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- 8.000.6005Hyphenated techniques as modern detection systems in ion chromatography
The coupling of highly efficient ion chromatography (IC) to multi-dimensional detectors such as a mass spectrometer (MS) or an inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer (ICP/MS) significantly increases sensitivity while simultaneously reducing possible matrix interference to the absolute minimum. By means of IC/MS several oxyhalides such as bromate and perchlorate can be detected in the sub-ppb range. Additionally, organic acids can be precisely quantified through mass-based determination even in the presence of high salt matrices. By means of IC-ICP/MS different valence states of the potentially hazardous chromium, arsenic and selenium in the form of inorganic and organic species can be sensitively and unambiguously identified in one single run.
- 8.000.6011Ion 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.
- 8.000.6013Analysis of produced water contaminants by ion chromatography
The analytical challenge treated by the present work consists in detecting sub-ppm quantities of bromide, sulfate, aliphatic monocarboxylic acids and several alkaline earth metals in the presence of very high concentrations of sodium and chloride. Bromide, sulfate, acetate and butyrate can be reliably determined by suppressed conductivity detection. Due to matrix effects, propionate can only be detected qualitatively. This drawback can be overcome by coupling the ion chromatograph (IC) to a mass spectrometric (MS) detector. This results in reduced matrix interferences and significantly enhanced sensitivities. The cations magnesium, barium and strontium are determined by non-suppressed conductivity detection.
- 8.000.6014Determination of anions and cations in aerosols by ion chromatography
The study of adverse effects of air pollution requires semi-continuous, rapid and accurate measurements of inorganic species in aerosols and their gas phase components in ambient air. The most promising instruments, often referred to as steam collecting devices, are the Particle-Into-Liquid-Sampler (PILS) coupled to wet-chemical analyzers such as a cation and/or anion chromatograph (IC) and the Monitoring instrument for AeRosols and GAses (MARGA) with two integrated ICs. Both instruments comprise gas denuders, a condensation particle growth sampler as well as pump and control devices. While PILS uses two consecutive fixed denuders and a downstream growth chamber, the MARGA system is composed of a Wet Rotating Denuder (WRD) and a Steam-Jet Aerosol Collector (SJAC). Although the aerosol samplers of PILS and MARGA use different assemblies, both apply the technique of growing aerosol particles into droplets in a supersaturated water vapor environment. Previously mixed with carrier water, the collected droplets are continuously fed into sample loops or preconcentration columns for on-line IC analysis. While PILS has been designed to sample aerosols only, MARGA additionally determines water-soluble gases. Compared to the classical denuders, which remove gases from the air sample upstream of the growth chamber, MARGA collects the gaseous species in a WRD for on-line analysis. In contrast to the gases, aerosols have low diffusion speeds and thus neither dissolve in the PILS denuders nor in the WRD. Proper selection of the ion chromatographic conditions of PILS-IC allows a precise determination, within 4 to 5 minutes, of seven major inorganic species (Na+, K+, Ca2+, Mg2+, Cl-, NO3- and SO4 2-) in fine aerosol particles. With longer analysis times (10-15 minutes) even airborne low-molecular-weight organic acids, such as acetate, formate and oxalate can be analyzed. MARGA additionally facilitates the simultaneous determination of HCl, HNO3, HNO2, SO2 and NH3.PILS and MARGA provide semi-continuous, long-term stand-alone measurements (1 week) and can measure particulate pollutants in the ng/m3 range.
- 8.000.6041Simultaneous determination of fluoride species plus acid anions in etching baths by ion chromatography with dual detection
This poster presents a straightforward ion chromatographic determination of HF, HNO3, short-chain organic acids and H2SiF6 in etching bath samples. Standard ions such as fluoride, nitrate, acetate and sulfate are determined via suppressed conductivity detection while dissolved silicate is spectrophotometrically detected in the same run after downstream post-column reaction (PCR) as molybdosilicic acid. Analytical results of several commercial HF-HNO3-H2SiF6 mixtures obtained by ion chromatography (IC) and titration showed good agreement, which confirms the applicability of the presented «dual» detection IC method for controlling the composition of acidic texturing baths.
- 8.000.6052Quality 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.
- 8.000.6057Simultaneous determination of gamma-hydroxybutyric acid (GHB) and gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) in beverages
Psychoactive gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) and its prodrug gamma-butyrolactone (GBL) are substances that are increasingly abused as date-rape and recreational (party) drugs. Since the non-controlled GBL converts into the illicit GHB both in-vivo and in-vitro, their legal distinction is of crucial importance.For the forensic determination of illegally added GHB and GBL in commonly consumed beverages, this work presents a simple and sensitive method that employs direct-injection ion chromatography combined with spectrophotometric detection. The method allows to trace GHB-GLB interconversion, whether in vivo or in vitro lactone cleavage or intramolecular GHB esterification, and thus complies with pertinent requirements of law enforcement agencies.
- 8.000.6064Microbore columns: a contribution to green chemistry
Available sample size, mass sensitivity, efficiency and the detector type are important criteria in the selection of separation column dimensions. Compared to conventional 4 mm i.d. columns, microbore columns excel, above all, by their low eluent consumption. Once an eluent is prepared, it can be used for a long time. Additionally, the lower flow rates of microbore columns facilitate the hyphenation to mass spectrometers due to the improved ionization efficiency in the ion source.With the same injected sample amount, a halved column diameter involves a lower eluent flow and results in an approximate four-fold sensitivity increase. In a converse conclusion, this means that with less sample amount, microbore columns achieve the same chromatographic sensitivity and resolution than normal bore columns. This makes them ideally suited for samples of limited availability.
- 8.000.6071Trace-level determination of anions in the primary circuit of a PWR-type nuclear power plant using ion chromatography after inline sample preparation
The poster presents the ion chromatographic determination of organic degradation products such as glycolate, formate and acetate besides the standard anions fluoride, chloride, nitrate and sulfate.
- AB-068Potentiometric determination of carboxyl and amino terminal groups in polyamide fibers
Indication of the titration endpoint of the weakly alkaline or weakly acidic terminal groups in non-aqueous solution is frequently not easy. An improvement is possible by using a suitable titrant (TBAH = tetrabutylammonium hydroxide for terminal carboxyl groups; perchloric acid for terminal amino groups).An improvement in the evaluation can also be achieved by choosing benzyl alcohol as the solvent.The choice of electrode combination and the measuring setup is also important. Differential potentiometry using the three-electrode technique results in a great improvement in titrations in poorly conducting solutions. Noisy signals are eliminated.
- AB-073Polarographic analysis – half-wave potentials of organic substances
This Bulletin is a supplement to Application Bulletin no. 36 (Half-wave potentials of inorganic substances) in the sense that the half-wave potentials of 100 different organic substances are listed. At the same time the supporting electrolytes used and the limits of determination are given.The various substances are listed in alphabetical order. The most important polarographically active functional groups are taken into consideration. This means that substances for related structures can also be determined polarographically in the same or similar supporting electrolytes, although they may not appear in the list.Unless otherwise stated, the half-wave potentials refer to a temperature of 20 °C, and the potentials are given in volts, measured with a sat. KCI-Ag/AgCl electrode assembly.The determination limits give the smallest concentrations which can be measured without risking serious errors in the results. In all cases, the limit of detection lies below the limit of determination.
- AB-089Potentiometric analysis of anodizing baths
This Bulletin describes potentiometric titration methods for checking sulfuric acid and chromic acid anodizing baths. In addition to the main components aluminum, sulfuric acid, and chromic acid, chloride, oxalic acid, and sulfate are determined.
