792 Basic IC

Where and how can ion chromatography be taught and learned?

Up to now only complex or expensive solutions were possible.
Metrohm's answer is different: 792 Basic IC.

Ion chromatography
Another step forward – towards training

Explains the basics

The 792 Basic IC is an instrument that
students can use to familiarize them-
selves with the basics of ion chroma-
tography in a very simple way. As ion
chromatography belongs to the HPLC
family, the basics of this technique are
also acquired. The software program
allows the operator to create various
hardware systems and to operate them
with different methods. It is possible to
develop and save one's own methods
for each experiment and each applica-
tion.
Detailed description of 22 experiments
The training manual takes into account
different levels of education. Learners
concerning themselves with the subject Chromatogram of a low-calorie cola, diluted 1:10, obtained with the Metrosep Anion Dual 1
of ion chromatography for the first time column. Peak no. 2 is the system peak. Contents determined: 1 chloride 6.0 mg/L, 3 nitrate
will find just as much useful and, above 7.3 mg/L, 4 phosphate 663 mg/L, 5 sulfate 14.4 mg/L (peaks 6, 7 and 8 not evaluated).
all, understandable information as stu- Source: training manual of 792 Basic IC
dents who have already gained some
experience in the field of chromatogra-
phy.
Deals with your applications
Of course, the 792 Basic IC is not just
limited to the teaching and training sec-
tors, but it also carries out valuable work
in standard applications in the analyti-
cal laboratory. Irrespective of whether
anions, cations or organic compounds
are to be determined – the Basic IC sup-
plies correct and precise results in a
very short time. The detection limits are
below 100 ppb (0.1 mg/kg).

Chromatogram of a toothpaste without citrate, diluted 1:20, obtained with the Metrosep
Anion Dual 1 column. Peak no. 4 = system peak, peak no. 5 = monofluorophosphate.
Contents determined: 1 fluoride 1304 mg/L, 2 formate 52 mg/L, 3 chloride 66 mg/L,
6 phosphate 260 mg/L, 7 sulfate 1346 mg/L, 8 saccharin 160 mg/L.
Source: training manual of 792 Basic IC

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 Combines teaching and practice

The 792 Basic IC is controlled by the PC

IC for everyone! 792 Basic IC

Metrohm aims to cover all areas of ion chromatogra- With the 792 Basic IC Metrohm offers two different things:
phy competently and at a very high level. This begins In the first place this unusually favorably-priced IC in-
with simple systems for routine applications and the strument enables schools, universities, advanced train-
790 Personal IC. It is continued by the 761 Compact IC, ing institutes as well as in-house training laboratories to
which offers lower detection limits and additional flex- acquire one or more ion chromatographs and to equip
ibility. The modular IC system – based on the two main the training facilities with the required workplaces.
components 819 Advanced IC Detector and 820 Ad-
vanced IC Separation Center – is the top system for the Secondly Metrohm has published a training manual pro-
laboratory sector. The powerhouse for process control viding an easy-to-grasp introduction to the basics of ion
in industry and in the power plant sector is the 811 chromatography in which the theory is explained both
Online IC. simply and at a more demanding level; it also describes
22 experiments that cover the whole world of ion chro-
matography.

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The highlights at a glance The highlights at a glance

The latest ion chromatograph from the series of Metrohm IC compact • Thermally insulated and electronically shielded hous-
instruments covers the fields of instruction and training in ion chroma- ing
tography. The 792 Basic IC follows the vision that Metrohm has devel-
oped for ion chromatography: manufacturing IC systems that have a
high performance, work reliably, are easy to use and nevertheless are • High-performance conductivity detector, temperature-
still affordable. Some of the far-reaching possibilities of ion chromatog- stabilized at 40 °C, temperature stability better than
raphy previously had to be left unused as the costs of the instruments ±0.01 °C
were too high. Thanks to Metrohm it is possible today for everyone to
utilize this potential. The 792 Basic IC is a fully fledged ion chromato-
• Low-pulsation double piston pump – no external gas
graph incorporating the time-proven Metrohm components.
supply is necessary

• Electric six-way injection valve

• Purge valve

• Built-in two-channel peristaltic pump

• Anion and cation analysis

– Without chemical suppression for anions and cat-
ions
– With chemical suppression for anions with the
Metrohm Suppressor Module «MSM»
• Integral data acquisition and AD conversion
• Fully PC-controlled
• The included monograph serves as a practical train-
ing manual and contains:
– The theoretical principles of ion chromatography,
both at the beginner's and at an advanced level
– 22 experiments, described in detail, open up the
world of ion chromatography to the student

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Running costs that don't run wild!

