Instruments and Applications

New Products 2014

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This booklet gives you an overview of Metrohm’s portfolio for this year. Discover new instruments and application solutions, developed for you and your industry.

Our sales managers in the head office and in your region are happy to provide you with more detailed information, and our product and application specialists enjoy sharing their expertise with you.

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Dear Metrohm Customer,

940 Professional IC Vario –

flexible, reliable, and so easy to use

• Modular, freely configurable

high-performance ion chromatography system

• For routine analysis and research applications

from the ng/L- to the % range

• Highest sensitivity for lowest detection levels

• Intelligent system components for reliable

results

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Professional IC Vario – the most flexible IC System ever

930 Compact IC Flex –

workhorse for routine analysis

• Compact IC for any demand:

«workhorse» for routine analysis and

ideal instrument for entry-level use

• Maximum flexibility for any

configuration: suppression, column

oven, eluent and sample degasser

• Can be combined with any kind of

detection: conductivity, UV/VIS,

amperometry

• Fully automated including unique

Metrohm Inline Sample Preparation

«MISP» techniques

941 Eluent Production Module

• Inline eluent preparation for any kind of eluent – without any limitations

• Up to four different eluents can be monitored and produced on demand

• Direct connection to ELGA’s PURELAB flex 5/6

• Enables completely automated and unattended operation of the IC system

Combustion Ion Chromatography

• Determination of the different halogens and sulfur in any kind of combustible

matrices

• For gaseous, liquid, viscous, and solid matrices

• High sample throughput and excellent precision and accuracy of results

• One and the same software controls the complete system (digestion by pyrolysis

and ion chromatography): MagIC Net

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NIRS DS2500 Analyzer

• Dedicated reflectance and

interactance analyzer

• Highest optical performance across

the full wavelength range (400–2500 nm)

• No sample preparation, no reagents, no waste

NIRS XDS SmartProbe Analyzer

• Robust Analyzer for use the warehouse and harsh production environments

• Simple to install probes for optimized measurements of liquids and solids

• No sample preparation, no reagents, no waste

Metrohm NIRSystems – near-infrared analysis in the lab and the warehouse

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Metrohm NIRSystems – near-infrared analysis directly in the process line

NIRS XDS Process Analyzer

• Direct inline measurement for real-time

analysis and data availability in seconds

• Single point or multiplexer configuration for

measurement of up to nine sampling points

• Robust design for use in harsh industrial production environments

NIRS Analyzer PRO

• Process analyzer for nondestructive analysis of granules, powders, slurries, and

opaque samples directly in the process line

• Quantitative and qualitative data for better inline process control

• Robust and compact design

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Ti-Touch – finally, titration reduced to the max!

Compact titrator for routine analysis

• Burette, stirrer, and full-color touch control

all in a single, tiny footprint

• One-touch access to 14 favorite methods

per user

• Networking, remote printing and

paperless PDFs – no PC needed

• Complete automation possible

875 KF Gas Analyzer – coulometric water determination in liquefied

petroleum gases (LPGs) and permanent gases

• All-in-one system for routine analysis in the laboratory

• Precise gas measurement with mass flow controller (MFC)

• Robust design

• For flow pressures up to 40 bar

• Controlled by tiamoTM software

More news from titration

Optrode – optical sensor for photometric titration

• Compact and resistant to solvents

• 8 wavelengths

• Easy to use, easy to clean

Aquatrode with plug-in head U

• Developed for measurements and titrations in low-ion

and poorly buffered samples

• Special membrane glass for fast response

• Fixed ground-joint diaphragm – fast and highly accurate

• Double-junction design to adapt bridge electrolyte to the

measurement conditions

• Shielding of inner tube prevents electrostatic interferences

Solitrode HF

• pH glass sensor with good resistance in HF-containing solutions

• Unbreakable plastic shaft

• Fast response time

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New instruments for CVS analysis and electrochemistry

894 Professional CVS – more flexible,

comfortable, and reliable

• Modular system for CVS analysis of

organic additives in electroplating

solutions in PCB and semiconductor

manufacturing

• Superior handling due to simple

exchanging of complete measuring head

• New viva software for individual,

problem-focused method programming

• Multifunctional database with

automatic backup functions

scTRACE Gold – screen-printed sensor for simple and

reliable determination of arsenic in water

• High measuring sensitivity

• Fast (result available in less than 10 min.)