- AB-179Polarographic determination of maleic and fumaric acid alone or in mixtures
Maleic and fumaric acid can be reduced electrochemically to succinic acid. In acidic solutions a differentiation of the two acids is not possible since both are reduced at the same potential. On the other hand, separation at pH 7.8...8.0 is easily possible since fumaric acid is now more difficult to reduce at the lower proton concentration (as a result of cis-trans isomerism) than maleic acid.
- AB-190Determination of 4-carboxybenzaldehyde in terephthalic acid by polarography
4-Carboxybenzaldehyde, in the following referred to as 4-CBA, can be reduced directly at the dropping mercury electrode (DME) in an ammoniacal solution. After a very simple sample preparation it is now possible to determine the concentration of 4-CBA in terephthalic acid quickly and precisely by polarography down to the lower ppm range.
- AB-215Determination of folic acid by polarography
This Application Bulletin describes the polarographic determination of folic acid, a vitamin of the B series, also known as vitamin B9 or vitamin BC. Instructions for the determination in solutions (e.g. fruit juice), vitamin capsules and multivitamin tablets are given. The linear range of the determination is also specified. The limit of detection is approx. 75 µg/L folic acid.
- AB-225Simple wine analysis
The Bulletin describes the determination of the following parameters in wine: pH value, total titratable acid, free sulfurous acid, total sulfurous acid as well as ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and other reductones.
- AN-C-178Aspartic acid, glutamic acid, TRIS, sodium, and potassium in cardioplegic solution
A cardioplegic solution protects the ischemic myocardium from cell death. It is applied together with hypothermia e.g. in open heart surgery. Here the simultaneous determination of aspartic acid, glutamic acid, tris(aminomethyl)aminomethane (TRIS), sodium and potassium in such a solution is given. The two amino acids can be determined as they are partially in the triple protonated ammonium form at the eluent pH. Determination is achieved by direct conductivity detection.
- AN-C-179Cations and lactic acid in whey powder applying two separation mechanisms in the same analysis
Whey is the remaining liquid after cheese production. It is mainly used as feed. It is also used as dietary supplement as a beverage or in powder form. This application determines lactic acid as well as cations in one determination. The Metrosep C 6 - 250/4.0 column separates sodium, potassium, magnesium, and calcium by ion exchange. It also acts as an ion-exclusion column, which separates lactic acid. Both lactic acid and the cations can be determined in the same run applying direct conductivity detection. While cations typically elute as negative peaks, lactic acid elutes as an early positive peak. MagIC Net shows both in the usual positive direction.
- AN-D-003Quality control of dialysis concentrates
Ion chromatography (IC) provides an automated, fast, and sensitive solution to accurately quantify cationic and anionic components including acetate simultaneously. This comprehensive approach makes IC an economic alternative to traditional techniques for the quality control of pharmaceutical solutions like haemodialysis concentrates. Ease-of use, accuracy, and the high-throughput of IC increase productivity and comply with the demands of modern routine and research labs.
- AN-EC-035Using a portable standalone system for easy fermentation monitoring
By using an enzymatic sensor with a screen-printed electrode, producers can measure lactic acid production, thereby monitoring fermentation processes.
- AN-H-015Determination of acetic anhydride in acylation mixtures
Determination of acetic anhydride in the presence of acetic acid in acylation mixtures.
- AN-H-028Standardization of 0.1 mol/L KOH in propan-2-ol
Standardization of 0.1 mol/L in propan-2-ol for use in applications for the determination of weakly acidic species in non-aqueous media.
- AN-H-036Determination of free fatty acids (FFA) in olive oil
Determination of free fatty acids (FFA) in oils.
- AN-H-065Determination of salts of carboxylic acids by aqueous acidometric titration
Determination of sodium and potassium salts of carboxylic acids in aqueous media. May be used for analysis of reagent purity.
- AN-H-115Determination of hydrofluoric acid, ammonium fluoride, and maleic acid in acid cleaning solutions
A direct thermometric titration (TET) with 2 mol/L NaOH is used to determine the HF, NH4F, and maleic acid (C4H4O4) contents of acid cleaning solutions. Three endpoints (EPs) are obtained, which may be assigned as follows:EP1: C4H4O4 (pKa1 = 1.9), HF (pKa = 3.17)EP2: C4H4O4 (pKa2 = 6.07)EP2: NH4F (pKa = 8.2)The HF content is determined by subtracting the difference (EP2-EP1) from EP1.
- AN-H-143Sulfuric acid and tartaric acid in tartaric sulfuric anodizing bath – Rapid, sequential determination using a thermometric sensor (thermometric titration)
Tartaric Sulfuric Anodizing (TSA) is an established technique for corrosion protection in the aerospace industry. It is an alternative to the environmentally harmful chromic anodizing process. As such, a method to monitor the levels of sulfuric acid and tartaric acid in TSA plating baths is required. Potentiometric titration methods have been developed, and are widely used across the industry. Their disadvantage is that two titrations with different electrodes and solvents are required.In this Application Note, an alternative method is presented, where the concentration of both acids is determined in sequence using a thermometric sensor. Compared to potentiometric titration, thermometric titration is faster and more convenient (no sensor maintenance required). On a fully automated system, the determination of both parameters takes about 7 minutes.
- AN-M-001Aliphatic monocarboxylic acids in produced water using IC/MS coupling
Determination of acetic, propionic, butyric, valeric, and caproic acid in produced water using anion chromatography with conductivity and MS detection after post-column addition of ammonia for MS detection and inline sample preparation by dialysis.
- AN-N-002Determination of methylarsonic acid and dimethylarsinic acid
Determination of methylarsonic acid and dimethylarsinic acid using anion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-N-003Five anions in solder paste
Determination of anions in solder paste after alcoholic extraction using anion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-N-006Chloride, nitrate, phosphate, sulfate, and oxalate in dried potatoes
Determination of chloride, nitrate, phosphate, sulfate, and oxalate in dried potatoes using anion chromatography with direct conductometric detection.
- AN-N-007Acetate and methanesulfonate in an organic disodium salt
Determination of acetate and methansulfonate in an organic salt using anion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-N-008Five anions in an organic solvent (toluene)
Determination of acetate, formate, chloride, bromide, and sulfate in toluene using anion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-N-012Acetate, lactate, and chloride in electrolyte solutions
Determination of acetate, lactate, and chloride in electrolyte solutions using anion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-N-051Acetate, chloride, citrate, and sulfate in a concentrate of an infusion solution containing amino acids and dipeptides
Determination of acetate, chloride, citrate, and sulfate in a concentrate of an infusion solution using anion chromatography with direct conductivity detection. Non-suppressed IC is used to avoid interferences by the amino acids.
- AN-N-061Acetate, chloride, and malate in infusion solutions
Determination of acetate, chloride, and malate in an infusion solution using anion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-N-062Acetate, phosphate, chloride, and citrate in infusion solutions
Determination of acetate, phosphate, chloride, and citrate in an infusion solution using anion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-NIR-023Quality Control of PET
Determination of the diethylene glycol content, isophthalic acid content, intrinsic viscosity (ASTM D4603), and the acid number (AN) of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a lengthy and challenging process due to the sample’s limited solubility and the need to use different analytical methods. This application note demonstrates that the DS2500 Solid Analyzer operating in the visible and near-infrared spectral region (Vis-NIR) provides a cost-efficient and fast solution for a simultaneous determination of these parameters in PET. Vis-NIR spectroscopy allows for the analysis of PET in less than one minute without sample preparation or using any chemical reagents.
- AN-NIR-056Quantification of five effective components in pesticides by visible near-infrared spectroscopy
This Application Note shows that visible near-infrared spectroscopy (Vis-NIRS) can be used for the quantification of five effective insecticide and herbicide components (Abamectin emulsifiable concentrate (EC), Emamectin EC, Cyhalothrin EC, Cypermethrin and Glyphosate) in pesticides. Vis-NIRS is an excellent alternative to conventional lab methods, saving both cost and time.
