Dionex Aquion Ion Chromatography System

Dionex Aquion IC System

Serial dual-reciprocating pistons, microprocessor-controlled constant stroke, variable speed

Chemically inert, metal-free PEEK pump heads and flow paths compatible with aqueous eluents of pH 0–14 and reversed-phase solvents

0–35 MPa (0–5000 psi)

0.00–5.00 mL/min without changing pump heads

<0.1%, typically

<0.1%, typically

<1% at 13.8 MPa (2000 psi) and 1.0 mL/min

Standard

Dual-pump head, wash can be continuous when connected to rinse solution supply

Upper limit 0–35 MPa or 0–5000 psi in one unit (MPa or psi) increments; lower limit can be set up to one unit lower than upper limit

Yes, optional, automatic control

Polypropylene, up to 4L volume

Not required

2, 3, 4, and 5 mm i.d.; maximum length 250 mm analytical column with 50 mm guard column

6-port, 2 position Rheodyne valve, electrically actuated

30 to 60 °C (86 to 140 °F); minimum 5 °C above ambient; settable range is equal to working range

±0.5 °C at sensor, at 40 °C

2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation, membrane suppression bed types

2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation, membrane suppression bed types

2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation, membrane suppression bed types available

2 mm and 4 mm anion and cation, membrane suppression bed types available

Thermo Scientific Dionex ERS 500 Electrolytically Regenerated Suppressor: 4 mm, 0–500 mA in 1 mA increments 2 mm, 0–150 mA in 1 mA increments
Thermo Scientific Dionex ERD 500 Electrolytically Regenerated Desalter: 0–500 mA (4 mm) and 0–150 mA (2 mm) in 1 mA increments
Thermo Scientific Dionex SRN Self-Regenerating Neutralizer: 0–500 mA in 1 mA increment

Available in 2 and 4 mm versions

Dionex AERS 500 suppressor with Thermo Scientific Dionex CRD 200 Carbonate Removal Device for hydroxide eluents Dionex AERS 500 suppressor with Dionex CRD 300 device for carbonate eluents

Yes, supported

None; peristaltic pump and inline filters not required

Microprocessor-controlled digital signal processor

8 kHz square wave

1% up to 1 mS

10 MPa (1500 psi)

0.00238 nS/cm

Digital signal range 0–15000 μS/cm
Analog signal range 0–15000 μS/cm

±0.1 nS when background conductivity is 0–150 µS/cm
±2 nS when background conductivity is 151–3200 μS/cm

Rise times from 0 to 10 s, user selectable

Fixed at 1.7% per 1 °C at cell temperature

Ambient +7 °C, 30 to 55 °C

Passivated 316 stainless steel; compatible with MSA

Chemically inert polymeric material

<1 µL

Inert, tortuous path for low axial dispersion

For more information about available autosamplers, visit the IC Autosamplers page

Chromeleon CDS, requires Microsoft® Windows® 10

56.1 cm × 22.4 cm × 53.3 cm (22.1 in × 8.8 in × 21 in)

24.5 kg (54 lb)

100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz, autoranging

4–40 °C (40–104 °F); cold-room-compatible (4 °C) as long as system power remains on

5–95% relative, noncondensing

Full control through Chromeleon CDS software; alternative control through TTL or relay closures; two relay outputs, two TTL outputs, four programmable inputs

One USB input; one built-in two-output USB hub

Built-in, optical sensor