Elementar vario MAX cube Macro Elemental Analyzer

Description

Elementar vario MAX cube Macro Elemental Analyzer for CNS Analysis

The Elementar vario MAX cube Macro Elemental Analyzer is designed for laboratories that require reliable, high-throughput elemental analysis of samples with larger sample weights, diverse matrices, and significant ash content.

The analyzer determines carbon (C), nitrogen (N), and sulfur (S) through high-temperature combustion followed by gas analysis. Its reusable crucible system accepts samples up to 5 g or 5 mL, making the instrument suitable for a broad range of solid and liquid sample types.

The vario MAX cube is built for unattended 24/7 operation and incorporates automatic sample feeding and ash removal. Its 90-position autosampler allows laboratories to process larger batches with reduced manual intervention.

Carrier gas flexibility is another important feature. The system can operate with helium or argon, helping laboratories adapt the analyzer to their available gas supply and application requirements.

The instrument is suitable for applications across environmental analysis, agriculture, soil research, chemical analysis, materials research, and other laboratories requiring macro elemental determination.

Key Features

Carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur (CNS) elemental analysis
High-temperature combustion up to 1,200 °C
Sample sizes up to 5 g or 5 mL
Designed for solid and liquid samples
Integrated 90-position automatic sample feeder
Automatic ash removal
Designed for unattended 24/7 operation
Reusable crucibles for simplified sample handling
Helium or argon carrier gas flexibility
Fast analysis, typically around 3–4 minutes per element, depending on sample type, analysis mode, and configuration
Windows-based instrument control
LIMS integration
Optional 21 CFR Part 11 functionality
Suitable for samples with significant ash content
Designed for high sample throughput and reduced manual handling

Technical Specifications

Manufacturer: Elementar Analysensysteme GmbH
Product: vario MAX cube
Instrument type: Macro elemental analyzer
Analysis: Carbon (C), Nitrogen (N), Sulfur (S)
Measurement principle: High-temperature combustion followed by gas analysis
Maximum furnace temperature: 1,200 °C
Maximum sample weight: Up to 5 g
Maximum sample volume: Up to 5 mL
Carbon range: 0–100%; up to 300 mg, with configurations capable of higher absolute ranges
Nitrogen range: 0–100%; up to 500 mg absolute
Sulfur range: 0–100%; up to 15 mg absolute
Detector: Thermal conductivity detector; infrared detection may be available for sulfur depending on configuration
Autosampler: 90 positions
Carrier gas: Helium or argon
Combustion gas: Oxygen
Control: Windows-based software
LIMS: Supported
Operation: Designed for 24/7 unattended operation
Analysis time: Approximately 3–4 minutes per element, depending on configuration and sample
Precision: Less than 0.1% absolute under specified test conditions
Dimensions: Approximately 63 × 55 × 106 cm (W × D × H), according to current published specifications; dimensions can vary by configuration.

Applications

The Elementar vario MAX cube can be used for elemental analysis in applications including:
Soil analysis
Agricultural research
Environmental analysis
Plant and biomass analysis
Chemical analysis
Materials research
Organic sample analysis
Carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur determination
High-throughput laboratory testing