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New Organic Elemental Analyzer Enables Comprehensive CHSN/O Quantification
17 Nov 2016
Emily Adam
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The Thermo Scientific FlashSmart Elemental Analyzer enables researchers working in quantification of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur and oxygen (CHNS/O) in a range of applications, such as quality control, R&D, and contract laboratories to simplify their workflows by using a single automated analyzer for their daily elemental analyses.
Designed specifically for laboratories with varying analytical requests, the new analyzer removes the need for multiple analyzers within a diverse lab. Its modular design and easy-to-use automated throughputs simplify CHNS/O analysis without compromising precision or accuracy.
Key Applications:
Automated, reliable and high-speed elemental analysis for laboratories working on organic chemistry, food, geological materials, pharmaceuticals, petro-chemistry, energy and environmental applications.
Features and benefits:
- Improved productivity: Thermo Scientific Multi-Valve Control (MVC) Module provides 24/7 activity and maximum throughput for analysis of several samples per day.
- Increased confidence in data quality: Fitted chromatographic column ensures reliable gas separation.
- Easier analysis: Thermo Scientific Eager*Smart *software, an intelligent and dedicated organic elemental analysis data handler, MVC Module and detectors enable comprehensive and visually simple analysis.
- Reduced Costs: MVC Module automatically changes carrier gas from helium to nitrogen or argon, saving carrier gas cost and lowering cost per sample.
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