Vortex Mixing Dilution System for ICP and ICP-MS
Poster Presentation
Prepared by D. Clarke, J. Block, A. Dierks
Teledyne CETAC Technologies, 14306 Industrial Road, Omaha, NE, 68144, United States
Contact Information: david.clarke@teledyne.com; 402-738-5409
ABSTRACT
Environmental laboratories are increasingly interested in improving efficiency in order to reduce costs and increase sample capacity. Adding valve technology which works with the autosampler helps increase throughput, however there still exists the possibility of having over-range samples or QC failures which lead to sample re-runs. In this study we present a novel online dilution system using familiar laboratory technology. The SDX system works with the autosampler to intelligently dilute over-range samples and then vortex mixes the resulting dilution to ensure a homogenous fluid for analysis. The result is an automated sample introduction system which runs unattended and dilutes samples on the fly, greatly reducing or eliminating the need for sample re-runs.
Poster Presentation
Prepared by D. Clarke, J. Block, A. Dierks
Teledyne CETAC Technologies, 14306 Industrial Road, Omaha, NE, 68144, United States
Contact Information: david.clarke@teledyne.com; 402-738-5409
ABSTRACT
Environmental laboratories are increasingly interested in improving efficiency in order to reduce costs and increase sample capacity. Adding valve technology which works with the autosampler helps increase throughput, however there still exists the possibility of having over-range samples or QC failures which lead to sample re-runs. In this study we present a novel online dilution system using familiar laboratory technology. The SDX system works with the autosampler to intelligently dilute over-range samples and then vortex mixes the resulting dilution to ensure a homogenous fluid for analysis. The result is an automated sample introduction system which runs unattended and dilutes samples on the fly, greatly reducing or eliminating the need for sample re-runs.
