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"ProfIC Vario 8 Anion" – Professional IC Vario system with Inline Matrix EliminationThe Professional IC Vario system with Metrohm Inline Matrix Elimination, sequential suppression and conductivity detection enables the determination of anions or cations in difficult matrices.Typical areas of application:Trace analysis in polar solvents; Quality control in fuels, fuel mixtures, and biofuels; Quality management of chemicals; Schematic representation
ProfIC-Vario-08-Cation
"ProfIC Vario 8 Cation" – Professional IC Vario system with Inline Matrix EliminationThe Professional IC Vario system with Metrohm Inline Matrix Elimination and conductivity detection enables the determination of cations or anions (non-suppressed) in difficult matrices.Typical areas of application:Trace analysis in polar solvents; Quality control in fuels, fuel mixtures, and biofuels; Quality management of chemicals; Schematic representation
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i-Raman DuoThe i-Raman Duo is a dual-laser Raman system that captures a wide spectral range with one spectrometer and sampling probe. It uses a 1064 nm laser to measure the fingerprint region (100–2500 cm⁻¹), providing accurate chemical details while reducing fluorescence interference. Additionally, an 860 nm laser covers the stretch region (2500 - 4600 cm⁻¹), allowing detection of specific Raman signals associated with moisture levels and molecular structure.Data from both lasers are collected sequentially and seamlessly combined in SpecSuite software for streamlined analysis. This broader spectral access improves discrimination and facilitates more reliable method development, making the i-Raman Duo ideal for applications in biomedical diagnostics, petrochemicals, biofuels, and agricultural analysis.Discover why the i-Raman Duo is the perfect tool to provide full spectrum clarity:Extended Raman detection range covering 100 cm-1 to 4600 cm-1; Reveals high wavenumber stretch bands of C≡C, S-H, C-H, N-H, and O-H above 2000 cm-1; Fully integrated system means one instrument provide seamless coverage of fingerprint and stretching regions.; Flexible fiber optic probe compatible with a wide array of accessories including a vial holder, cuvette holder, immersion probe, and see-through adapter.; Powerful SpecSuite software for easy Raman data collection in addition to quantitative model building, identification with spectral libraries, and routine analysis. ;
- 8.000.60528.000.6052Quality assurance of biofuels
This poster provides an overview of ion chromatographic methods combined with inline sample preparation for the determination of anions and water-extractable cations in biofuels. In addition, the determination of the oxidation stability is described.
- 8.000.60118.000.6011Ion chromatographic determination of anions, cations and organic acids in biofuels
Quality and process control of biofuels require straightforward, fast and accurate analysis methods. Ion chromatography (IC) is at the leading edge of this effort. Traces of anions in a gasoline/ethanol blend can accurately be determined in the sub-ppb range after Metrohm Inline Matrix Elimination using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after sequential suppression. While the analyte anions are retained on the preconcentration column, the interfering organic gasoline/bioethanol matrix is washed away.Detrimental alkali metals and water-extractable alkaline earth metals in biodiesel are determined in the sub-ppm range using cation chromatography with direct conductivity detection applying automated extraction with nitric acid and subsequent Metrohm Inline Dialysis. Unlike high-molecular substances, ions in the high-ionic strength matrix diffuse through a membrane into the low-ionic water acceptor solution. In biogas reactor samples, low-molecular-weight organic acids stem from the biodegradation of organic matter. Their profile allows important conclusions concerning conversion in the anaerobic digestion reaction. Volatile fatty acids and lactate can be accurately determined by using ion-exclusion chromatography with suppressed conductivity detection after inline dialysis or filtration.
- 8.000.60208.000.6020Titrimetric analyses of biofuels
Several testing methods such as the determination of the acid and the iodine numbers in biodiesel as well as the quantification of sulfate and chloride in bioethanol are described.