- AN-NIR-057Quantification of Baicalin content in scutuellaria baicalensis powder (herbal supplements) by Vis-NIRS
This Application Note shows that visible near-infrared spectroscopy (Vis-NIRS) can be used for the quantification of Baicalin content in herbal supplements. Vis-NIRS is a good alternative to the conventional lab method (HPLC) and can save both cost and time.
- AN-NIR-091Quality Control of Mixed Acetic, Hydrofluoric, and Nitric Acids
This application note discusses an alternative near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy method that can reliably determine all parameters within a minute, even in complex acid mixtures.
- AN-NIR-130Multiparameter hops analysis by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
NIRS can simultaneously measure several quality parameters in hops like cohumulone, hop oils, and moisture content, the hop storage index (HSI), and alpha and beta acids.
- AN-O-001Fatty acids (C12 ... C18) with ion-pair chromatography
Determination of lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, and stearic acid using ion-pair chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-O-002Glycolic acid and monochloroacetic acid in cocoamidopropyl betaine
Determination of glycolic acid and monochloroacetic acid in cocoamidopropyl betaine using ion-exclusion chromatography with direct conductometric detection.
- AN-O-003Citrate and acetate in isotonic solutions
Determination of citrate and acetate in isotonic solutions using ion-exclusion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-O-007Citric acid and ascorbic acid in vitamin tablets
Determination of citric acid and ascorbic acid in vitamin tablets using ion-exclusion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-O-008Citric acid and tartaric acid in fruit salt
Determination of citric acid and tartaric acid in fruit salt using ion-exclusion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-O-009Determination of eight organic acids and phosphate using the column Metrosep Organic Acids
Determination of organic acids and phosphate using ion-exclusion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-O-010Gluconic acid and glycolic acid
Determination of gluconic acid and glycolic acid using ion-exclusion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-O-011Citrate and saccharin in a nickel plating bath
Determination of citrate and saccharin in a nickel plating bath using ion-exclusion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-O-012Gluconate and salicylate in a zinc plating bath
Determination of gluconate and salicylate in a zinc plating bath using ion-exclusion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-O-013Lactate, formate, and acetate in a cataphoretic paint bath
Determination of lactate, formate, and acetate in a cataphoretic paint bath using ion-exclusion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-O-014Citrate, fluoride, lactate, and acetate in a plating bath
Determination of citrate, fluoride, lactate, and acetate in a plating bath using ion-exclusion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-O-015C1 ... C6 carboxylic acids in aqueous absorption solutions
Determination of formate, acetate, propionate, butyrate, valerate, and capronate in an aqueous absorption solution using ion-exclusion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-O-016Separation of eight carboxylic acids
Determination of lactate, formate, acetate, propionate, butyrate, isobutyrate, valerate,and isovalerate in a standard solution using ion-exclusion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-O-017Glycolic acid, formic acid, acetic acid and carbonic acid in a scrubber solution
Determination of glycolic acid, formic acid, acetic acid and carbonic acid in a scrubber solution using ion-exclusion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-O-018Boric acid and acetic acid in process water
Determination of boric acid and acetic acid in process water using ion-exclusion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-O-019Comparison of suppressed and non-suppressed detection in ion-exclusion chromatography
Determination of glycolic acid, formic acid, glutaric acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, and butyric acid in a standard solution using ion-exclusion chromatography with suppressed and non-suppressed conductivity detection.
- AN-O-020Citric acid and lactic acid in an electroplating bath
Determination of citric acid and lactic acid in an electroplating bath using ion-exclusion chromatography with conductivity detection.
- AN-O-021Six organic acids in paper industry process water
Determination of glycolic acid, formic acid, glutaric acid, acetic acid, propionic acid, and butyric acid in paper industry process water using ion-exclusion chromatography with suppressed conductivity detection.
- AN-O-022Seven organic acids in potato juice
Determination of acetic, propionic, isobutyric, butyric, isovaleric, valeric, and caproic acid in potato juice using ion-exclusion chromatography with suppressed conductivity detection.
- AN-O-024Citrate, ascorbate, and acetate in a food additive
Determination of citrate, ascorbate, and acetate in a food additive using ion-exclusion chromatography with suppressed conductivity detection.
- AN-O-025Sorbate and benzoate in functional drinks
Determination of sorbate and benzoate in a functional drink using ion-exclusion chromatography with suppressed conductivity detection.
- AN-O-026L-Lactide, citrate, and lactate in acetone solution
Determination of L-lactide, citrate, and lactate in an acetone solution using ion-exclusion chromatography with direct conductivity detection.
- AN-O-027Citrate, succinate, lactate, β-hydroxybutyrate, and acetate in dry albumin powder using dialysis for sample preparation
Determination of citrate, succinate, lactate, β-hydroxybutyrate, and acetate in dry albumin powder using ion-exclusion chromatography with suppressed conductivity detection and dialysis for inline sample preparation.
- AN-O-028Citrate, ascorbate, and acetate in photographic developer solution
Determination of citrate, ascorbate, and acetate in photographic developer solution using ion-exclusion chromatography with suppressed conductivity detection.
- AN-O-029Organic acids in animal foodstuffs
Determination of fumarate, lactate, formate, and propionate in animal food using ion-exclusion chromatography with suppressed conductivity detection.
- AN-O-032Malate and ascorbate in fruit juice
Determination of malate and ascorbate in orange juice using ion-exclusion chromatography with suppressed conductivity detection and inline dialysis for sample preparation.
- AN-O-035Acetate and formate in amine solutions
Determination of acetate and formate in an amine solution using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after suppression.
- AN-O-036The use of the Metrohm CO2 Suppressor (MCS) in the determination of organic acids
Determination of formate, acetate, propionate, isobutyrate, butyrate, isovalerate, valerate, and capronate added to tap water using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after suppression. The MCS is placed upstream of the chemical suppressor to remove interfering CO2.
- AN-O-037Organic acids in roasted coffee
Determination of citric, malic, quinic, succinic, lactic, formic, and acetic acid in roasted coffee using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after suppression.
- AN-O-039Organic acids in samples from biogas production by ion-exclusion chromatography after dialysis
Determination of formate, acetate, propionate, isobutyrate, butyrate, isovaleriate, valeriate, and capronate using ion-exclusion chromatography with suppressed conductivity detection after inline dialysis.
- AN-O-041The concentration of maleic acid and kojic acid in starch through UV/VIS detection in accordance with ion-exclusion chromatography
Evidence of maleic acid in Asian foodstuffs led to the recall of many starchy foods because long-term consumption of maleic acid can cause kidney problems. Cyclic kojic acid is however approved in Asia, both as a bleaching additive in foodstuffs and as a preservative in cosmetics. This Note describes their simultaneous determination in a single analysis.
- AN-O-042Organic acids in organic compounds using conductivity detection after inverse suppression
Arabinonic acid, glyceric acid, glycolic acid and formic acid can be determined in organic compounds using ion-exclusion chromatography with subsequent conductivity detection in accordance with inverse suppression. The Metrohm Suppressor Module in its lithium form is used for this purpose: This reduces background conductivity and ensures that the acids are present in their completely disassociated Li+ form. The suppressor is regenerated with lithium chloride.
- AN-O-045Organic acids in monoethylene glycol by ion-exclusion chromatography with inverse suppression
Monoethylene glycol (MEG) is used to remove water from natural gas before further processing. Due to high temperatures applied, glycol degradation to glycolic, formic, and acetic acid may occur. These reactions are unwanted as the emerging acids are corrosive. The determination of the organic acids is achieved by ion-exclusion chromatography with conductivity detection after inverse suppression.
