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C184-E032Tracera

High Sensitivity Gas Chromatograph System�

Tracera

Printed in Japan 3655-01307-40AIT

Company names, product/service names and logos used in this publication are trademarks and trade names of Shimadzu Corporation or its affiliates, whether or not they are used with trademark symbol “TM” or “®”.Third-party trademarks and trade names may be used in this publication to refer to either the entities or their products/services. Shimadzu disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. The contents of this publication are provided to you “as is” without warranty of any kind, and are subject to change without notice. Shimadzu does not assume any responsibility or liability for any damage, whether direct or indirect, relating to the use of this publication.

© Shimadzu Corporation, 2013

Highly Versatile GC Analyzer for Trace Analysis

Plasma Technology for Universal Trace Analysis

Plasma Technology is the Future of GC Detection

The new Tracera GC System is now ready to solve your trace analysis

needs. This system utilizes the new Barrier Discharge Ionization Detector

technology coupled with a GC-2010 Plus capillary gas chromatograph to

create a GC system that makes it possible to reveal trace components

that are difficult to see by other GC detectors.

Detection Sensitivity Over 100x Higher than TCD, �2x Higher than FID

Single Detector Approach for Your Complex Analyses

Long-Term Stability with New Discharge Design

The barrier discharge ionization detector (BID) is a highly sensitive device

that creates ionization from a Helium-based, dielectric barrier discharge

plasma. A 17.7 eV plasma is generated by applying a high voltage to a quartz

dielectric chamber, in the presence of helium at a relatively low temperature.

Compounds that elute from the GC column are ionized by this He plasma

energy and then detected by the collection electrode and processed as peaks.

The BID was developed thru collaborative research with Dr. Katsuhisa Kitano, Center for

Atomic and Molecular Technologies, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University,

resulting in 3 U.S. patents and 4 patents pending.�

Long-Term Stability

Novel Universal Detector

High Sensitivity


Detector Type

Barrier discharge ionization detector (BID)

Thermal conductivity detector (TCD)

Flame ionization detector (FID)

Detectable Compounds

All, except He and Ne

All, except carrier gas

Organic compounds, except formaldehyde and formic acid

He

Quartz tube(dielectric substance)

He plasma

Column

Comparison of Detectable Compounds

Highly Versatile GC Analyzer for Trace Analysis

Plasma Technology for Universal Trace Analysis


The new Tracera GC System is now ready to solve your trace analysis

needs. This system utilizes the new Barrier Discharge Ionization Detector

technology coupled with a GC-2010 Plus capillary gas chromatograph to

create a GC system that makes it possible to reveal trace components

that are difficult to see by other GC detectors.

Detection Sensitivity Over 100x Higher than TCD, �2x Higher than FID



The barrier discharge ionization detector (BID) is a highly sensitive device

that creates ionization from a Helium-based, dielectric barrier discharge

plasma. A 17.7 eV plasma is generated by applying a high voltage to a quartz

dielectric chamber, in the presence of helium at a relatively low temperature.

Compounds that elute from the GC column are ionized by this He plasma

energy and then detected by the collection electrode and processed as peaks.

The BID was developed thru collaborative research with Dr. Katsuhisa Kitano, Center for

Atomic and Molecular Technologies, Graduate School of Engineering, Osaka University,

resulting in 3 U.S. patents and 4 patents pending.�

Long-Term Stability


High Sensitivity

Detector Type

Barrier discharge ionization detector (BID)

Thermal conductivity detector (TCD)

Flame ionization detector (FID)

Detectable Compounds

All, except He and Ne

All, except carrier gas

Organic compounds, except formaldehyde and formic acid

He


He plasma

Column

Comparison of Detectable Compounds

Sensitivity Comparison Between BID and TCDSensitivities were compared using the responses of permanent

gases. BID achieved over 200× higher sensitivity for organic

compounds and several tens of times higher sensitivity for

permanent gases.

