Markes International CIA Advantage analyser for air toxins

Designed for the analysis of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in air and gas that is sampled using canisters, the CIA Advantage allows analytical chemists to analyse a wide range of analyte concentrations without the need for dilution.

Due to the in-built sorbent tube functionality, the instrument has the capacity to analyse an extended range of compounds while improving workflow productivity. Systems are fully compliant with the US Environmental Protection Agency Method TO-15, allowing users to have confidence in results. The product is a single system that can handle component concentrations ranging from ppt to low-percent levels using a combination of loop sampling, large-volume sampling and the ability to split sample flows.

With cryogen-free operation, the product avoids the cost of liquid cryogen while the heated internal lines and efficient purge steps combine to avoid the problem of carryover, even with less volatile analytes. This negligible carryover means that canister analysis can be confidently undertaken on samples of unknown concentration, facilitating automation and therefore increasing productivity. The product is equipped to prevent ice formation, creating a robust system and minimising downtime.