Wet Chemistry - SimpleDist Distillation Systems Brochure

Copyright Environmental Express, Inc., PSWCSD12.10 Page 1E N V I R O N M E N T A L E X P R E S SCall 800.343.5319 or 843.881.6560 • www.environmentalexpress.comWet Chemistry: SimpleDist Distillation SystemsMinimal glassware ensures economy and safety.Our unique design replaces much of the fragile glassware used in other systems with disposable collection traps and other consumables, reducing labor associated with maintenance and clean up. With the SimpleDist System the only glassware required is the boiling tube. The system is easy to operate.The distilled ammonia or cyanide is collected in the trap and does not require the use of a chiller or any water lines. The sample solution boils in the boiling tube and the ammonia or cyanide gas is released and pulled by vacuum to the collection trap containing the appropriate catch solution. A hydrophobic porous frit in the base of the collection trap allows the vacuum to pull the gas into the scrubbing solution but prevents the solution from flowing back into the boiling tube. After collection is complete, the convenient collection trap is removed and contents are ready for analysis. Ammonia and Cyanide Distillations are safe and easy with the SimpleDist™ System from Environmental Express.The SimpleDist is the optimal system for performing cyanide and ammonia distillations following established US EPA and Standard Methods methodology.Copyright Environmental Express, Inc., PSWCSD12.10 Page 2E N V I R O N M E N T A L E X P R E S SCall 800.343.5319 or 843.881.6560 • www.environmentalexpress.comWet Chemistry: SimpleDist Distillation SystemsSimpleDist Systems come with:• 12-place HotBlock• 12-valve Manifold KitSimpleDist manifold kits may be used to convert a 36-well or 54-well HotBlock into a distillation system.The 12-position manifold kit can be purchased separately to convert your 36-well HotBlock (SC100) into a SimpleDist System. An 18-valve SimpleDist manifold is also available and fits our 54-well HotBlock (SC154). 12-valve Manifold Kit (for use with 12- or 36-well HotBlock)• 12-valve manifold• 12 flow control valves• 1 barb connector• 12 borosilicate boiling tubes• 1 pack of (C6100) 25mL collection traps• 1 pack of (C6110) reagent addition tubes• 2 packs of (C6120) caps• 2 packs of (C6120A) black neoprene washers• 2 packs of (C6130) two-port cap inserts• 1 (C6142) tubing kitDescription Catalog # 12-valve SimpleDist Complete C600012-valve Manifold Kit C621018-valve Manifold Kit C620018-valve Manifold Kit (for use with 54-well HotBlock)• 18-valve manifold• 18 flow control valves• 1 barb connector• 18 borosilicate glass boiling tubes• 1 pack of (C6100) 25mL collection traps• 1 pack of (C6110) reagent addition tubes • 3 packs of (C6120) caps• 3 packs of (C6120A) black neoprene washers• 3 packs of (C6130) two-port cap inserts• 2 (C6142) tubing kits The SimpleDist System conforms to established methods.The SimpleDist uses the same reagents in the same molar concentrations as EPA Method 335.4, and Standard Method 4500-CN-C for Cyanide as well as EPA Method 350.1 and Standard Methods 4500-NH3 for Ammonia.For Ammonia:25mLs of sample is reacted with borate buffer in the boiling tube. The sample is then heated at a temperature of 135ºC for 60 minutes. Ammonia is released from the sample and pulled by vacuum into the collection trap containing a catch solution of either 0.04N H2SO4 or Boric Acid. For Cyanide:50mLs of sample is reacted with 18N H2SO4 in the boiling tube. The sample is then heated at a temperature of 125ºC for 60 minutes. Cyanide is released as HCN gas which is pulled by vacuum into the collection trap containing 0.25N NaOH.The complete procedure takes approximately 1.5 hours, 30 minutes for the block to heat and 60 minutes for complete distillation. Accessories and ConsumablesDescription Catalog #Boiling Tube, borosilicate glass, 30mm x 200mm C601012-place Tube Rack C605025mL Collection Traps C6100Reagent Addition Tube with Funnel Tip, C611038mm Screw-cap, Polypropylene C6120Black Washers, Neoprene C6120ATwo-port Cap Insert C6130Tubing Adaptors to fit 1/4" ID tubing and cyanide trap C6140Tubing Kit, 12 pre-cut pieces of tubing and 12 adaptors inserted C614225' length of Silicone Rubber Tubing, .375" OD x .25" ID C6145