Frontier Lab, Multi-Functional Pyrolysis System, EGA/PY-3030D

Applications

The Pyrolysis applications of the Frontier Lab systems include a wide range of applications; from polymer chemistry, food/daily commodity, forensic science, environment, and many more.

Polymer chemistry, polymeric materials applications

• Determination of cross-linking agent in a polymer
• Characterization of the network structure of UV cured resin
• Analysis of yellowing of PVC sheet

Food and daily commodity applications

• Analysis of surface-active agent in cosmetic
• Components analysis of beverages
• Analysis of fatty acids in a cooking oil
• Identification of volatile additives in a food wrap film

Forensic and criminal science applications

• Differentiation of plastics, fibers, paints, inks, etc.
• Differentiation of natural products (beeswax, lavender, etc.)

Environmental chemistry applications

• Determination of restricted phthalates in plastic toys
• Determination of flame retardant in PBT resin
• Determination of flame retardant in polystyrene

Energy and biomass applications

• Characterization of fatty acids in algae
• Determination of fatty acids in zooplankton

Rubbers, elastomers, and adhesives applications

• Compositional analysis of blend rubber
• Identification of rubbers using F-Search MS Library
• Photo, thermal, and oxidative degradation of EPDM

Paper and fibers applications

• Analysis of cationic polymer used for textile and paper manufacturing
• Determination of lignin contents in trees
• Differentiation of plant fibers in cotton and hemp

Inks, paints, dyes, pigments applications

• Construction of a MS library for pigments
• Construction of a MS library for ballpoint pen inks from pyrograms
• Library search using MS library of printer tonners
   

Benefits 

• Multiple analytical techniques in one platform: Evolved Gas Analysis (EGA), Pyrolysis GC/MS, Reactive Pyrolysis and Thermal Desorption
• Guaranteed reproducibility and accuracy. Every facet of the system is designed to ensure reliability and data quality. All wetted surfaces are quartz, there is no transfer line, there is no cross contamination.
• Versatility. The Pyrolyzer can be configured to analyze C2 vapors, C100 solids and everything in between.
• Increase laboratory productivity. Sample prep takes less than 5 minutes; the low mass ceramic furnace heats and cools in record time.
• Analyze any sample matrix. Virtually any material (gas, liquid or solid) can be chemically characterized. 
• Tools to help understand the data. F-Search software and four MS libraries utilize MS and GC data to simply data interpretation.
• Compatible with major GC and GC/MS manufacturers

Downloads  

• Frontier Lab Pyrolyzer System Flyer.pdf 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Multi-Functional Pyrolysis System?

A Multi-Functional Pyrolysis System combines pyrolysis, evolved gas analysis and thermal desorption techniques into a single analytical platform for comprehensive material characterization. 

Which samples can be analyzed?

Virtually any liquid or solid material including plastics, polymers, rubber, cosmetics, biomass, coatings and electronic components. 

What is Evolved Gas Analysis (EGA)?

EGA monitors gases released during controlled heating, providing insight into thermal behaviour and sample composition. 

What is Double-Shot Analysis?

Double-Shot Analysis first performs thermal desorption of volatile compounds and then pyrolyzes the residual sample to characterize polymer content. 

Is the system compatible with my GC/MS?

Yes. The EGA/PY-3030D is compatible with major GC and GC/MS platforms. 

What is F-Search?

F-Search is Frontier Lab's polymer and additive identification software with dedicated libraries for EGA thermograms, pyrograms, pyrolyzates and additives.