PreCon

Trace gas pre-concentrator for IRMS applications. It performs purification, cryofocusing, and GC separation of N₂O and CH₄ at natural atmospheric levels. Enables precise isotope ratio determination of trace gases.

• Status: Active
• Country: Germany
• Gas supply: Helium (≥5.0 purity, recommended purification), CO₂ and N₂O reference gases; liquid nitrogen ≈3 L/day
• Power Requirements and Consumption : 230 V single phase, 1.5 A, 154 W
• Environmental requirements : -
• Dimensions and Weight: 23 × 76.5 × 64 сm; ≈23 kg
• Measurable isotopes/elements: δ¹³C/δ¹²C from CH₄; δ¹⁵N/δ¹⁴N and δ¹⁸O/δ¹⁶O from N₂O
• Performance Metrics : Precision: δ¹³C/δ¹²C from CH₄ = 0.5 ‰; δ¹⁵N/δ¹⁴N from N₂O = 0.5 ‰; δ¹⁸O/δ¹⁶O from N₂O = 1.0 ‰. Sample volume <100 mL.
• Device Class (Function) : Gas pre-concentrator
• Technique Compatibility : IRMS
• Brand Independence : No
• Available Configurations: -