How our analyzers work
High-temperature combustion
Our organic elemental analyzers use the safe, simple, and eco-friendly high-temperature combustion principle, with furnace temperatures well above 1,000 °C. Unlike wet-chemical methods, combustion analysis avoids toxic chemical waste, requires fewer reagents, and relies on durable components built to last - making it the cleaner, more sustainable choice for elemental analysis. This proven technology guarantees complete quantitative conversion of the sample to measuring gas, a prerequisite for highly precise results.
Patented ball valve technology
Most of our organic elemental analyzers feature patented ball valve technology that enables blank-free sample transfer, helping laboratories achieve cleaner measurements, greater accuracy, and higher sample throughput by minimizing carryover and background interference.
Advanced Purge and Trap (APT)
Our analyzers reliably measure even the most challenging C:N elemental ratios, up to 12,000:1, thanks to our proprietary Advanced Purge and Trap (APT) technology. APT separates the gases produced during combustion by selectively trapping and releasing each gas individually, preventing signal overlap and delivering precise, reproducible measurements of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur.
Built for Long-Term Reliability
Elementar backs the high-temperature combustion furnace and thermal conductivity detector (TCD) cell with a 10-year guarantee on most analyzers. All instruments are designed for minimal maintenance and straightforward daily operation.
CHNSO analyzers for elemental analysis
Elementar's CHNSO elemental analyzers determine carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur content in organic samples using high-temperature combustion above 1,000 °C. Built on more than 125 years of elemental analysis expertise, our instruments deliver complete, blank-free sample conversion for precision results across agriculture, environmental, energy, food, pharmaceutical, chemical, and materials testing.
Find the right analyzer for your application
Elementar's organic elemental analyzers cover the full CHNSO application range, from routine quality control to demanding research, with C:N ratios up to 12,000:1. Designed for minimal sample preparation and secure, unattended 24/7 operation, every instrument can be upgraded at any time with optional conversion kits, protecting your investment as your analytical needs evolve.
Talk to an Elemental Analysis Expert
Tell us about your application and our team will recommend the right CHNSO analyzer for your lab, whether you need guidance on instrument selection, sample preparation, or method development.
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