Total Organic Carbon (TOC)
Shimadzu has been a world leader in the manufacture of high-quality Total Organic Carbon (TOC) analysers since 1967. These state-of-the-art TOC-lab and online analysers maximize both, sensitivity and productivity, making them the ideal choice for our customers. Total Organic Carbon (TOC) measures the concentration of organic carbon in a sample, usually water. This analysis helps identify organic contaminants, including natural organic matter, pollutants, or industrial residues. The process starts by measuring the total carbon (TC) in the sample, which includes both organic and inorganic carbon (IC). To isolate TOC, we remove the inorganic carbon by acidifying the sample, converting carbonates to carbon dioxide, and then purging it. The remaining carbon, known as non-purgeable organic carbon (NPOC), is oxidized to produce carbon dioxide, which we measure to determine the TOC.
TOC analysis is essential in fields like environmental monitoring, water treatment, and pharmaceuticals because it provides a comprehensive overview of organic contamination. It is particularly valuable for ensuring water quality and safety, as high levels of organic carbon can indicate pollution or inefficiencies in water treatment processes. At Mason Technology, we offer advanced TOC analyzers and accessories, ensuring our clients access the latest innovations in this critical analytical technique. Our TOC solutions provide high sensitivity, accuracy, and reliability, supporting a wide range of applications from routine monitoring to advanced research.
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The TOC-4200 is a high-performance on-line TOC analyzer, based on the proven 680°C Catalyst-aided Combustion technology. This established technology ...
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The TOC-4200 is a high-performance on-line TOC analyzer, based on the proven 680°C Catalyst-aided Combustion technology. This established technology is featured in a large installed base of Shimadzu Total Organic Carbon Analyzers throughout the world, and has been applied to a broad field of industries.
TOC-4200 overview
- Compatible with digital bus standard: Instrument operation, readout of measured values, and checking for alarms can be performed via the RS-485 or RS-232C (option). This function is convenient when managing multiple instruments.
- Control sample measurements: Periodic measurements of pre-selected control samples. This can be used to monitor the condition of the instrument. Automatic calibration can be performed when a certain reference value is exceeded.
- Web-based monitoring (option): Installing an optional board allows connection of the instrument to a network. The optional board offers web-server functions, allowing real-time browsing of measured values and alarms with a Web browser.
Online TOC Analyzer applications
Supports monitoring TOC removal rate based on EPA Regulations
- Calculates TOC removal rate based on the United States EPA regulations
(Part IV 40 CFR Part 9, 141 and 142, 1998)
(when a 2- or more-stream switching option is provided)
Total pollutant load control regulation applications (organic pollution load) -Japanese regulation
- Converting the measured TOC values allows applications to COD total volume control. (*1) TOC → COD conversion functions are installed as standard.
- Reading flow rate signals from a flow meter (*2) permits COD load conversion calculations.
Wastewater treatment plant influent (upstream monitoring) and effluent
- Measurements at a short measuring cycle (4 minutes minimum) rapidly capture dramatic changes in organic matter or abnormal effluent.
- The powerful oxidation capacity of a combustion-type analyzer can detect organic matter that cannot be captured using a UV meter.
- The short measuring cycle and powerful oxidation, combined with switching between up to six flow lines, offer detailed monitoring of treatment plants.
Monitoring of river water sampled at water purification plants and treated water (tap water)
- Monitoring changes in river water quality due to rainfall and other factors to provide control indicators for treatment processes.
- Permits simultaneous monitoring of treated tap water.
Plant water (washing water, cooling water, recovered water, boiler water, condensate, etc.)
- Continuous monitoring of water used in a plant.
- Continuous monitoring of pure boiler water assists in the detection of anomalies, such as damaged pipes.
- The short measuring cycle (4 minutes minimum) of the combustion-type TOC analyzer achieves more rapid detection of anomalies.
*1 The TOC-COD conversion formula must be determined separately.
*2 With attached option
The TOC-1000e from Shimadzu is the first analyser in the eTOC series of on-line TOC analysers designed for pure water applications. The pioneering TOC...
