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News Release from: Metrohm UK | Subject: 831 KF Coulometer
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 20 August 2007
Coulometer offers precision and value
for money
The 831 KF Coulometer from Metrohm UK has been designed to set a new price-performance ratio standard
Despite its low price, the newest member of Metrohm UK's Karl Fischer product line masters a large number of analytical tasks The 831 KF Coulometer determines even ultratraces of water with accuracy
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 29 Oct 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Metrohm says it 831 KF Coulometer sets a new standard concerning price/performance ratio and that, despite its low price, this Karl Fischer product masters a large number of analytical tasks
New method determines water content in gases
Metrohm has developed a method to determine the moisture content of their gases based on the ISO standard 10101: Natural gas: Determination of water by the Karl Fischer method
Other features are its compact design, flexibility, and easy operation.
On the backlit LCD screen, an operator can graphically follow the course of the Karl Fischer water determination (ug water as a function of time).
In addition, the curves voltage versus time and drift versus time can be printed out or viewed on a PC screen.
Further reading
Biodiesel water content to EN14214 and ISO 12937
The 756 and 831 KF Coulometers from Metrohm easily meet all the specifications demanded by the standard and are outstandingly suitable for this application
Economical determination of trace amounts of water
Despite its low price, the newest member of Metrohm's Karl Fischer product line masters a large number of analytical tasks
Determine the moisture content of gases
Metrohm says many of its customers would like to determine the moisture content of their gases, so it offers tips and tricks for determining the water content in gases according to ISO 10101-3
These features allow you to assess the determination and assist in method development.
The 831 KF Coulometer is ideal for routine operations.
Even with its extensive capabilities, it is easy to operate.
The instrument features an expert mode as well as a standard mode.
The expert mode allows the use of all the features of this high-tech device.
In the standard mode, only functions needed in routine work are accessible; operation in this mode is simple and requires few keystrokes.
Connecting a 700 Dosino to the 831 KF Coulometer allows you to siphon off the contents of the coulometric cell and fill it with fresh reagent.
As the KF vessel remains closed, no humidity can enter the system.
Within a minimum of time, the analysis cell is again conditioned.
The coulometric cell without diaphragm works with only one reagent and is insensitive to interferences.
However, as not all applications can be solved with this cell, Metrohm also offers a cell with diaphragm.
The 831 KF Coulometer stores up to 100 different methods in its internal memory; these methods can easily be transferred to and reloaded via the RS- 232C interface from a PC.
Use of a KF Oven is recommended for samples that cannot be introduced directly into the KF cell.
The 832 KF Oven can be used if only a few samples need to be processed.
However, the 774 Oven Sample Processor is the ideal solution for analysis of a large number of samples.
When combined with the 831 KF Coulometer, this sophisticated sample changer allows fully automated water determinations in up to 35 samples.
The analysis system can be operated as a stand-alone unit, or it can be completely controlled by Metrohm titration software.
Quality management features include:.
- Built-in clock.
- 8-digit date format (YYYY-MM-DD).
- Programmable service and validation intervals.
- Programmable upper limits for contents and reagent consumption during automated analysis.
The 831 KF Coulometer allows the complete and clear documentation of all determinations performed.
The result output complies with GLP and includes the designation and the serial number of the instrument, software version, date, user name, and method used.
GLP and ISO 9000 functions, such as service or validation intervals, alert you in time for the necessary tests.
The KF reagent can be monitored with regard to the number of determinations carried out, its useful life span, drift value, or capacity.
Whenever the reagent has to be exchanged, the corresponding request is issued automatically.
To avoid potential errors, it is possible to set limits for the sample weight or volume and for the result.
If one of these quantities lies outside the set limits, the corresponding warning message appears in the display and report, and the remote interface emits a signal.
The 831 KF Coulometer includes a special GLP mode that facilitates the periodic testing of the instrument. Request a free brochure from Metrohm UK ...
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