Elementar-Organic Elemental Analysis
Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur are the basic elements of living nature. Their quantitative determination in the most versatile combinations of substances is the origin and essence of the Elementar product portfolio.
Available Models
Technical Specifications
| High temperature combustion | Quantitative sample digestion at up to 1200 °C – with ten years furnace warranty (1800 °C at the point of combustion when tin foil is used). This is the prerequisite for 100% recovery also with samples difficult to combust. Jet injection of oxygen directly to the sample leads to highest oxygen concentrations at the point of combustion and low gas consumption |
| Largest weighing range | From micro (<1 mg) to macro (800 mg soil) sample weight, depending on requirements up to 20 mg organic matter |
| Largest dynamic range of element concentrations and element ratio | Up to 150 mg C abs. or 100 mg N abs. (or 100%), from ppm to 100% |
| Temperature programmed Desorption (TPD) | Separation of gaseous components with one TPD column for perfect separation without peak overlap. Automated optimization of the time per analysis |
| Multipoint calibration | Stable over months and matrix independent |
| Instrument control | With a standard PC for perfect results also for unknown or heavily variable sample matrices with integrated sample feeder for 120 samples, 21 CFR part 11 functionality available. Possibility for remote service due to full digitalization of the instrument electronics |
| One basic instrument for all applications | No expensive special catalysts, easy ash removal from the combustion tube and long lifetime of all components are the basis for a low cost of ownership |
| Clean, safe, fast | The analysis only takes a few minutes, no aggressive or toxic chemicals are used, Helium carrier gas (Argon possible alternatively) |
| Easy installation requirements | 48 x 55 cm benchtop space, 1 power supply (230, 110, 100 V), and two gases are sufficient for maintenance free long time operation |
The vario MICRO cube is the entry-level elemental analyzer combining reliable results with outstanding robustness. It utilizes Elementar’s proprietary Advanced Purge and Trap technology with a single Temperature Programmed Desorption (TPD) trap column. Thus, the instrument is capable of determining samples with C : N elemental ratios of up to 5000 : 1.
Key Features
- Outstanding robustness
- Low maintenance
- 10 year warranty on furnace and thermoconductivity detector cell
- Low total cost of ownership
- Reliable results even for submilligram samples
- Integrated 120 position autosampler as standard
- Patented ball valve for blank-free sample transfer
- Argon as alternative carrier gas
Technical Specifications
| High temperature combustion unit | Quantitative sample digestion at up to 1200 °C – with ten years furnace warranty (1800 °C at the point of combustion when tin foil is used). This is the prerequisite for 100% recovery also with samples difficult to combust. Jet injection of oxygen directly to the sample leads to highest oxygen concentrations at the point of combustion and low gas consumption |
| Largest weighing range | From micro (<1 mg) to macro (800 mg soil) sample weight, depending on requirements up to 20 mg organic matter |
| Largest dynamic range of element concentrations and element ratio | Up to 40 mg C abs. or 15 mg N abs. (or 100%), from ppm to 100% |
| Purge&trap Chromatography | Separation of gaseous components on up to three specific columns for perfect separation without overlap and automatic optimization of the analysis time |
| Multipoint calibration | Stable over months and matrix independent |
| Instrument control | With a standard PC for perfect results also for unknown or heavily variable sample matrices with integrated standard sample feeder for 80 samples, 21 CFR part 11 functionality available. Possibility for remote service due to full digitalization of the instrument electronics |
| One basic instrument for all applications | No expensive special catalysts, easy ash removal from the combustion tube and long lifetime of all components are the basis for a low cost of ownership |
| Clean, safe, fast | The analysis only takes a few minutes, no aggressive or toxic chemicals are used, Helium carrier gas (Argon possible alternatively) |
| Easy installation requirements | 48 x 55 cm benchtop space, 1 power supply (230, 110, 100 V), and two gases are sufficient for maintenance free long time operation |
With more than 100 years of experience in elemental analysis, our demands placed upon modern elemental analysis are high. The result is vario EL cube – the definition of an elemental analyzer. The instrument can determine samples with even the most challenging C / N and C / S elemental ratios of up to 7000 : 1 and 5000 : 1, respectively, with highest accuracy. This can be achieved thanks to patented Advanced Purge and Trap technology, provided exclusively by Elementar. From pharmaceuticals in the low microgram range to soil samples in the three-digit milligram range – vario EL cube will perfectly fit all your needs in elemental analysis.
