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Laboratory Gas Generators

If your laboratory has one or more applications that demand a constant, high volume of laboratory gas you may be able to justify the cost (wish to consider the purchase of) of a laboratory gas generator which could save you money and make improvements to your productivity and laboratory safety at the same time. Gas Generators can be used with any instrumentation requiring high purity hydrogen, nitrogen or zero air, anywhere a standard electrical supply is available. Typical applications demanding constant high laboratory gas ows and where a laboratory gas generator may be justied include: LC/MS instruments Spectrometers Sample prep Auto samplers ELSD Domnick Hunter Gas Generators, which can be supplied by BOC, have many other benets to consider in addition to the potential cost savings for high volume laboratory gas users: improve your analysis with UHP gas improved safety low pressure minimal stored gas no cylinder handling

improved reliability and productivity never run out of gas compact modular design free up space use anywhere in lab aesthetic and ergonomic design integrate into any laboratory complement scientic instrumentation easy to operate and maintain quiet operation minimal maintenance after sale service 1 year warranty global manufacturing support service contracts and extended warranties available

BOC recommends that customers should always retain adequate back-up supplies of their laboratory gases in the event of a failure or shut down of their laboratory gas generator.

Applications Guide
Instrument Gas Requirement Purity Flow Rate Generator Recommended

Products for Gas Chromatography GC-FID Hydrogen for fuel gas Zero air for ame gas Hydrogen for capillary carrier gas Nitrogen for packed carrier gas UHP Hydrocarbon-free UHP UHP, zero grade 3050 cc/min 300500 cc/min 10 cc/min 2050 cc/min 3050 cc/min 6090 cc/min 90120 cc/min 50 cc/min 30 cc/min 60 cc/min 100 cc/min 50 cc/min <2 L/min <1 L/min 70200 cc/min Hydrogen Zero Air Hydrogen Zero Nitrogen Zero Nitrogen Hydrogen Zero Air Hydrogen Zero Nitrogen Zero Nitrogen Zero Nitrogen Hydrogen Clean Dry Air Zero Nitrogen Hydrogen

Nitrogen for make-up gas UHP, zero grade GC-FPD Hydrogen for fuel gas Zero Air for ame gas GC-NPD UHP Hydrocarbon-free

Hydrogen for capillary gas UHP Nitrogen for make-up gas UHP, zero grade

GC-ECD

Nitrogen for carrier gas

UHP, zero grade

Nitrogen for make-up gas UHP, zero grade GC-TCD GC-ATD GC-AED GC-ELCD, HALL Hydrogen as carrier gas Dry Air purge Nitrogen for carrier gas Hydrogen as reaction gas UHP Clean and dry air UHP, zero grade UHP

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Gas Requirement

Purity

Flow Rate

Generator Recommended

Products for LCMS Instruments LCMS API/LCMS APCI, Electrospray LCMS/MS, TOF Air for nebulizer gas Nitrogen for curtain and sheath shield gas Clean and dry air, hydrocarbon free 99.5% 18 L/min 535 L/min Clean Dry Air or Zero Air Nitrogen

Products for Spectroscopy FT-IR Spectrometer Purge gas for sample compartment, optics, air bearing and microscope Air for lifting spinning and ejecting Nitrogen or zero nitrogen for purge gas Air for oxidant gas Clean dry, CO2 free 1485 L/min CO2 free air

NMR Spectrometer ICP Spectrometer AA Spectrometer Products for Analysers TOC

Clean and dry air 99.99 + % Clean and dry air

300 L/min 9 L/min 20200 L/min

Clean Dry Air Nitrogen or ZeroNitrogen Clean Dry Air

Dry air or Nitrogen for carrier gas or combustion gas Zero air for FID Hydrogen for fuel gas

Clean dry, CO2 free/ hydrocarbon free UHP Hydrocarbon free UHP Clean and dry Clean and dry air or high purity N2 UHP, Zero Grade Clean dry, CO2 free/ hydrocarbon free

100500 cc/min 50700 cc/min 50500 cc/min 550 cc/min 100 cc/min 100 cc/min 300 cc/min 5501000 cc/min

CO2 free air/ Zero Air Zero Nitrogen Zero Air Hydrogen Clean Dry Air Clean Dry Air or Nitrogen Zero Nitrogen CO2 free air

THA

DSC TGA TOD CO2 Analyser

Air for air shield Nitrogen or dry air as furnace gas Nitrogen carrier gas Calibration air

Other laboratory applications Sample Prep Auto-samplers Nitrogen for solvent evaporation Air for pneumatic controls Nitrogen for sample injector Circular Dichroism ELSD Particle sizing by Laser Diffraction Nitrogen Nitrogen Clean and dry air for nebulizing gas 9599% Clean and dry UHP, Zero Grade UHP, Zero Grade 98% Clean and dry air 28 L/min 130 L/min 28 L/min 550 cc/min Nitrogen Clean Dry Air Zero Nitrogen Zero Nitrogen Nitrogen or Clean Dry Air

