離子層析儀

Metrohm IC 的離子層析儀可用於環境、製藥、水質與廢水分析，以及食品與飲料、化學、能源工業，同時也廣泛應用於學術研究機構。

分離管柱涵蓋了離子層析中最常見的分離機制 ( 離子交換、離子排斥和離子對形成，以及離子層析的各個分支 ) 。其應用領域包括：

• 陰離子與陽離子 ( 具備或不具備抑制器系統 )
• 過渡金屬
• 碳水化合物 ( 醣類 )
• 有機酸
• 胺類
• 胺基酸

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是的，離子層析法已被製藥業和監管機構廣泛接受，並應用於水質和化學分析等更廣泛的領域。近年來，離子層析法也獲得了分析藥物的資格。

作為 ( 生物 ) 製藥產品標準化的主要機構，《美國藥典 - 國家藥品處方集》 ( USP-NF ) 在其現代化過程中提升了離子層析法的潛力，並將其確立為藥典通則 ( 例如，USP General Chapter <1065> Ion Chromatography ）、含量測定和雜質檢測中一種適用且有效的技術。

部落格 : Ion chromatography for the pharmaceutical industry

部落格 : Applying USP validated methods for separation column equivalency

白皮書 : When HPLC fails: IC in food, water, and pharmaceutical analysis

產品資訊 : Bring your USP methods up to date (8.000.5436, PDF, 900 KB)

這取決於儀器的具體情況。例如，Metrohm 的 940 Professional IC Vario 系統可以隨時升級。這些系統採用模組化且高度靈活的架構設計，使使用者能夠根據不斷變化的分析需求進行調整。例如，可根據需要新增：

• Metrohm 連續式樣品前處理系統和智慧進樣技術 (MISP)
• 擴充模組
• 自動化模組
• 額外泵
• 進階的檢測方法

這種模組化設計確保系統能夠面向未來，並可升級以滿足未來的需求。

產品資訊 : 940 Professional IC Vario and 942 Extension Module Vario (8.940.5003, PDF, 2.3 MB)

是的，Metrohm IC 系統可用於符合 EPA 300.0、EPA 300.1 parts A and B 或 ISO 14911 標準的應用。

配備 948 連續式離子層析儀模組 ( 用於自動生成氫氧化物流洗液 )、MiPT ( Metrohm 智慧型部分進樣注入技術 ) 裝置 ( 用於單標準校準 ) 以及高容量 Metrosep A Supp 21 管柱的 930 Compact IC Flex，Metrohm 提供可靠且經濟的方案，提供可靠且經濟的方案，可在一次 IC 運行中，根據 EPA Method 300.0 以及 EPA 300.1 Parts A and B 分析水樣本。

應用說明 : Drinking water quality by EPA 300.1

白皮書 : Determination of anions in tap water in accordance with US EPA Method 300

使用 Metrosep C 4 – 150/4.0 或 Metrosep C6 – 150/4.0 管柱並配合 940 Professional IC Vario 系統，可滿足 ISO 14911 標準的要求。此外，結合 858 Professional 樣品處理器和 Metrohm 連續式樣品前處理系統和智慧進樣技術選項，可提高分析速度並減少人工工作量。

應用說明 : Cations in drinking water using Metrosep C 4 - 150/4.0 column according to ISO 14911

需要大量樣品處理量的實驗室的理想解決方案是可靠、精確的離子層析系統，該系統由以下組件構成：

• 大樣品量 autosampler (889 IC Sample Center 或 858 Professional Sample Processor )
• 自動流洗液配製 ( 例如, 941 Eluent Production Module 或 948 Continuous IC Module, CEP)
• 自動化和整合式樣品製備 ( 例如., Metrohm 連續式樣品前處理系統和智慧進樣技術 )
• 堅固耐用、高容量的管柱

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Yes, for Metrohm IC instruments, eluent generation can be automated.

The 948 Continuous IC Module, CEP is the automated solution for the production of hydroxide eluents. With a direct connection to a water purification system (e.g., ELGA® PURELAB® flex 5/6), the IC can be operated unattended 24/7.

