TruSpec Micro Oxygen Module

Presentation Outline

• Reasons for Micro O Analysis and Users

• Theory of Operation / Specifications
• Features and Benefits of TruSpec Micro O
• Selling Strategy of Micro CHN(S)
• Competitive Micro O Instruments
• Questions and Feedback
 TruSpec Micro Oxygen Module
• Reasons for Micro O Determination
– Quantitative Analysis
• Analysis for Organic Synthesis
• Polymer / Rubber manufacturing (co-polymer / initiator)
• Elemental Concentration for Organic Chemical
• Alternative Fuels (Bio-Diesels – etc)

• Research
• New Product Development (blending, processing)
• Chemical Composition of new drug development (Pharma)
– Mass Balance for Discovery Phase
 TruSpec Micro O Users

• Pharmaceutical
• Polymer / Rubber Manufacturing
• Specialty Fuels producers/formulators
• Fine Chemical producers (Sigma-Aldrich type)
• Petroleum Refining - Fossil Fuel by-products
• Educational
• Research Fields
– Oceanographic
– Custom Synthesis
 TruSpec Micro Oxygen Module

• Dedicated Micro TruSpec created for TruSpec Series

– Expand capabilities of the TruSpec Platform into the micro analysis (1-
10 mg) of Oxygen with a independent module instrument
– Replace the micro oxygen instrument of the past (VTF900)

• TruSpec Micro O Add-On Module compatible

– (TRSO)
• TruSpec CHN with micro kit installed
– (TRSOADD)
• TruSpec Micro models (CHN and CHNS)
 Specifications
• TruSpec Micro Oxygen Module
– Range @ 2 mg O 0.04 to 100%
– Precision @ 2 mg O ±0.02 or 1% RSD (whichever is greater)
– Sample Weight Up to 10 mg
– Analysis Time 2 minutes
– Detection Method Infrared (using CO2 cell)
– Furnace Up to 1300°C, resistance furnace
– Autoloader 30-position (stackable to 120 positions)
 Theory of Operation
• Sample placed into the autoloader for the micro oxygen add-on module
• Sample automatically dropped into a high-temperature pyrolysis furnace
(1300°C) under an inert atmosphere (He)
• The oxygen released during pyrolysis of the sample reacts with a carbon
rich environment (graphite powder, crucible, etc) in the furnace to form CO
• The CO is swept from the furnace with He from TruSpec and converted to
CO2 within the TruSpec furnace or an external catalyst furnace using
copper oxide before measurement using the CO2 infrared detector in
approximately 2 minutes
 Theory of Operation
• TruSpec Micro Oxygen Furnace Packing
 Theory of Operation
• TruSpec Micro Furnace Packing in Oxygen Configuration (TRSO)
 Theory of Operation
• TruSpec Micro Oxygen Catalyst Furnace Packing
(TRSOADD)
• Micro Oxygen Catalyst Furnace
– Mounted on the side panel of the TruSpec Micro
instrument
 Theory of Operation
• TRSOADD Package
– Utilizes a catalyst furnace mounted to the side of the TruSpec Micro
unit
– Pyrolysis gases from the TruSpec Micro Oxygen module routed through
the catalyst furnace then directly to the CO2 IR cell for detection
• TRSOADD Benefits
– Bypasses the TruSpec Micro furnace
• No changing packing within the micro furnace
– Bypasses the front end of the TruSpec Micro instrument
• Keeps the furnace area and Hydrogen cell “clean”
– Simpler change over for CHNS to O and vice versa
 TruSpec Micro Oxygen Module
• Maintenance Counters
– Furnace Reagent (Carbon Black) 500
– Furnace Scrubber 600
– Crucible 100
– Furnace Reagent (Copper Oxide) 1000
– Line Heater Anhydrone (TRSO) 100
 TruSpec Micro O Cost-per-Analysis
• TruSpec Micro O

Consumable LECO Part# Amount Cost Amount Used # of Analysis Cost / Analysis

Helium N/A 1 tank $ 250.00 .8 liter 9000 0.028

Graphite Crucible 606-026 10 $ 39.90 1 100 0.040

Carbon Black Powder 502-196 10 grams $ 10.80 2.25 grams 500 0.005

Graphite Felt Square 502-228 1 square $ 19.90 1 square 500 0.040

Copper Oxide 502-190 100 grams $ 121.00 150 grams 1500 0.040

Micro Tin Capsules 502-227 500 $ 121.00 1 1 0.242

Lecosorb 502-174 500 grams $ 84.00 25 grams 600 0.007

Anhydrone 501-171 454 grams $ 35.00 10 grams 600 0.001

TOTAL 0.40
 Features and Benefits

• High-Temperature Pyrolysis Furnace (1300°C)

