GC Headspace
From LEAP
| GC Headspace |
| Application Type | |
| STANDARD | |
| Application ID | |
| GC90210 | |
| Description | |
| GC headspace sample processing with ChemStation. |
Contents |
Abstract Headspace Analyzer
A simple and fairly standardized technique of extracting volatile and semi-volatile substances from raw samples in liquid or solid form is headspace analyzes . A sample is placed in a vial that is sealed by a septum and cap and heated in an incubator for a specific time. Once the content of the vial has reached equilibrium a sampled is extracted and injected into the injection port of a GC. LEAP’s specific equipment the CTC COMBI PAL performs all the tasks for this extraction method unattended. For a sequence of samples up to 96 the COMBI PAL will schedule the vials to be in the incubator/agitator for the same amount of time before a precise sample of headspace gas is extracted by a heated syringe system for a subsequent appropriate injection into a GC. Many variables are programmable over a validated range. 1ml, 2.5ml and 5ml syringes and a solvent-less solid phase micro extraction system (SPME)are the tools that can be mounted in the injection head.
CombiPAL Headspace mode with Heated Syringe
- 30°C-150°C
- Available in 1ml/ 2.5ml/ 5ml
More than just an autoinjector, the LEAP Prep and Load (PAL) system is a sample preparation system that can perform a variety of preparation steps while integrating seamlessly with your GC & GCMS, or LC & LCMS via hardware adaptations and software drivers. GC uses include headspace, direct injection, SPME, ITEX, derivatization, dilutions and much more. HPLC uses include dilutions, incubations, filtration, weighing, heating, cooling, timed sequences, MALDI spotting, SPE and much more. The sample capacity of the PAL systems exceed most autoinjectors on the market today offering greater walk-away capability and far more power to prepare your samples. The PAL is also capable of operating as a stand-alone workstation, offering countless automation possibilities for your lab....
Screenshots
 LEAP Shell Method |
 Sample queue |
 PAL sample prep method |
 PAL sample injection method |
Photos
 Sample vial tray |
 Magnetic tool tip |
 Bar code reader |
 Agitator |
 Agitator |
 Vial in transfer |
Agilent 6890 GC / 5975C VL MSD |
Some Advantages of Headspace Analysis
- Limited sample preparation
- Improves detection limits
- Reduction in method development times
- Reduction of matrix interference from sample matrix
- Extended life of the GC column
- Reduction of instrument down time
Accessories
Agitation_of_Samples
Multi_Headspace_Extractions
ITEX-2
Vent Tool
Bar Code Reading
CombiPAL
Software
Chronos Mastersoftware for organizing parallel processes for sample preparation
Useful links
General Information on Gas Chromatography
Videos
Movie of the COMBI PAL with Headspace in action.
Videos of PAL
LEAP's PAL Application Videos on YouTube
Info on Chronos software from LEAP Technologies
Chronos Mastersoftware is an ideal solution for automating complex GC Sample Preparation steps on the CTC PAL. Software Integration with data systems ChemStation™ or Xcalibur™ assures seamless functionality with existing systems. Chronos not only exchanges information with other systems, but also controls the complete process and optimizes intelligent time-management resulting in significant improvement in system throughput.Single Sample List Control – including the flexible Twin PAL
Chronos Mastersoftware for organizing parallel processes for sample preparation
LEAP Technologies provides fully automated sample processing workstation instrumentation solutions based on the LEAP CTC PAL X, Y, Z syringe only autosampler robot. This extremely flexible, precise, and adaptable liquid handling robotic platform is available in a variety of lengths and options depending on the requirements of your sample preparation and injections for your UHPLC, LC or GC chromatography. LEAP also offers process control systems and stand alone workstations. LEAP is an open, neutral resource for technical support of existing PAL. Keep your PAL in peak working order LEAP offers full support and service for the PAL platform with over 11 years of history with the PAL. LEAP can also write custom macros, cycles, and scheduling software for your specific applications. We're proud that LEAP is known as a productivity improver for laboratories including government labs in agencies such as FDA, USDA, EPA, FBI, Armed Forces, Homeland Security and others function more efficiently. Robotic sample prep equipment works well in government labs and challenges lab technicians to keep feeding those more samples. Analytical equipment such as chromatographs and mass spectrometers are expensive devices and also expensive to maintain. LEAP can help to keep them running and analyze samples around the clock. LEAP has most of its laboratory automation robots under GSAcontract and is eager to service and maintain everything it sells to keep your expensive lab equipment running around the clock. CTC Analytics Combi PAL and HTS PAL for Front-End Automation for LC and GC applications. LEAP offers customized on-site training. LEAP Is continuing to develop FAQ, Solutions, Tips & Techniques,a Learning Center with the LEAP Wiki for the benefit of all PAL Platform Robotic users. We will continue exceeding customer expectations for quality, cost effective and efficient results using the most current technology and expertise in our industry. Our aim is to be the ultimate knowledge base on everything related to the PAL. LEAP is known as the autosamplerguys being in business over twenty years. LEAP has extensive multi-vendor experience with integrating the PAL. HTX, HTS, HTC, HTX-xt, HTS-xt, HTC-xt, LC-Mini, Combi PAL,COMBI-xt PAL, and GC PAL models. We have the Quality, Training, Parts availability, Infrastructure, and Experience.LEAP is sometimes referred to as an Application Automation House who is continually adding new products and solutions to its Lab Automation line. As we do so we change the content of this web site so please check back.
Please contact LEAP Technologies on how we can help you get maximized throughput with flexible pipetting automation solutions whether it is our standard applications or customized to your needs. The Combi-xt PAL autosampler is able to perform liquid and headspace analysis. Headspace options include Solid Phase Micro-extraction (SPME) and ITEX-2 as alternative to purge and trap. The HTS-xt PAL autosampler dramatically increases sample throughput by offering automated sample prep, Peltier cooled and heated sample storage using the cooled stack, Peltier cooled and heated sample storage using the cooled stack and low carryover due to the self-cleaning DLW (Dynamic Load and Wash) module and L-Mark syringes, peltier cooled valves and columns. LEAP provides automation that fits your needs and reduces errors, increases sample capacity, increases efficiency, reduces cost by supplying long term productivity improvements with user friendly software and flexible hardware. LEAP performs just in time or on time sample prep and inject. LEAP offers full support of integrated and non-integrated PAL software with both sales and support for Cruise Control, Cycle Composer and Cycle Composer Macro Editor, Agilent ChemStation CTC Control, Mass Hunter and EZChrom CTC integration, Xcalibur, Waters Masslynx or Analyst CTC Control software, Thermo (Finnegan) XCalibur, LEAP Shell, and Chronos software. The PAL is more than just an autosampler, it is a high-quality and efficient laboratory robot platform that can be customized by LEAP Technologies to meet your specific needs.
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