Combustion Ion Chromatography System for Analysis of Sulphur and Halogens in Complex Matrices

Dionex (USA), in cooperation with DIA Instruments (a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation) and Cosa Instrument Corporation, is offering a fully automated combustion ion chromatography (CIC) system for the

analysis of ionic contaminants, especially sulphur and halogens, in hard-to-analyse samples such as petrochemicals, viscous or non-aqueous industrial chemicals, and solid samples. These types of samples usually

require time and labor-intensive sample preparation and extractions before analysis. However, with the CIC system, the sample is simply placed in the combustion chamber. The instrument automatically combusts the

sample, absorbs the analytes into solution, and injects the sample solution into the chromatograph. This automated system not only saves time and labor, but also produces less hazardous waste than costly, solventintensive, and environmentally unfriendly extractions. The ICS-2100 Reagent-Free™ IC system further reduces time and labor by eliminating the need to prepare eluents or regenerants.

Major applications for CIC include analysis of sulfur and halogens in plastics, polymers, epoxies, lumber, petrochemicals, coal, inks, aluminum powder, polishing agents, lubricating oil, and electronic components.

Halogens and sulfur are corrosive, and can damage industrial equipment, poison catalysts, and damage sensitive electronic components. Many countries also regulate the amount of halogens released into the

environment. The combustion IC system is ideal for manufacturers that must monitor contamination of chemicals, raw materials, in-process samples, finished products, or waste streams for quality control or environmental

regulation compliance.