown by indicators or

software

• Internal manometer makes analysis independent

of external gas pressure

Gas-tight clamp connection system ensures easy and tool-free maintenance

inductar CS cube – Incredibly Simple to Control

Intuitive and feature-rich software makes operators life incredibly simple


• Intuitive, multi-

language software

• Customized layout

• Easy calibration

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C content [ppm]

S content [ppm]

Analysis 1 18.1 26.4





MW [ppm] 18.2 25.6

SD [ppm] 0.6 0.7

• Steel (C: 18 ppm)

• Sample weight: 0.5 g

• Accelerator: W/Sn 2 g



C content [ppm]

S content [ppm]

Analysis 1 255 734

Analysis 2 256 724

Analysis 3 256 718

Analysis 4 253 729

Analysis 5 253 731

MW [ppm] 254 727

RSD [%] 0.6 0.8

• FeW (C: 254 ppm)


• Accelerator:

• W/Sn 2 g

• Fe 0.5 g



C content [%]

S content [ppm]

Analysis 1 3.936 34.8

Analysis 2 3.954 39.1

Analysis 3 3.954 34.7

Analysis 4 3.935 31.6

Analysis 5 3.925 28.8

MW 3.941 33.8

SD 0.012 3.9

• Cast iron (C: 3.94 %)


• Accelerator:

• W/Sn 2 g

• Fe 0.5 g




Combustion Method 3

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Take Home Message 5

inductar CS cube – Take Home Message

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• Innovative solutions guarantee highly accurate

determination of Carbon and Sulfur in inorganic materials

• Intelligent construction ideas minimize dust and debris

and allow a compact design

• Solid-state technology allows compact design and

virtually unlimited lifetime of the induction furnace

• Fully automated autoloader with up to 89 sample

positions ensures secure and reliable 24/7 operation

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