More About TOC-1000e | Online TOC Analyser for Pure WaterTOC-1000e | Online TOC Analyser for Pure Water
The TOC-1000e from Shimadzu is the first analyser in the eTOC series of on-line TOC analysers designed for pure water applications. The pioneering TOC-1000e system has the world’s smallest and lightest cabinet and provides high-sensitivity detection, making it ideal for fields requiring high-purity water applications, such as precision manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and semiconductors.
With its small footprint of less than A4 size, the TOC-1000e can be installed flexibly – either as table-top, wall-mounted or pole-mounted. The system is compliant with regional pharmacopoeia requirements such as the United States (USP) and the European Pharmacopeia (EP).
TOC-1000e overview
State-of-the-art oxidation technology in the smallest casing
The TOC-1000e provides high sensitivity with a detection limit of 0.1 μg/L. It is housed in the world’s smallest and lightest cabinet and equipped with the industry’s largest color touch panel, providing exceptional visibility, simplifying operation and allowing effortless management of compliance relevant data. In addition, the novel fluid system minimizes sample residue in the flow channel, ensuring that high sensitivity is maintained.
Easy-to-use and to maintain design improves efficiency
The eTOC series has a simple design, and parts typically do not need to be replaced for one year; this increases efficiency by reducing maintenance and re-validation effort. Consumable parts (excimer lamp and pump head) can be removed and installed without tools. Using an optional sampler, the analyzer can be calibrated or validated (confirmation of manufacturing process validity) at the operating site. Certified standard solutions particularly for this series are available; they save customers the time and expense of purchasing and preparing items from a reagent manufacturer, and reduce mistakes caused by human error. In addition to analog interface and digital I/O, measurement data can be output to a printer or USB flash drive, or browsed and acquired via a built-in web server.
Support for Regulatory Compliance
eTOC’s highly sensitive UV oxidation-conductivity method for ultra-pure water monitoring is compliant with regulatory requirements such as the United States (USP) and the European Pharmacopeia (EP). Inbuilt security functions including user authentication and audit trail, support compliance with regulations such as FDA 21 CFR Part 11. The LabSolutions software platform provides integrated management of the measurement data together with data and electronic signature functions (ER/ES) from laboratory TOC analyzers and other analytical instruments.
The Shimadzu TOC-L series of TOC analyzers adopts the 680°C combustion catalytic oxidation method, which was developed by Shimadzu and is now used wo...
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The Shimadzu TOC-L series of TOC analyzers adopts the 680°C combustion catalytic oxidation method, which was developed by Shimadzu and is now used worldwide. While providing an ultra wide range of 4 μg/L to 30,000 mg/L, these analyzers boast a detection limit of 4 μg/L through coordination with NDIR. This is the highest level of detection sensitivity available with the combustion catalytic oxidation method. In addition, the combustion catalytic oxidation method makes it possible to efficiently oxidize not only easily-decomposed, low-molecular-weight organic compounds, but also hard-to-decompose insoluble and macromolecular organic compounds.
TOC-L Series overview
Extremely wide measurement range from 4 μg/L to 30,000 mg/L, applicable to everything from ultrapure water to highly contaminated water (TOC-LCSH/CPH)
- Capable of TC, IC, TOC (= TC-IC), and NPOC measurement; options enable POC (volatile organic carbon), TOC via POC + NPOC, and even TN (total nitrogen) measurements
- The blank check function evaluates system blanks by measuring ultrapure water processed automatically within the instrument
- The automatic dilution function enables measurements up to 30,000 mg/L
Reliable sample injection system
- Automatic sample acidification and sparging
- The automatic dilution function reduces sample salinity, acidity, and alkalinity, significantly extending the period of use of catalysts and combustion tubes (The period of use depends on the sample and measurement conditions.)
- Stat or priority samples can be added at anytime to the analysis schedule without interrupting operation even when an autosampler is used
Select from 4 models to suit your application
In addition, the USB format has been adopted as the external interface, enhancing the equipment’s versatility. Even the standalone models are capable of output to a general-purpose PC printer or to a USB memory stick.
Options to further enhance functionality
With the TOC-L series, numerous options enable a variety of functional enhancements. These include simultaneous measurement of TOC and TN (total nitrogen) (when a TN unit is added), the use of compressor air (when a carrier gas purification kit is added), and the measurement of gas samples and solid samples (when a gas sample injection kit and solid sample combustion unit are added).
