High Pressure Ion Chromatograph – Toron-IC™ 180H
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High Pressure Ion Chromatograph – Toron-IC™ 180H
Toron-IC™ 180H is an advanced high-pressure ion chromatograph engineered for high-resolution separation and trace-level detection. Built to meet the rigorous demands of modern laboratories, it integrates a powerful 45 MPa pumping system with precision eluent generation and intelligent monitoring. This robust design ensures exceptional stability and analytical accuracy, even under elevated pressure conditions.
Optimized for analyzing complex matrices, the Toron-IC™ 180H offers superior method flexibility. It supports both suppressed and non-suppressed chromatography, gradient elution, and optional two-dimensional configurations. This versatility makes it the ideal solution for multi-component analysis in environmental, pharmaceutical, chemical, and industrial quality control applications.
High Pressure Ion Chromatograph – Toron-IC™ 180H Applications
The Toron-IC™ 180H is a critical tool for high-precision analysis across a wide range of industries:
- Environmental Analysis: Enables the determination of anions and cations in drinking water, wastewater, and surface water, specifically optimized for detecting trace-level concentrations.
- Pharmaceutical Quality Control: Supports the rigorous analysis of counter-ions, impurities, and residual inorganic species within drug substances and formulations.
- Chemical & Petrochemical Testing: Facilitates the quantitative analysis of ionic species found in process chemicals, reagents, and industrial raw materials.
- Food & Beverage Assurance: Measures inorganic ions, organic acids, and additives to ensure product quality and adherence to regulatory compliance standards.
- Power & Energy: Monitors ionic contaminants in critical systems, including boiler water and cooling water, to maintain power plant process integrity.
- Research & Advanced Analytics: Ideal for method development, gradient separations, and complex multi-ion profiling requiring high-pressure capabilities.
High Pressure Ion Chromatograph – Toron-IC™ 180H Key Features
The Toron-IC™ 180H - High Pressure Ion Chromatograph is engineered for high performance, precision, and ease of use in demanding analytical environments. Its integrated, cutting-edge components provide scientists with a robust platform for complex ion separation and quantification.
Core Pumping and Eluent Systems
| Feature | Description | Technical Specifications |
|---|---|---|
| High-Pressure Pumping System | The instrument features a state-of-the-art dual-piston, tandem pump design. This configuration is crucial for minimizing pressure ripple (pulse) and ensuring high flow rate accuracy and precision, which translates directly to stable retention times and reliable integration. | Supports operating pressures up to 45 MPa (6600 psi). Flow precision and accuracy are tightly controlled for optimal chromatographic performance. |
| High-Pressure Eluent Generator (EGen) | A powerful, built-in electrolytic eluent generator eliminates the need for manual preparation and degassing of liquid eluents. This dramatically improves method reproducibility, reduces human error, and minimizes exposure to hazardous chemicals. | Rated for pressures up to 42 MPa. Supports a wide range of common eluents including Potassium Hydroxide (KOH), Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH), Lithium Hydroxide (LiOH), and Methanesulfonic Acid (MSA). Features programmable gradient capabilities for complex separations. |
Advanced Separation Capabilities
| Feature | Description | Benefits for Analysis |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Gradient Capability | Beyond simple isocratic or linear gradients, the system offers nine distinct, selectable gradient curves (e.g., linear, step, convex, concave). This flexibility allows for highly optimized separation strategies, particularly for samples containing complex mixtures of ions with vastly different affinities. | Enables faster run times and higher resolution for complex ion matrices, ensuring complete baseline separation of all analytes. |
| Two-Dimensional Chromatography Ready (2D-IC) | The Toron-IC™ 180H is inherently designed for advanced multidimensional workflows. Seamless integration with the autosampler enables valve switching protocols, allowing for heart-cutting or comprehensive 2D-IC. | Ideal for trace analysis in complex matrices by effectively removing matrix interferences and increasing the sensitivity and selectivity of the analysis. |
| Suppressor Compatibility | The system architecture is designed to accommodate various suppression technologies, ensuring flexibility across different applications and chemistries. | Supports both high-capacity chemical suppressors and advanced, low-maintenance self-regenerating membrane suppressors, maximizing signal-to-noise ratio for low-level detection. |
System Reliability and User Experience
| Feature | Description | Impact on Workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Column Thermostat with Heating & Cooling | Features an accurate, high-stability temperature control compartment that can actively heat or cool the separation column and suppressor. Maintaining a consistent temperature is paramount for method stability. | Significantly improves retention time stability and enhances reproducibility run-to-run and day-to-day, a critical factor for quantitative analysis. |
| Intelligent System Protection | An integrated, multi-point warning and safety system actively monitors key operational parameters in real-time. | Automatically detects and alerts the user to critical conditions such as over-pressure, abnormally low pressure, and liquid leakage to protect the instrument, column, and ensure lab safety. |
| Void-Volume-Free High-Pressure Connections | The system utilizes specialized, high-pressure, tool-free connectors designed to minimize dead volume (void volume) throughout the fluid path. | Maximizes chromatographic efficiency and minimizes peak broadening, ensuring sharp, high-resolution chromatograms. |
| High-Definition Touchscreen Interface | The front panel features a modern, intuitive touchscreen for direct control and monitoring. | Provides a real-time chromatogram display, immediate visualization of system status, and includes a one-touch stabilization function for rapid instrument readiness. |
| Remote Monitoring & Control | A dedicated mobile application extends the control interface beyond the laboratory. | Enables analysts to track the instrument's status (e.g., pressure, flow, remaining run time) and adjust basic parameters remotely, increasing laboratory productivity and flexibility. |
High Pressure Ion Chromatograph – Toron-IC™ 180H Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Toron-IC™ 180H |
| Instrument Type | High Pressure Ion Chromatograph |
| Maximum System Pressure | 45 MPa (6600 psi) |
| Eluent Generator Pressure Rating | Up to 42 MPa |
| Supported Eluents | KOH, NaOH, LiOH, MSA |
| Eluent Concentration Range | 0.1–100 mM |
| Gradient Accuracy | ±0.15% |
| Flow Rate Range | 0.001–15 mL/min |
| Pressure Ripple | ≤ 0.5% |
| Flow Accuracy / Precision | ≤ 0.1% |
| Degassing System | Integrated vacuum degasser |
| Column Thermostat Range | 15–80 °C |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±0.1 °C |
| Suppressor Type | Electrolytic micro-membrane suppressor |
| Detector | Auto-range conductivity detector |
| Detection Range | 0–50,000 µS/cm |
| Baseline Noise | ≤ 0.0005 µS/cm |
| Instrument Linearity | ≥ 0.999 |
| Quantitative Repeatability | ≤ 0.5% |
| Voltage | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption | 120 W |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 380 × 520 × 620 mm |
| Net Weight | 35 kg |