100
autosampler positions
Organize the run
Arrange samples, blanks and controls according to your procedure.
PRIMACS SNC-100
Solid sample analyzer
Know your solids.
Beyond how they look.
PRIMACS SNC-100 helps you determine carbon and nitrogen in solid samples. It is a tool for knowing your materials better, from food and grain to soil and sludge.
- Sample
- Solid materials
- Sample introduction
- Vertical, in a crucible
- Nitrogen and protein
- Dumas method, depending on configuration
Capabilities
A well-organized run.
More clarity in every analysis.
Prepare the samples, define your determinations and follow the work from the instrument.
Up to3 g
of solid sample
Sample weight
The right sample weight depends on the matrix and its carbon or nitrogen content.
C / N
and protein, depending on configuration
More information from the same material
Combine the determinations you need: total, organic, inorganic or elemental carbon, plus nitrogen and protein.
The sample amount is chosen based on the material and the method. The 3 g maximum is not the recommended weight for every analysis.
Technology
From the crucible
to the information you need.
See how the sample is introduced and what happens during the analysis.
01 / Loading
02 / Sample introduction
03 / Measurement
04 / Control
01LoadingEach sample in its own crucible.
The reusable crucibles are placed in the autosampler.
02Sample introductionThe ash stays in the crucible.
The vertical entry lets you remove the residue together with the crucible at the end.
03MeasurementCarbon and nitrogen, with separate detection.
Carbon is measured by NDIR and nitrogen by Dumas with TCD detection. To distinguish carbon fractions, a configuration with temperature-dependent differentiation separates organic, elemental and inorganic carbon according to DIN 19539.
04ControlFollow the work from the instrument.
The screen shows temperatures and signals in real time. SN-Access lets you organize the sequence, add priority samples and prepare reports or export them to LIMS. That way you can follow the run without losing track of any sample.
Applications
Food, soil
and much more.
For food, animal nutrition and environmental laboratories. Tell us what materials you receive and what you need to know about them.
- TC — Total carbon
- TIC — Total inorganic carbon
- TOC — Total organic carbon
- TEC — Total elemental carbon
- TN — Total nitrogen
- Protein — Calculated from nitrogen
Determinations and preparation are defined for each material. We help you review your application.
Frequently asked questions
Before you choose
your PRIMACS SNC-100.
How is the protein result obtained?
It first determines nitrogen by the Dumas method. Protein is then calculated with the factor for the food or material analyzed.
What is the advantage of vertical introduction?
The ash stays in the crucible and comes out with it at the end. This helps keep ash from building up in the combustion zone.
Can I use 3 g for any sample?
Not necessarily. The sample weight is adjusted to the type of material and its expected carbon or nitrogen content. We review this information with you to define the work.
What do I need to evaluate the instrument?
A description of your samples, the determinations you need and your daily workload. For protein, please also state the type of food and the reference method.
Can it distinguish different carbon fractions?
Yes. The temperature-dependent differentiation configuration separates organic, elemental and inorganic carbon according to DIN 19539. It is especially useful when a total carbon value is not enough to characterize the material.
Your next PRIMACS SNC-100
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