Isopropylamine and dicyclohexylamine are used as emulsifiers and need to be determined in emulsions along with standard cations. However, emulsions must not be injected directly into the ion chromatograph as the organic components may damage the ion exchanger stationary phase in the separation column. Inline Dialysis as sample preparation is the perfect tool for such samples. The ions of interest are separated from the organic phase by diffusion through the hydrophilic membrane, thus protecting the column. Full automation makes the analyses even easier and more efficient for the user.