- AN-O-046Organic acids in gas sweetening solvent by ion-exclusion chromatography with inverse suppression
Acidic gas sweetening solvents are used to remove acid gases such as H2S and CO2 from streams. Typically, amines are applied as alkaline components in these solvents. The determination of organic acids (glycolic, acetic, formic, propionic, and butyric acid) is achieved by ion-exclusion chromatography with conductivity detection after inverse suppression.
- AN-O-047Sorbate and benzoate in flavored water applying ion-exclusion chromatography with inverse suppression
Sorbic acid and benzoic acid and their salts are used as food preservatives (E200, E201, E201, E203 and E210, E211, E212, E213 respectively). The content of such preservatives in flavored bottled water may easily be analyzed by ion exclusion chromatography. This method determines the concentration of the respective acid and does not allow differentiating between the counter cations. The determination of sorbic acids and benzoic acid is achieved by conductivity detection after inverse suppression.
- AN-P-077Proof of concept for the determination of lactose and its derivatives as well as sialic acid* in fermentation broths
The separation of lactose, lactobionic acid, sialic acid*, 6’-sialyllactose, and 3’-sialyllactose is shown as a proof of concept for the control of these components in fermentation process for a pharmaceutical product. The acceptance criterion of a minimum resolution of the peaks (< 1.3) is reached. The separation is achieved on a Metrosep Carb 2 - 250/4.0 column with subsequent pulsed amperometric detection.
- AN-PAN-1029Monitoring peracetic acid (PAA) in a beverage bottling facility
Precise online monitoring of peracetic acid (PPA) for beverage bottling requires a reliable stainless steel process analyzer.
- AN-PAN-1062Online monitoring of sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide using Raman spectroscopy
Etching is a vital process in semiconductor fabrication, involving the chemical removal of layers from the wafer substrate. Strict quality control measures are necessary to determine acid etchant concentrations in mixed acid solutions (e.g., SPM, DSP, or DSP+), critical for optimizing etch rate, selectivity, and uniformity during multiple wafer etching steps. This application presents a method to measure sulfuric acid and hydrogen peroxide in etching baths simultaneously using Raman spectroscopy with the PTRam Analyzer from Metrohm Process Analytics.
- AN-PAN-1065Inline monitoring of cell cultures with Raman spectroscopy
This Process Application Note presents a method to accurately monitor lactic acid and glucose inside a bioreactor in «real-time» with the 2060 Raman Analyzer from Metrohm Process Analytics.
- AN-Q-006Online analysis of trace anions in borated water of a pressurized water reactor (PWR)
Water of the primary cycle of pressurized water reactors (PWR) contains boron for neutron absorption. The high borate content interferes with the direct analysis of trace anions. Inline Neutralization combined with variable preconcentration and Inline Matrix Elimination (MiPCT-ME) allows to remove boron as boric acid before injection.
- AN-RS-009Verification of fatty acids in functional foods and cosmetics
Determination of the identity and purity of ingredients is essential for the product quality of functional foods (neutraceuticals) and cosmetics. It prevents the utilization of inferior substances in the production process and thus avoids expensive delays and out-of-spec products. This Application Note describes the identification and checking of fatty acids in functional foods and cosmetics using the Metrohm Instant Raman Analyzer MIRA P.
- AN-S-006Hypophosphite, phosphate, and organic acids in ethylene glycol
Determination of hypophosphite, formate, phosphate, adipate, p-nitrobenzoate, and sebacate in ethylene glycol using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-019Determination of chloride, sulfate, oxalate, and fumarate
Determination of chloride, sulfate, oxalate, and fumarate using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-057Acetate and benzoate in the presence of the standard anions
Determination of acetate, chloride, nitrite, nitrate, benzoate, phosphate, and sulfate using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-059Acetate, chloride, phosphate, and succinate in an infusion solution
Determination of acetate, chloride, phosphate, and succinate in an infusion solution using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-061Anions in ink using dialysis for sample preparation
Determination of chloride, sulfate, maleate, oxalate, and fumarate in ink using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression and dialysis for sample preparation.
- AN-S-064Glycolate, acetate, and chloride in monochloroacetic acid
Determination of glycolate, acetate, and chloride in monochloroacetic acid (MCA) using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-072Acetate, propionate, and formate in the presence of chloride in water
Determination of acetate, propionate, formate, and chloride in water using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-081Acetate, chloride, nitrate, and sulfate in aluminum oxide
Determination of acetate, chloride, nitrate, and sulfate in aluminum oxide using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-088Acetate, monochloroacetate, and dichloroacetate in a standard solution
Determination of acetate, monochloroacetate, and dichloroacetate using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-089Acetate and dichloroacetate in monochloroacetic acid
Determination of acetate and dichloroacetate in chloroacetic acid using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-091Gluconate, fluoride, chloride, nitrate, and salicylate in a standard solution
Determination of gluconate, fluoride, formate, chloride, nitrate, and salicylate using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-112Five organic acids in fruit juice using chemical suppression after ion-exclusion separation
Determination of citrate, malate, succinate, lactate, and acetate using ion-exclusion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-118Formate, acetate, chloride, benzoate, and oxalate in phenolic extracts
Determination of formate, acetate, chloride, benzoate, and oxalate in phenolic extracts using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-119Acetate, chloride, sulfate, and citrate in a pharmaceutical product
Determination of acetate, chloride, sulfate, and citrate in a pharmaceutical product using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression and dialysis for sample preparation.
- AN-S-121Fluoride, glycolate, monochloroacetate, and chloride in a surfactant solution
Determination of fluoride, glycolate, monochloroacetate, and chloride in a surfactant solution using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression and dialysis for sample preparation.
- AN-S-122Fluoride, glycolate, chloride, and oxalate in a latex dispersion
Determination of fluoride, glycolate, chloride, and oxalate in a latex dispersion using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression and dialysis for sample preparation.
- AN-S-124Chlorite, chloride, sulfite, and oxalate in beer
Determination of chlorite, chloride, sulfite, and oxalate in beer using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-127Five anions in human urine
Determination of chloride, nitrate, phosphate, sulfate, and oxalate in human urine using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression and dialysis for sample preparation.
- AN-S-130Six anions in PVC
Determination of fluoride, chloride, nitrite, nitrate, benzoate, and sulfate in PVC film using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-131Determination of lactate, acetate, chloride, methylsulfate, bromide, and sulfate
Determination of lactate, acetate, chloride, methylsulfate, bromide, and sulfate using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-136Adipic and phthalic acid in a digestion solution
Determination of adipic acid and phthalic acid in an alkaline ester digestion solution using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-139Sulfite, oxalate, thiosulfate, and thiocyanate in the presence of standard anions
Determination of sulfite, oxalate, thiosulfate, and thiocyanate in the presence of fluoride, chloride, nitrite, bromide, nitrate, phosphate, and sulfate using anion chromatography with a high pressure gradient and conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-141Chloride, nitrate, phosphate, sulfate, and citrate in beverages
Determination of chloride, nitrate, phosphate, sulfate, and citrate in beverages using anion chromatography with a high-pressure gradient and conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-144Heat stable salts in a scrubber solution
Determination of chloride, bromide, nitrate, sulfite, sulfate, phosphate, oxalate, thiosulfate, and thiocyanate (heat stable salts) in scrubber solutions using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-151Anions in a cleaning solution
Determination of bromoacetate, methanesulfonate, chloride, phosphate, and sulfate in an acidic cleaning solution using anion chromatography with conductivity detection and chemical suppression.