• Utilizes independent high temperature vertical tube furnace designed to
reach and maintain temperatures up to 1300°C
• High temperature aids in quick pyrolysis and analysis time
• Ensures complete recovery of oxygen in the most difficult sample matrix
 Features and Benefits
• Independent Module
• Quick transitions to oxygen analysis mode
– Furnace can be packed and left in sealed state – standby state
– TruSpec Micro furnace change is simply changing copper sticks quartz
sleeve to cooper oxide quartz sleeve
• Avoids complete removal of furnace tubes
– Re-packing
– Re-plumbing
• Avoids driving the main furnace to extreme temperatures for Oxygen
analysis
 Features and Benefits

• Utilization of TruSpec Flow through design and CO2 IR cell

– Results in the fastest run times for Oxygen
– Avoids use of lengthy chromatographic or purge and trap separation
techniques
 Features and Benefits
• All the Features and Benefits of utilizing the state-of-the art Technology in
the TruSpec Micro Instrument
• GENESIS modular plug an play IR detection cells
– Improved linearity
– reduced noise
– Low cross talk
– Easy to remove and inspect
– Long emitter life
• Increased reliability and expanded diagnostics with the ECLIPSE network
protocol
– Exceeds FCC and CE requirements
• Ethernet LAN communication protocol
 Features and Benefits
• All the Features and Benefits of utilizing the state-of-the art Software in
the TruSpec Micro Instrument
– Simplifies data handling with convenient storage and customizable
reporting and data exporting capabilities
– User-definable fields for automatic calculations based on the
elemental results:
• Elemental ratios
• Chemical formulas
• Polymer in a Co-Polymer
• Solvent of Crystallization in synthesized organic compounds
• Custom formulas predicting physical properties based on
elemental composition
 Features and Benefits
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• Expanded real time service diagnostics including:
– Ambient charts
• Instrument temperatures
• Pressures
• Detector signals
– Manual control of solenoids and switches
– Automated leak and systems checks
– Network and communications diagnostic
• Compatible to SmartLine Remote Diagnostics application
• Supports compliance to FDA regulations 21 CFR Part 11 for a closed
analytical system Secure system log-ins
– Audit trail generation
– Electronic Signatures with reports and data
– Network security
• IQ/OQ Packages available at additional cost
 Selling Strategy
• We have reviewed many Features and Benefits of the TruSpec Micro
Oxygen Module
– Every customer or market segment has specific requirements, needs
and interests
– Communicate with the potential customer to understand their specific
requirements, needs and interests
– Review the Features and Benefits section and develop a selling
strategy for the specific customer or market segment
 Selling Strategy
• One possible strategy is the dramatic difference in analysis time of the
TruSpec Micro Oxygen vs. all others
• Focus on analysis time
– Analysis Time
• TruSpec is the Fastest Pyrolysis oxygen determinator
• Total Oxygen Analysis time is ~ 2 minutes
• Flow through pyrolysis with Infrared CO2 detection
• Competitors Analysis requires 3 to 4X longer
samples/hour
• TruSpec O 30
• Competitors O 12
 Selling Strategy
• Focus on up time and throughput
– Coupled to the fast run time the independent Oxygen furnace can be ready
in standby mode for quick change over for oxygen analysis
– Save hours in furnace and instrument change over for oxygen
– Save hours in waiting for instrument stabilization / blanks and analysis
• Many other Strategies available depending on the interest of the specific
customer
– FDA CFR 21 Part 11
– IQ/OQ Packages
– Ease of operation – low cost of analysis, etc
 Competition
• All competitive designs utilize the existing furnace of the CHNS micro
elemental determinator
– The furnace tube is replaced with a graphitic type pyrolysis tube along
with carbon based furnace reagents
– Some designs also force users to modify internal plumbing as well
– Relatively low temperature operation (1000-1100°C)
 Competition
• All competitive units suffer from...
– Long analysis times
• Use of separation techniques in elemental determinator
(chromatography)
– Poor oxygen recovery (especially in difficult matrices)
• Relatively low temperature pyrolysis (1000-1100°C)
– Long change over times
• CHNS furnace removal, Oxygen furnace installation and packing,
pluming change over, heat up, stabilization, blanks,
standardization, unknowns (all with a ~6 min analysis time)
Questions
 For More Information

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