• Maintenance-free

• No sensor conditioning required before use

• Discrimination between As(III) and As(V)

• Straighforward replacement due to plug-in system

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News from Process Analysis

ProcessLab IC – ion chromatography for process analysis

• Robust ion chromatography system for process analysis

• Can be combined with many other analytical methods

(e.g., titration, spectroscopy, photometry)

• Fully automated sample preparation (e.g., dialysis, filtration, dilution)

ADI 7010 TOC Analyzer – continuous monitoring of total organic carbon

• Determination of TOC by UV persulfate oxidation

• Protection class IP54

• Complies with EPA, DIN, CE, ASTM, and NAMUR regulations and meets the

requirements of the ISO and EN directives

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General Chemistry

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Anions in acids, bases, and brines

Chromate in textiles, toys, and leather

Alkali and carbonate in brines (e.g., chlor-alkali electrolysis)Isocyanate, acid, amine, epoxide, and saponificationindex/number

Water content in solvents, lacquers, and dyes

Anions in ionic liquids

Nickel in 50% sodium hydroxide solution

Quality control of fine chemicals

Surfactant content of detergents and cleaning baths

Iodide in brines (e.g., chlor-alkali electrolysis) withelectroanalysis

Identification and QC of raw materials

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Pharmaceutical

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Enzyme activity (e.g., lipase, amylase)

Photometric titration (aqueous, nonaqueous)

Water content (e.g., in tablets, capsules, ingredients)

Acid-base titrations (aqueous, nonaqueous)

Anions (e.g., F–, Cl–, NO2–, NO3

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Cations (e.g., Li+, Na+, K+, NH4+, Mg2+, Ca2+)

Sugars (e.g., glucose, fructose, sucrose)

Amino acids (e.g., cystine, cysteine)

Anions in infusion solutions

Chloride in different matrices

APIs in tablets, capsules, etc.

Ascorbic acid in vitamin tablets

Identification and QC of raw materials and final products

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Water and Air Monitoring

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Fully automatic determination of the permanganate index

Bromate in drinking water

Anions, cations, and heavy metals in drinking water and wastewater

Anions and cations in seawater

Standard-compliant determination of the p and m value(fully automatic)Fully automatic analysis of drinking water combiningtitration and ion chromatography (TitrIC Vario pro)

COD value in wastewater (fully automatic)

Chloride and sulfate in various types of dust

Chromium in wastewater

Arsenic(III) and arsenic(V) in water

Calcium and magnesium in drinking water

Cadmium, lead, and uranium in trace levels in drinking, river, and sea water

Anions, cations, and heavy metals in gases and aerosols

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Metal and Electronics

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Trace amounts of anions and cations

Chloride, sulfate, and borate in galvanic nickel baths

Sulfate in chromic acid

Hydrofluoric acid/nitric acid mixtures in etching andpickling baths

Hydrogen peroxide in etching baths

Lead, antimony, bismuth, and iodate in electroless nickel bathsNi, Cu, Zn, Cr, Sn, Ag, Au, Al, Fe with acid and alkali inelectroplating, etching, and degreasing baths

Zinc, lead, nickel in zinc phosphating baths

Water in hydrofluoric acid and wafer coatings

Brighteners, suppressors, levelers in acidic copper baths

Sulfite and sulfate in gold electroplating baths

Cadmium, cobalt, and lead in concentrated zinc sulfatesolutions

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Automotive and Petrochemistry

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Anions in fuels

Amines, organic acids, and sulfur compounds in process water

Anions in cooling liquids

Chloride in brake fluids

TAN/TBN in petroleum products

Free and total acid, accelerator, zinc, and fluoride in zinc phosphating baths

Water content of oils and fuels

Quality control of biofuels and biofuel blends

Elementary sulfur in gasoline

Preparation of standards with defined octane or cetane number

Chloride and sulfate in bioethanol

Aromates in petroleum products

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Biofuels

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Volumetric determination of the water content of bio -ethanol in accordance with ASTM E 203Coulometric water determination in biofuels in accor-dance with EN 12937, EN 15489, and ASTM E 1064Chlorid (ASTM D 512, EN 15484)pot and sulfate(ASTM D 7318)pot in bioethanol (ASTM 7319, 7328, and EN 15492)IC