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Hydrogen Generators
Capable of generating a continuous source of UHP hydrogen gas from de-ionised water and electricity for applications suchas: GC-FID, NPD, FPD, TCD, ELCD, HALL, GC-carrier gas, THA

Benets

Features

Continuous supply of GC quality hydrogen gas on demand. Nowarmup period Improved productivity and chromatography results when using hydrogen as a carrier gas. Ultra safe operation from patented seven mode failure protection system Extended column service life with hydrogens lower elution temperatures Improved safety and efciency No caustic solutions required

Automatic H2 leak detection Self test fault diagnosis with visual and audible alarms High capacity water tank Filters offer protection against harsh lab environment Compact design No need for liquid electrolytes or caustic solutions No costly palladium purier replacements Simple installation and operation CE and UL approved

Hydrogen Generator selection chart (Single desiccant cartridge)

Dimensions (mm) Voltage Electrical (Vac) Consumption Width 110230 125 W 110230 125 W 110230 125 W 342 342 342 Height Depth 456 456 456 437 437 437 Weight (kg) 24 24 24

Model 20H 40H 60H

Flow rate (cc/min) Purity % 160 250 500 >99.999%* >99.999%* >99.999%*

Pressure (psi) 07 bar (0100) 07 bar (0100) 07 bar (0100)

Connections BSP H2 Outlet 1/8 Swagelok 1/8 Swagelok 1/8 Swagelok

* When used with oxygen / moisture trap

High Purity Hydrogen MD Generator selection chart (Regenerative Micro Dryer)

Dimensions (mm) Voltage Electrical (Vac) Consumption Width 110230 180 W 110230 210 W 110230 300 W 342 342 342 Height Depth 456 456 456 437 437 437 Weight (kg) 24 24 24

Model

Flow rate (cc/min) Purity %

Pressure (psi)

Connections BSP H2 Outlet 1/8 Swagelok 1/8 Swagelok 1/8 Swagelok

20H-MD 160 40H-MD 250 60H-MD 500

>99.9999%* 07 bar (0100) >99.9999%* 07 bar (0100) >99.9999%* 07 bar (0100)

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Laboratory Gas Generators LC/MS Nitrogen Generators

Designed to meet the gas ow, purity and pressure requirements of LC/MS instruments using proven pressure swing adsorption (PSA) technology.

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Features and Benets

Designed in conjunction with instrument manufacturers - Ideally suited to nebulising, sheath and drying gas applications Wide range of ow rates available - Total exibility allowing single or multiple instruments to be supplied Fully regenerative PSA technology - Reduced risk of gas contamination Guaranteed consistent nitrogen purity - Improved instrument stability and greater reproducibility of results Integral oil-free compressors - Fully secure supply no reliance on existing compressed air supplies Soundproofed compressor box - Low compressor noise Phthalate-free - Clean analyses Compact design - Fits under bench CE, UL and CRN approved - Peace of mind

LC/MS Nitrogen Generator selection chart

Connections BSP Model LCMS-12-1* LCMS-15-0 LCMS-15-1* LCMS-18-0 LCMS-20-0 LCMS-20-1* LCMS-30-0 LCMS-30-1* LCMS-40-0 Flow rate (cc/min) 12 15 15 18 20 20 30 30 40 Purity % 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5 1 1 1 2 1 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 1/4 Air Inlet Gas Outlet 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 Voltage (Vac) 110/230 110/230 110/230 110/230 110/230 110/230 110/230 110/230 110/230 Dimensions (mm) Width 345 510 510 345 510 510 510 510 510 Height 873 705 705 873 705 705 705 705 705 Depth 663 559 826 663 559 826 760 826 760 Weight (kg) 90 89 129 77 89 129 135 129 135

* with integral compressor

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Nitrogen Generators
Capable of generating nitrogen gas from pre-ltered compressed air for applications such as: ICP ELSD GC make up / carrier gas XRD Solvent evaporation NMR CD

Benets

Designed to meet specic analytical instrument gas purityand ow requirements Uses reliable pressure swing adsorption technology (PSA) no need for secondary purication Constant ow of instrument grade nitrogen improved consistency and reproducibility of results improves laboratory efciency Economy mode option turns off compressor when nitrogen supply is not required Simple Installation on or below bench top Quick, easy servicing typically less than 10 mins every 6months

Nitrogen Generator selection chart

Connections BSP Flow rate (L/min) Purity 0.55 0.75 G2 1.5 2 G3 2.5 4 5 7 8 G4 5 6 10 12.5 14 10 ppm 10 ppm 10 ppm 10 ppm 100 ppm 0.1% 0.5% 1% 2% 100 ppm 0.1% 0.5% 1% 2% 1/8 1/8 110/230 345 873 663 77 90 1/8 1/8 110/230 345 873 663 71 83 1/8 1/8 110/230 345 873 663 77 90 Gas Outlet 1/8 Voltage (Vac) 110/230 Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg) Without With Compressor Compressor 52 56

