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multi EA® 4000 — True macro elemental analysis

■ HTC technology, easy decomposition of most difficult matrices

■ High-temperature oxidation – sample decomposition at temperaturesofupto1,500°C(1,800°C)

■ Flame sensor technology for matrix-optimized sample decomposition

Systems from Analytik Jena – The Pacesetter in Elemental AnalysisThe challenge modern analytical systems for elemental analysis face lies in reliableautomationforanextensiverangeofsamples.ThemultiEA®seriesbyAnalytikJenacombinesautomationandreliabilityinunmatchedqualitythanksto patented innovative solutions. It is a system created to cope with the most diverse sample matrices.

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multi EA® 4000Quality Is the Difference

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multi® EA 4000 – Investigates the Case of Solids AnalysisCaseclosed–theidealsolidsanalyzerhasbeenfound:multiEA®4000!Deter-miningcarbon,sulfurandchlorinefromsolidsamplesisnotaproblem!Itseaseof use, analysis flexibility and particularly excellent instrument stability and precision are exceedingly convincing.

ThemultiEA®4000offerstruemacroelementalanalysis!Precise–Reliable–EasytoOperate.TheparametersTS,TC,TX,TOC,TIC,ECandBOCaredeterminedquicklyandeasilyinorganicandinorganicsolids.ThemultiEA®4000analyzessolidsinthetwinklingofaneye,e. g.,soilsamples,sediments, construction materials, combustibles, ashes, polymers, waste, catalysts, minerals and fertilizers.

WasteanalysisisoneofthespecialtiesofthemultiEA® 4000.Itsuniquecombinationofanalyzableelementsandparametersmakesitsimplyunbeatableforapplicationsinthisfield!Themodulardesignofthedevicealsomakesit possible to expand the application options from a one-element analyzer to a fully automated multi-element analyzer.Convenient,flexibleandcustomizedtomeetyourneeds!

ThemultiEA®4000captivateswithitsconsistentrobustdesign. The selected resistant materials are an advantage when analyzing aggressive samples. Maintenance effort is reduced to a minimum while the operating time of the unit is at maximum. Low operating costs and an absolutely reliable analyzingandmeasuringtechniqueensureeachprocessstepis as effective and efficient as possible.

ThemultiEA®4000istheidealpartnerforyoursolidsanalysis, offering ease of use, flexibility, and enhanced analysis precision and reliability, combined with minimal operatingcosts.Seeforyourselfanddiscovertheexcitingfutureofmacroelementalanalysis!

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Advantages of rapid high-temperature oxidation ■ Highdecompositiontemperatureofupto1,500°C(1,800°C)ensureseventhemostdifficultcompoundsaredecomposed – higher application variety

■ Use of robust and virtually wear-free ceramic combustion tubesinsteadofcost-intensiveandquicklyworn-outquartzcombustiontubes

■ Especiallywell-suitedforaggressiveandsalinesamplesthat cause a high degree of wear with traditional systems

■ Minimal chemical consumption – no catalysts needed ■ No complex reduction and separation of the oxidation products(chromatographicorviaadsorptioncolumns)required–duetotheuseofselectivedetectorsforCO2, SO2andHCl

■ Significantlyimprovedsensitivitycoupledwithahighlydynamic measuring range – by using special detectors

■ Significantlyreducedmaintenanceeffortduetostraightforward technology and chemistry

■ Nosearchingforleaks–an„open“gaslinesystemandnotroublesome valves

■ NoauxiliarygasrequiredforCandSanalysis ■ Guaranteed fast analyses – approx. 5 times shorter

analysis times than traditional elemental analyzers ■ High sample throughput ■ High sample weights in the gram range – in contrast to

traditional weights in the lower milligram range ■ Significantlyreducedoperatingcosts

