Carbon and water analysis for lime and gypsum

Achieve precise carbon and water measurement in diverse materials like cement and gypsum, optimizing your quality control and improving end-product consistency.

Analyzes Carbon and Water Content in Samples

The CW-800M from ELTRA is a specialized CO2 and Water Analyzer designed for precise fractional analysis of carbon and water in solid samples. Utilizing a resistance furnace with customizable temperature settings up to 1000°C, it performs simultaneous carbon dioxide and water measurement in diverse materials including lime, gypsum, cement, ores, and more. This device operates with up to five programmable temperature steps, allowing tailored analysis dependent on sample type. The system’s infrared absorption technology and dual infrared cells ensure high sensitivity and accuracy, tailored to the user’s requirements.

Suitable for a range of industries such as agriculture, construction, and mining, the CW-800M supports crucial material characterization for end products like cement powder and gypsum board. Integration into laboratory settings is simplified with robust, single and multipoint calibration capabilities. It also boasts low maintenance requirements and features electronic gas flow control. Designed for durability and reliability, it serves as a critical tool in quality control operations, helping industries adhere to environmental standards without extensive sample preparation. Furthermore, its powerful software supports multilingual operations and allows data export for convenient analysis and reporting.

Benefits

  • Enhances material analysis accuracy, optimizing quality control across multiple industries.
  • Reduces preparation time with its simultaneous carbon and water analysis capability.
  • Minimizes maintenance costs with robust design and extended IR cell lifespan.
  • Adapts to diverse operational needs with customizable temperature and gas settings.
  • Supports environmental compliance by accurately detecting trace levels of CO2 and H2O.

General


Applications
Lime,Chemistry,Construction materials,Geology,Ores,Biology,Waste,Environment,Slags,Gypsum,Plastics,Minerals,Mining,Agriculture,Soil,Recycling,Cement
End products
Geological samples,Mining core samples,Potting soil mix,Cement powder,Construction waste composites,Lime slurry,Mineral aggregates,Biodegradable plastics,Recycled plastic pellets,Iron ore pellets,Steel slag cement,Gypsum board
Steps before
Sample collection,Sample weighing,Sample preparation
Steps after
Data analysis,Result interpretation,Report generation
Input ingredients
lime,gypsum,cement,ores,soil,minerals,slags,waste,quartz boats
Output ingredients
carbon dioxide (CO2),water (H2O),chromatogram
Market info
ELTRA Elemental Analysers is renowned for producing high-quality elemental analyzers, specializing in precise carbon, sulfur, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen measurement in inorganic samples. Their reputation is built on reliability and accuracy in analytical instrumentation.

Technical Specifications


Temperature steps
Up to 5 steps
Maximum temperature
1000°C
Furnace type
Resistance furnace
Analysis time
5–20 min
Detection method
Solid state infrared absorption
Number of IR cells
1 - 2
IR path material
Gold
Required chemicals
Copper oxide,magnesium perchlorate,sodium hydroxide
Gas purity required
Nitrogen 99.995%,Oxygen 99.995%
Gas pressure required
2 - 4 bar / 30 - 60 psi
Power requirements
230 V,50/60 Hz,max. 10 A,2300 W
Dimensions
55 x 80 x 60 cm
Weight
~ 65 kg

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Fractional analysis of carbon and water
Integrated steps
Up to 5 programmable temperature steps
Temperature control
Adjustable up to 1000°C
Furnace atmosphere
Oxygen or inert gas (N2/Argon)
Measurement process
Simultaneous determination of CO2 and H2O

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
55 x 80 x 60 cm
Weight
~ 65 kg
Furnace alignment
Horizontal
Sample carrier
Quartz boats
Control panel type
PC with monitor

Custom Options


Control panel type
Multilingual,customized display
Integration possibilities
Single and multipoint calibration
Temperature steps
Up to 5 programmable steps
Furnace atmosphere
Oxygen or inert gas (N2,argon)
Infrared cells
Customizable,1 - 2 cells
Gold IR path
Increased cell lifetime for halogen or acid samples