Presentation Profile
Thermal Analysis of Polymers using a Multi-function Pyrolyzer with Gas Chromatography
Currently Scheduled: 10/10/2023 - 2:50 PM - 3:35 PM
Room: Wisteria
Main Author
Karen Sam - CDS Analytical
Abstract:
With complex non-volatile organic material analysis, gas chromatography (GC) may not be the obvious choice, until the analyst adds pyrolyzer. Additionally, a pyrolyzer which is versatile in thermal introduction techniques can further increase GC-MS functionality. This training course will discuss the use of a pyrolyzer as a thermal sample introduction instrument with GC–MS to increase analytical throughput. Learn about the capability of the instrument under various configurations, using specific case studies as examples. These case studies include quantification of residual monomer or oligomer in a polymer, competitive and failure analysis of finished products, and accelerated photodegradation studies of rubber.
Capabilities include evolved gas analysis, flash pyrolysis, multi-step pyrolysis, thermal desorption, dynamic headspace, reactant gas pyrolysis, catalysis, multi-ramp for VOC focusing, and photochemistry.
