Gas chromatography · sample introduction
Three versions. A flexible system platform.
OPTIC-5 replaces OPTIC-4 as the current generation of the versatile intake system. Precise temperature and gas flow control enables demanding liquid injections, thermal desorption and pyrolysis.
The Pyro version supports the Py-GCMS method.
OPTIC-5 lineup
All versions can be extended to include an integrated cold trap, inlet backwash, inlet cooling and automatic liner change.
The most versatile version for liquid injections, large injection volumes, cold and hot injections and on-column procedures. It offers the largest selection of liners.
For thermal desorption with commercially available glass and metal tubes. Liquid injections are also possible; with LINEX and the loading station, the version is suitable for automated processes.
Py-GCMS (pyrolysis with gas chromatography and mass spectrometry) for oxygen-free pyrolysis of liquid and solid samples. This version is particularly suitable for polymers and microplastics and can be automated with LINEX.
System characteristics
Depending on the version of cryogenic temperatures up to 1,000 °C for pyrolysis.
Depending on the solution, injection volumes of 0.1 to 1,000 microliters are possible.
The low thermal mass supports rapid temperature changes and short method cycles.
The included software shows system parameters in real time and stores the running data of each injection.
Typical applications
In practice
The system combines the OPTIC-4 Pyro with LINEX, a PAL3 autosampler and the Agilent 7000E. The photograph shows the inlet arrangement, the mounted autosampler and the associated controls.
This practical example illustrates the combination of GC/MS analysis, automated sample introduction and pyrolysis. Configuration and integration are matched to the sample, method and instrument environment.
Explore CTC PAL systems →
In practice
Yassin Hardi reports on an installation at the Federal Environment Agency in Berlin for the pyrolysis and analysis of plastic and polymer samples. The system described combines Agilent 8890/5977C GC/MS, PAL RSI, OPTIC-4 Pyrolyzer, LINEX and a capping/decapping station.
The pyrolysis is carried out in the liner of the OPTIC inlet. LINEX takes over the liner transport; the capping/decapping station complements the automated sample handling. eTrap and He-EcoSaver are further components of the described system.
The system shown uses OPTIC-4. The current product generation on our website is OPTIC-5.
Practical report on LinkedIn →
Brochures
