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Pyrolysis

Pyrolysis is a thermal decomposition process of organic material at elevated temperatures in an anaerobic environment. It involves the cleavage of large complex molecules into smaller, more analytically useful fragments by the thermal energy.

 

As an analogy, a Mass Spectrometer shatters compounds using electron impact, the compound is fragmented in a reproducible way, the ions are separated by the MS and the result is a spectrum which is both qualitative and quantitative. Pyrolysis works in much the same way. By applying heat to a sample that is comparable to the energy of specific bonds, the molecule will fragment in a reproducible way. The fragments are then separated by the analytical column to produce the chromatogram (pyrogram) which contains both qualitative and quantitative information. The number of peaks, the resolution by capillary GC, and the relative intensities of the peaks permit discrimination among many similar formulations, making pyrolysis a powerful tool in the identification of unknown samples. 

CDS Analytical released the first commercial analytical pyrolyzer (Model 100) in late 60s for Pyrolysis - Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (Py-GC-MS) and has been proudly making world class pyrolyzers for over 50 years. Our products have evolved through 6 generations and represent the industries highest standard.  

CDS pyrolyzers can be used in universities, forensic labs, labs, government settings, and more for all your polymer research needs. They are also compatible with all major brands of GC/MS including: Agilent, Bruker, Thermo, PerkinElmer, and Shimadzu.

Pyroprobe Series

CDS 4000
CDS 4000

CDS's most cost effective single temperature Pyroprobe.
   

CDS 6200
CDS 6200

CDS's 6th Generation Pyroprobe with trapping capabilities for reactant gas apps.

CDS 6150

CDS's 6th Generation Pyroprobe with up to 10 programmed temperature steps​.

CDS 6150
DISC Module

CDS's DISC module provides the easiest way to load your pyroloysis sample. 

DISC Module
Autosampler Module
Autosampler Module

CDS's autosampler module with Dynamic Loading to improve productivity for any 6000 series pyroprobe.

CDS HPR

CDS's HPR Pyroprobe allows pyrolysis at elevated pressure with built-in reactor.

CDS HPR
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Photoprobe

Photoprobe is a device that irradiates sample in the Drop In Sample Chamber with high intensity UV light

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MSChrom Py-GC-MS Database

Powerful Py-GC-MS data processing software and database

Cryo-mill

CDS's cryo-mill is a laboratory ball mill that grinds polymer sample in liquid nitrogen temperature.

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Leaders in GC Sample Introduction Technology

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