VIMS Analytical Service Center for Nutrients
Instrumentation
SHIMADZU TOC-5000
High temperature combustion at 680 C, platinum catalyzed.
Detector = Nondispersive infrared.
Autosampler = ASI-5000, sequential.
Intergral computer control/ data reduction, optional data acquisition using
Labtronics AAanalyze software.
Analytes: DOC (NPOC), TC, TOC, DTC.
Exeter Analytical CE-440 CARBON/NITROGEN ANALYZER
High temperature combustion at 980 C, silver/tungsten catalyzed.
Detector = Independent sequential conductivity bridges.
Autosampler = Integral, sequential.
Dedicated computer control and data acquisition.
Analytes: PC, TC, TOC, PN, TN.
SKALAR SANplus Continuous Flow Analyzer
SA4000 chemistry unit with four manifolds.
- SA503-365.1 -- OP, TDP, PP, PIP, TP, TIP
- SA467-353.2 -- NO2
- SA461-353.2 -- NO2+3. TDN, NO2
- SA156-350.1 -- NH3
Detectors = SA6270/6255 Matrix photometers.
Flow Cells = SA6275 (50 mm) with SA6256 “turbo” detection head/flow cell.
Autosampler = SA1070ml random access.
Dedicated computer control and data reduction.
TECHNICON AAII Continuous Flow Autoanalyzer
Manifolds for OP, Si, NH3, NO2+3, NO2.
Colorimeter = AAII Model S.C.
Dedicated data acquisition and reduction using Labtronics DP100 software.
ORION Continuous Flow Autoanalyzer
Manifolds for OP, high range.
Colorimeter = AC100.
Dedicated data acquisition and reduction using Labtronics DP100 software.
MILTON ROY SPECTRONIC 1201
UV/VIS SCANNING SPECTROPHOTOMETER
CZERNY-TURNER holographic monochromator.
Measurement range 190 - 950 nm, slitwidth = 2 nm.
Automated ambient flow cell accessory 335075.
Microprocessor controlled/ Dedicated data acquisition.
Guildline 8410 PortaSal Salinometer
FISHER ACCUMET Selective Ion Analyzer MODEL 750
YSI MODEL 54A Oxygen Meter with 5720 stirred membrane electrode.