- AN-T-209AN-T-209Electrical conductivity in ethanol, bio-ethanol, and biofuel – Fast and easy conductivity measurement according to DIN 15938
Ethanol, bio-ethanol and biofuel (E85) are increasingly used as substitutes for petroleum-based fuels. During storage, they often come into contact with metallic substrates or surfaces, e.g., in barrels, tanks, or other containers. Excessive concentrations of ions in the stored fuel promotes corrosion. Monitoring the total concentration of the ions present in the fuel matrix should be the first step of an effective anti-corrosion strategy.An easy, fast, and cost-effective method to determine the total amount of ions is by measuring the electrical conductivity according to DIN 15938.
- AN-C-097AN-C-097Cations in ethanol used as biofuel
Determination of traces of lithium, sodium, ammonium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium in ethanol using cation chromatography with direct conductivity detection after Metrohm Inline Matrix Elimination.
- AN-S-241AN-S-241Chloride and sulfate in ethanol used as biofuel (ASTM D7319-07)
Determination of chloride and sulfate in ethanol using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-NIR-093Quality Control of fermentation processes
The production of biofuels from renewable feedstock has grown immensely in the past several years. Bioethanol is one of the most interesting alternatives for fossil fuels, since it can be produced from raw materials rich in sugars and starch. Ethanol fermentation is one of the oldest and most important fermentation processes used in the biotechnology industry. Although the process is well-known, there is a great potential for its improvement and a proportional reduction in production costs. Due to the seasonal variation of feedstock quality, ethanol producers to need to monitor the fermentation process to ensure the same quality product is achieved. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) offers rapid and reliable prediction of ethanol content, sugars, Brix, lactic acid, pH, and total solids at any stage of the fermentation process.
- AB-204AB-204Oxidation stability of oils and fats – Rancimat method
This document outlines Rancimat testing for both liquid and solid food samples, including direct and PEG methods, for oxidation stability QC in the food industry.
- AN-PAN-1047Monitoring water content in refined products inline with NIR spectroscopy
A safer way to monitor moisture content in crude distillation unit overhead fractions is with inline near-infrared spectroscopy using the 2060 The NIR-Ex Analyzer.
- Jan 24, 2022NIR spectroscopy in the petrochemical and refinery industry: The ASTM compliant tool for QC and product screening – Part 5
Near-infrared spectroscopy and ASTM. Learn more about method development, method validation, and results validation.
- Sep 19, 2022Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Raman spectroscopy: Theory and usage
Raman spectroscopy is a non-destructive analytical technique based on the inelastic scattering of photons related to the different vibrational modes of molecules. This article covers some of the most frequently asked questions about Raman spectroscopy regarding the theory behind it and how it can be used in practice.
- Aug 30, 2021NIR spectroscopy in the petrochemical and refinery industry: The ASTM compliant tool for QC and product screening – Part 1
Nea-infrared spectroscopy NIRS applications and parameters for the petrochemical, oil, and refinery industry.
- Aug 9, 2021From corn to ethanol: improving the fermentation process with NIRS
Improved fermentation in bioethanol production with near-infrared spectroscopy analysis.
- Jul 13, 2026Process analytical technology for biopharmaceuticals
In biopharmaceutical production, Process Analytical Technology (PAT) enhances process understanding by enabling continuous monitoring of critical parameters, thereby improving product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency.
- Jan 8, 2024What is NIR spectroscopy?
Near-infrared spectroscopy is an established analysis technique to determine both chemical and physical parameters in solid and liquid samples.
- Oct 2, 2023Screening and quality control of palm oil with NIR spectroscopy
Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is an excellent fit for the analysis of several key quality parameters in crude palm oil (CPO), crude palm kernel oil (CPKO), and refined, bleached, and deodorized (RBD) palm oil. Just one NIRS instrument can measure multiple QC parameters including water (moisture) content, free fatty acids (FFA), iodine value (IV), and deterioration of bleachability index (DOBI) in a fraction of the time of other analytical techniques.
- Apr 22, 2021Decarbonizing chemical processes with Thor