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GC with Atomic Emission Detector (GC-AED)

Gas Chromatography – Atomic Emission Detector or GC-AED is used in the analysis of gasoline, diesel, oil, environmental pollutants in soil, water and effluent, and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) in water. It involves the use of Atomic Emission Spectroscopy to detect elements as they exit the gas chromatograph’s column.

The AED uses a Helium carrier gas to carry the sample through the GC which needs to contain low Water and Oxygen impurities since Water and Oxygen can interact with the stationary phase and cause problems such as baseline noise and column bleed in the output gas chromatogram which makes it inaccurate. In addition, the AED uses a Helium plasma which requires very high purity Helium due to its sensitivity. A reagent gas is sometimes used to improve the sensitivity of the AED by preventing the deposit of soot on the lamp or discharge tube. Helium is also commonly used in GC-AED at the exit of the column to increase the flow rate into the detector. The routine calibration of the analyser using a calibration mixture is common.

Our range of Experis® ultra high purity gases and patented BIP® technology offer you the optimum gas for your GC-AED requirements. Don’t forget that your choice of cylinder equipment also affects your analytical results. Our range includes high quality cylinder regulators, manifolds, valves and purge systems which will help to optimise the smooth operation and accuracy of your analysis.

The recommended gases and equipment for this application are listed below. Please note that our recommendation is based on common analytical requirements, so you may require a higher purity grade if analysing to lower concentrations or be able to use a lower purity grade if analysing to higher concentrations. If you require any additional advice on the right purity grade for your needs, please contact us.

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Tel: 08-660-3444
POB 23
10 Heshvan str.
Kiryat Gat 82100
Fax: 08-660-3555

Product Name	Description/Benefits	Downloads
Gases
Helium BIP^® PLUS gas	Due to the sensitivity of the AED detector, manufacturers recommend a minimum 6.0 purity making Helium BIP^® PLUS gas the ideal carrier gas to help achieve accurate analyses.	Data Sheet
Due to the sensitivity of the AED detector, manufacturers recommend a minimum 6.0 purity making Helium BIP^® PLUS gas the ideal carrier gas to help achieve accurate analyses.
Hydrogen BIP^® gas	Hydrogen supplied using our patented BIP^® technology with its low levels of Oxygen, Water and Hydrocarbons is the perfect reagent gas to improve the sensitivity of the AED detector.	MSDS Data Sheet Data Sheet
Hydrogen supplied using our patented BIP^® technology with its low levels of Oxygen, Water and Hydrocarbons is the perfect reagent gas to improve the sensitivity of the AED detector.
Oxygen UltraPure	Oxygen UltraPure with its low impurity levels is the perfect reagent gas to improve the sensitivity of the AED detector.
Oxygen UltraPure with its low impurity levels is the perfect reagent gas to improve the sensitivity of the AED detector.
Process Mixtures	An Experis^® gas mixture of 10% CH₄ in N₂ is the perfect reagent gas to improve the sensitivity of the AED detector.	Data Sheet
An Experis^® gas mixture of 10% CH₄ in N₂ is the perfect reagent gas to improve the sensitivity of the AED detector.
Equipment
Cylinder Regulators	Essential for reducing the gas pressure at the cylinder source, our range of high-quality cylinder regulators are available in single- or double-stage, a variety of materials such as brass, stainless steel and Monel®, and various inlet and outlet pressure ranges.	Data Sheet
Essential for reducing the gas pressure at the cylinder source, our range of high-quality cylinder regulators are available in single- or double-stage, a variety of materials such as brass, stainless steel and Monel®, and various inlet and outlet pressure ranges.
Line Regulators	Essential for reducing the gas pressure in a pipeline, our range of high-quality line regulators are available in either brass or stainless steel, and various flowrate and outlet pressure ranges.
Essential for reducing the gas pressure in a pipeline, our range of high-quality line regulators are available in either brass or stainless steel, and various flowrate and outlet pressure ranges.
Manifolds	Essential for ensuring a batch or continuous supply, our range of high-quality manifolds can connect up to six cylinders, can provide manual or semi-automatic changeover and are available in brass or stainless steel.	Data Sheet
Essential for ensuring a batch or continuous supply, our range of high-quality manifolds can connect up to six cylinders, can provide manual or semi-automatic changeover and are available in brass or stainless steel.
Pressure Gauges	Our high-quality, accurate pressure gauges are available in brass, stainless steel or Monel® for a wide variety of pressure ranges.	Data Sheet
Our high-quality, accurate pressure gauges are available in brass, stainless steel or Monel® for a wide variety of pressure ranges.
Purge Systems	Purge systems are essential for eliminating impurities in and/or operator exposure to the gas when changing over cylinders. Our high-quality cross-purge, self-purge and T-purge systems are available in a variety of materials for the handling of pure, toxic, corrosive and flammable gases.	Data Sheet
Purge systems are essential for eliminating impurities in and/or operator exposure to the gas when changing over cylinders. Our high-quality cross-purge, self-purge and T-purge systems are available in a variety of materials for the handling of pure, toxic, corrosive and flammable gases.
Valves	Our range of high-quality check valves and relief valves are available in brass or stainless steel and a variety of connection sizes for the connection of cylinders to equipment.	Data Sheet
Our range of high-quality check valves and relief valves are available in brass or stainless steel and a variety of connection sizes for the connection of cylinders to equipment.