Applications

Heavy Ether Product Analysis

Analyzer Description

Configuration:
2-valves, 4-capillary columns, 2-Deans’ switches, FID, FID
Sample type:
Heavy ether product
Compounds Separated:
C1 to C5 hydrocarbons
Ethyl tert-butyl ether (ETBE), methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE), an acetone/diisobutyl ether composite, isobutyl tert-butyl ether (ITBE), alpha-diisobutylene, beta-diisobutylene, methanol, ethanol, isobutanol, tert-butanol, dodecane
Lower detection limits:
10 ppm for C1 to C5 hydrocarbons
100 ppm for remaining components
Methods met:
Wasson-ECE W2900

Typical Chromatogram

FID Chromatogram

FID Chromatogram

Key Features and Benefits

  • Approximately a 30 minute analysis time.