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Sercon PyroEArth
High-Precision Elemental Analysers for Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry
The Sercon PyroEArth
High-Precision Elemental Analysers for Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS)
Engineered for analytical performance and operational efficiency, the Sercon PyroEArth provides robust elemental analysis capabilities tailored to the needs of isotope researchers across geosciences, environmental science, biogeochemistry, and related disciplines.
Equipped with a combustion and pyrolysis capable furnace, the PyroEArth allows versatile analysis for many applications in one space saving optimized benchtop design.
Features
- Compact benchtop design: Combustion and Pyrolysis options in one unit.
- Flexible Auto sampling: Zero-blank and liquid autosampler configurations; multiple carousel sizes available Fully software automated
- Combustion and Pyrolysis capable furnace – Allows for easy switching between Combustion and Pyrolysis applications within one analytical module.
- Sample Versatility: Supports organic/inorganic matrices including biological, environmental, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, and agricultural samples
- Thermal Conductivity Detector (TCD): Integrated TCD enables high-sensitivity elemental quantification (detection limit: <50 ppm) Auto Gas Save – Can automatically enter gas save at the end of a suite of samples saving expensive helium gas
- Fully configurable setup – Allows for maximum efficiency of consumables
- Smart Oxygen Injection – Uses minimal amount of O2 required for full sample combustion
- Ease of Maintenance: Direct access to furnace tubes and traps
Modes
- NC by Combustion Run time 6.5mins Carrier flow rate 65ml/min
- A tin capsule containing the sample is introduced to the combustion reactor in the presence of oxygen to evolve CO2, N2, NOx and H2O species. Second reduction furnace reduces NOx and removes excess Oxygen. H2O is taken care of via chemical trap.
- NCS by Combustion Run time 13 mins Carrier flow rate 65ml/min
- Modified packings and an additional GC column allow δ34S analysis of SO2 alongside δ13C and δ15N.
- O and H pyrolysis Run time 3.3 mins Carrier flow rate 60ml/min
- The sample is introduced to the pyrolysis tube, a MgClO4 trap removes water vapour, a Carbosorb trap removes any CO2 and a GC column separates CO from N2.
Specifications
| Design | Benchtop integrated Dumas combustion & pyrolysis unit. |
| Helium flow rate | 60 ml / min (20 ml / min low volume mode) |
| Combustion / Pyrolysis furnace | Ambient to 1500°C |
| Reduction furnace | Ambient to 1100°C |
| GC column oven | Ambient to 140°C |
| Gas control | Software controlled oxygen pulse for efficient and economical combustion. Software controlled carrier flow. Normally closed solenoid valves to prevent helium wastage |
| Sample Range |
1.5 μg to 1000 μg N, 2.5 to 2000 μg C, 3 to 2000 μg S, 5 to 1000 μg O, 50 to 1000 μg H (samples down to 0.5 μg can be measured with reduced precision) |
| Autosampler |
50 – 197 position solid sampler. Liquid and Zero blank options available. |
Performance
| Isotope | Species | Combustion | Pyrolysis (solids) | Pyrolysis (liquid) | Gas |
| 13C | CO2 | 0.1‰ | 0.1‰ | ||
| 15N | N2 | 0.15‰ | 0.1‰ | ||
| 34S | SO2 | 0.3‰ | |||
| D | H2 | 1.0‰ | 1.0‰ | ||
| 18O | CO | 0.3‰ | 0.4‰ | ||
| 18O | CO2 | 0.2‰ |
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
Reference materials and consumables
Trusted Performance for Demanding Labs: Reference Materials & Consumables
In high-precision laboratories, every detail matters. Sercon supports researchers and lab managers with a comprehensive range of ultra-pure reference materials and isotopically enriched compounds—engineered to meet the exacting standards of elemental and isotopic analysis.
Each product is delivered with a full Certificate of Analysis and MSDS, ensuring full traceability and compliance. Our interactive online catalogue makes it easy to identify the right standard—filter by element or delta value to streamline your selection process and keep your workflows efficient.
When it comes to maintaining instrument performance, Sercon Consumables are the reliable choice. Specifically developed for our elemental analysers, each component is rigorously tested, quality-assured, and continuously monitored across our own IRMS platforms to guarantee isotope-grade performance. The result? Maximum instrument uptime, consistent data quality, and total confidence in your results.
For labs where precision, reliability, and efficiency are non-negotiable, Sercon is the partner of choice.
Browse our full range at:
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Application Notes
Food Testing
Detecting the Addition of Cane Sugar to Authentic Palm Sugar Using δ13C Analysis of an Internal Isotopic Standard
The Application of Isotopic and Elemental Analysis to Determine the Geographical Origin of Premium Long Grain Rice
Ginseng authenticity testing by measuring carbon, nitrogen and sulphur stable isotope compositions that differ based on cultivation, land and organic fertilizer type
Service
At Sercon we pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and support. We genuinely care about our customers and want to help you get the best performance from your instruments.
Visit our service area to find out how we can support you with service contracts, emergency visits, upgrades, system refurbishments and training.
You can log service and support calls online to help our engineers to provide solutions.
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