Determination of the oxidation stability of biodieseland biodiesel blends using the Rancimat method inaccordance with EN 14112 and EN 15751Determination of copper in an ethanol-gasoline mixtureby anodic stripping voltammetry

Determination of the total acid number (TAN) in biodiesel

Determination of Li+, Na+, NH4+, K+, Ca2+, and Mg2+ in

ethanol and biodiesel pH (ASTM D 6423, EN 15490) and conductivity deter-mination (DIN 51627-4) in bioethanolDetermination of the iodine value of biofuels in accor-dance with EN 14111Anions in a gasoline-bioethanol mixture determined byinline matrix eliminationDetermination of the glycerol content of biodiesel byamperometric detection in accordance with ASTM D 759Methanol, ester, glyceride, glycerol, iodine value, and water in biodiesel

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Energy and Power Plants

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Anions and cations in the primary circuit of conventional nuclear power plantsAnions and cations in the secondary circuit of nuclearpower plantsFully automated determination of boric acid in nuclearpower plantsFOS/TAC determination in liquid manure or silage(biogas analysis)

Organic acids in liquid manure or silage (biogas analysis)

Water in transformer oils

Anions in wastewater of flue gas desulfurizing plants

Chloride in ash of flue gas desulfurizing plants

Hardness of cooling water in nuclear power plants

Fuel cell research

Copper and iron in cooling water and boiler feed water

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Solar Technology

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Determination of hydrogen fluoride, nitric acid, andhexafluorosilicic acid in etching bathsCharacterization of dye-sensitized solar cells and organic solar cellsMonitoring of baths for thin layer solar cells (CIS/CIGS cells)Determination of additives in electroplating baths forthe production of silicon solar cells

Determination of copper and chromium in etching baths

Determination of fluoride, nitrate, phosphate, and sulfate in etching agentsDetermination of phosphoric, nitric, and acetic acidblends used for etching of aluminum in the productionof semiconductors

Mineral acids and silicon in solar cell production

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Plastics

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Antimony, cobalt, and titanium in PET

Water in plastic granules

Phosphate and sulfate in polymers after inline dilutionand inline dialysisFluoride, chloride, nitrite, nitrate, benzoate, and sulfatein PVCAcid number, hydroxyl number, and isocyanates in rawmaterials

Thermal stability of PVC

Carboxyl and amino end groups in polyesters andpolyamides

4-carboxybenzaldehyde in terephthalic acid

Epoxide number of plastics

Free styrene in polystyrene

Nickel, cobalt, iron, chromium, manganese, and titanium in polyterephthalate solution

Monitoring of polymerization processes

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Biochemistry and Medical Technology

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Platinum in urine

Sodium, potassium, and calcium in an infusion solutioncontaining amino acids

Acid/base titration of blood and blood plasma according to Joergensen and StirumSimultaneous determination of amino acids (e.g., cystine and cysteine)Determination of chloride, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, sulfate, and thiocyanate in salivaDetermination of ammonium using the ion-selective electrodeDetermination of the depolymerase activity – enzymatic degradation of bioplastic

Glycerolphosphate in amino acids

Determination of anions and cations in human urine

Aluminum in protein lypohilisate after digestion

Monitoring of fermentation processes

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Food

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Salt and acid content of different foods

Sodium in food

Alpha acids in hops and hop products

Organic acids in wine and beer

Formol number and acid content of juices

Vitamin C in baby food

Water content of chocolate

Acid number, iodine number, peroxide number,neutralization number in edible oils and fats (palm oil)

Cadmium, lead, and copper in wine after UV digestion

Degree of acidity in milk and yogurt

Cystine and cysteine in dairy products

Bromate in mineral water

Acetate, chloride, and sulfate in mayonnaise

Lactose in lactose-free milk products

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Training and Research

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Basics of titration

Basics of Karl Fischer titration

Basics of ion chromatography

Basics of polarography/voltammetry

Basics of NIR spectroscopy

Corrosion studies

Batteries and solar cells

Materials research

Electrochemistry

Nanotechnology

Sensor development

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