The 941 Eluent Production Module enables the production of eluents of any composition and concentration such as salts or diluted acids. Thanks to Inline Dilution and the patented Dosino technology, up to four eluents can be produced in parallel with just one module. Combined with a direct connection to a water purification system (e.g., ELGA® PURELAB® flex 3+), the IC can be operated unattended 24/7.

Webinar: Automatic hydroxide eluent preparation: Overcoming inefficiencies in anion analysis

Eluents are mixed using two or more high-pressure pumps. The Metrohm high-pressure gradient (HPG) system (e.g., 940 Professional IC Vario TWO/SeS/PP with IC Conductivity Detector and a 942 Extension Module Vario HPG for 3 eluents) uses three high-pressure pumps to mix eluents under pressure, allowing for various gradient profiles such as linear, stepwise, concave, and convex.

This system is particularly suitable for complex separations, including anions, cations, sugars, amino acids, and other polar substances.

Application Note: Biogenic amines besides other cations in red wine applying a high-pressure gradient

Application Note: Quality labels for novel foods

A Dose-in gradient is highly flexible and can be retrofitted to any Metrohm IC system (e.g., the combination of 940 Professional IC Vario and 800 Dosino for Dose-in Gradients).

It works in the low-pressure range using a high-pressure pump and a 6-port adapter to dose up to five eluents. This system supports both linear and stepwise gradients and is compatible with organic solvents. It is easy to install and operate, making it a practical choice for laboratories requiring adaptable and straightforward gradient capabilities.

Application Note: Metrohm IC Driver for OpenLab CDS: Anions with Dose-in Gradient and Dosino Regeneration

Application Note: Determination of sugars and sugar alcohols using pulsed amperometric detection and Dose-in Gradient

The hydroxide gradient by eluent generation creates hydroxide eluents electrochemically from a concentrated stock solution. This is done with the help of the eluent generator (948 Continuous IC Module, CEP) together with a supply of  ultrapure water, e.g., by a water purification system. The eluent and gradient generation process happens on-demand and inline, and the generated eluent is then delivered by a high-pressure pump. It has a higher precision and less noise than a high-pressure gradient.

Application Note: Water quality testing with EPA 300.1

Application Note: Trace haloacetic acids, dalapon, and bromate measurement in drinking water

The replacement as well as service intervals highly depend on the samples that are measured. Usually, regular maintenance can help to improve the lifetime of the suppressor and the column.

Further tips:

• Use of a pre-column – it protects the column and can be exchanged regularly, while the analytical column can sill be used.
• Use automated and integrated sample preparation, such as Metrohm Inline Sample Preparation techniques, to protect the whole system and increase its lifetime.

Learn more about the maintenance intervals for IC instruments

Yes, filtering samples for ion chromatography (IC) is generally recommended and often necessary.

Why do IC samples need to be filtered?

• Protecting the column and system: IC columns are sensitive and expensive. Particulates in unfiltered samples can clog the column or damage the resin, leading to poor performance and costly replacements.
• Preventing flow path blockages: Particulates can obstruct tubing, valves, and injectors, causing pressure spikes, inconsistent flow, or system failures.
• Improving detection quality: Suspended solids may interfere with detection or cause baseline noise, affecting quantification accuracy.
• Ensuring consistent pressure and flow: A clean sample helps maintain stable system conditions, which is critical for reproducible results.

The modular system is upgradable. In case you need cation suppression, an extension module can be added to the system. The 942 Extension Module Vario SeS/PP is an extension module for the Professional IC Vario line of instruments. It allows the integration of a complete sequential suppression with a peristaltic pump for suppressor regeneration.

Typical applications include:

• Sequential suppression for an additional analysis channel

Application Note: Metrohm IC Driver for OpenLab CDS – OpenLab controlled dual channel cation and anion analysis with automated Inline Eluent Production

Application Note: Metrohm IC Driver for OpenLab CDS: Anion and cation analysis in a soft drink

Application Note: Parallel anion (and cation) analysis applying the Metrohm IC Driver 2.0 for Empower

Application Note: Tap water analysis for anions using Metrohm intelligent Partial Loop Technique (MiPT)

Metrohm IC systems are controlled with our proprietary ion chromatography software MagIC Net. MagIC Net is a simple and intuitive software that controls the components of the intelligent Metrohm ion chromatography systems as well as their peripheral devices for Liquid Handling and automation. MagIC Net meets all FDA and GLP requirements.

