Total Organic Carbon Analyzer TOC-L
Brochures and specifications | 2021 | ShimadzuInstrumentation
The quantification of organic carbon is critical for ensuring water quality, controlling industrial effluents, safeguarding pharmaceutical processes and monitoring environmental systems. Reliable TOC measurement underpins regulatory compliance, process optimization and research into biogeochemical cycles.
This work presents the Shimadzu TOC-L analyzer series, illustrating its combustion catalytic oxidation/NDIR detection technology, modular configurations, automation options and data management capabilities. The objective is to provide a comprehensive solution for diverse sample types, from ultrapure water to complex solid matrices.
The TOC-L analyzers use a 680 °C catalytic combustion reactor to oxidize organic carbon quantitatively, with an NDIR detector for CO₂ measurement. NPOC is determined by acidification and sparging, while IC is measured separately. Optional POC and total nitrogen (TN) units extend functionality. Sample introduction is performed via an autosampler or manual injection.
The system achieves a dynamic TOC range from 4 µg/L to 30,000 mg/L with reproducibility better than 1.5 % RSD. Measurement cycles of 3–4 minutes enable rapid throughput. Applications demonstrated include nickel‐plating bath, drinking and ultrapure water, environmental waters, ammonium sulfate solutions and poultry manure compost.
Future developments may integrate online TOC monitoring, LIMS connectivity, AI-driven data analysis and miniaturized field deployable systems. Extended automation, real-time environmental surveillance and coupling with complementary techniques (e.g., TOC-TN-TOF) will broaden analytical scope.
The Shimadzu TOC-L series offers a versatile, high-performance analytical platform for total organic carbon and related measurements. Its robust oxidation chemistry, modular options and advanced software ensure reliable results across laboratory and process environments.
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Summary
Significance of Total Organic Carbon Analysis
The quantification of organic carbon is critical for ensuring water quality, controlling industrial effluents, safeguarding pharmaceutical processes and monitoring environmental systems. Reliable TOC measurement underpins regulatory compliance, process optimization and research into biogeochemical cycles.
Goals and Overview
This work presents the Shimadzu TOC-L analyzer series, illustrating its combustion catalytic oxidation/NDIR detection technology, modular configurations, automation options and data management capabilities. The objective is to provide a comprehensive solution for diverse sample types, from ultrapure water to complex solid matrices.
Methodology and Instrumentation
The TOC-L analyzers use a 680 °C catalytic combustion reactor to oxidize organic carbon quantitatively, with an NDIR detector for CO₂ measurement. NPOC is determined by acidification and sparging, while IC is measured separately. Optional POC and total nitrogen (TN) units extend functionality. Sample introduction is performed via an autosampler or manual injection.
Used Instrumentation
- TOC-L CPH/CSH (high sensitivity) and TOC-L CPN/CSN (standard) analyzers
- ASI-L autosampler and OCT-L 8-port sampler for high-throughput
- TNM-L unit for total nitrogen by chemiluminescence
- SSM-5000A solid combustion unit for soils, sludge and wipes
- LabSolutions TOC software for PC-control, data integrity and 21 CFR Part 11 compliance
- Optional kits: carrier gas purification, suspended-sample, high-salt, low-volume and more
Main Results and Discussion
The system achieves a dynamic TOC range from 4 µg/L to 30,000 mg/L with reproducibility better than 1.5 % RSD. Measurement cycles of 3–4 minutes enable rapid throughput. Applications demonstrated include nickel‐plating bath, drinking and ultrapure water, environmental waters, ammonium sulfate solutions and poultry manure compost.
Benefits and Practical Applications
- Flexible configuration for aqueous, gas and solid samples
- Space- and energy-saving footprint
- User-friendly color LCD or PC interface
- Automated dilution, blank checks and priority sample handling
- Integrated data management, audit trails and network compatibility
- Low maintenance with high-salt and halogen scrubber options
Future Trends and Potential Applications
Future developments may integrate online TOC monitoring, LIMS connectivity, AI-driven data analysis and miniaturized field deployable systems. Extended automation, real-time environmental surveillance and coupling with complementary techniques (e.g., TOC-TN-TOF) will broaden analytical scope.
Conclusion
The Shimadzu TOC-L series offers a versatile, high-performance analytical platform for total organic carbon and related measurements. Its robust oxidation chemistry, modular options and advanced software ensure reliable results across laboratory and process environments.
References
No specific literature references were provided in the source document.
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