Models G1

Air Inlet 1/8

Width 345

Height Depth 842 413

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Laboratory Gas Generators Zero Nitrogen and Dry Air Generators

Suitable for applications such as: GC-FID THA

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Zero Nitrogen and Dry Air Generator selection chart

Connections BSP Flow rate (L/min) Purity Gas Outlet Voltage (Vac) Dimensions (mm) Weight (kg) Without With Compressor Compressor

Models

Air Inlet

Width

Height Depth

Zero Nitrogen G5 1 10 ppm 1/8 1/8 110/230 345 842 413 51 55

Combined Nitrogen and Dry Air G6 G7 Dry Air G8 G9 3 6 -55C adp -55C adp 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 110/230 110/230 345 345 842 842 413 413 50 50 54 54 N2: 0.6 Air: 1.5 N2: 3 Air: 3 10 ppm -55C adp 10 ppm -55C adp 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 1/8 110/230 110/230 345 345 842 842 413 413 54 80 58 93

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Zero Air Generators

By connecting to a compressed air supply, a zero air generator will remove hydrocarbons and methane, making it ideal for use with the following applications: GC-FID, NPD, FDP LC/MS THA Gas sensing

Benets

Features

Continuous ow of clean, dry air with ultra low residual methanecontent Improved instrument performance through reduced baseline noise and improved stability Cleaner air reduces frequency of instrument cleaning and recalibrations Simple installation connect to any clean, dry compressed airsource Improved safety no high pressure cylinders required Improved lab efciency 24 hour operation

High performance catalyst and ltration system Eliminates the main contaminants in your compressed air supply(HCs and CH4) Purity <0.1 ppm (CH4) Compact, modular design allows for direct mounting of a Domnick Hunter UHP hydrogen generator Quick, easy servicing lters only require changing once a year and take just a few minutes CE, UL and CRN approved

Zero Air Generator Selection Chart

Purity / total Flow rate hydrocarbon (cc/min) content 1.0 3.5 5.0 7.5 15.0 20.0 <0.1 ppm <0.1 ppm <0.1 ppm <0.1 ppm <0.1 ppm <0.1 ppm Connections BSP Air Inlet 1/8 Swagelok 1/8 Swagelok 1/8 Swagelok 1/4 Swagelok 1/4 Swagelok 1/4 Swagelok Gas Outlet 1/8 Swagelok 1/8 Swagelok 1/8 Swagelok 1/4 Swagelok 1/4 Swagelok 1/4 Swagelok Voltage (Vac) 110/230 110/230 110/230 110/230 110/230 110/230 Dimensions (mm) Width Height 342 342 342 342 342 342 325 325 455 455 455 455 Depth 400 400 400 400 400 400 Weight (kg) 9.5 9.5 13.5 13.5 13.5 13.5

Models UHP - 10ZA UHP - 35ZA UHP - 50ZA UHP - 75ZA UHP - 150ZA UHP - 200ZA

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Laboratory Gas Generators Clean Dry Air Generators

These desiccant dryers are ideal for laboratory use, providing a constant ow of clean, dry compressed air for: NMR, AA, GC, ATD Rheometer Sample prep Auto samplers and more

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Features

Point of use installation provides clean and dry air where you need it Quite operation Compact and lightweight Can be bench or wall mounted Quick easy servicing

Clean Dry Air Generator Selection Chart

Models DAS 1 DAS 2 DAS 3 DAS 4 DAS 5 DAS 6 DAS 7 Output Air Dimensions Flow (L/min) (mm) 70 115 182 227 295 340 453 422 x149 500 x149 616 x149 692 x149 847 x149 906 x149 1098 x149 Weight (kg) 11 13 16 18 20 23 28 Max. working pressure Dewpoint Purity 12 bar g (175 psi g) -40C Non methane HCs <0.01 ppm Particles <0.1 micron Oil <0.01 mg.m3

CO2 Free Air Generators

Produces CO2 and moisture free compressed air for: TOC analyser FT-IR purge Microscope purge

Features and Benets

Keeps CO2 and water levels constantly low thereby minimising changes in spectral absorbances Reduced signal to noise ratio improves instrument performance Protects sensitive optics and air bearings from moisture Constant, guaranteed purity supply increases laboratory efciency Tested and approved by TOC and FT-IR instrument manufacturers Compact design frees up oor space

CO2 Free Air Generator selection Chart

Output Air Flow (L/min) 1.5 14 28 85 Dimensions (mm) Width 310 310 310 420 Height Depth 380 470 710 1020 90 90 90 150 Weight (kg) 8 10 12 36 Max. Working Pressure: CO2 Content: Pressure Dewpoint: Purity: 10.5 bar g (152 psi g) <1 ppm -70C (-100F) Non methane HCs <0.003 ppm particles <1.0 micron

Models C02RP015 C02RP140 C02RP280 C02RP850

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