Key Features
- Industry-leading performance and versatility
- C / N elemental ratios of up to 7000 : 1
- Outstanding robustness
- 10 year warranty on furnace and thermoconductivity detector cell
- Integrated 80 position autosampler as standard
- Patented ball valve for blank-free sample transfer
- Argon as alternative carrier gas
Technical Specifications
| High temperature combustion unit | Quantitative sample digestion at up to 1200 °C – with ten years furnace warranty (1800 °C at the point of combustion when tin foil is used). This is the prerequisite for 100% recovery also with samples difficult to combust. Jet injection of oxygen directly to the sample leads to highest oxygen concentrations at the point of combustion and low gas consumption |
| Largest weighing range | Optimized for macro (up to 1.5 g soil) sample weight, depending on requirements up to 200 mg organic matter |
| Largest dynamic range of element concentrations and element ratio | Up to 150 mg C abs. or 100 mg N abs. (or 100%), from ppm to 100% |
| Steel combustion tubes | For a long lifetime in the modes CN and CHN robust steel tubes are used in the combustion and post-combustion furnace |
| Purge&trap Chromatography | Separation of gaseous components on up to three specific columns for perfect separation without overlap and automatic optimization of the analysis time |
| Multipoint calibration | Stable over months and matrix independent |
| Instrument control | With a standard PC for perfect results also for unknown or heavily variable sample matrices with integrated sample feeder for 60 samples (upgradeable up to 120 pos.), 21 CFR part 11 functionality available. Possibility for remote service due to full digitalization of the instrument electronics |
| One basic instrument for all applications | No expensive special catalysts, easy ash removal from the combustion tube and long lifetime of all components are the basis for a low cost of ownership |
| Clean, safe, fast | The analysis only takes a few minutes, no aggressive or toxic chemicals are used, Helium carrier gas |
| Easy installation requirements | 48 x 55 cm benchtop space, 1 power supply (230, 110, 100 V), and two gases are sufficient for maintenance free long time operation |
There is only one macro analyzer available for simultaneous, one-sample CHNS determination on the market: the vario MACRO cube! It is designed to offer industry-leading versatility in elemental analysis. No add-on modules or
extra furnaces are required for sulfur analysis. Four elements from just one sample. The instrument is capable of measuring samples with even the most challenging C / N elemental ratios of up to 7000 : 1. This is achieved thanks
to the Advanced Purge and Trap technology provided exclusively by Elementar.
The vario MACRO cube addresses all customer needs with macro sample volumes and weights.
Key Features
- Industry-leading performance and versatility
- C / N elemental ratios of up to 7000 : 1
- Outstanding robustness
- 10 year warranty on furnace and thermoconductivity detector cell
- Integrated 60 position autosampler as standard
- Patented ball valve for blankfree sample transfer
- Measurements according to ASTM D5291 and D5373
Technical Specifications
| Measuring method | High temperature combustion at up to 1200 °C with subsequent gas analysis. For N/Protein according to Dumas or CN according to AOAC, DIN/ISO, EN and other international standards. |
| Easy sample handling | Due to weigh-in in re-usable crucibles (steel or ceramics) without any special pre-treatment. Suitable for solids or liquids up to several grams or milliliters. |
| Safe, fast, clean | The analysis takes only a few minutes. No aggressive or toxic chemicals are required. Physical separation of water and CO2. |
| Large concentration range | From ppm to 100% or 500 mg absolute for C & N (depending on mode) |
| Few operational requirements | 1 m laboratory working space, 1 electrical connection and 2 operating gases are sufficient for maintenance long term operation |
| Fully automatic | With integrated 90 position sample changer, PC-control through Windows®, Optional 21 CFR Part 11 compliant software is available. |
With the vario MAX cube, Elementar introduced the most innovative elemental
analyzer that incorporates automated ash removal technology. Designed for 24 / 7 operation, the instrument addresses the needs of any high-throughput laboratory facing larger sample weights and significant ash content. Customers can now rely on unattended overnight operation of such applications to maximize sample throughput and increase laboratory efficiency.
