TOC
Carbon
Different forms of carbon
To determine TOC, TC, TIC, NPOC, POC and DOC, depending on the method and sample preparation.
IGNIVIUS
TOC and TNb analysis in liquid samples
Carbon, nitrogen
or both.
Your lab doesn’t always need to measure the same thing. IGNIVIUS offers configurations for total organic carbon (TOC), total bound nitrogen (TNb) or both. We help you choose based on your samples, your method and your workload.
- Sample type
- Liquids
- Principle
- Catalytic combustion
- Configurations
- TOC · TNb · TOC/TNb
Configurations
What you need to measure.
The instrument to do it.
Three configurations of one platform. The choice starts with the parameters you need to determine.
TNb
Total bound nitrogen
When nitrogen is your priority
A configuration dedicated to TNb determination in liquid samples.
TOC/TNb
Carbon and nitrogen
Both in one analyzer
Bring carbon and total bound nitrogen determinations together on one platform.
NPOC preparation functions apply to carbon analysis. We define the right detectors, accessories and methods for each configuration.
Technology
A workflow designed
for your routine.
From the tray to detection, every stage has a specific role.
01 / Sampling
02 / Preparation
03 / Injection
04 / Detection
01SamplingOrganize the run.
Place your samples in the trays and define the analysis sequence. Together we choose the right container for your workload.
02PreparationNPOC and dilution.
Smart Sparging checks for residual inorganic carbon and adjusts the sparging time when necessary. Dilution takes place during sample pickup, without taking up extra positions with dilution vessels. It can also prepare calibrations from a single stock standard.
03InjectionA direct route.
The sample goes directly into the combustion system, an advantage when working with particles. Particle size and concentration must be checked for each application.
04DetectionCarbon and nitrogen, depending on options.
Carbon is detected by non-dispersive infrared (NDIR). For TNb, chemiluminescence detection (CLD) is added.
In your day-to-day work
More room for your samples.
Fewer tasks in between.
Automation also shows in how each run is organized.
The format you need.
Up to 170 × 8 mL vials, 96 × 24 mL or 66 × 40 mL, depending on the tray configuration. These are loading positions, not samples analyzed per hour.
Two stages in parallel.
While one sample is being measured, the next sample can already be acidified and sparged for NPOC analysis. This reduces idle time between stages.
No extra vessels tied up.
Dilution during sample pickup keeps tray positions available. Calibrations can also be prepared from a stock standard.
The instrument keeps you informed
Its status.
At a glance.
The LED indicator shows the instrument’s status. Each color has a meaning.
Applications
Your samples.
Your analytical questions.
Drinking water, surface water, groundwater and wastewater: IGNIVIUS is designed for analyzing liquid samples in the lab. For cooling water, condensates and process liquids, we review the sample composition and your method’s requirements.
- TC — Total carbon
- TIC — Total inorganic carbon
- TOC — Total organic carbon
- NPOC — Non-purgeable organic carbon
- POC — Purgeable organic carbon
- DOC — Dissolved organic carbon
- TNb — Total bound nitrogen
Available parameters depend on the configuration and the method. If your samples contain salts or particles, let us know so we can evaluate the right preparation and options.
Frequently asked questions
Before you choose
your IGNIVIUS.
What does parallel preparation do for me?
While the instrument measures one sample, it can move ahead with NPOC pretreatment of the next. This reduces idle time between those stages; total time will depend on your method.
Can I choose an instrument for nitrogen only?
Yes. IGNIVIUS TNb is dedicated to total bound nitrogen. If you also need to determine carbon, the TOC/TNb configuration combines both capabilities.
What happens if a sample needs dilution?
Integrated dilution takes place during sample pickup. Over-range samples can be diluted automatically, according to the configured method, without taking up extra positions with dilution vessels.
What does Smart Sparging check?
It checks for residual inorganic carbon after pretreatment and adjusts the sparging time when necessary. NPOC preparation does not rely solely on a fixed sparging time.
What does NPOC mean?
It stands for non-purgeable organic carbon: the fraction that remains after the sample is acidified and sparged to remove inorganic carbon.
What do you need to know about my samples?
Tell us what type of liquid you analyze, what concentrations you expect and how many samples you receive per day. If they contain particles or salts, we need to know that too.
Can I use containers of different volumes?
Yes. The brochure describes configurations for up to 170 × 8 ml vials, 96 × 24 ml or 66 × 40 ml. We choose the format based on the available volume and your lab’s workload.
Your next IGNIVIUS
Let’s talk about
your application.
Tell us what you need to measure. We’ll review the sample, method and workload to guide the choice of instrument.
You can also write to us
contacto@ugs-international.com.mx