- AN-S-1522-Fluorobenzoate in water deposits
Determination of 2-fluorobenzoate in a water deposit from the oil production industry using anion chromatography with conductivity detection and chemical suppression.
- AN-S-154Eleven anions with high pressure gradient elution
Determination of fluoride, chloride, nitrite, bromide, nitrate, phosphate, sulfate, oxalate, thiosulfate, iodide, and citrate in a standard solution using anion chromatography with a high pressure gradient and conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-155Sulfite, oxalate, and thiosulfate in the presence of standard anions in process water of the paper industry
Determination of chloride, bromide, nitrate, sulfite, sulfate, oxalate, and thiosulfate in a process water of the paper industry using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-158Five anions in the presence of 2 g/L nitrate in an ion exchanger eluate
Determination of traces of fluoride, acetate, formate, chloride, and sulfate in an ion exchanger eluate containing 2 g/L nitrate using anion chromatography with a step gradient and conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-163Acetate, chloride, and sulfate in mayonnaise
Determination of acetate, chloride, and sulfate in mayonnaise using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression and inline sample preparation by dialysis.
- AN-S-164Five anions in orange juice
Determination of lactate, formate, chloride, phosphate, and sulfate in orange juice using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression and inline sample preparation by dialysis.
- AN-S-165Hypophosphite, phosphite, tartrate, tungstate, phosphate, citrate, and pyrophosphate in an electroplating bath
Determination of hypophosphite, phosphite, tartrate, tungstate, phosphate, citrate, and pyrophosphate in an electroplating bath using anion chromatography with a high pressure gradient and conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-171Citrate and polyphosphates in a food additive
Determination of citrate, dipolyphosphate, and tripolyphosphate in a food additive using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-178Five anions in lignin
Determination of chloride, sulfite, sulfate, oxalate, and thiosulfate in lignin using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-179Six anions in a peptide sample
Determination of fluoride, chloride, bromide, nitrate, sulfate, and trifluoroacetate (TFA) in a peptide sample using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-180Sulfate, citrate, and phosphates in washing powder
Determination of sulfate, phosphate, citrate, pyrophosphate, trimetaphosphate, and tripolyphosphate in a washing powder using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-183Advanced inline dialysis setup for ion chromatography
Determination of acetate, chloride, nitrate, phosphate, and sulfate in mayonnaise using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression and advanced dialysis for inline sample preparation.
- AN-S-186Anions in wastewater containing N-methylpyrrolidone using inline matrix elimination
Determination of fluoride, acetate, formate, chloride, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and sulfate in wastewater containing N-methylpyrrolidone using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression and inline matrix elimination.
- AN-S-189Citrate and isocitrate in fruit juice
Determination of citrate and isocitrate in orange juice using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression and inline dialysis for sample preparation.
- AN-S-195Anions and organic acids with high pressure gradient
Determination of 21 anions and organic acids using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression and applying a high pressure gradient.
- AN-S-197Fluoride, acetate, formate, and chloride in gasoline
Determination of fluoride, acetate, formate, and chloride in gasoline using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-198Fluoride, acetate, formate, and chloride in brake fluids
Determination of fluoride, acetate, formate, and chloride in a brake fluid using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-201Eight anions separated on column Metrosep A Supp 1
Determination of formate, chloride, nitrite, phosphite, phosphate, sulfite, nitrate, and sulfate using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-209Fluoride, methlysulfonic, ethyldisulfonic, and methyldisulfonic acid in chromium plating baths
Determination of fluoride, MSA (methylsulfonic acid), EDSA (ethyldisulfonic acid), and MDSA (methyldisulfonic acid) using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-210Oxalate and citrate in human urine
Determination of oxalate and citrate in human urine using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-219Anions and organic acids in engine coolant
Determination of glycolate, formate, chloride, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, sulfate, and oxalate in engine coolant using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-220Sodium thiooctanoate in wastewater
Determination of thiooctanoate in wastewater using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-228Anions in perfluorocarbon
Determination of fluoride, chloride, nitrate, sulfate, and oxalate in a perfluorocarbon material using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-229Oxalate, thiosulfate, and thiocyanate in amines
Determination of oxalate, thiosulfate, and thiocyanate in an amine solution using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-233Acetate and MSA in olsalazine with inline dialysis
Determination of acetate and methanesulfonate (MSA) in olsalazine using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-234Oxohalides and monovalent organic acids in the presence of standard anions
Determination of chlorite, bromate, chlorate, glycolate, acetate and formate in the presence of fluoride, chloride, nitrite, bromide, nitrate, phosphate and sulfate using anion chromatography and subsequent conductivity detection following chemical suppression.
- AN-S-242Trace analysis of anions in the primary cycle of a nuclear power plant (PWR) using Metrohm Inline Sample Preparation
Determination of fluoride, glycolate, acetate, formate, chloride, nitrite, nitrate, and sulfate in the primary cycle water of a pressurized water reactor (PWR) using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression calibrated with Metrohm Inline Calibration.
- AN-S-244Anions in a gasoline/bioethanol mixture using inline matrix elimination
Determination of fluoride, acetate, formate, nitrate, and sulfate in a gasoline/bioethanol mixture (85% gasoline, 15% ethanol) using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after sequential suppression and Metrohm Inline Matrix Elimination.
- AN-S-24914 anions in an industrial process water
Determination of fluoride, acetate, propionate, formate, butyrate, chloride, nitrite, bromide, nitrate, benzoate, phosphate, sulfate, malonate, and oxalate in an industrial process water using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after sequential suppression.
- AN-S-250Trace anions in tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAOH)
Determination of formate, chloride, nitrate, phosphate, and sulfate in 20% TMAOH using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after sequential suppression and inline matrix neutralization.
- AN-S-252Standard anions and organic acids in Bayer liquor using inline matrix neutralization
Determination of fluoride, acetate, formate, chloride, sulfate, malonate, succinate, and oxalate in Bayer liquor using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after sequential suppression.
- AN-S-259Phosphate and citrate separated on the column Metrosep A Supp 15 - 100/4.0
Determination of chloride, nitrate, sulfate, phosphate, and citrate using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-270Impurities in syringe filters – Anions
Determination of fluoride, acetate, formate, chloride, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, and sulfate impurities in syringe filters using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after sequential suppression.
- AN-S-274Major anions in cooling lubricant after inline dialysis
Determination of chloride, nitrite, bromide, nitrate, phosphate, sulfite, sulfate, and oxalate in a cooling lubricant using anion chromatography with conductivity detection and subsequent UV detection (see AN-U-047) after sequential suppression and Metrohm Inline Dialysis.
- AN-S-275Formate, acetate, oxalate, and molybdate in the presence of standard anions
Determination of fluoride, formate, acetate, chloride, nitrite, bromide, nitrate, sulfate, oxalate, and molybdate using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression and Metrohm Inline Dialysis.
- AN-S-280Ten anions in an offshore effluent
Determination of acetate, chloride, nitrite, bromide, nitrate, phosphate, sulfate, oxalate, fumarate, and molybdate using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression.
- AN-S-281Inorganic and organic anions in wine applying Inline Ultrafiltration
Product consistency and quality is of utmost importance to winemakers. This wine analysis evaluates nutrients and other ionic ingredients, which could potentially have deleterious effects on efficiency and production during the fermentation process. Inorganic and organic anions as acetate, chloride, phosphate, malate, sulfite, tartrate, sulfate, and oxalate are separated and quantified on a Metrosep A Supp 10 - 100/4.0 applying Inline Ultrafiltration and conductivity detection.
- AN-S-283Long-chain anionic surfactants
Determination of octylsulfonate, octylsulfate, dodecylsulfate, and oleate in a shower cream using reversed phase chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression applying gradient elution.
