Characterization

The main features of the Netzsch TGA-MS-DSC are:

• Temperature from 0 °C to 1000 °C.
• Weighing up to 35000 mg with a resolution of 0,1 μg over entire weighing range.
• DSC resolution of < 1 μW.
• Vacuum-tight oven with automated evacuating system and vacuum down to 10^-3 mbar
• Simultaneously TGA data (thermogravimetric analysis) and DSC data (differential scanning calorimetry) in one measurement.
• Option of adding flow or pulses of gases (O₂, H₂, CO, NH₃) to perform TPO, TPR, TPD, etc.
• The identity of gases evolved during the heating process can be determined by MS detection.
• The system is fully automated and includes a 20-position sample carousel.
• Various purge, evacuation, and fill cycles available to remove air and moisture from the sample area.
  

Agilent 5977B GC-MS

The Agilent 5977B GC-MS is the new family of GC-MS of Agilent and brings together the best technologies for GC and MS systems available on the market. It identifies and quantifies products from the liquid samples of the MTP batch system.

The main features of the Agilent GC-​MS are:

• High Efficiency Ion Source (HES) maximizes the number of ions that are created and transferred out of the source body and into the quadrupole analyser.
• Improved sensitivity (10x greater) and detection limits as low as 1.5 fg IDL.
• Agilent 8890B GC is a dynamic partner for the 5977B MSD, with its efficient protocols and fully synchronized MS operation.
• 8890B FID detector in combination with the MS with column flexibility depending on the application.
• Sample work up carried by CatPrep robot (centrifugation, dilution, internal standard).
• GC-MS vials are barcoded and related to the project, catalysts, batch conditions.

Shimadzu GCMS-FID

Shimadzu’s advanced gas chromatograph mass spectrometer, the GCMS-QP2010 Ultra, features best-in-class scan speed and sensitivity, making it the ideal instrument for Fast GC or comprehensive GC/MS-FID analyses.
 

The main features of the Shimadzu GCMS-QP2010 Ultra are:

• Routine analyses are fully automated using a variety of sample introduction techniques, including large-volume and temperature-programmable injections, direct insertion probes, headspace, purge-and-trap, and others.
• Equipped with an FID and SH-Polarwax column combination with MS, the system allows for the analysis of a wide range of polar compounds
• The Ecology mode reduces costs associated with power and carrier gas consumption when the instrument is in standby.

Agilent HPLC/GPC

The Agilent 1260 Infinity II UPLC/GPC is designed for high-efficiency liquid chromatography, offering faster separations and improved resolution. When combined with GPC, it can be tailored for polymer analysis.

The main features of the Agilent HPLC/GPC are:

• High sensitivity and resolution with automated sample handling.
  Equipped with the Diode Array Detector HS for ultra-sensitivity, fast multi-wavelength, and spectral analysis. It supports data rates of up to 120 Hz
• Refractive index detector with data rates up to 144 Hz, featuring an integrated 2.5 µl micro-flow cell for high-resolution applications.
• Accuracy: Repeatable, consistent molecular weight distributions ensure higher quality data.
• High performance: Rapid system stability significantly increases sample throughput.
• Powerful data analysis: The comprehensive GPC/SEC Software for OpenLab CDS provides instrument control, data collection, and analysis.

BELSORP MAX X

The BELSORP MAX X from Microtrac is a high-precision gas/vapor adsorption analyzer and can measure up to four samples over a wide range of pressure and temperature. In addition, the BELSORP MAX X covers different analysis possibilities, from specific surface area, pore size distribution, gas and vapor adsorption to chemisorption.

The main features of the Belsorp MAX X are:

• Surface analysis of up to 8 mesoporous or 6 microporous samples simultaneously (BET and pore size distribution)
  
• Temperature Range during pretreatment: 50 - 550°C
• Measurement Range (Specific Surface): 0.01 m²/g and above (N₂)
  Measurement range (pore size distribution): 0.35 - 500 nm
• Measurement Principle: Manometric method (volumetric)
• Adsorption Gas: N₂, CO₂, H₂
• In situ heating and degassing, no exposure of the sample to air between pretreatment and measurement
   

LA-ICP-MS

The ESI 213 – Agilent 7900 Laser Ablation Inductive Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) offers advanced capabilities for precise elemental analysis of solid samples. The setup allows for digestion free, laser ablation coupled with sensitive mass spectrometry, enabling efficient sample characterization with minimal preparation.

The main features of the Agilent 7900 Laser Ablation Inductive Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry are:

• High-resolution laser ablation for detailed elemental mapping and analysis
• Sensitive mass spectrometry for detecting trace elements with low detection limits
• Minimal sample preparation required, facilitating rapid analysis
• Integrated system for seamless operation and data acquisition

Bruker D8 Discover

The Bruker D8 Discover is a versatile X-ray diffractometer for comprehensive structural analysis of materials, ranging from powders and thin films to bulk solids.

The main features of the Bruker D8 Discover are:

• High-Precision Goniometer: The D8 Discover incorporates a two-circle goniometer with independent stepper motors and optical encoders, ensuring high accuracy and precision in sample positioning
• X-ray Source: The system offers a Cu K-alpha X-ray source configuration and active suppression of Cu K-beta radiation by the detector in high precision mode
• Advanced Detection System: Featuring the LYNXEYE XE-T detector, the D8 Discover delivers rapid data acquisition with high sensitivity and energy resolution, enhancing the quality and speed of measurements
• Flexible Sample Staging: The instrument is equipped with a Centric Eulerian Cradle, offering five degrees of freedom in sample positioning optimized for high throughput measurements of 24 well plates
• Phase Identification and Quantification: Determine the crystalline phases present in materials and their relative abundances.
• Database access for semiautomated phase identification