In addition, Metrohm IC systems can be fully controlled by OpenLab CDS from Agilent and Empower^TM from Waters^TM. They enable hyphenation of Metrohm IC with single quadrupole mass spectrometers and their operation in a single software. For hyphenation with ICP-MS, Metrohm developed a solution for single-software use of Metrohm IC and Agilent ICP-MS in ICP-MS MassHunter.

Brochure: MagIC Net 4 (8.102.5010, PDF, 1.4 MB)

Brochure: IC Driver for Agilent OpenLab CDS (8.102.5007, PDF, 1 MB)

Brochure: Metrohm meets Empower 3 (8.102.5004, PDF, 213 KB)

Brochure: IC Driver for ICP-MS MassHunter Software (8.000.5496, PDF, 1.25 MB)

Yes, you can use OpenLab CDS to control ion chromatographs from Metrohm. Supported Metrohm IC instruments include:

• 940 Professional IC Vario
• 930 Compact IC flex
• 858 Professional Sample Processor
• 889 IC Sample Center
• Dosinos for a wide variety of Liquid Handling options
• Metrohm Inline Sample Preparation, such as Ultrafiltration or Metrohm intelligent Partial Loop Injection Technique
• detectors for conductivity detection (IC Conductivity Detector), amperometric detection (Amperometric Detector), and UV/VIS detection (947 Professional UV/VIS Detector Vario as single or multi-wavelengths detector)

Additionally, you can control and operate both Metrohm IC and Agilent single quadrupole MS instruments within one software environment (OpenLab CDS), enabling IC-MS hyphenation.

Yes, OpenLab CDS can handle data from both Metrohm IC and Agilent MS instruments together when they are integrated in a hyphenated setup (IC-MS).

Data handling in OpenLab CDS supports synchronized acquisition and processing of data from both instruments. You can view chromatograms and mass spectra in a single interface, perform peak identification and quantification using both IC and MS data, and generate combined reports that include results from both systems.

The integration streamlines workflows for trace analysis, speciation, and complex matrix investigations. It eliminates the need to manually merge data from separate software platforms.

Requirements: You need the Metrohm IC Driver for OpenLab CDS and a compatible version of OpenLab CDS (2.3–2.8) including an Agilent license for non-Agilent Instrument Connection (for CDS 2.4+).

Yes, when Metrohm IC instruments are integrated into OpenLab CDS using the Metrohm IC Driver, the audit trail functionality remains fully supported.

• All actions involving Metrohm IC instruments (e.g., method changes, data acquisition) are logged in OpenLab’s audit trail.
• The integration does not interfere with audit trail integrity or regulatory compliance.

Requirements: A non-Agilent Instrument Connection license is required for OpenLab CDS 2.4+.

Brochure: IC Driver for Agilent OpenLab CDS – A perfect combination: Metrohm Ion Chromatography and OpenLab CDS Software (8.102.5007, PDF, 2.2 MB)

Yes, the MagIC Net software is audit-trail capable.

MagIC Net:

• automatically records all user activities, including the user name, client name, action performed, date, time, and time zone difference (UTC).
• tracks changes to data, including modifications to methods and results, with version control and mandatory comments for edits.

When 21 CFR Part 11 is activated in MagIC Net, all previous versions of the modified data are stored in the database.

MagIC Net supports 21 CFR Part 11 compliance, which includes audit trail requirements for electronic records and electronic signatures. This ensures traceability, accountability, and data integrity – key requirements for regulated environments like pharmaceutical or food testing labs.

Brochure: MagIC Net – Intelligent Software for Ion Chromatography (8.102.5010, PDF, 1.5 MB)

Webinar: Showcasing advanced functionalities of MagIC Net