Highlights of the macro elemental analyzer ■ HTCtechnologyforhightemperaturedecompositionof

even the most difficult matrices ■ Catalyst-freeceramiccombustiontubesforrobustness,

less wear, and lower operating costs ■ Long-life heating elements ensure max. operating time ■ Use of highly resistant materials – especially well-suited to

analyze aggressive samples ■ SimultaneousCandSanalysis,alsowithextremedifferent

element contents ■ FullyautomateddeterminationofTOCandTICfroma

single sample in only one analysis step ■ Easychlorinedeterminationuptotheweightpercent

range ■ Uniquecombinationofelements:C,SandCl–especially

interesting for waste analyses ■ Optionalflamesensortechnologyformatrix-optimized

sample decomposition during chlorine analysis ■ SelfCheckSystem(SCS)foroptimaloperatingsafety ■ Intuitive software navigation for foolproof operation and

perfect measurement results ■ Easytouse–presetstandardmethodsforvariousapplicationsgreatlysimplifyworkandsavevaluablemeasuring time

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C, S and Cl – A Clear Case for the Macro AnalyzerAspecialwiderangeNDIRdetectorallowssimultaneousdeterminationofcarbon and sulfur within a dynamic measuring range from ppm till weight percent while maintaining high linearity.

Anditcandosomuchmore!Theflexiblemeasuringrangeallows to determine extremely different element contents of sulfur and carbon from only one single sample. Highly resistant materials, a special optics arrangement and effectivegaspurificationprovidearesilientC/Sdetectorthat guarantees for extremely low-maintenance and high long-termstability.EventhemostdifficultapplicationssuchasdirectTOCdeterminationareeasilyhandledbytherobustdetectionsystem!

VITA® Flow Management System – Your Benefits ■ High reproducibility of the results ■ Clearmatrixindependence ■ High long-term stability of the calibration ■ Easiercalibration ■ Electronicflowcontrolofthesystem

VITA® Flow Management System Ultimateprecision–theintegratedVITA®FlowManagementSystemguaranteesreliableNDIRsignalevaluationandstable measurement results. The signal is logged regardless of fluctuations in the measuring gas flow so that the evaluationyieldsreliableresults.Atthesametime,thesystem registers the flow of the measuring gas and compensates fluctuations by computerized standardization of the NDIR signal to a constant flow rate.

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Simplifying chlorine analysisWhy two systems, if one is enough? UsethemultiEA® 4000todeterminechlorineeasilyandefficiently!ForgetcomplexdecompositionproceduresinaWickboldapparatusorcalorimetricbombandsubsequentdetection with additional analysis systems. The reliable total chlorine determination is done in the shortest time possible inasingleanalysisstep!Extremelyhighsampleweightsallow reasonable analyses of sample materials which are inhomogeneous such as waste and derived fuels.

Thankstothevariablegasflowmanagementandtheoptimized wide range coulometer, chlorine analyses are possible from the low ppm range to the weight percent range.Thecoulometricdetectionsystemutilizesauniquepatentedcombinationelectrode.Specialfeature:theelectrode is based on the latest ceramic technology and does not use internal electrolytes, membranes, or diaphragms. It is immediately ready for use and extremely low-maintenance.Conventionalglasselectrodesystemsarenowa thing of the past.

Thelightproofmeasuringcellisequippedwithanautomaticstirring function and a self-cleaning generator anode to generate silver ions. The integrated cooling of the coulometer cell minimizes electrolyte evaporation while in continuous operating mode and guarantees stable results. Advantage:comparedwithtraditionalelectrolytes,thespecial electrolyte has a significantly increased chloride absorption capacity. This results in long-term stability, which allows for uninterrupted routine analyses even with extremely high chloride loads and without bothersome electrolytechanges!

Extremely comfortable TOC and TIC analysesTOCandTICanalysesarequickerandeasierthaneverbefore!EasilydeterminetheTOCandTICparametersfromonesinglesampleinonlyoneanalysisstep!Fullyautomatically,quicklyandincompliancewithstandards.ComplexmanualsamplepreparationsfordirectTOCdeterminationarenolongerrequired.

