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pQA Brochure

pQA Brochure

pQA Brochure

Product catalog summary
Overview: The pQA (Portable Quadrupole Analyser) is a compact, transportable gas analyser designed for environmental field studies. It is housed in a ruggedized case and utilizes membrane inlet mass spectrometry (MIMS) for analyzing gases and vapours.
Key Features:
  • Multi-gas/vapour analysis with user-configurable options.
  • Interchangeable inlets with Polydimethylsiloxane or X44 membranes for specific applications.
  • Soft ionisation for reduced spectral fragmentation.
  • Transportable with 12 V operation (24 V option available).
Applications:
  • Groundwater studies
  • Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) detection
  • Pollution monitoring
  • Denitrification studies
  • Environmental research
  • Oceanic gas measurements
  • Sludge and soil core analysis
  • Swimming pool analysis
Technical Specifications:
  • Mass Ranges: 1-200/1-300 amu
  • Sensitivity: 100% to 60 PPT
  • Speed: Up to 650 measurements/second
  • Response time: < 60 s T90 for MIMS direct probe inlet
  • Dimensions: Width 795 mm, Depth 518 mm, Height 394 mm
  • Weight: < 40 kg
  • Power: 120 W / 70 W standby, 12 V DC or 24 V DC option
System Configuration & Options:
  • pQA Portable Gas Analysis System with Hiden HAL 201 RC mass spectrometer.
  • Extended Mass Range option available.
  • Various sample inlets including direct membrane inlet probe and flow through probes for specific studies.
Research and Studies:
  • Diurnal variation of stream denitrification in China.
  • Enhancing denitrification using carbon supplements in Australia and New Zealand.
  • Oceanic trace gas measurements in Canada and the USA.
  • Methane-induced nitrogen loss studies in India.
  • Groundwater study of inert gases in France.
Contact Information: Hiden Analytical Ltd., 420 Europa Boulevard, Warrington WA5 7UN, England. Phone: +44 [0] 1925 445 225, Email: [email protected], Website: www.HidenAnalytical.com
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pQA Brochure-1

pQA – Portable Quadrupole Analyser A compact transportable case mounted gas analyser configured for environmental field studies.

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pQA Brochure-2

Detailed product information / introduction Water analysis Environmental monitoring Swimming pool analysis pQA a compact transportable ruggedized case mounted gas analyser configured for environmental field studies. MIMS – membrane inlet mass spectrometry provides a sample interface for liquids and gases/ vapours to the mass spectrometer analyser. The choice of membrane and inlet employed provides application specific enhancements. The pQA is offered with interchangeable inlets with either Polydimethylsiloxane or a proprietary X44 membrane. Applications: XXGround water studies XXVolatile organic...

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Example Data Membrane Inlet Mass Spectrometry (MIMS) Gas/Vapour Molecule TYPICAL ENRICHMENT FACTORS W.R.T. N2 Polydimethylsiloxane Membrane (gas permeable) Partitioning To Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer Vacuum (Vapour phase) Liquid phase Applications in water/soil/sludge analysis The MIMS instrument is versatile, robust and portable for use in the laboratory and field based applications including: Diurnal variation of stream denitrification in a southeast China coastal watershed The impact of sludge amendment on gas dynamics in an upland soil: Monitored by membrane inlet mass spectrometry (MIMS)....

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Technical data Mass Ranges: Response time: MIMS direct probe inlet < 60 s T90 Direct MIMS Inlet, recirculating probe and denitrification inlet MASsoft Professional + QGA Professional Pelican® Case Dimensions: Width: 795 mm Depth: 518 mm Height: 394 mm

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System Configuration & Options pQA Portable Gas Analysis System, including Hiden HAL 201 RC mass spectrometer with Faraday/Electron Multiplier detector, Mass Range 200 amu. Extended Mass Range 300 amu mass range (in place of standard 200 amu mass range). Direct membrane inlet probe – 500 mm long. Flow through probe, circular carrier type inlet, includes X44 membrane selected for high sensitivity to rare earth gases. Includes integrated thermocouple and signal conditioning module. Flow through probe, low flow design for denitrification studies, including stainless steel U-tube connection. Probe...

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Hiden’s quadrupole mass spectrometer systems address a broad application range in: GAS ANALYSIS dynamic measurement of reaction gas streams catalysis and thermal analysis molecular beam studies dissolved species probes fermentation, environmental and ecological studies SURFACE ANALYSIS UHV TPD SIMS end point detection in ion beam etch elemental imaging – 3D mapping PLASMA DIAGNOSTICS plasma source characterisation etch and deposition process reaction kinetic studies analysis of neutral and radical species VACUUM ANALYSIS partial pressure measurement and control of process gases reactive sputter...

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