High-Sensitivity Analysis of Permanent Gases

and Light HydrocarbonsConventional analytical techniques require a system configuration

with multiple detection schemes to analyze for permanent gases

and light hydrocarbons. The use of a methanizer and FID is often

required to detect ppm levels of CO and CO2. However, the BID

replaces all of this hardware and allows for the highly sensitive

detection of mixtures of inorganic gases and light hydrocarbons.

Sensitivity Comparison Between BID and FIDFID is a great choice for hydrocarbons due to its selectivity for the C-H

bond. However, it exhibits a poor response to compounds with other

functional groups such as: carbonyl, carboxyl, the hydroxyl group

(-OH), aldehydes, or halogens. In contrast, the BID achieves superior

sensitivity for such compounds, with less variation in relative response.

The architecture of the BID was designed such that the plasma

generation zone is maintained at near room temperature. The

electrodes are positioned where they do not contact directly with the

plasma. This robust design requires no routine maintenance or

consumables.

Repeatability of Trace Gas AnalysisA series of sample loop analyses was performed at 5 ppm

concentration of each component. The calculated area repeatability

showed RSD% of 0.84 – 1.80.

Handles High Boiling Point ComponentsWith a maximum operating temperature of 350 °C, the BID is capable

of analyzing for compounds up to n-C44.

Sensitivity Comparison ChartThe chart to the right compares the responses of solvents of different

classes to the FID and BID. All of the responses are normalized to that

of hexane by FID. Across the different compound classes, the BID is

more sensitive and exhibits a more consistent response than the FID.

Comparison of Detectable Concentration Ranges�The detectable concentration ranges are guidelines only. They differ

according to the compound structure, analysis conditions, and the

GC instrument.

High Sensitivity

Evaluation of Long-Term StabilityA sensitivity fluctuation test was performed for operation times of

96, 2,688, and 3,240 hours. When relative intensities of 2,688 and

3,240 hours vs. peak intensity at 96 hours are calculated, the

difference was negligible.



Detection Sensitivity Over 100x Higher than TCD, 2x Higher than FID


Long-Term Stability

10 ppm concentration each component in n-C6,�1:29 split analysis, 1µL sample volume

100 ppm concentration each component in water, 1:24 split analysis, 0.5 µL sample volume

5 ppm concentration each component in He,�1:5 split analysis, 1 mL sample volume

High Sensitivity Gas Chromatograph System�4 5

10 ppm concentration each component in He,�1:39 split analysis, 500 µL sample volume

1% 1000ppm 0.1ppm1ppm10ppm100ppm

TCD

FID

BID

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

Hexane

Isopropanol

1-propanol

1-butanol

Ethyl acetate

n-propylacetate

Dichloromethane

Chloroform

Carbon tetrachloride

1,2-dichloroethane

BIDFID


Metal electrodes

He plasmaHigh-voltage, low-frequency power source

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Ave.RSD%

H2

2263 2240 2280 2336 2237 2216 2230 2291 2253 2237 2258 1.57

CO10988 10936 10932 10462 11009 11058 10949 10956 11011 11189 10949 1.71

CH4

24335 23998 24752 24032 23660 24172 23955 24687 24379 24741 24271 1.54

CO2

26144 26184 26537 26413 26413 26348 27004 26642 26550 26679 26491 0.95

N2O22263 22043 22435 22250 22515 22398 22604 22659 22426 22685 22428 0.90

C2H2

14507 14466 14781 14705 15210 14915 14941 14992 15246 15075 14884 1.80

C2H4

32211 32808 32986 32386 32312 32909 32838 32871 33058 32792 32717 0.92

C2H6

45399 44402 44883 45049 45202 44878 45059 45295 45515 45751 45143 0.84

O2

CO H2

N2

CH4

BID TCD

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 min

CH4

CO

N2

Ar+O2

H2

CO2 C2H2

N2O C2H4

C2H6

BID

FID

BID

FID

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0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.21.00 1.06 1.06

96 2688 3240

Operation Time (Hours)

n-C8

n-C10

n-C12 n-C16 n-C20 n-C24 n-C28

n-C30

n-C32 n-C36 n-C40 n-C44

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 min

Sensitivity Comparison Between BID and TCDSensitivities were compared using the responses of permanent

gases. BID achieved over 200× higher sensitivity for organic

compounds and several tens of times higher sensitivity for

permanent gases.

