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Extractable Matter

Extractable Matter

Extractable Matter

Product catalog summary
Overview
The Soxtec™ 8000 is a versatile solvent extraction solution designed for determining extractable matter across a wide range of sample matrices, including soil, wastewater, plastics, and textiles. It features a six-position extraction unit, expandable to twelve, with a smart system for solvent control and dispensing.

Specifications
- Dimensions: Extraction Unit - 640 x 350 x 630 mm; Control Unit - 280 x 200 x 190 mm
- Weight: Extraction Unit - 35 kg; Control Unit - 4 kg
- Power Rating: 1500 W (120 VAC) / 1800 W (230 VAC)
- Sample Size: 0.5-15 g
- Solvent Volume: 70-90 ml
- Solvent Recovery: Typically 80%
- Temperature Range: 0-285 °C
- Compliance: CE labelled, complies with EMC, LVD, MD, and WEEE directives

Features
- Flexible Operations: The system can be expanded to meet customer demands, with individual control over each extraction position.
- Safety and Efficiency: Faster than classical Soxhlet, with automatic shutdown and batch handling tools to minimize operator error.
- Consistent Solvent Volume: Precise solvent dosage in a closed system to minimize exposure to fumes.
- Multiple Options: Supports large sample volumes and high-temperature solvents, with accessories for qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Technology
The Soxtec™ 8000 automates the four extraction steps: boiling, rinsing, solvent recovery, and auto-shutdown, allowing unattended operation and high throughput.

Applications
Suitable for extracting PCBs, PAHs, pesticides, oil, grease, hydrocarbons, and more from various matrices, with significantly reduced extraction times compared to traditional methods.

Maintenance and Support
FOSS offers a FossCare™ Support Agreement with extended warranties and preventive maintenance to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime.

Installation Requirements
- Voltage: 100-120 VAC or 200-240 VAC
- Water Supply: One water tap for cooling
- Ventilation: Fume hood with airflow interlock
- Environmental: Indoor use, up to 2000 m altitude, 5-40 °C temperature, max 80% humidity

For more information, contact FOSS at their Denmark office.
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Catalog excerpts

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The SoxtecTM 8000 is a versatile solution for the determination of extractable matter in a very wide range of sample matrices. You have the option to run large sample volumes and solvent volumes when analyzing soil and waste samples. Soxtec™ 8000 is a six, expandable to twelve, position extraction unit with a smart, easy-to-use system for controlling and dispensing solvent volume without solvent handling. A wide range of accessories include thimble adapters and retainers in non corroding PFA material.

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The six position extraction unit can be expanded to 12. Flexible operations Consistent solvent volume The Soxtec™ 8000 Solvent Extraction solution helps you to respond quickly to the demands of your customers. Anyone working in the laboratory can control the dosage of solvent precisely. It is added in a closed1, secure system using a smart solvent dispensing selector that aligns the solvent addition tubes to individual sample positions and the operator will not be exposed to solvent fumes. With a six position extraction system (expandable to 12) it’s easy to increase capacity according to customer...

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Soxtec™ extraction Rapid solubilisation in boiling solvent. Efficient removal of remaining soluble matter. Automatic collection of distilled solvent for re-use. Auto-shut down The system closes down and the cups are lifted from the hot plate. The Soxtec™ 8000 extraction unit is a fully automated system for fast and safe extraction of soluble matter from a wide range of matrices. It performs the four extraction steps boiling, rinsing, solvent recovery and auto-shut down, fully unattended. Just load, start and walk away. mm thimble), and its high temperature range with integral over-temperature...

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Soxtec™ Systems Solvent extraction systems for safe determination of soluble matter in food, feed, soil, polymers, textiles, paper pulp, and more. Whatever your solvent extraction needs, you can find the right solution. System description Solvent Extraction: Soxtec™ 8000 6-position Extraction system, 230V or 120V comprising one Soxtec™ 8000 Basic unit, one Control Unit and 1 set of accessories. Soxtec™ 8000 12-position Extraction system, 230V or 120V comprising two Soxtec™ 8000 Basic units, one Control Unit and 2 sets of accessories. The accessories set comprise: • 1 set Extraction cups 6/set •...

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Extended warranty on new instruments with a FossCare agreement Secure your investment with a FossCare™ Support Agreement Let FOSS take care of you for a maximum return on your analytical investment. Get a four year warranty as part of the new FossCare Premium Preventive Maintenance Agreement or two years as part of any other FossCare agreement. In addition to the peace of mind afforded by the warranty period, the continual preventive maintenance pays off by keeping your analytical instruments working perfectly every day, year after year. Why preventive maintenance? As with any analytical solution,...

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Legal data The equipment is CE labelled and complies with the following directives: • ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC • Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2006/95/EC • Machinery Directive (MD) 2006/42/EC • Packaging and packaging waste Directive 94/62/EC • WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC [email protected] www.foss.dk

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