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isoEArth & isoEArth+

isoEArth for CN or S isoEArth+ for simultaneous CNS

isoEArth & isoEArth+

IsoEArth for CN or S isoEArth+ for simultaneous CNS

The Sercon IsoEArth systems are elemental analysers specifically configured for interface to IRMS instruments. When combined with the high sensitivity of the HS2022 IRMS, the IsoEArth gives accurate and precise elemental data alongside accurate and precise isotopic data. The IsoEArth is used for CN or S analysis, the IsoEArth+ for simultaneous CNS. The addition of a high temperature pyrolysis furnace, the HT-EA, allows for the analysis of O and H. Both IsoEArth models may have a gas autosampler added to enable gas analysis. Key features include low helium consumption of 65 ml/min (25 ml/min low volume mode), robust long-life temperature programmable furnaces with a 15 year warranty, and an integrated thermal conductivity detector for high precision elemental data with a detection limit of <50 ppm. When run in low level mode samples as small as 2.5 μg C, 1.5 μg N and 3 μg S can be measured with no loss of precision. A robust autosampler has many carousel options available, including zero blank and liquid autosampler options. The easily accessible furnace tubes and traps offer ease of maintenance and operation. A wide range of sample types can be measured including organic and inorganic, pharmaceutical compounds, biological, environmental, petrochemical, agricultural and foodstuffs.
*combustion furnaces only

 

Features

  • Robust long-life temperature programmable furnaces with 15 year warranty*
    *combustion furnaces only
  • High precision elemental data from the integrated thermal conductivity detector, with detection limit of < 50 ppm
  • Adjustable helium flow for improved economy and flow efficiency
  • Low level mode allowing 2.5 μg C, 1.5 μg N and 3 μg S to be measured with no loss of precision
  • Robust autosampler with many carousel options available. Zero blank and liquid autosampler options available
  • Easily accessible furnace tubes and traps for ease of maintenance and operation
  • Wide range of sample types including organic and inorganic, pharmaceutical compounds, biological, environmental, petrochemical, agricultural and foodstuffs

Software

  • Total software control of the instrument system and data processing with Sercon Calisto software
  • Allows storage of sample analysis protocols to comply with good laboratory practice
  • Standby mode to preserve consumable life during periods of low use
  • Software controlled oxygen injection to match sample requirements thereby preserving the life of the consumables
  • Inter-file import/export facility from instrument PC to laboratory server or internet (allows rapid updating of software or transfer to common spreadsheet packages)
  • Fully compatible with all versions of Windows

Service

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