High-Sensitivity Analysis of Permanent Gases

and Light HydrocarbonsConventional analytical techniques require a system configuration

with multiple detection schemes to analyze for permanent gases

and light hydrocarbons. The use of a methanizer and FID is often

required to detect ppm levels of CO and CO2. However, the BID

replaces all of this hardware and allows for the highly sensitive

detection of mixtures of inorganic gases and light hydrocarbons.

Sensitivity Comparison Between BID and FIDFID is a great choice for hydrocarbons due to its selectivity for the C-H

bond. However, it exhibits a poor response to compounds with other

functional groups such as: carbonyl, carboxyl, the hydroxyl group

(-OH), aldehydes, or halogens. In contrast, the BID achieves superior

sensitivity for such compounds, with less variation in relative response.

The architecture of the BID was designed such that the plasma

generation zone is maintained at near room temperature. The

electrodes are positioned where they do not contact directly with the

plasma. This robust design requires no routine maintenance or

consumables.

Repeatability of Trace Gas AnalysisA series of sample loop analyses was performed at 5 ppm

concentration of each component. The calculated area repeatability

showed RSD% of 0.84 – 1.80.

Handles High Boiling Point ComponentsWith a maximum operating temperature of 350 °C, the BID is capable

of analyzing for compounds up to n-C44.

Sensitivity Comparison ChartThe chart to the right compares the responses of solvents of different

classes to the FID and BID. All of the responses are normalized to that

of hexane by FID. Across the different compound classes, the BID is

more sensitive and exhibits a more consistent response than the FID.

Comparison of Detectable Concentration Ranges�The detectable concentration ranges are guidelines only. They differ

according to the compound structure, analysis conditions, and the

GC instrument.

High Sensitivity

Evaluation of Long-Term StabilityA sensitivity fluctuation test was performed for operation times of

96, 2,688, and 3,240 hours. When relative intensities of 2,688 and

3,240 hours vs. peak intensity at 96 hours are calculated, the

difference was negligible.



Detection Sensitivity Over 100x Higher than TCD, 2x Higher than FID


Long-Term Stability

10 ppm concentration each component in n-C6,�1:29 split analysis, 1µL sample volume

100 ppm concentration each component in water, 1:24 split analysis, 0.5 µL sample volume

5 ppm concentration each component in He,�1:5 split analysis, 1 mL sample volume

High Sensitivity Gas Chromatograph System�High Sensitivity Gas Chromatograph System�4 5

10 ppm concentration each component in He,�1:39 split analysis, 500 µL sample volume

1% 1000ppm 0.1ppm1ppm10ppm100ppm

TCD

FID

BID

0.0

0.5

1.0

1.5

2.0

Hexane

Isopropanol

1-propanol

1-butanol

Ethyl acetate

n-propylacetate

Dichloromethane

Chloroform

Carbon tetrachloride

1,2-dichloroethane

BIDFID


Metal electrodes

He plasmaHigh-voltage, low-frequency power source

12345678910

Ave.RSD%

H2

2263 2240 2280 2336 2237 2216 2230 2291 2253 2237 2258 1.57

CO10988 10936 10932 10462 11009 11058 10949 10956 11011 11189 10949 1.71

CH4

24335 23998 24752 24032 23660 24172 23955 24687 24379 24741 24271 1.54

CO2

26144 26184 26537 26413 26413 26348 27004 26642 26550 26679 26491 0.95

N2O22263 22043 22435 22250 22515 22398 22604 22659 22426 22685 22428 0.90

C2H2

14507 14466 14781 14705 15210 14915 14941 14992 15246 15075 14884 1.80

C2H4

32211 32808 32986 32386 32312 32909 32838 32871 33058 32792 32717 0.92

C2H6

45399 44402 44883 45049 45202 44878 45059 45295 45515 45751 45143 0.84

O2

CO H2

N2

CH4

BID TCD

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 min

CH4

CO

N2

Ar+O2

H2

CO2 C2H2

N2O C2H4

C2H6

BID

FID

BID

FID

Ace

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Met

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ol

Eth

ano

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Ace

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Form

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eth

ane

Hex

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1,2-

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Car

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0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1