- AN-S-285Anions in coolant after Metrohm Inline Dialysis
Determination of fluoride, formate, chloride, nitrite, bromide, nitrate, sulfate, oxalate, and molybdate in a coolant using anion chromatography with conductivity detection after chemical suppression and Metrohm Inline Dialysis.
- AN-S-293Anions in washing powder using anion chromatography with an MSM-HC suppressor
The high-capacity suppressor MSM-HC allows to run analyses with high eluent concentrations, e.g., sodium hydroxide eluents. The determination of anions in washing powder is a typical example where the high pH of NaOH is required for the separation of polyphosphates.
- AN-S-306Trace anions including chromate in water-steam cycle of a boiling water reactor (BWR)
Water of the water-steam cycle of boiling water reactors (BWR) needs to be free of corrosive anions. Analyzing these trace anions allows the parallel determination of chromate, which is a potential corrosion product. Automated sample preparation includes variable Inline Preconcentration (MiPCT) and automatic calibration with a single multi-ion calibration standard.
- AN-S-309Anions in 70% hydrogen peroxide applying Inline Matrix Elimination
Hydrogen peroxide is used as a cleaning, oxidizing and bleaching agent. Depending on its purity, it may contain inorganic anions as well as organic acid anions, such as oxalate, phthalate, and dipicolinic acid. Dipicolinic acid is a complexing agent that binds transition metal cations and is sometimes added to increase the stability of hydrogen peroxide.
- AN-S-310Short-chain organic acid anions in addition to standard anions applying a Dose-in Gradient and MiPuT
Formate, acetate, propionate, and butyrate in addition to standard anions are determined in a coal extract. To improve the separation of the early eluting organic acid anions, a Dose-in Gradient is applied. Due to the limited sample volume available, Metrohm intelligent Pick-up Technique (MiPuT) is also utilized.
- AN-S-311Organic acids in addition to standard anions in monoethylene glycol (MEG) applying a Dose-in Gradient
The separation of short-chain organic acids from fluoride and chloride requires diluted eluents. These weak eluents, however, induce long retention times for divalent anions. Adding a stronger eluent later in the separation sequence by use of a Dose-in Gradient makes these anions elute more rapidly. Furthermore, the Dose-in Gradient offers the advantage of low equipment and technical expense.
- AN-S-315Methanedisulfonic acid in chromium baths using nested dilution, Dosino Regeneration and STREAM
Methanedisulfonic acid (MDSA) is used as a catalyst in chromium plating baths. The MDSA concentration in the bath must be known in order to monitor the chromating. The analysis of a bath sample requires dilution by a factor of 2,500. This Application Note shows the automatic Inline Dilution that takes place in two steps. While one sample is being analyzed, the time-optimized dilution of the next sample is already running. The MSM is regenerated using an 800 Dosino and the STREAM setup: The eluent is used for rinsing the regenerated MSM after exiting the detector.
- AN-S-317Determination of anions on surfaces of printed circuit boards
Cleanliness is indispensable in electronics production. Ionic contaminations in particular lead to a drastic worsening of the quality of the printed circuit boards. The present Application Note describes the determination of anions on printed circuit board surfaces. The intelligent Partial Loop Injection Technique (MiPT) used for this purpose permits the determination of cations and anions in the same sample. The determination of the cations is described in AN-C-149.
- AN-S-319Fast IC: separation of organic acid anions as well as sulfate in three minutes
Fast IC means a high sample throughput. This is attained with short columns, relatively high flows and strong eluents. Malate, tartrate, oxalate as well as sulfate are separated within three minutes.
- AN-S-322Fast IC: Standard anions and oxalate in less than eight minutes.
Fast IC means short run times and a high sample throughput. This is attained using short columns and strong eluents. Fluoride, chloride, nitrate, phosphate, sulfate and oxalate are separated in less than eight minutes using the Metrosep A Supp 5 - 100/4.0.
- AN-S-327Shorter citrate retention times in beverages analysis via step gradient
Strong citrate retention delays chromatographic anion determination in beverages containing citric acid. The use of a step gradient reduces the retention time of the citrate, thus considerably shortening the analysis period.
- AN-S-337Terephthalate, isophthalate and 5-sulfoisophthalate on the Metrosep A Supp 15 - 50/4.0 using Inline-Partial-Loop Technique
Aromatic dicarboxylic acids, e.g., terephthalate, isophthalate and 5-sulfoisophthalate, are important monomers in the manufacture of polyesters and alkyd resins. The monomer ratio of the dicarboxylic acids has an enormous influence on polymerization. The separation of the late-eluting components is completed within 15 minutes if a short Metrosep A Supp 15 - 50/4.0 type column is used together with high eluent concentrations and flow rates.
- AN-S-33915 organic acids on the Metrosep A Supp 7 - 250/4.0 using a high-pressure gradient
High-pressure gradients combine the advantages of weak and concentrated eluents. Weak eluents promote the separation of the components that elute early and in close proximity to one another; in contrast to this, concentrated eluents accelerate the analysis of the components that are stronger retained at the column. The high-pressure gradient used in this application makes it possible to separate 15 organic acid anions in a single run. The blank subtraction option in the MagIC Net software simplifies the allocation of the peaks and with it the quantification.
- AN-S-340Traces of organic acids in addition to standard anions with the aid of a dose-in gradient
Traces of organic acids can be determined only with difficulty in the presence of high concentrations of standard anions, because their small peaks generally disappear under the larger peaks of the standard anions. A simple dose-in-gradient improves the separation: acetate and formate are baseline-separated from fluoride. Furthermore, oxalate elutes considerably less than sulfate. The separation takes place on a column of the Metrosep A Supp 7 - 250/4.0 type with subsequent conductivity detection following sequential suppression.
- AN-S-3414-Hydroxybutyrate in addition to standard anions and organic acids
4-Hydroxybutyrate (GHB) is numbered among the hydroxycarboxylic acids and is used as a psychoactive drug which is illegal in many countries. GHB can be determined through anion chromatography with suppression. GHB can be separated from the standard anions and the organic acid anions glycolate, acetate and formate on the Metrosep A Supp 16 - 250/4.0 column and under the conditions specific in this Application Note.Key words: Liquid Ecstasy, KO drops
- AN-S-343Heat-stable salts in an MDEA scrubber solution
Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) and carbon dioxide (CO2) are disruptive byproducts of natural gas that must be eliminated during conveyance. This is accomplished with the aid of gas scrubbing, during which the gas flow is cleaned with absorbers such as alkanolamines or akylalkanolamines (e.g., methyldiethanolamine, MDEA). Reliable analysis is imperative, given that heat-stable salts often accumulate in the absorber and thus inhibit the absorption capacity for acid gases.The determination of heat-stable salts (SCN–, S2O32–, SO32–, SO42–, etc.) in MDEA solutions takes place on the Metrosep A Supp 5 - 250/4.0 column with conductivity detection following sequential suppression.Key words: amine gas treating, scrubber
- AN-S-351Determination of glycolate and lactate in varnish remover
Glycolate and lactate have to be determined in a dual phase varnish remover. Analyzed is only the upper aqueous phase. The separation is achieved on a Metrosep A Supp 16 - 250/4.0 column. The eluent composition is adapted to get a sufficient separation of glycolate and lactate without interference by formate and acetate. Conductivity detection after sequential suppression is applied.