Key Features
- Simplified sample preparation
- Sample size / volume up to 5 g / 5 ml
- Helium or argon as carrier gas
- Outstanding robustness
- 10 year warranty on furnace and thermoconductivity detector cell
- Automatic ash removal
Technical Specifications
| Quantitative high temperature decomposition: | At a permanent temperature near 1200 °C and during combustion at 1800 °C. In pure oxygen the contained sulfur is fully converted to SO2 with a 100% recovery even in case of BaSO4. Carbon is converted to CO2 and detected by real non-dispersive IR photometer. |
| Large dynamic concentration range: | The measuring range is 0-100% or 20 mg S absolute with just one IR detector and sensitivity range. Measuring range for carbon is 0-100% or up to 40 mg absolute. Even concentrations of below 1 ppm or 0.2 µg S can be detected. |
| Large weighing range: | From micro (< 1 mg) to macro (1 g) depending on sample type |
| Automatic analysis run: | The integrated sample magazine can accommodate 60 large samples to be analyzed fully automatically even over night. Maximum number of samples is even 120, e.g. for coal. Liquid samples can be sealed in tin capsules and loaded in the autosampler. |
| All instrument parameters are PC controlled via Windows®: | The whole instrument is digitally controlled and can be operated also via the internet. 21 CFR Part 11 option for date safety. |
| High sample throughput and lowest analysis costs: | In unattended operation up to 120 samples can be analyzed in approx. 10 hours. Cost of analysis is minimal. 10 years furnace warranty. |
The rapid CS cube is designed for fast, automated analysis of carbon and sulfur
in coal, coke or biomass. Its outstanding sensitivity (LOD 2 ppm S in coal) makes it an universal instrument for all samples in this application area. Using tin foil to
wrap the samples avoids dust formation and contamination in the analyzer. Thus,
customers can enjoy outstanding low maintenance efforts and highest possible
instrument uptime.
Key Features
- Industry-leading throughput
- Integrated 60 position autosampler as standard
- Unique chlorine determination as an option
- Low maintenance
- Patented ball valve for blankfree sample transfer
- 10 year warranty on furnace
Technical Specifications
| High temperature combustion | Quantitative sample digestion at up to 1200 °C – with ten years furnace warranty. Complete conversion of all N components into N2. Jet injection of oxygen directly to the sample leads to highest oxygen concentrations at the point of combustion whilst minimizing gas consumption. |
| Largest weighing range | From micro (<1 mg) to macro (800 mg soil) sample weight, depending on requirements up to 20 mg organic matter |
| Largest dynamic range of element concentrations and element ratio | Up to 7 mg C abs. or 10 mg N abs. (or 100%, depending on analysis mode and sample matrix), from ppm to 100%, LOD 10 ppm N |
| Multipoint calibration | Stable over months and matrix independent |
| Instrument control | Controlled by Windows ‘professional’ PC for perfect results also for unknown or heavily variable sample matrices with integrated sample feeder for 120 samples, 80 place is available on request. 21 CFR part 11 functionality available. Possibility for remote service due to full digitalization of the instrument electronics |
| High sample throughput and lowest analysis costs: | In unattended operation up to 120 samples can be analyzed in approx. 10 hours. Cost of analysis is minimal. 10 years furnace warranty. |
| One basic instrument for all applications | No expensive special catalysts, easy ash removal from the combustion tube and long lifetime of all components are the basis for a low cost of ownership |
| Clean, safe, fast | The analysis only takes a few minutes, no aggressive or toxic chemicals are used, Helium carrier gas |
| Easy installation requirements | 48 x 55 cm benchtop space, 1 power supply (230, 110, 100 V), and two gases are sufficient for maintenance free long time operation |
Quantitative recovery or sensitive detection, this used to be the user’s choice for the detection of low nitrogen contents in oils, polymers or chemicals. With the new
rapid MICRO N cube, customers can now enjoy both at the same time. A complete, matrix-independent quantification of all nitrogen components in the low ppm concentration range. This opens up new analytical possibilities in the quality control of such substances.
