Elementar developed a CS analyzer which combines highly accurate data with easy to use, clean and automated processes. Experience the new level of carbon and

1. Experience the new level of
accurate and easy to use CS analysis
January, 26th 2016
Dr. Markus Jung
Product Manager Elemental Analysis
Webinar

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Agenda
Introduction1
Why We Invented a New CS Analyzer2
Combustion Method3
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Take Home Message5

3. The elementargroup – About us
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• The technology leader in
• Elemental Analysis (EA)
• Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry (IRMS)
• Offers an unmatched combination of
• innovative technologies,
• tailor-made solutions and
• comprehensive support.
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4. The elementargroup – the subsidiaries
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Elementar Americas
Elementar Headquarters
Elementar France
Isoprime Ltd.
Elementar Italia
Elementar Trading (Shanghai)
Elementar Australia
Elementar Japan K.K.
Elementar India
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5. The elementargroup – The Distribution Network
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Represented in all relevant world markets by our own sales
organisation and a network of well-chosen distributors
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AgricultureChemicals EnvironmentalEnergy MaterialsForensics
The elementargroup – Key Markets
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7. The elementargroup – Future-Proof Investment
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• Outstanding robustness and longevity
• 10 years warranty on furnace and TCD
• Spare parts for a minimum of 10 years
• Results in outstanding low total cost of ownership
and gives confidence in return of investment
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8. The elementargroup – Understanding Customers
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• We provide highly competent application support
• This results in innovative, proprietary features
that address the needs of customers
• To deliver results faster, more accurate, more
sensitive, and in reliable high data quality
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• 100% engineered in Hanau / Germany
• 100% produced in Hanau / Germany
• 100% sales supported at various locations
• 100% service supported at various locations
• 100% application supported at various locations
• 100% consumables and spare parts provided at
various locations
• 100% dedicated to elemental and isotope analysis
Key Benefits for Every Customer

10. The elementargroup – Elementar History
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was founded
1851
Dennstedt patent "über die vereinfachte
Elementaranalytik" was the basis for the
1st instrument generation
1904
The first elemental analyzer for
simultaneous detection of carbon, hydrogen
and nitrogen was invented.
1932
The first Dumas Nitrogen/Protein
analyzer was introduced
1964
The EA business of Heraeus was sold in
a management buyout and restructured
under the brand name Elementar.
1995
The High temperature TOC analyzer
was introduced
1973
The first fully automatic elemental analyzer
with TCD detection was introduced
1980
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11. The elementargroup – Elementar History
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Introduction of the "cube" platform
vario MICRO cube, vario EL cube,
vario MACRO cube, rapid N cube
2006
vario TOC cube
2008
rapid CS cube, vario ISOTOPE cube,
vario PYRO cube
2009
rapid N exceed, rapid OXY cube
2014
trace SN cube
2010
vario MAX cube, iso TOC cube
2012
Isoprime Ltd was acquired
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12. The elementargroup – Elementar History
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Introduction of the inductar series
inductar CS cube, inductar ONH cube,
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2015
rapid MAX N exceed, rapid MiCRO N cube
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Tailor-Made to Customer Needs
• Elemental analyzer optimized for different analytical tasks
• vario Series - Industry-leading versatility in elemental analysis
• rapid Series - Dedicated instruments serving today’s customer needs
• trace Series - Trace-level detection of elements
• TOC Series - Fast and easy determination of total organic carbon
• inductar Series – Dedicated instruments for the analysis of metals and inorganics
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Agenda
Introduction1
Why We Invented a New CS Analyzer2
Combustion Method3
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Take Home Message5

15. Elementar
100 years of experience in elemental analysis:
• Compact design
• Robust autosampler
• Advanced and accurate detectors
• Easy and tool-free maintenance
• Intuitive and feature-rich software
Why We Invented a New CS Analyzer
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CS analysis in inorganic materials
Problems / Needs:
• Large analyzers require huge lab space
• Fragile, unreliable autosamplers
• High formation of dust and debris
• Tedious cleaning operations
• Parts are difficult to reach and to maintain
Goal: Invention of an advanced, easy to use CS analyzer
by using Elementar´s deep knowledge about elemental analyzers

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Agenda
Introduction1
Why We Invented a New CS Analyzer2
Combustion Method3
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Take Home Message5

17. Inorganic Materials
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Metals
Carbides
Minerals
Cements
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18. Carbon and Sulfur in Inorganic Materials
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Carbon
• Pure element
• Atomic C impurities
• Inclusions
• Compounds
• Carbides: SiC, WC, TiC, …
• Carbonates: CaCO3, CuCO3, FeCO3, …
Sulfur
• Pure element
• Atomic S impurities
• Inclusions
• Compounds
• Sulfides: CaS, MnS, CuS, Cu2S, FeS, …
• Sulfates: Cu2SO4, CuSO4, FeSO4, …
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Combustion Method: Principle
• Combustion of solid samples within a ceramic
crucible in pure oxygen gas
• Entrapped total carbon and sulfur atoms leave
the sample and form gaseous compounds by
chemical reactions with oxygen
• CO2 and SO2 gas concentrations are analysed via
infrared method
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20. Combustion Method: Chemical Reactions
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21. Combustion Method: Work Flow
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Preheat
crucibles
Burn ceramic
crucibles at
1300 K for 2 h
to remove all
C impurities
Prepare
sample
Make drillings,
chips, etc.,
clean them
with acetone
and dry them
Weigh
sample
Weigh clean and
dry sample (1 g)
into crucible and
transfer weight
to software
Add
accelerator
Fill one scoop of
accelerator (e.g.
1,5 g of W/Sn)
into preheated
ceramic crucibles
Analysis
Place the filled
crucible into the
autosampler
and start the
measurement