- AN-S-359Anions in N,N-dimethylglycine sodium salt applying a Dose-in Gradient
N,N-dimethylglycine is an amino acid derivative found in plants and animals. The respective sodium salt is available as nutritional supplement. In this context it is expected to have athletic performance enhancer effects and acts against fatigue. It is also accepted as a poultry feed addition. The determination is performed applying a Dose-in Gradient with subsequent conductivity detection after sequential suppression. To enhance the selectivity of the separation, a combination of a Metrosep A Supp 7 - 250/4.0 and a Metrosep A Supp 16 Guard/4.0 was used.
- AN-S-362Organic acid anions in wine applying a low-pressure gradient
Organic acids in wine are omnipresent in winemaking. Some of them are present already in the grape while others appear during fermentation. The sum of organic acids and their composition have a direct influence on the taste of the respective wine. In this application a wine is tested for minor organic acids, especially shikimic and iso-citric, besides typical acids and anions. The separation is performed by anion chromatography applying a low-pressure gradient to achieve the required selectivity.
- AN-S-365Anionic impurities in concentrated semiconductor grade ammonium hydroxide
Ultrapure chemicals are required in the semiconductor industry. Ionic impurities may lead to compromised products. This application describes the determination of anionic impurities in semiconductor grade 28% ammonium hydroxide solution. To avoid matrix disturbances, Inline Neutralization and Inline Preconcentration with Matrix Elimination needs to be applied.
- AN-S-375Fluoride in sodium fluoride for pharmaceutical use
Dental care products often contain sodium fluoride as an active ingredient. Manufacturers use the United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary (USP-NF) Monograph «Sodium Fluoride» to quantify sodium fluoride and its anionic contaminants chloride and acetate in these products. The validated USP method proposes ion chromatography (IC) with suppressed conductivity detection to carry out the fluoride assay as well as the impurity determination in a single chromatogram.
- AN-S-379Fluoride in sodium fluoride tablets for pharmaceutical use
Sodium fluoride tablets for pharmaceutical use need to comply with U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements. Ion chromatography (IC) with suppressed conductivity detection has been approved by the USP as a validated method to quantify fluoride content in sodium fluoride tablets. In the course of the USP monograph modernization, using automated IC makes this type of analysis even easier.
- AN-S-380Monofluorophosphate and fluoride in sodium monofluorophosphate for pharmaceutical use
Ion chromatography (IC) with suppressed conductivity detection has been approved by the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) as a validated method to quantify the monofluorophosphate (MFP) content in sodium monofluorophosphate. This Application Note shows that all acceptance criteria for the USP Monograph «Sodium Monofluorophosphate» are fulfilled and the procedure was approved as a validated USP method.
- AN-S-381Phenylacetate in biogas production process
Food waste is an important raw material for biogas production. However, during the fermentation process, phenylacetate can be produced from phenylalanine. As phenylacetate inhibits bacterial growth and their metabolism, it is an important parameter to monitor in order to guarantee a successful fermentation process. Aside from phenylacetate, chloride, nitrate, sulfite, sulfate, phosphate, and thiosulfate are also determined in the fermentation broth sample.
- AN-S-388Assay for citric acid/citrate and phosphate according to USP <345>
In the course of USP column equivalency tests, the Metrosep A Supp 3 - 250/4.0 is applied for the assay of citric acid/citrate and phosphate according to USP general Chapter <345>. This report shows that the Metrosep A Supp 3 - 250/4.0 column is equivalent to packing L61 required in USP general Chapter <345>.
- AN-S-389Heat-stable salts in monoethanolamine (MEA) for gas sweetening
In the petrochemical industry, natural gas is processed to remove contaminants and meet product specifications. Process contaminants include acidic gases such as hydrogen sulfide and carbon dioxide, which can corrode costly refinery equipment downstream. Typically, the acidic gases are removed via alkanolamine treatment using monoethanolamine (MEA) or methyldiethanolamine (MDEA). The amine solutions absorb the acidic gases, and then the amine compounds are removed from the natural gas. In addition to the acidic gases, heat stable salts (HSS) that remain in the natural gas are also corrosive to the treatment plants. These are also removed via gas sweetening and need to be determined in the used gas sweetening amine solution. Some typical heat stable salts of interest include acetate (1), formate (2), chloride (3), phosphate (4), sulfate (5), oxalate (6), thiosulfate (7), and thiocyanate (8).
- AN-S-390Sulfur species besides standard anions in process water
Process water from flue gas desulfurization mainly contains sulfite and sulfate. Besides these two main components, other sulfur species may be formed in the process. This application describes the determination of such late-eluting sulfur species with ion chromatography applying a Dose-in gradient. The applied gradient profile enables the resolution of amidosulfonate, dithionate, and imidodisulfonate besides thiosulfate, thiocyanate, major anions, and acetate.
- AN-S-391Anions in diesel applying advanced Inline Matrix Elimination
Anions in diesel, especially biodiesel, may cause harmful deposits in the engine. Determination with ion chromatography requires the transfer of the diesel anions into an aqueous solution, injectable to the IC. A typical method to transfer the anions into water is via Inline Extraction with subsequent Inline Dialysis prior to the injection (see AN-C-101 for a respective analysis of cations). In the actual Matrix Elimination method, diesel diluted with isopropanol is injected into an isopropanol stream and passed through a preconcentration column. Isopropanol washes off the diesel, and a subsequent rinsing step with ultrapure water removes excess isopropanol.
- AN-S-396Assessing wine quality with IC
Monitoring the range of organic acids in wine is crucial to improve flavor and quality, and to fulfill universal standardized criteria such as the International Code of Oenological Practices. Analytically, organic acids can be properly determined with ion chromatography (IC) and suppressed conductivity detection. As a multicomponent method, inorganic acids can also be resolved which are also valuable tracers for wine quality and taste. This Application Note presents two IC methods for wine quality analysis: a fast isocratic screening method of major organic acids and anions including sulfite, and a complex monitoring method with a binary gradient to separate 15 organic acids. Inline Ultrafiltration was used for economical sample treatment.
- AN-SEC-001Spectroelectrochemistry: an autovalidated analytical technique
Spectroelectrochemical experiments not only provide outstanding qualitative information about samples, but also offer other quantitative data that can be considered when performing analyses. A single set of experiments allows analysts to obtain two calibration curves: one with the electrochemical data and another with the spectroscopic information. The concentration of tested samples is calculated by using both curves, confirming the obtained results by two different routes. In this Application Note, comparison between electrochemical and spectroscopic determinations demonstrates that the two methods measure uric acid (UA) indistinctively, with close agreement of the calculated values with empirical data.
- AN-T-035Tranexamic acid in injection solutions
Determination of tranexamic acid in injection solutions by nonaqueous potentiometric titration with perchloric acid using a glass electrode.
- AN-T-042Citric and oxalic acid in mixtures
Citric acid and oxalic acid are present in many products, such as foods or chemical solvents (e.g., decontamination solutions). Both acids are reducing agents and citric acid is additionally a powerful antioxidant. Due to their mutual impact (buffer effect), a content calculation is only possible with correction factors for each acid. A fast and accurate determination by potentiometric titration using the dEcotrode plus and sodium hydroxide as titrant can be realized in this Application Note.
- AN-T-045Acetate, chloride, and phosphate in an infusion solution
Determination of acetate, chloride, and phosphate in an infusion solution by potentiometric titration with sodium hydroxide after conversion of the anions to the corresponding acids.
- AN-T-063Citrate in mineral water drinks
Determination of citrate in mineral water drinks by potentiometric titration with copper sulfate using the Cu-ISE. Before the determination, the sample is degassed and passed through a cation-exchange resin.
