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Headspace HS-20 Sampler

• Autosamplers
• GC Autosamplers
• GC Headspace Sampler
• Specialized Auto Samplers

Similar to HS-20 LongTX Model, which interfaces with the GC-2014 gas chromatograph through a longer (60-inch) transfer line, the HS-20 Loop Model is designed for:

1. Traditional static HS applications
2. Methods using the pressure-loop sampling technique
3. Applications requiring greater sensitivity via the HS-trap technique

Ideal for environmental samples, materials characterization, pharmaceutical residual solvents, blood alcohol determination, among other applications.

Features

• The open access, 90-position sample tray provides immediate access to all samples at all times
• Uses standard, round-bottom 10-mL and 20-mL headspace vials without adapters
• The 12-position equilibration oven loads from the bottom to minimize heat loss and improve repeatability
• Maximum equilibration temperature of 300 °C permits analysis of high-boiling compounds
• Includes multiple operational modes: static headspace mode, headspace-trap mode (HS-20 Trap model only), multiple headspace extraction (MHE) mode, and method development mode
• The headspace needle, passivated loop, and trap (HS-20 Trap model only) are easily accessible from the top of the instrument for routine maintenance
• An optional bar-code reader logs sample ID for traceability

Can be used for GC or GCMS analysis – the GC version is compliant with FDA CFR 21 Part 11

Operation

A sample is sealed inside a HS (headspace) vial, allowing the VOCs in the sample to equilibrate between the gas and liquid phases by adjusting the temperature, time and through agitation. After the vial is pressurized, a portion of the headspace is sampled for analysis. Volatiles from the HS are sampled up to 10 times, and concentrated on a Peltier-cooled adsorbent trap prior to desorbing to the GC or GC/MS for analysis.