Fluid-Inclusion Volatile Analysis

Analyzer Description

Configuration:

FID, micro-TCD in series with FID, 3-valves, 3-capillary columns

Sample Type:

Crushed rocks

Compounds Separated:

  • Air composite (oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon monoxide)
  • carbon dioxide
  • water
  • carbonyl sulfide
  • sulfur dioxide
  • hydrogen sulfide
  • methane
  • ethane
  • ethylene
  • propane
  • propylene
  • acetylene
  • isobutane
  • propadiene
  • n-butane
  • trans-2-butene
  • 1-butene
  • isobutylene
  • cis-2-butene
  • neopentane
  • methyl acetylene
  • 1,3-butadiene
  • isopentane
  • n-pentane
  • neohexane
  • n-hexane
  • n-heptane
  • n-octane
  • benzene
  • xylenes
  • ethylbenzene

Lower Detection Limits:

30 ppm for fixed gas, sulfur compounds, and hydrocarbons by TCD

1 ppm for hydrocarbons by FID

Methods Met:

Wasson-ECE W3291

Typical Chromatogram

FID Chromatogram

Key Features and Benefits

  • Sulfur treated inlet and sample lines ensure no sulfur lost during sample introduction.
  • Multi-position valve allows attachment to multiple rock crushing sampling systems.
  • TCD and FID in series provides wide detection range.
Corporate Headquarters

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Phone: +1 (970) 221-9179

Fax: +1 (970) 221-9364

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