Dionex Ics-5000 Ion Chromatography System

Specifications

Type

Dual-piston (in series), microprocessor-controlled, constant-stroke, variable-speed, patented isokinetic Eluent Precompression

Construction

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

Pressure Range

0–41 MPa (0–6000 psi)

Flow Rate Range

Analytical: 0.000–10.000 mL/min with settable flow increments at 0.001 mL/min

Capillary: 0.001–3.000 mL/min with settable flow increments at 0.0001 mL/min

Flow Rate Precision

<0.1%

Flow Rate Accuracy

<0.1% at 14 MPa (2000 psi)

Pressure Ripple

Analytical: < 1.0% at 1.0 mL/min typical

Capillary: < 0.2% (with damper) or < 1.0% (without

damper) at 10 μL/min

Pressure

None required

Vacuum Degasser

Integrated degasser with 1 channel for isocratic pump or 4 channels for quaternary pump; optional

Piston Seal Wash

Automatic operation, standard

Gradient Formation

Quaternary low pressure (Analytical only) or electrolytic eluent generation at high pressure (Analytical and Capillary)

RFIC-EG Gradients

Analytical: 0.1–100 mM

Capillary: 0.1–200 mM

Gradient Profiles

Any combination of an unlimited number of linear, convex, and concave positive and negative gradient profiles

Gradient Proportioning

Accuracy and Precision

(Analytical only)

±0.5% at 2 mL/min

Gradient Mixing

(Analytical only)

Passive mixers for 2 mm and 4 mm ID columns, Optional

Eluent Generation

Eluent generation (RFIC-EG), optional

Eluent On/Off Valve

Electrically-actuated, standard

Leak Sensor

Optical, standard

Specification

Minimum and Maximum Eluent Concentrations

0.01–100 mM (Analytical)

0.01–200 mM (Capillary)

Flow Rates

0.100–3.000 mL/min (Analytical)

0.001–0.030 mL/min (Capillary)

Eluent Types

KOH, LiOH, NaOH
Carbonate
Carbonate/bicarbonate
Carbonate with pH modifier
MSA

Maximum Operating Pressure

35 MPa (5000 psi)

Maximum Solvent Concentration

Cations: None
Anions: 25% methanol

Gradient Profiles

Standard—any combination of an unlimited number of linear, convex, and concave positive and negative gradient profiles

Number of Cartridges Supported

Two—dual cartridge support

Specification

DC models:

Dual Temperature Model Only

Dual Temperature Model:
independent temperature control

Upper Section Temp. Range: 10–40 °C
Lower Section Temp. Range: 10–70 °C
Temperature Accuracy:  ± 0.5 °C
Temperature Stability: ± 0.2 °C
Temperature Precision: ± 0.2 °C

Lower Zone: (Analytical)

Injection valves: 1 or 2 ea., 6 or 10 port
Up to two column sets, 1–9 mm
Maximum column length: 250 mm
Precolumn heat exchangers: 2

Cap IC Cube: (Optional – but required for capillary chemistries)

1 or 2 IC Cube™ modules hold the following:
Injection Valves: Up to 2 (one per cube) high pressure valves, 4-port, 2 position
EG Degasser
Column and Guard
Carbonate Removal Device
Capillary Suppressor (See Suppressor section)
IC Cubes and cartridges are customer installable with preformed tubing and color-coded labeling
Capillary column heater 15 to 85 °C

Automation Manager: (Optional)

Injection valves: Up to 2 ea., high pressure valves, either 6 or 10 port
Low pressure valves: Up to 2 ea., PTFE, 2 or 3 way
Reaction Coil Heater: Holds up to two reaction coils
Temperature Range: 5 °C above DC, up to 80 °C

Leak detection:

Optical leak sensor

Specification

Injections Per Vial

1 to 99

Vial Sizes Available

0.3 mL polymer vials (P/N 055428, package of 100)

1.5 mL glass vials (P/N 055427, package of 100)

10 mL PolyVials (P/N 055058, package of 100)

Variable Volume Range

1 to 100 µL in 0.1 µL increments

100 to 1000 mL in 1 µL increments

Injection Loop Size

IC version: 25 µL standard; other sizes are available

HPLC version: 20 µL standard; other sizes are available

Injection

Two-position, six-port, electrically-activated Rheodyne valve

IC version: PEEK with Tefzel® rotor seal

HPLC version: Stainless steel with Vespel® rotor seal

Column Switching

Two-position, ten-port, electrically-activated Rheodyne valve

IC version: PEEK with Tefzel rotor seal

HPLC version: Stainless steel with Vespel rotor seal