1.21.00 1.06 1.06

96 2688 3240

Operation Time (Hours)

n-C8

n-C10

n-C12 n-C16 n-C20 n-C24 n-C28

n-C30

n-C32 n-C36 n-C40 n-C44

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 min

Applications

Tracera: GC-2010 Plus in Combination with BID-2010 Plus

Analysis of Reaction Products in Artificial Photosynthesis ResearchArtificial photosynthesis is a technique to capture energy from the sun and store it

chemically. It is expected to become the 4th renewable energy source along with

photovoltaic, solar thermal, and biomass. Shown below is a result of simultaneous analysis

of CO and H2, which are generated in a photochemical-carbon dioxide reduction reaction. The decay gas is extracted from a lithium

ion battery, diluted, then introduced into

the gas chromatograph.

The Tracera GC system allows simultane-

ous, high-sensitivity measurement of the

lithium ion decay gases using a single

detector and carrier gas.

Analysis of Lithium Ion Battery Gas To evaluate the deterioration of lithium ion batteries, analysis of the gas produced

during decay is required. The gas components are ideal for analysis by the Tracera

system. Shown below is an example of the decay gas of lithium ion batteries.

Analysis of Impurities in EthyleneEthylene is an important chemical used as a starting material in the production of many

polymers. The purity of ethylene feedstock is essential to know. Below is an example of the

analysis of impurities in ethylene.

H2 (30 ppm), CO (2 ppm), CO2 (15ppm), and CH4 (30 ppm) are

detected as trace impurities.

The Tracera GC system allows simultaneous, high-sensitivity

measurement of the permanent gases and light hydrocarbon

impurities using a single detector and carrier gas.

The production amount of CO is rapidly increased, then slows as

the reaction nears completion.


measurement of CO and H2 using a single detector and carrier gas.

The Tracera GC system is based on the GC-2010 Plus platform and includes a Barrier Discharge Ionization Detector. Making it a nearly universal Gas Chromatography tool.

BID-2010 Plus Specifications

A Single System for a Variety Applications

Specifications

* Calculated by the same method used for MDQ of the Shimadzu FID.Note: Analytical conditions such as columns, injection units, detectors, will vary depending on the application. For further detail, please contact your local Shimadzu representative.

Please refer to GC-2010 Plus brochure (C184-E019) for details.

Temperature range Up to 350 °C

Minimum detectable amount * 1 pgC/s (dodecane, discharge gas flow rate 50 mL/min)

Dynamic range 105

Permitted gas He (99.9999 vol. % or more purity)

Data from Dr. Hitoshi Ishida and Dr. Yusuke Kuramochi, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Kitasato University; PRESTO, Japan Science and Technology Agency

Dimensions 515 (W) x 490 (H) x 640 (D)

Weight 31 kg

Power requirements AC100V/115V/230V ±10%, 1800VA (Normal oven type) or 2600VA (High power oven type), 50/60Hz

GC-2010 Plus Specifications (Configuration - GC main body, Injection: SPL, Detector: BID)

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515 640

High Sensitivity Gas Chromatograph System�6 7

Dimensions:

Reaction time(min)

Pro

du

ctio

n (

µ m

ol)

0

20

40

60

80

100

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

CO H2

2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 12.5 15.0 17.5 min

N2

H2

O2

CO

CH4

CO2 C2H4

C2H6

C3H6

C3H8

0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 min

H2

H2 O2

N2

COCO2

O2

H2

CO

CO

N2

H2

CH4

CO2

C2H4 C2H6

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 min

Applications

Tracera: GC-2010 Plus in Combination with BID-2010 Plus

Analysis of Reaction Products in Artificial Photosynthesis ResearchArtificial photosynthesis is a technique to capture energy from the sun and store it

chemically. It is expected to become the 4th renewable energy source along with

photovoltaic, solar thermal, and biomass. Shown below is a result of simultaneous analysis

of CO and H2, which are generated in a photochemical-carbon dioxide reduction reaction. The decay gas is extracted from a lithium

ion battery, diluted, then introduced into

the gas chromatograph.