Sea water sample measurement and small sample volume options have also been enhanced.
Space-saving and energy-saving design
The Shimadzu TNM-L, Total Nitrogen Unit, performs simultaneous TOC and TN Measurements. 720 °C catalytic thermal decomposition/chemiluminescence m...
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The Shimadzu TNM-L, Total Nitrogen Unit, performs simultaneous TOC and TN Measurements.
- 720 °C catalytic thermal decomposition/chemiluminescence methods are adopted for TN measurement. There is no interference from metallic ions or bromine in sea water.
- Measurements over a wide range with a detection limit of 5 μg/L for TOC-LCH to an upper limit of 10,000 mg/L.
(In the case of simultaneous TOC/TN measurement, TOC analysis using high-sensitivity catalysts is impossible.)
The newly designed Shimadzu TOC-VWP high-sensitivity NDIR achieves ultrahigh sensitivity measurements. Sensitivity and accuracy enhanced ...
More About TOC-VWP | Wet Oxidation TOC AnalyserTOC-VWP | Wet Oxidation TOC Analyser
The newly designed Shimadzu TOC-VWP high-sensitivity NDIR achieves ultrahigh sensitivity measurements. Sensitivity and accuracy enhanced by minimizing the reagent blanks that hinder accurate analysis.
TOC-VWP Features
- Automatic setting of optimal measurement conditions: When creating the calibration curve, the optimal measurement conditions are displayed when the standard solution concentration is set. Detailed calibration curve information can easily be referenced when setting the measurement conditions.
- Automatic condition changing and re-analysis of out-of-range samples: If the sample peak goes over the calibration curve range, measurement conditions such as dilution rate and injection volume are automatically changed and the analysis is repeated.
- Automatic selection of the best calibration curve: Up to three calibration curves can be set for sample measurement. The optimal calibration curve is selected for the sample and the sample measurements are conducted using these measurement conditions.
- Automatic exclusion of anomalous values and re-calculation of repeated analyses: The mean value, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation are displayed and printed during repeated analyses. Anomalous values can be automatically eliminated and re-calculated.
- Convenient automatic power off function: Automatic power off after electric furnance cools down ensures power is not left on and saves energy.
- Comprehensive calibration system handles many uses: Calibration curve can be created to compensate for TC in water used for standard solution adjustment. A maximum of 25 (model S. model P has no limit) calibration curves can be stored and recalled. All calibration curve data can be displayed and recorded.
TOC Analyser measurement principle
- TC Measurement: Phosphoric acid and the oxidant (persulfate) are added to the sample, which is heated under UV illumination to convert the TC in the sample to carbon dioxide. This carbon dioxide flows with the carrier gas via the dehumidifier into the NDIR sample cell. The area of the carbon dioxide peak signal is measured and this peak area is converted to TC concentration using a pre-prepared calibration curve.
- IC Measurement: The sample is acidified with phosphoric acid and sparged to convert the IC in the sample to carbon dioxide. This carbon dioxide is detected by the NDIR and the sample IC concentration is measured in the same way as TC.
- TOC Measurement: Subtracting the IC concentration from the TC concentration determines the TOC concentration.
- NPOC Measurement: The sample is acidified with phosphoric acid and sparged to eliminate the IC. The NPOC concentration is determined by measuring the TC (=NPOC) of the sample after the IC is eliminated, using the same method as for TC measurement.
The Shimadzu SSM- 5000A, Solid Sample Combustion Unit, is capable of TOC measurements in solid samples. Measurement of maximum 1 g samples with up to...
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The Shimadzu SSM- 5000A, Solid Sample Combustion Unit, is capable of TOC measurements in solid samples.
- Measurement of maximum 1 g samples with up to 30 mg carbon content reduces weighing errors, and errors due to uneven distribution of the sample carbon content
(The SSM-5000A cannot measure sea water samples and sea bottom sediment samples containing much salt.) - Measurement of inorganic carbon (carbonate) in solid samples.
(TN measurement is not available with the SSM-5000A.) - Measurement of aqueous samples containing large quantities of suspended substances.
- Simply switch between aqueous sample measurement with the TOC-L, and solid sample measurement using the SSM-5000A, Solid Sample Combustion Unit, by changing the settings on the screen.