Why use headspace?
-
Only
the headspace gas is injected, making it a ‘clean’ technique that requires
minimal maintenance.
- A
solvent-free technique, meaning reduced environmental impact.
- Enables
analysis of samples that cannot be directly injected into the GC.
- Fully
automated using Sample Preparation Robots or Markes International's Centri® platform.
Automated headspace and headspace–trap
The Centri system from Markes International fully
automates both regular headspace sampling and headspace–trap, with cryogen-free
focusing. Headspace–trap results in enhanced sensitivity by larger injection
volumes and multiple extraction cycles from a single sample to be
‘concentrated’ in one GC–MS run, as well as improved peak shape and optional
sample splitting and re-collection for repeat analysis without the need to
repeat extraction steps.