Curie-point-pyrolysis coupled with GC/MS.

Routine analysis does require automation due to the increasing demand for shorter analysis times, higher throughput and cost reduction, according to the company. The manufacturer's Pyromat allows users to load up to 24 samples for unattended analysis. All parameters, such as temperature and pyrolysis time of GC conditions, can be defined for each sample, if required.

The Curie-Point-Pyrolyzer can be installed or removed from the GC in minutes. In this way, it is said to be easy to change, reliably and safely, between pyrolysis and liquid injection.

Despite the power of modern analytical instruments techniques of analysis, such as gas chromatography and mass spectrometry, one of the most important challenges is said to remain that of sample preparation, especially for non-volatile, insoluble materials and chemicals. Sample preparation can require a lot of time and expertise, particularly when dealing with small sample amounts, according to the company.

Pyrolysis is said to be a well-established method for the analysis of complex nonvolatile, chemical materials and provides a time-saving alternative, according to the company. With pyrolysis techniques, it is not necessary to perform sample preparation. In addition, small amounts of sample (micrograms) may be sufficient for an analysis.

The advantage of Curie-Point-Pyrolysis is said to be the use of ferromagnetic material which heats up in a very short time inside a magnetic field to a defined CuriePoint temperature. With increasing temperature, the permeability of ferromagnetic materials decreases. At the Curie-Point, the relative permeability of the sample carrier falls suddenly, and the status changes instantaneously from ferromagnetic to paramagnetic.

Pyrolysis temperature may be controlled by selection of the composition of the sample carrier.

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