The 792 Basic IC stands out by its low acquisition and operating costs

Low operating costs

For all Metrohm instruments, including the new 792
Basic IC, the term «Cost of Ownership» has achieved
great importance. This covers the operating costs asso-
ciated with the instrument; with the Basic IC these are
unusually low. It requires no expensive external gas sup-
ply, as the built-in double piston pump naturally provides
an adequate performance. The IC pump also ensures a
constant low-pulsation flow and therefore guarantees a
steady baseline. The injection valve also works without
needing nitrogen or helium. This saves costs. If the
Metrohm Suppressor Module «MSM» is operated cor-
rectly, its lifetime is practically unlimited. Carbonate/hy-
drogen carbonate eluent, dilute sulfuric acid and water
for regeneration and rinsing the suppressor – all the nec-
essary solutions are cheap to prepare. Even with a high
sample throughput the operating costs can be kept very
low. That the software belongs to the instrument and
does not need to be purchased separately is a matter of
course.

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 Experiments contained in the training manual

Experiments covering the theory of ion chromatography

Experiment 1 Ion chromatography with and without chemi-
cal suppression
Experiment 2 Capacity of separating columns
Experiment 3 Selectivity of separating columns
Experiment 4 Calibration, detection and determination lim-
its in ion chromatography
Experiment 4a Determining anions with chemical suppres-
sion
Experiment 5 Altering the selectivity with the aid of crown
ethers (18 Crown-6)
Experiment 6 Altering the selectivity by using complexing
agents
Experiment 7 Preconcentration technique
Determination of anions
Experiment 8 Determining anions in drinking water
Experiment 9 Anions in ethanol and spirits (liquor)
Experiment 10 Anions in lettuce
Experiment 11 Phosphoric acid in cola drinks
Experiment 12 Organic acids in wine
Experiment 13 Determination of contaminants in borate –
chloride and sulfate in borax
Experiment 14 Determination of anions in wastewater
Experiment 15 Fluoride in toothpaste
Experiment 16 Anions in brown and white sugar
Experiment 17 Contaminants in hydrogen peroxide
Determination of cations
Experiment 18 Alkali metals and alkaline earths in drinking
water and mineral water
Experiment 19 Determination of transition metals
Experiment 20 Contaminants in silica gel – determination
of calcium and magnesium ions
Experiment 21 Cosmetics and corrosion protection: deter-
mination of ethanolamine and alkali metals The training manual gives access to both the theoretical aspects
Experiment 22 Alkali metals and alkaline earth metals in and applications of ion chromatography
wine

Metrosep columns used for the

experiments described in the
training manual

Nucleosil 5SA C2
cation column cation column
6.1007.000 6.1010.210

Anion Dual 1 Organic Acids A Supp 5 (250 mm)

anion column exclusion column anion column
6.1006.020 6.1005.200 6.1006.530

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Ordering information – Technical specifications

Ordering information Technical specifications

2.792.0020 Metrohm 792 Basic IC for the determina- Compact ion chromatography system with PC control
tion of anions with or without chemical • Built-in six-way injection valve
suppression and determination of cations
without chemical suppression. Especially • Low-pulsation double-piston pump, flow rate 0.2...2.5
suitable for training; includes extensive mL/min, maximum pressure 25 MPa (250 bar, 3625
training manual. psi)
• Thermally and electrically insulated column compart-
Option ment
6.5324.000 Eluent Organizer for the convenient ar- • Stability of the detector temperature better than
rangement of the bottles for the eluent and ±0.01 °C, temperature 40°C, measuring range
for the regeneration solutions for the 0...1000 µS/cm
«MSM»; comprises three bottles plus ad-
ditional accessories • Two-channel peristaltic pump, 0.5 mL/min (50 Hz) or
0.6 mL/min (60 Hz), with 6.1826.060 tubing
6.5325.000 Basic IC Starter Kit, consisting of Metro-
sep Anion Dual 1 anion column (150 mm) • Metrohm Suppressor Module «MSM» for the deter-
with holder, also includes pulse damp- mination of anions using chemical suppression
ener • Built-in 22-bit AD converter
• Software for control and integration
• Dimensions
Width 255 mm
Height 385 mm
Depth 343 mm

8.792.6013
Subject to modifications
Printed by Metrohm Ltd., Herisau, Switzerland
2003-04

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