{"product_id":"ion-chromatograph-quali-ic-260","title":"Ion Chromatograph – Quali-IC™ 260","description":"\u003ch2\u003eIon Chromatograph – Quali-IC™ 260\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quali-IC™ 260 is a dual-channel, high-performance ion chromatograph designed for simultaneous anion and cation analysis, offering high throughput, stability, and precision for demanding laboratory workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Channel Operation\u003cimg\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnables simultaneous anion and cation detection, effectively doubling throughput and reducing total analysis time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Pressure Pumping Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnsures stable flow, low pulsation, and reproducible chromatography across a wide range of concentrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent Consumable Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReal-time monitoring of columns, suppressors, and eluents to prevent downtime and maintain consistent analytical performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible Detector Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports conductivity, UV-Vis, and amperometric detectors, allowing application-specific flexibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced Safety \u0026amp; System Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntegrated leakage detection, overpressure alarms, and automatic shutdown safeguards both operator and instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact \u0026amp; User-Friendly Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpace-efficient footprint with intuitive touchscreen interface and simplified operation for new or experienced users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWide Application Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for environmental monitoring, pharmaceutical quality control, food and beverage analysis, industrial process monitoring, and research laboratories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quali-IC™ 260 combines high-throughput dual-channel operation, advanced monitoring, and flexible detection to provide reliable, reproducible ion analysis for modern laboratories with diverse analytical demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIon Chromatograph – Quali-IC™ 260 Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quali-IC™ 260 is widely applied across multiple industries and research areas for high-precision ion analysis:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetermination of inorganic anions and cations in drinking water, wastewater, and surface water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood \u0026amp; Beverage Testing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnalysis of preservatives, additives, organic acids, and inorganic ions to ensure safety and quality compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePharmaceutical \u0026amp; Biopharmaceutical Quality Control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCounter-ion analysis, raw material verification, and impurity profiling in drug substances and formulations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChemical \u0026amp; Petrochemical Laboratories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuality control of process chemicals, intermediates, and reagents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower \u0026amp; Semiconductor Industries\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUltra-trace ion analysis in high-purity water and process chemicals critical for system reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcademic \u0026amp; Research Institutions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMethod development, gradient optimization, and advanced ion chromatography research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandards for Ion Chromatography – Quali-IC™ 260\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Quali-IC™ 260 is designed to comply with international standards for accurate and reproducible ion analysis across multiple applications:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Water and Environmental Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Anion Analysis (Water \u0026amp; Wastewater)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTM D2036: Standard testing for fundamental anions (chloride, sulfate, nitrate).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTM D6832: Analysis of anions and cations in industrial and power generation water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTM D6919: Determination of dissolved inorganic anions in water and wastewater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTM D7359: Trace-level anion measurement using suppressed conductivity IC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTM D7994: Modern IC techniques for inorganic anion determination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS EPA 300.0 \/ 300.1: Measurement of fluoride, chloride, nitrate, nitrite, sulfate in drinking water and wastewater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS EPA 1636: Inorganic anion determination for broad environmental monitoring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDIN 38409-59 \u0026amp; EN 17813: European standards for compliance in water and wastewater analysis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecialized Contaminants \u0026amp; Matrices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTM D5794: Inorganic anion analysis in atmospheric deposition samples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS EPA 302.0: Perchlorate detection in environmental water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS EPA 314.0: Low-concentration perchlorate detection in drinking water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS EPA 332.0: Perchlorate analysis via suppressed conductivity IC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS EPA 321.8: Bromate, bromide, chlorite, and chlorate determination in drinking water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS EPA 6860: Analysis of organic acids and inorganic anions in water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Waste \u0026amp; Soil Matrices\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS EPA 9056 \/ 9058: Inorganic anion analysis in soils, solid waste, and aqueous extracts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Combustion IC (Petrochemicals \u0026amp; Materials)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASTM D8247: Total fluorine, halogens, and sulfur determination via combustion IC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUS EPA 1621: Adsorbable organic fluorine, chlorine, and bromine measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUOP 991: Trace halogen and sulfur content analysis in petroleum products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Food, Beverage \u0026amp; Nutritional Analysis (AOAC)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Food \u0026amp; Beverage Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAOAC 995.13: Chloride, nitrate, sulfate determination in diverse foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAOAC 996.04: Organic acids and inorganic ions in food and beverages.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAOAC 997.08: Bromide and bromate detection in food and drink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAOAC 2000.11: Anion determination in dairy and processed foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Nutritional \u0026amp; Safety Concerns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAOAC 2001.02: Nitrate and nitrite quantification in foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAOAC 2012.20: Inorganic anion analysis in infant formula and nutritional supplements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Electronics \u0026amp; Industrial Compliance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIEC 62321: Halogen determination in electrical\/electronic products (RoHS compliance).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPC-TM-650 2.3.28: Ionic contamination measurement on printed circuit boards (PCBs).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set of standards ensures that the Quali-IC™ 260 delivers results that are accurate, reproducible, and compliant with global regulatory requirements across environmental, food, pharmaceutical, industrial, and electronics testing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIon Chromatograph – Quali-IC™ 260Ion Chromatograph – Quali-IC™ 260 Key Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual-Channel Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSimultaneously analyzes anions and cations, increasing throughput and overall laboratory productivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Pressure, Low-Pulse Pumping System\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo-piston tandem pump provides stable flow, precise gradients, and excellent reproducibility for complex separations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntelligent Consumable Monitoring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTracks suppressor and column status in real time, enabling proactive maintenance and minimizing downtime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColumn Thermostat with Heating \u0026amp; 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