Key Features
- Detection limit of 10 ppm
- Outstanding robustness
- 10 year warranty on furnace and thermoconductivity detector cell
- Low total cost of ownership
- Integrated 120 position automatic sampler
- Patented ball valve for blankfree sample transfer
Technical Specifications
| Low instrument background | Due to the novel reactor design with fully separated gas flows a very low background signal has been achieved. |
| Purge&trap chromatography | Separation of carbon monoxide on a specific column for perfect separation without peak overlap and automatic optimization of the analysis time. |
| Backflush technology | Specifically equipped with novel backflush technology to guarantee full nitrogen-carbon monoxide separation for highly accurate analysis of oxygen. |
| Range of element concentrations | From ppm to 100% or 6 mg O absolute |
| Multipoint calibration | Stable over months and matrix independent |
| Clean, safe, fast | The analysis only takes a few minutes, no aggressive or toxic chemicals are used, Helium carrier gas |
| Few installation requirements | 48 x 55 cm benchtop space, 1 power supply and helium gas supply are sufficient for maintenance free long time operation |
| Automatic analysis run | With integrated sample feeder for 120 samples, PC control and evaluation through Windows |
| Instrument control | With a standard PC for perfect results also for unknown or heavily variable sample matrices; 21 CFR Part 11 Option. Possibility for remote service due to full digitalization of the instrument electronics. |
Precise oxygen analysis does not have to be complicated. The new rapid OXY cube perfectly adapts to your analytical demands in oxygen concentration measurement. With our patented backflush technology, you no longer have to worry about distortion of your analytical results through interfering gases. The new rapid OXY cube combines highest accuracy with unmatched operating comfort and great robustness.
Key Features
- 1450 °C furnace temperaturevfor quantitative, matrixindependent pyrolysis
- Industry-leading performance
- Blank-free oxygen detection
- Outstanding robustness
- 10 year warranty on thermoconductivity detector cell
- Integrated 120 position autosampler as standard
- Patented ball valve for blankfree sample transfer
Technical Specifications
| Measuring method | Direct injection of liquid samples in separate ports for N and S determination. Combustion in the carrier gas up to 1150 °C. |
| Two instruments in one | Two completely separate combustion and detection channels for S and N. The ideal analytical conditions and catalysts are used for each analysis without any compromise. This results in all the benefits of two separate analyzers without the additional cost or space requirements. |
| Max. injection volume of 80 µl liquid or 10 ml gas sample | Injection time of only a few seconds with complete and residue-free combustion results in especially sharp peaks |
| Purge-and-Trap-Technique | Optional available, enables the determination of very low S concentrations even at high N contents |
| Highly sensitive detection | According to ASTM with CLD and UV-fluorescence. |
| Measuring range | 0-1 000 ppm S and N Detection limit 10 ppb S/15 ppb N |
| Standards | Operates acc. to ASTM D 6920, ASTM D 4629, ASTM D5453, ASTM D6667, DIN ISO 51444, ASTM D6069, DIN ISO 20846 |
The trace SN cube is the world’s most sensitive combustion analyzer for sulfur and nitrogen in diesel, gasoline and related samples. The catalyst-supported digestion technology ensures complete digestion of all kinds of samples without soot formation or insufficient recovery. The sample is always injected
directly into the combustion tube, there is no need for time-consuming boat inlet feeding. Thus, the analysis time is just 3-5 minutes, depending on sample type. The trace SN cube works as two analyzers in one box. The sample
is injected twice in different combustion tubes which allows the specific optimization of the oxidation process for each element.
Key Features
- Industry-leading performance and versatility
- Detection limit of 6 ppb for sulfur
- Detection limit of 15 ppb for nitrogen
- For liquids, LPG, gas and solid samples
- Outstanding robustness
- Up to 56 position autosampler
vario MACRO cube: The art of elemental analysis
3D computer animation of our vario MACRO cube analyser for elemental analysis in macro-sized samples.
Key Industries
- Agriculture
- Biopharmaceutical and Biotechnology
- Chemical
- Construction
- Cosmetics & Personal Care
- Education & Academics
- Energy
- Environmental
- Food & Beverage
- Medical
- Mining & Minerals
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- Paper & Wood
- Pharmaceutical
- Polymers, Plastics and Rubbers
- Powders & Pigments / Coating
Brand
Elementar is the world leader in high performance analysis of organic elements. Continuous innovation, creative solutions and comprehensive support form the foundation of the Elementar brand, ensuring Elementar products to advance science across agriculture, chemical, environmental, energy, materials and forensics markets in more than 80 countries.
