Ion Chromatograph – Quali-IC™ 260

Ion Chromatograph – Quali-IC™ 260

The Quali-IC™ 260 is a dual-channel, high-performance ion chromatograph designed for simultaneous anion and cation analysis, offering high throughput, stability, and precision for demanding laboratory workflows.

Dual-Channel Operation

Enables simultaneous anion and cation detection, effectively doubling throughput and reducing total analysis time.

High-Pressure Pumping Technology

Ensures stable flow, low pulsation, and reproducible chromatography across a wide range of concentrations.

Intelligent Consumable Monitoring

Real-time monitoring of columns, suppressors, and eluents to prevent downtime and maintain consistent analytical performance.

Flexible Detector Compatibility

Supports conductivity, UV-Vis, and amperometric detectors, allowing application-specific flexibility.

Advanced Safety & System Protection

Integrated leakage detection, overpressure alarms, and automatic shutdown safeguards both operator and instrument.

Compact & User-Friendly Design

Space-efficient footprint with intuitive touchscreen interface and simplified operation for new or experienced users.

Wide Application Range

Suitable for environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical quality control, food and beverage analysis, industrial process monitoring, and research laboratories.

The Quali-IC™ 260 combines high-throughput dual-channel operation, advanced monitoring, and flexible detection to provide reliable, reproducible ion analysis for modern laboratories with diverse analytical demands.

Ion Chromatograph – Quali-IC™ 260 Applications

The Quali-IC™ 260 is widely applied across multiple industries and research areas for high-precision ion analysis:

Environmental Monitoring

Determination of inorganic anions and cations in drinking water, wastewater, and surface water.

Food & Beverage Testing

Analysis of preservatives, additives, organic acids, and inorganic ions to ensure safety and quality compliance.

Pharmaceutical & Biopharmaceutical Quality Control

Counter-ion analysis, raw material verification, and impurity profiling in drug substances and formulations.

Chemical & Petrochemical Laboratories

Quality control of process chemicals, intermediates, and reagents.

Power & Semiconductor Industries

Ultra-trace ion analysis in high-purity water and process chemicals critical for system reliability.

Academic & Research Institutions

Method development, gradient optimization, and advanced ion chromatography research.

Standards for Ion Chromatography – Quali-IC™ 260

The Quali-IC™ 260 is designed to comply with international standards for accurate and reproducible ion analysis across multiple applications:

1. Water and Environmental Monitoring

General Anion Analysis (Water & Wastewater)

• ASTM D2036: Standard testing for fundamental anions (chloride, sulfate, nitrate).
• ASTM D6832: Analysis of anions and cations in industrial and power generation water.
• ASTM D6919: Determination of dissolved inorganic anions in water and wastewater.
• ASTM D7359: Trace-level anion measurement using suppressed conductivity IC.
• ASTM D7994: Modern IC techniques for inorganic anion determination.
• US EPA 300.0 / 300.1: Measurement of fluoride, chloride, nitrate, nitrite, sulfate in drinking water and wastewater.
• US EPA 1636: Inorganic anion determination for broad environmental monitoring.
• DIN 38409-59 & EN 17813: European standards for compliance in water and wastewater analysis.

Specialized Contaminants & Matrices

• ASTM D5794: Inorganic anion analysis in atmospheric deposition samples.
• US EPA 302.0: Perchlorate detection in environmental water.
• US EPA 314.0: Low-concentration perchlorate detection in drinking water.
• US EPA 332.0: Perchlorate analysis via suppressed conductivity IC.
• US EPA 321.8: Bromate, bromide, chlorite, and chlorate determination in drinking water.
• US EPA 6860: Analysis of organic acids and inorganic anions in water.

Solid Waste & Soil Matrices

• US EPA 9056 / 9058: Inorganic anion analysis in soils, solid waste, and aqueous extracts.

2. Combustion IC (Petrochemicals & Materials)

• ASTM D8247: Total fluorine, halogens, and sulfur determination via combustion IC.
• US EPA 1621: Adsorbable organic fluorine, chlorine, and bromine measurement.
• UOP 991: Trace halogen and sulfur content analysis in petroleum products.

3. Food, Beverage & Nutritional Analysis (AOAC)

General Food & Beverage Analysis

• AOAC 995.13: Chloride, nitrate, sulfate determination in diverse foods.
• AOAC 996.04: Organic acids and inorganic ions in food and beverages.
• AOAC 997.08: Bromide and bromate detection in food and drink.
• AOAC 2000.11: Anion determination in dairy and processed foods.

Specific Nutritional & Safety Concerns

• AOAC 2001.02: Nitrate and nitrite quantification in foods.
• AOAC 2012.20: Inorganic anion analysis in infant formula and nutritional supplements.

4. Electronics & Industrial Compliance

• IEC 62321: Halogen determination in electrical/electronic products (RoHS compliance).
• IPC-TM-650 2.3.28: Ionic contamination measurement on printed circuit boards (PCBs).

This set of standards ensures that the Quali-IC™ 260 delivers results that are accurate, reproducible, and compliant with global regulatory requirements across environmental, food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and electronics testing.

Ion Chromatograph – Quali-IC™ 260Ion Chromatograph – Quali-IC™ 260 Key Features

Dual-Channel Design
Simultaneously analyzes anions and cations, increasing throughput and overall laboratory productivity.

High-Pressure, Low-Pulse Pumping System
Two-piston tandem pump provides stable flow, precise gradients, and excellent reproducibility for complex separations.

Intelligent Consumable Monitoring
Tracks suppressor and column status in real time, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing downtime.

Column Thermostat with Heating & Cooling
Precise temperature control ensures stable retention times and reproducible peak shapes.

Comprehensive Safety & Alarm System
Built-in alarms for liquid leakage, low pressure, and high pressure protect both the instrument and the operator.

Flexible Injection Options
Supports manual injection, autosampler operation, and six-port valve switching for advanced workflows.

Wide Detector Compatibility
Integrates conductivity detection along with optional UV, DAD, ECD, ICP-MS, AFS, or MS detectors for versatile analysis.

Compact, Space-Efficient Design
Optimized footprint allows laboratories to save space without compromising analytical performance.

This combination of features makes the Quali-IC™ 260 ideal for high-throughput, multi-analyte ion chromatography applications across environmental, food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and research laboratories.

Ion Chromatograph – Quali-IC™ 260 Technical Specifications

Parameter	Specification
Instrument Type	Ion Chromatograph
Model	Quali-IC™ 260
System Configuration	Dual-channel (anion & cation)
Eluent Types	KOH, NaOH, LIOH, MSA
Eluent Concentration Range	0.1–100 mM
Flow Rate Range	0.1–5.0 mL/min
Maximum System Pressure	35 MPa
Pump Type	High-pressure, low-pulse two-piston tandem pump
Maximum Pump Pressure	42 MPa
Flow Precision / Accuracy	≤ 0.1%
Column Thermostat Range	15–80 °C
Temperature Accuracy	±0.1 °C
Suppressor Type	Self-regenerating electrolytic micro-membrane
Conductivity Detector	Auto-range conductivity detector
Detection Range	0–50,000 µS/cm
Minimum Detectable Concentration	Cl⁻ ≤ 0.0004 µg/mL; Li⁺ ≤ 0.0001 µg/mL
Linearity	≥ 0.999
Quantitative Repeatability	≤ 0.5%
Power Consumption	320 W
Dimensions (W × D × H)	422 × 500 × 641 mm
Weight	42 kg