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News Release from: Exeter Analytical (UK) | Subject: CE-440 CHN
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 31 January 2008
Determination of C, H, and N in filter
samples
Direct determination of total CHN retained on a filter is more sensitive, precise and cost-effective than making measurements on pre- and post- filtered samples and calculating the difference
A method for easy, direct automated elemental analysis of material retained on glass or quartz microfibre filters used in water filtration and air monitoring applications is available for the Exeter Analytical model CE-440 CHN elemental analyser This has been confirmed in a study conducted for the EPA on particulate concentrations in water samples from the Chesapeake Bay monitoring programme
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 26 Apr 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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Direct determination is preferred over the traditional 'by difference' method because of the former's reduced sources of error, rapidity of analysis and increased sample representativeness due to the greater volume filtered.
The optimised methodology, using an Exeter Analytical CE440 CHN elemental analyser, requires a minimum of sample preparation and may be used for single samples or automated for higher throughput environments.
The CE440 is a static combustion system, with a unique horizontal furnace design, which enables easy removal of filter and sample ash between each analysis.
Consequently one combustion tube will analyse in excess of 1000 samples without the need for removal and cleaning.
In addition the Model CE440 provides the capacity to process filters up to 47mm in diameter in one analytical cycle.
By comparison other elemental analysers, employing vertical furnace designs, need cleaning after as little as 20 samples and larger filters have to be sub sampled several times and then corrective calculations made to enable analysis.
Effectively eliminating troublesome residue build-up the gas flow characteristics of the model CE440 analyser are superior to other elemental analysers thereby providing longer-term calibration stability as well as enhanced accuracy and precision for measured sample data.
The CE440 also provides complete control over combustion parameters enabling the analysis of filters without the need for expensive tin capsules.
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