- CHN analyzer
A CHN Analyzer is a scientific instrument which can determine the elemental composition of a sample. The name derives from the three primary elements measured by the device:
carbon (C),hydrogen (H) andnitrogen (N).Sulfur (S) andoxygen (O) can also be measured.The analyzer uses a
combustion process to break down substances into simple compounds which are then measured.By separating out inorganic carbon using a solvent, organic carbon in a sample can be measured using this device as well.
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Combustion analysis External links
* [http://pubs.usgs.gov/of/2002/of02-371/chnmeth.htm USGS: Geochemical Sediment Analysis Procedures]
* [http://www.sticindia.com/CH-N-ANALYSER.htm C-H-N ANALYZER: Sophisticated Analytical Instruments Facility (SAIF)]
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