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smartchem 450 wet chemistry analyser

The SMARTCHEM 450 analyzer uses direct read photometry, utilizes a true discrete and direct read measurement system. It has been widely used in environmental, research laboratories and industrial.

What kind of research is applicable / suitable for this equipment?

Ideal for large volume of routine analysis, enzymatic or colorimetric work
Measurement of parameters in all type of water including wastewater, soil & plant, chemical and food
Relationship between growth response to nutrient supply in plants

Any chargeable costs for equipment usage?

Yes, please approach Lab Manager or search the handbook (Section A6 – Schedule of rates for specialist facilities) for more details.

Technical specifications

Loading capacity	Sample vial: up to 72 slots, Reagent: up to 32x 50ml reagent bottles or 64x 25ml bottles
Sampling system	1 sampling arm for all sampling operation Automatic probe washing Sample volume: 2.0 – 288 µl (1 µl incr.) Reagent volume: 2.0 – 288 µl (1 µl incr.) Capable of sample pre-dilution, rerun with / without dilution
Reaction plate	80 semi disposable cuvettes Automatic cuvette washing Continuous monitoring of cuvette quality Incubation at 37°C Separate waste lines to minimize hazardous waste
Dilutor	Automatic pre- and post- dilution
Max tests / hr	Up to 450 tests (for ISE module)
Optic system	Source: Halogen 6V/10W; Wavelength 340 to 880nm (9-on board filters); Optical path length: 10mm
Linear range / Resolution	0.001 – 4.200 Abs / 0.0001 Abs
Assay type	End point, kinetic, differential, bi-chromatic assays, fully programmable
Reading system	Direct photometry
Minimum reaction volume	300 µl
Modules available	ISE module (for pH, redox and conductivity); Nitrate module with Cadmium reduction
Example parameters	Alkalinity Ammonia Chloride Chlorine Chromium Cyanide Fluoride Hardness Iron Manganese Nitrate Nitrite Phenol Phosphate Silicate Sulfate Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen Total Kjeldahl Phosphorous Turbidity Urea TN TP
Example sample type	Surface water Ground water Drinking water Waste water Seawater Soils Plants Feed Fertilizers (NOTE: Some parameters require an external pre-treatment of the sample. E.g. digestion / distillation).