- AN-T-086Vitamin C in orange juice
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid or L-ascorbic acid, is an essential nutrient involved in the repair of tissues and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters. It is required for the functioning of several enzymes and immune performance, and is also an important antioxidant. This nutrient is found in many foods and is often used as a dietary supplement.This Application Note describes the photometric determination of ascorbic acid according to the standard ISO 6557-2. To increase the objectivity on the determined equivalence point and the reproducibility of the results, an autotitrator equipped with a photometric sensor, the Optrode, is used. The titrant 2,6-Dichlorophenol-indophenol (DCIP or DPIP) simultaneously serves as titrant and indicator.
- AN-T-087Carboxyl end groups in polymers – Photometric determination based on ASTM D7409
The carboxyl end groups (CEG) in polymers, such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET), are a measure of the number of unreacted carboxylic acid groups at each end of a polymer chain. The number of CEGs may influence the hydrolysis resistance of geosynthetics, such as geogrids and geotextiles. The lower the CEG value the higher is the hydrolysis resistance of geosynthetics, which in turn increases their stability.This Application Note describes the photometric titration of carboxyl end groups in PET pellets using the Metrohm Optrode. The acidic end groups of the polymer are titrated with an ethanolic KOH solution using bromophenol blue as indicator.
- AN-T-114Iodometric determination of ascorbic acid in orange juice
This Application Note describes the iodometric, bivoltametric determination of ascorbic acid in orange juice using the Double Pt-sheet electrode.
- AN-T-115Bivoltametric titration with 2,6-dichlorophenol indophenol for the determination of ascorbic acid in orange juice
This Application Note describes the bivoltametric titration of ascorbic acid in orange juice. 2,6-dichlorophenol indophenol (DPIP) is used as titrant; endpoint determination takes place using the Double Pt-sheet electrode.
- AN-T-154Determination of alpha acids in hops according to EBC 7.4
The alpha acid level (AA%) in hops plays a major role in the bitterness they can impart to beer. The AA% can vary between 1% up to 20% in hops. During boiling in the brewing process, alpha acids transform into iso-alpha acids which make the beer bitter. For this reason, it is important for brewers to know the exact AA value of the hops they use. The determination of AA% in hops with conductometric titration according to the EBC method 7.4 is shown in this Application Note.
- AN-T-169Determination of citrate in detergents in accordance with ASTM D4608
Citrate is used in detergents as a water softener for the prevention of lime deposits. The citrate or citric acid content is therefore an important parameter for the quality control of detergents that can be determined conveniently and precisely using titration with copper sulfate.
- AN-T-192Determination of acid-neutralizing capacity according to USP<301>
This Application Note details the determination of acid-neutralizing capacity (ANC) in several pharmaceutical samples in compliance with USP<301> standards.
- AN-T-203Acidity in volatile solvents and chemical intermediates
The presence of acidic components in volatile solvents could be a result of contamination, decomposition during storage, distribution or manufacture. An increased acid content in solvents could lead to a variety of problems like shorter storage stability or chemical corrosion. Using the Optrode for indication, the acidity is determined by photometric titration with sodium hydroxide as titrant and phenolphthalein as indicator. If the volatile solvent is water soluble, it is dissolved in deionized water, if not, it is dissolved in carbon-dioxide free ethanol.
- AN-T-212FOS/TAC in fermentation substrate – Reliable determination for the monitoring of biogas plants
The FOS/TAC value, sometimes referred to as VFA/TA, is a meaningful parameter for assessing both the current condition and the development of anaerobic digestion processes in a digester of a biogas plant. Knowledge of this value can help decrease the risk of acidification problems, which can result in a costly crash of the entire digestion process. Therefore, an accurate and reliable determination of the FOS/TAC value is important for both efficient and cost-effective production operations. This value is determined by an acid-base titration. Using the Eco Titrator from Metrohm equipped with an Ecotrode plus electrode, a reproducible and accurate determination of the FOS/TAC value is possible.
- AN-T-219pH value and TTA in flour, dough, and bread
In order to consistently manufacture high quality baked goods, it is critical to measure the pH value and acidity content in the raw materials and during the production steps. These factors have a major influence on the taste and storage lifetime of the final product. Consistent product quality is only possible with precise measurements during the process.This Application Note describes the measurement of pH value and the total titratable acidity in flour, dough, and bread using the Eco Titrator from Metrohm.
- AN-T-223Analysis of electroplating baths
Electroplating processes are used in several different industry sectors to protect the surface quality of various products against corrosion or abrasion and significantly improve their working life. It is essential to check the bath composition on a regular basis to ensure that the process is operating correctly. Typical examples of electroplating baths include alkaline degreasing baths or acidic or alkaline baths containing metals e.g. copper, nickel, or chromium, or components like chloride and cyanide. It is crucial that the chosen analysis technique fulfills high safety standards for these kinds of analyses and produces reliable results. The OMNIS Sample Robot system automatically pipettes and analyzes aggressive electroplating bath samples on different workstations, increasing the safety in the lab. This provides more reliable results in comparison to manual titration and is more time efficient as different parameters can be analyzed in parallel.
- AN-T-227Determination of sodium lactate
Sodium lactate is a salt form of lactic acid used in many regulated industries—therefore an accurate determination of the lactate content is required and is already covered in several norms. One such monograph by the US Pharmacopoeia (USP) results in high accuracies and well-defined titration curves but uses titrants and solvents that are more costly than necessary. In comparison, the presented modified method from Metrohm requires a 1:1 mixture of water and acetone and uses aqueous hydrochloric acid as titrant, resulting in an estimated cost reduction of 40% per titration compared to the USP method (USP–NF 2021, Issue 2). Furthermore, the time needed for each analysis is reduced to just 12% of the USP method (excluding blank determination). This Application Note presents both methods to determine lactate content and shows the results obtained on an OMNIS system.
- AN-T-234Direct comparison of OMNIS and Titrando for mixed acids and TMAH
This Application Note compares the OMNIS Titrator and 888 Titrando for determinations of nitric acid, phosphoric acid, and acetic acid in an aluminum etching bath, as well as the determination of tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH). Identical analysis parameters were used, showing that OMNIS delivers results on par or even better than with other established titration systems.
- AN-T-242Acidity in aviation turbine fuel according to ASTM D3242
This application presents the fully automated determination of acidity in jet fuel as per ASTM D3242 via photometric titration with an automatic titrator and the Optrode.
- AN-U-003Glycolic and lactic acid in the presence of N-methyl pyrrolidone
Determination of glycolic and lactic acid in the presence of N-methyl pyrrolidone used in drug delivery systems using ion-exclusion chromatography with UV/VIS detection.
- AN-U-026Phenylalanine, aspartame, caffeine, and benzoate in soft drinks
Determination of phenylalanine, aspartame, caffeine, and benzoate in a soft drink using RP chromatography with UV detection.
- AN-U-028Salicylic acid impurity in aspirin tablets according to the USP method
Determination of salicylic acid and acetylsalicylic acid according to USP 28-NF 23 (second supplement) using RP chromatography with UV detection.
- AN-U-029Analysis of cloxacillin sodium in accordance with USP
Determination of cloxacillin sodium in accordance with USP 28-NF 23 (Appendix 2) using RP chromatography and subsequent UV detection. Keyword: Antibiotics
- AN-U-034Chromatographic purity determination of ibuprofen according to USP
Determination of valerophenone and ibuprofen according to USP 28-NF 23 (second supplement) using RP chromatography with UV detection.
- AN-U-037System suitability test for penicillin G potassium in accordance with USP
Determination of penicillin G potassium and 2-phenyl acetamide in accordance with USP 28-NF 23 (Appendix 2) using RP chromatography and subsequent UV detection. Keyword: Antibiotics
- AN-U-043Sample determination of cefadroxil in accordance with USP
Determination of cefadroxil in accordance with USP 28-NF 23 (Supplement 2) using RP chromatography with UV detection. Keyword: Antibiotics