Game-changing Technology for Total Organic Carbon Analysis
The OI Analytical 1080 TOC Analyzer is a versatile laboratory TOC analyzer designed for the precise total organic carbon testing of aqueous samples. This TOC instrument analyzes total organic carbon (TOC), total inorganic carbon (TIC), and non-purgeable organic carbon (NPOC) content with unmatched accuracy. Supporting multiple approved methods, the 1080 TOC Analyzer sets a new standard in TOC analysis, making it ideal for applications in wastewater, seawater, industrial process water, drinking water, groundwater, and cooling water.
The OI Analytical 1080 TOC Analyzer leverages high-temperature (680 ºC) catalytic combustion to effectively oxidize and convert organic compounds present in aqueous samples into CO2, which is then measured by a solid-state, non-dispersive infrared detector (SS-NDIR). This process ensures accurate results, even with challenging samples that contain high molecular weight organics, substantial salt content, or difficult-to-oxidize substances like humic acids. Notably, OI Analytical’s SS-NDIR has the highest mass range of any TOC meter on the market, providing unparalleled accuracy across a wide range of sample types.
OI Analytical's patented technologies, such as the Catalyst Guard® and Smart Slide Injector®, protect critical components, increase reliability, and extend the life of the total organic carbon analyzer, offering a low cost of ownership and minimal maintenance.
- Wide Operational Range: 50 ppb – 2,000 ppm C
- Advanced Analysis Techniques: Supports TC, TIC, TOC, and NPOC analysis methods
- Patented Smart Slide Injector®: Extends o-ring life and reduces maintenance
- Patented Catalyst Guard®: Extends furnace tube life, reducing downtime
- Automatic Sample Processing: Includes acidification, sparging, and dilution to handle a wide dynamic range
- High-Throughput Capacity: Analyzes up to 300 samples per 24-hour period, totaling over 100,000 samples per year
- Priority Sample Handling: Add priority samples on the fly without disrupting ongoing operations
- Compact Design: Autosampler fits beneath the analyzer, conserving bench space
- Intuitive Software (TOCView): Simplifies data collection, analysis, and reporting with easy LIMS integration
- Pulse-Timed Injection: Ensures precise introduction of TIC-free samples into the combustion reactor.
Comprehensive Analytical Capabilities for Total Organic Carbon Testing
The 1080 TOC Analyzer supports a wide range of analytical techniques, including TOC, TIC, TC, and NPOC analysis. It provides a robust solution for quantifying various forms of carbon in sample matrices. Total Organic Carbon (TOC) is derived from the NPOC content after removing TIC, while Total Inorganic Carbon (TIC) is measured by acidifying the sample to release CO2, which is quantified by the SS-NDIR detector. This TOC instrument also supports Total Carbon (TC) and TOC by subtraction (TC-TIC) methods, as well as the simultaneous determination of Total Bound Nitrogen (TNb) using an optional module.
Designed for Simplicity and Automation in TOC Testing
The 1080 TOC Analyzer is engineered for ease of use and operational efficiency in total organic carbon testing. It features automatic dilution to reduce sample salinity, acidity, and alkalinity, thereby extending the instrument's dynamic range. Additionally, the analyzer automates sample acidification and sparging to ensure accurate TOC and TIC measurements. The 88-position Rotary Autosampler allows for the unattended analysis of up to 88 samples, with features like automated dilution and in-situ stirring enhancing throughput. TOCView software further simplifies the process by offering fully automated data management, including method creation, sample prioritization, instrument monitoring, and report generation, with seamless LIMS integration.
Regulatory Compliance
The high-temperature combustion technique used by the 1080 TOC Analyzer is approved and adopted in numerous regulatory methods and standards for water quality testing, including:
- USEPA 415.1: Drinking Water
- Standard Method 5310B: Wastewater, Ground & Surface Waters
- USEPA 9060A: Wastewater, Ground & Surface Waters
- USEPA-DBPR: Disinfection Byproduct Rule
- ISO 8245: Drinking Water & Wastewater
- EN 1484: Surface & Ground Water, Potable Water
- ASTM D7573-09: Water, Wastewater & Sea Water
Optional Accessories for Enhanced TOC Testing
To further enhance the 1080 TOC Analyzer's capabilities, a range of optional accessories is available:
- TNb Nitrogen Detector: Simultaneously measure total bound nitrogen in tandem with TOC analysis.
- 88-Position Rotary Autosampler: Increases throughput with features like automated dilution and in-situ stirring.
