See What Your Sample Is Releasing – As It Happens.
Thermal analysis can tell you when a sample loses mass. The EXTREL™ MAX300-EGA™ can help determine what was released. The MAX300-EGA is a quadrupole mass spectrometer optimized for Evolved Gas Analysis (EGA). When coupled with a thermogravimetric analyzer (TGA), differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), microreactor, or other reaction system, it provides real-time analysis of gases and vapors released from the sample.
Researchers can identify evolved compounds, quantify gas composition, characterize unknown samples, monitor solvent loss, and investigate reaction kinetics as changes occur.
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Its factory configured for data syncing and sharing. The ability to input and output digital and analog signals, as well as communicate with OPC and serial protocols, means that the Questor5 control software has the flexibility to get you data in the form you need.
The MAX300-EGA has the speed and sensitivity to detect even small shifts in the evolved fraction as they occur, allowing the researcher to characterize unknown samples, quantify solvent composition, and pinpoint reaction kinetics. The heated transfer line can interface with a wide array of equipment, and signals and data can be imported into the mass spectrometer for trending and calculation or exported for manipulation on another platform.
• Delivers continuous gas analysis
• Real-time control parameters reporting
• Complete quantitative stream composition
• Precise process control
• Multi-port systems for 160+ sample streams
• Low maintenance
The MAX300-EGA supports both qualitative and quantitative mass spectrometry.
Qualitative Analysis
Use mass scanning to characterize evolved gases and investigate unknown samples or decomposition products.
Quantitative Analysis
Measure concentrations of known compounds and correlate them with thermal or reaction data.
Process Insights’ technical literature specifies a MAX300-EGA mass range of up to 500 amu and quantitative measurement from approximately 100% down to 10 ppb, depending on the application and configuration.
BENEFITS
- High Sensitivity: Offers high sensitivity and low detection limits, allowing for the measurement of trace-level gases in complex gas mixtures.
- Fast Response Time: Provides fast response times, allowing for real-time monitoring of gas concentrations.
- Wide Range of Applications: Is suitable for a wide range of applications, including emissions monitoring, atmospheric research, and industrial process control.
- Low Maintenance: Designed for low maintenance, with no moving parts and a simple calibration procedure.
- Accurate and Reliable: Provides accurate and reliable measurements of gas concentrations, ensuring the optimization of process performance.
- Multiple Gas Detection: Is capable of detecting multiple gases simultaneously, making it a versatile option for gas analysis.
- User-Friendly Interface: Includes a user-friendly interface, making it easy to use and interpret data.
What Is Evolved Gas Analysis?
Evolved Gas Analysis (EGA) is the analysis of gases and vapors released from a material during heating, decomposition, reaction, or another physical or chemical process.
When mass spectrometry is combined with thermal analysis, researchers can correlate changes in a sample with the gases responsible for those changes.
For example, coupling a thermogravimetric analyzer with a mass spectrometer (TGA-MS) allows researchers to correlate mass loss measured by the TGA with the identity and quantity of gases detected by the mass spectrometer.
TGA Tells You When.
Mass Spectrometry Tells You What.
A thermogravimetric analyzer measures changes in sample mass as temperature changes. However, mass loss alone may not identify the compounds leaving the sample.
Coupling TGA with the MAX300-EGA quadrupole mass spectrometer adds chemical information to the thermal measurement
For a complete range of analytical instrumentation, applications, systems, and service options, we will work to match your needs and budget and provide the optimal, and most stable process analysis solution for your application.
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APPLICATIONS
Polymers
Study thermal decomposition and identify evolved hydrocarbons and other degradation products.
Plastics & Thermoplastics
Characterize materials and investigate thermal stability.
Elastomers
Evaluate decomposition behavior and evolved gas composition.
Pharmaceuticals
Investigate solvent loss, decomposition, moisture, and other volatile components.
Composites
Characterize complex materials and their thermal decomposition products.
Coatings
Study volatile components and thermal behavior.
Materials Science
Investigate thermal properties, degradation mechanisms, and evolved chemical species.
QA/QC
Compare materials, investigate failures, and verify product consistency.
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