iso FLOW is a fully automated, continuous flow preparation system for the isotopic analysis of samples which have been prepared into septum sealed vials. These samples can be derived from a diverse range of application areas such as geoscience, climate change, food adulteration, hydrology, and clinical studies, thereby ensuring that the iso FLOW is one of the most flexible sample preparation systems for isotope ratio mass spectrometry.
The iso FLOW system has unique analytical advantages for the isotopic analysis of liquid and carbonate samples compared to other commonly used techniques. For example, the equilibration technique is advantageous for the analysis of δ2H and δ18O water isotopes compared to direct injection into an elemental analyzer because there are no deleterious effects of dissolved or particulate organic compounds in the water. This is ideal for the analysis of samples such as fruit juices, wines, urine and river or estuarine waters which have substantial organic contents and so filtering or distillation of samples prior to analysis is not required.
Highlights of the iso FLOW
Flexible analysis
UltiTrap dynamic GC separation device gives increased analytical capabilities without need for cryogenics
Exceptional sample throughput
with capacity for up to 180 carbonate or liquid samples or 220 gas samples in a single acquisition.
Highest precision analysis
Experience the highest precision isotope analysis of liquid and carbonate samples
Features
Flexible GC separation
At the heart of iso FLOW is our proprietary GC separation device, UltiTrap, which leverages our Advanced Purge and Trap (APT) technology employed in our EA-IRMS systems.