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COMBUSTION
DETECTION
SAMPLER
Dusttrap
H2Otrap
Furnace
IR
CO2
SO2/COoxidation
Furnace
IR
SO2
DETECTION
Combustion
SO3trap
O2
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23. Combustion Method: Advantages
• Representative results
• Fast analysis
• High accuracy
• Low limit of detection
 Ideal method for certification and quality control of all materials
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Agenda
Introduction1
Why We Invented a New CS Analyzer2
Combustion Method3
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Take Home Message5

25. inductar CS cube – Cubed Design by Elementar
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• No tedious cleaning operations
• Made for secure and unattended 24/7
• Easy and tool-free maintenance
• Incredibly simple to control
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26. inductar CS cube – Innovative & Advanced Ideas
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innovative crucible design
sample input from top
solid-state induction furnace
wide-range IR detectors
drying agents with indicator
integrated optical camera
tool-free maintenance
heated dust filter
efficient oxidation
89 position autosampler
top-down oxygen gas flow
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27. inductar CS cube – No Tedious Cleaning Operations
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• Top-down gas flow creates a
unique sheath gas flow
• High walls of ceramic crucibles
keep dust and debris inside
Minimized dust and debris make tedious cleaning operations needless
O2
Lance
CO, CO2
SO2

28. inductar CS cube – Made for Secure & Unattended 24/7
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Robust autosampler
• Semi-automated or fully-automated
• Auto-aligned
• up to 89 sample positions
• optimized for secure and unattended 24/7 operation

29. inductar CS cube – Less Spare Parts
Solid-state technology for long-living induction furnace
Oscillator tube is replaced by MOSFETs
 allows compact design
 makes frequent change of oscillator tube needless,
which results in less needed spare parts
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30. inductar CS cube – Highly Accurate & Reliable Results
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Wide-range IR detectors
• Infrared absorption method for determination of
CO2 and SO2
• Thermostatic (45°C) wide-range IR detectors
cover complete concentration range
• Well structured construction design and high
quality materials ensure highest system uptime

31. inductar CS cube – Easy & Tool-Free Maintenance
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• Components are clearly arranged
• Components are easily reached
• Tool-free cleaning and maintenance
• Time for maintenance is shown by indicators or
software
• Internal manometer makes analysis independent
of external gas pressure
Gas-tight clamp connection system ensures easy and tool-free maintenance

32. inductar CS cube – Incredibly Simple to Control
Intuitive and feature-rich software makes operators life incredibly simple
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• Intuitive, multi-
language software
• Customized layout
• Easy calibration

33. inductar CS cube - Applications
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C content
[ppm]
S content
[ppm]
Analysis 1 18.1 26.4
Analysis 2 17.9 25.0
Analysis 3 17.8 25.5
Analysis 4 19.2 26.3
Analysis 5 17.8 24.8
MW [ppm] 18.2 25.6
SD [ppm] 0.6 0.7
• Steel (C: 18 ppm)
• Sample weight: 0.5 g
• Accelerator: W/Sn 2 g

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C content
[ppm]
S content
[ppm]
Analysis 1 255 734
Analysis 2 256 724
Analysis 3 256 718
Analysis 4 253 729
Analysis 5 253 731
MW [ppm] 254 727
RSD [%] 0.6 0.8
• FeW (C: 254 ppm)
• Sample weight: 0.5 g
• Accelerator:
• W/Sn 2 g
• Fe 0.5 g

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C content
[%]
S content
[ppm]
Analysis 1 3.936 34.8
Analysis 2 3.954 39.1
Analysis 3 3.954 34.7
Analysis 4 3.935 31.6
Analysis 5 3.925 28.8
MW 3.941 33.8
SD 0.012 3.9
• Cast iron (C: 3.94 %)
• Sample weight: 0.5 g
• Accelerator:
• W/Sn 2 g
• Fe 0.5 g

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Agenda
Introduction1
Why We Invented a New CS Analyzer2
Combustion Method3
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Take Home Message5

37. inductar CS cube – Take Home Message
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• Innovative solutions guarantee highly accurate
determination of Carbon and Sulfur in inorganic materials
• Intelligent construction ideas minimize dust and debris
and allow a compact design
• Solid-state technology allows compact design and
virtually unlimited lifetime of the induction furnace
• Fully automated autoloader with up to 89 sample
positions ensures secure and reliable 24/7 operation
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