The Tracera GC system allows simultane-

ous, high-sensitivity measurement of the

lithium ion decay gases using a single

detector and carrier gas.

Analysis of Lithium Ion Battery Gas To evaluate the deterioration of lithium ion batteries, analysis of the gas produced

during decay is required. The gas components are ideal for analysis by the Tracera

system. Shown below is an example of the decay gas of lithium ion batteries.

Analysis of Impurities in EthyleneEthylene is an important chemical used as a starting material in the production of many

polymers. The purity of ethylene feedstock is essential to know. Below is an example of the

analysis of impurities in ethylene.

H2 (30 ppm), CO (2 ppm), CO2 (15ppm), and CH4 (30 ppm) are

detected as trace impurities.


measurement of the permanent gases and light hydrocarbon

impurities using a single detector and carrier gas.

The production amount of CO is rapidly increased, then slows as

the reaction nears completion.


measurement of CO and H2 using a single detector and carrier gas.

The Tracera GC system is based on the GC-2010 Plus platform and includes a Barrier Discharge Ionization Detector. Making it a nearly universal Gas Chromatography tool.

BID-2010 Plus Specifications

A Single System for a Variety Applications

Specifications

* Calculated by the same method used for MDQ of the Shimadzu FID.Note: Analytical conditions such as columns, injection units, detectors, will vary depending on the application. For further detail, please contact your local Shimadzu representative.

Please refer to GC-2010 Plus brochure (C184-E019) for details.

Temperature range Up to 350 °C

Minimum detectable amount * 1 pgC/s (dodecane, discharge gas flow rate 50 mL/min)

Dynamic range 105

Permitted gas He (99.9999 vol. % or more purity)

Data from Dr. Hitoshi Ishida and Dr. Yusuke Kuramochi, Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Kitasato University; PRESTO, Japan Science and Technology Agency

Dimensions 515 (W) x 490 (H) x 640 (D)

Weight 31 kg

Power requirements AC100V/115V/230V ±10%, 1800VA (Normal oven type) or 2600VA (High power oven type), 50/60Hz

GC-2010 Plus Specifications (Configuration - GC main body, Injection: SPL, Detector: BID)

49

0

515 640

High Sensitivity Gas Chromatograph System�High Sensitivity Gas Chromatograph System�6 7

Dimensions:

Reaction time(min)

Pro

du

ctio

n (

µ m

ol)

0

20

40

60

80

100

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

CO H2

2.5 5.0 7.5 10.0 12.5 15.0 17.5 min

N2

H2

O2

CO

CH4

CO2 C2H4

C2H6

C3H6

C3H8

0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 6.5 7.0 7.5 8.0 min

H2

H2 O2

N2

COCO2

O2

H2

CO

CO

N2

H2

CH4

CO2

C2H4 C2H6

1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 min

C184-E032Tracera

High Sensitivity Gas Chromatograph System�

Tracera

Printed in Japan 3655-01307-40AIT

Company names, product/service names and logos used in this publication are trademarks and trade names of Shimadzu Corporation or its affiliates, whether or not they are used with trademark symbol “TM” or “®”.Third-party trademarks and trade names may be used in this publication to refer to either the entities or their products/services. Shimadzu disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.

For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures. The contents of this publication are provided to you “as is” without warranty of any kind, and are subject to change without notice. Shimadzu does not assume any responsibility or liability for any damage, whether direct or indirect, relating to the use of this publication.

© Shimadzu Corporation, 2013

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