AnotheruniquefeatureisthefullyautomaticdeterminationofTOCbasedonthedifferentialmethod.IncombinationwiththeFPG48solidsampler,theautomaticTICsolidsmoduleenablestheautomaticdeterminationofTOCinsolidsamples such as soil, waste and many other materials.

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Sample Handling – 48 “Rounds” in One MagazineAhighsampleweightofupto3gyieldsreliableresultswithjustonesinglemeasurement.Inhomogeneoussamplesareanalyzedwithease.Samplepreparation and number of repeat measurements are reduced significantly.

Automatic solid samplerThefullyautomatedsolidsamplerofthemultiEA®4000offersanenormouscapacityforupto48sampleboatsto be transferred into the combustion furnace. The multi EA® 4000withitshighsamplethroughputissimplyidealfortheautomatedC,SandCIanalysisaswellastheautomateddeterminationofTOCandTIC.

Anotheradvantage:bysettingdifferentwaitingpositionsand feed speeds, samples of one and the same run can be analyzedmatrixoptimized.Thismeansmatricesrequiringaspecial temperature program or gradient are processed easily and automatically.

Easy sample feed with gas lockEffortlesssamplefeed!Anopengaslockreplacesproblematicsampleportsthatrequireopeningandclosingfor sample introduction. It is completely maintenance-free,whichmakescontaminationandwearimpossible.Convenient!

Cookbook – individual “recipes” for every sample Amethodcookbookisincludedtoensurethattheanalysisofyoursampleiscarriedoutoptimallyandreliably.Simplyselect the suitable analysis parameters and wait for the result.Done!

Sample Feed System – Your Benefits ■ Robust and reliable for high sample throughput ■ Samplefeedwithvariablespeeds ■ Samplefeedwithvariablewaitingpositions ■ Optimalcombustionforeverysample ■ Severalmethodspossibleinoneanalysiscycle ■ Sampleboatsalways„reloadable“duringoperation

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Sample Decomposition – Focus on Special FeaturesThe combination of advanced hardware components and software functions allows for reliable analyses, even under toughest conditions.

HTC (High Temperature Ceramic) TechnologyThankstoHTCtechnologysamplescanbefullydecomposeduptoatemperatureof1,500°Cinastreamofoxygenandwithouttheuseofcatalysts.Andthere’smore!Forespeciallycomplex matrices, the combustion temperature can be temporarilyincreasedupto1,800°C.Withtheseconditionsof high temperature combustion, even thermally stable compounds, such as sulfates and carbides, are fully oxidized.

Pyrolysis function for special applicationsSpecialapplicationsrequirespecialfunctions!Forexample,theanalysisofsolidwasterequiresthespecificpyrolysisofsamples.Theadvantage:itispossibletodistinguishbetweentheenvironmentallyrelevantBOC(BiodegradableOrganicCarbon)andtheresidualcarbon(RC),e. g.whatisimportantfor graphite residues and soot particle residues in waste samples. PyrolysisisanadditionalfunctionofthemultiEA®4000.Ittakesplaceate. g.850°CinaninertgasatmospherewheretheBOCfractionofthesampleisremovedfirst.Inthe second step, the remaining sample is oxidized in an oxygenatmosphereandtheRCismeasureddirectly.TheBOCiscalculatedfromthedifferencebetweenTOCandRCcontent.Anotherexampleoftheapplicationofthepyrolysisfunction is the reliable determination of the active carbon concentration.

Flame sensor to determine chlorineCompletecombustionthroughintelligentprocesscontrol!First, the sample is pyrolyzed within inert gas. Then the pyrolysis products are combusted in a pure oxygen stream. Thisiswhentheactualoxidationprocesstakesplace.Thecontroloftheformedflamebytheflamesensoristhekeyto complete combustion and the elimination of sooting. It ensuresmeasurementresultswiththehighestprecision!The flame sensor is an optional accessory for the automated chlorine determination.

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Software Solutions – For Reliable Analyses

User-friendly concepts provide simple operation and guarantee reliable results.

