Ion Chromatograph – Quali-IC™ 260

Ion Chromatograph – Quali-IC™ 260 Applications

The Quali-IC™ 260 Ion Chromatograph is widely used for ionic analysis in:

• Environmental Monitoring – Determination of inorganic anions and cations in drinking water, wastewater, and surface water
• Food & Beverage Testing – Analysis of preservatives, additives, organic acids, and inorganic ions
• Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical QC – Counter-ion analysis, raw material verification, and impurity profiling
• Chemical & Petrochemical Laboratories – Quality control of process chemicals and reagents
• Power & Semiconductor Industries – Ultra-trace ion analysis in high-purity water and process chemicals
• Academic & Research Institutions – Method development and advanced ion chromatography research

Standards

The following standards govern the use of Ion Chromatography (IC) in various applications, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

1. Water and Environmental Monitoring

General Anion Analysis (Water and Wastewater)

• ASTM D2036: Standard testing for fundamental anions (chloride, sulfate, nitrate).
• ASTM D6832: Analysis of both anions and cations, specifically for industrial processes and power generation water.
• ASTM D6919: Covers the determination of dissolved inorganic anions in water and wastewater.
• ASTM D7359: Focuses on measuring trace-level anions in water using suppressed conductivity detection.
• ASTM D7994: Utilizes modern IC techniques for the determination of inorganic anions in water.
• US EPA 300.0 / 300.1: Protocols for measuring inorganic anions (fluoride, chloride, nitrate, nitrite, sulfate) in drinking water and wastewater.
• US EPA 1636: Used for determining inorganic anions in aqueous samples for broad environmental monitoring.
• DIN 38409-59 & EN 17813: European standards for inorganic anion measurement, ensuring compliance in water and wastewater.

Specialized Contaminants and Matrices

• ASTM D5794: Analysis of inorganic anions in atmospheric deposition samples (e.g., rain and snow).
• Perchlorate Detection (Environmental & Drinking Water):
  • US EPA 302.0: Detection of perchlorate in general environmental water samples.
  • US EPA 314.0: Focuses on low-concentration perchlorate detection in drinking water.
  • US EPA 332.0: Specifically uses suppressed conductivity IC for perchlorate analysis in drinking water.
• Disinfection Byproducts:
  • US EPA 321.8: Determination of bromate, bromide, chlorite, and chlorate in drinking water.
• Organic/Inorganic Mix:
  • US EPA 6860: Analysis covering both organic acids and inorganic anions in water.

Solid Waste and Soil Matrices

• US EPA 9056 / 9058: Established protocols for analyzing inorganic anions in soils, solid waste, and their aqueous extracts.

2. Combustion IC (Petrochemicals and Materials)

• ASTM D8247: Used to determine total fluorine, halogens, and sulfur in various materials following a combustion IC procedure.
• US EPA 1621: Procedures for measuring adsorbable organic fluorine, chlorine, and bromine compounds.
• UOP 991: Standard for the analysis of trace halogens and sulfur content in petroleum products.

3. Food, Beverage, and Nutritional Analysis (AOAC)

General Food and Beverage Analysis

• AOAC 995.13: Measurement of chloride, nitrate, and sulfate across diverse food matrices.
• AOAC 996.04: Analysis of both organic acids and inorganic ions present in food and beverage products.
• AOAC 997.08: Detection of bromide and bromate in food and drink items.
• AOAC 2000.11: Focused anion determination for dairy and processed food products.

Specific Nutritional and Safety Concerns

• AOAC 2001.02: Quantification of nitrate and nitrite levels in various foods.
• AOAC 2012.20: Inorganic anion analysis tailored for infant formula and other nutritional supplements.

4. Electronics and Industrial Compliance

• IEC 62321: Standard for determining halogen content in electrical and electronic products, often required for RoHS compliance.
• IPC-TM-650 2.3.28: Method for measuring the level of ionic contamination found on printed circuit boards (PCBs).