Industry: Environmental
Instrument: SOLATek 72 Multi-Matrix Vial Autosampler
Performance of SOLATek 72 Multi-Matrix Vial Autosampler for Analysis of VOCs
In today’s laboratories, increased efficiency and productivity are of extreme importance. Equally important is the ability to automate analyses without sacrificing sample integrity or data quality. The SOLATek 72 Multi-Matrix Vial Autosampler has been developed to fully automate purge and trap analysis of water, wastewater, and soil samples in accordance with current USEPA methods for volatile analysis. SOLATek 72 has a unique liquid sample pathway made of large bore tubing and large valve orifices that eliminate clogging of sample lines and valves often encountered when running particulated samples. The inert solid pathway is coated entirely with Silcosteel®. Variable mixing modes and speeds allow the analyst to customize their solids methods for different matrices. All sampling is followed by a complete hot water rinse of the systems pathway virtually eliminating carryover. SOLATek 72 can accommodate up to seventy-two 40 mL VOA vials, providing the highest sample capacity of any autosampler for VOC analysis.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the performance of the SOLATek 72 in five key areas: minimum detection limit study, standard injection system, calibration, carryover, and sample delivery precision. Results from the performance evaluation will be discussed, and an overview of the system’s features and reliability will be presented.
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