Self Check System (SCS)Trustisgood,controlisbetter!ThemultiEA®4000comesequippedwithaSelfCheckSystem(SCS).Thesystemautomaticallychecksalltherelevantparameterssuchasflows and temperatures and guarantees trouble-free, fully automated operation.

TheSCSoffersmanymorebenefits!Yousaveoperatingcostsbutarestillreadytomeasureintheblinkofaneyedue to the automated gas switch-off and a low standby temperatureattheendofananalysissequence.

multiWin® softwareThemultiWin®softwareisyourpersonalassistantandconsultant!Fromsystemstarttoshutdown–thesoftwareguidesyouthroughalloftherelevantmenuitems.Self-explanatory and simple. It monitors and controls all relevant systemparametersforyou.Safeandreliable.Itimmediatelypoints out system configuration errors and suggests the input of suitable parameters. Unusable results are avoided rightfromthestart.Thesoftwarechecksthesystemperformanceandtheanalysisquality.Quicklyandprecisely.It delivers a clear presentation of the measurement results in individual analysis reports, and much more.

ThemodernmultiWin®softwarefeaturescommonlyusedstandardmethodsforroutineapplications.Additionaldiversemethodpackagesforspecialapplicationfieldsareavailableuponrequest.

SCS — Your Benefits ■ Softwarecontrolofthecombustiontemperature

eliminates incomplete sample decomposition ■ ElectroniccontrolofthewiderangeNDIRdetector ■ Electroniccontrolofthewiderangecoulometer ■ Electronicflowcontrol

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multi EA® 4000 – Truely Versatile

ThemultiEA®4000istheidealpartnerforyoursolidsanalysisapplications.Includingflamesensor,pyrolysisfunctionandmultiWin®softwareitprovidesunmatched versatility in numerous application fields.

ThemodulardesignofthemultiEA®4000makesitatruly versatile analyzer. It measures both the total element content of carbon, sulfur, and chlorine in various matrices, as wellastheenvironmentallyrelevantTOCandTICparametersin solids.

Theflamesensortechnologymakesitpossibletoanalyzechlorine in organic solids such as paraffin, waxes and polymers automated as well.

The additional pyrolysis function can also be used to determineBOC(BiodegradableOrganicCarbon),aparameter of relevance to waste, and to distinguish it from inert carbon. Inorganic solid analyses are carried out simply and reliably due to the high combustion temperature of up to1,800°C

Field/Industry Type of sample

Food&Agriculture TC/TOC/TICanalysisofsoilandsedimentsC/SanalysisoffertilizersC/S/Clanalysisofplantmaterial,diedvegetables,C/S/Clanalysisofwoodandstraw

Academia&Research TOC(surfacelayer)onmetalfoilOC/EC(surfacelayers)onSi-wafersandpowderClanalysisoforganometalliccatalysts(liquids)

Geology, Mining & Metals C/S/ClinoilshaleC/Sanalysisofsediments,minerals,coal,oreTOC/TICanalysisofsoil,sediments,minerals

Environment TC/TOC/TIC/BOCanalysisofsoil,sediments,waste,landfillmaterialsClanalysisofwastematerials(e.g.usedoil,polymers,transformermaterials)TOF(requiresICsystem)analysisofpackingmaterials(cardboard,plywood)

Oil&Gas C/S/Clanalysisforhighlyviscosematerials(VGO,HCRFeed,mineraloil,residues)S/Clanalysisofbitumen,asphaltandtar(roadworksmaterials)C/S/Cl(org.boundsurfacelayer)analysisofusedandregeneratedcatalysts

Chemistry&Polymers SanalysisofpolymersandtiresC/Sanalysisofglass,cement,gypsum,clayClanalysisofsecondaryderivedfuels,waste(cementindustry)

Energy&PowerPlants C/Sanalysisoffossilcombustibles(oil,coal,coke)S/Clanalysisofsecondaryderivedfuels(municipalwaste,biomass)TOC/TIC/ECanalysisofash,slagandrelated

Pharma C/S/Clanalysisofcharcoal

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