Trace anions determinations in caustic solutions require high dilution to minimize column overload by the caustic sample. However, the high dilutions required prevent analysis of trace anionic contaminants. Here a single pass approach to neutralize the base sample is demonstrated using both suppressors run in recycle mode. The run time was reduced from 45 min in the previous version of this application, AN 93 using “Park and AutoNeutralize” to 12 min. This application is demonstrated on a 5% (w/w) sodium hydroxide sample. An ICS-6000 can be used for this application.

In the electronics industry, ionic contamination in the range of parts per trillion (ppt, ng/L) to parts per billion (ppb) concentrations is a major concern, causing corrosion-related failures in production and final product. Ionic contamination is increasingly important as the devices decrease to size. This technical note demonstrates automated calibration and water purification on an ICS-5000+ HPIC dual IC system to minimize the system and environmental contamination which resulted in increased sensitivity to double-digit-ppt concentrations. An ICS-6000 can be used for this application.

In the electronics industry, ionic contamination, in the range of parts per trillion (ppt, ng/L) to parts per billion (ppb) concentrations, is a major concern causing corrosion-related failures in production and as a product. Ionic contamination is increasingly important as the devices decrease to size. This technical note demonstrates automated calibration and water purification on an ICS-5000+ HPIC dual IC system to minimize the system and environmental contamination which resulted in increased sensitivity to double-digit-ppt concentrations. An ICS-6000 can be used for this application.

This note describes the use of the eluent generator with the high-volume direct-injection technique to determine trace anions in high-purity waters. The ability to generate high-purity and carbonate-free eluents on-line improves performance for trace-level analysis. Retention time reproducibility is improved, especially for early-eluting species. The baseline shift from the hydroxide gradient is significantly reduced. Two columns are described: the 2-mm IonPac AS11 & 2-mm AS15. Common inorganic anions and low molecular weight organic acids are determined below μg/L levels in less than 35 min.

This note describes the use of an eluent generator with the high-volume direct-injection technique to determine trace anions in high-purity waters. The ability to generate high-purity and carbonate-free eluents on-line improves performance for trace-level analysis. Retention time reproducibility is improved, especially for early-eluting species. The baseline shift from the hydroxide gradient is significantly reduced. Two columns are described: the 2-mm IonPac AS11 & 2-mm AS15. Common inorganic anions and low molecular weight organic acids are determined below μg/L levels in less than 35 min.