GasBench Plus

Universal gas preparation and introduction system for IRMS. It automates isotope analysis of gaseous samples, including water equilibration, carbonates, and atmospheric gases. Provides high throughput and precision in continuous-flow IRMS.

• Status: Active
• Country: Germany
• Measurable isotopes/elements: δ²H, δ¹⁸O in water; δ¹³C and δ¹⁸O in carbonates; δ¹³C in DIC; δ¹³C, δ¹⁸O, δ¹⁷O in CO₂; δ¹⁵N in N₂; δ¹⁸O, δ¹⁵N in N₂O; δ¹³C in CH₄
• Device Class (Function) : Gas handling and preparation device
• Technique Compatibility : IRMS
• Brand Independence : No
• Available Configurations: -
• Performance Metrics : External precision: δ¹³C, δ¹⁸O ≤0.08 ‰ (CO₂ in He); δ²H ≤2.0 ‰; high throughput, unattended operation
• Gas supply: He (≥99.999%), CO₂ (≥99.995%), H₂ (≥99.999%), CO₂/He and H₂/He mixtures for equilibration
• Power Requirements and Consumption : 230 V, single phase, 8 A
• Environmental requirements : -
• Dimensions and Weight: 85.5 × 78 × 34.5 сm; weight: 14 kg (main module) + 52 kg (autosampler + heated tray)