Ion Chromatography Basics & Applications
Ion Chromatography Basics & Applications
Chetan Chaudhari
Applications – IC/SP
• Analyze
Separate • Identify
• Purify
Mixture Components
• Quantify
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What is Ion Chromatography
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IC Flow path
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Distinguish between HPLC and IC
HPLC IC
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Principle of Separation on Ion Chromatography (Anions)
Anions (- ve Charge)
Eluent should give free OH-/ CO3-2/HCO3-1
Strong Bases like NaOH/ KOH and Sodium Carbonate and
Bicarbonate
Anion Column will be having Positive sites on Stationary Phase like
Quaternary Ammonium Groups with Positive Charge.
At the time of System Equilibration Negative ions from the Eluent will
get adsorbed on Positive charge of the column towards Neutrality
Negatively charged analytes will compete with Negative charged
Hydroxide or Carbonate or Bicarbonate Eluent Ions for Positive sites
on the column.
The anions will get attached and again get displaced from positive
sites of stationary phase according to their Charge and Size.
Elution Order: F < Cl < Br < SO4< PO3
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Ion Exchange Separation – Na2CO3 and NaHCO3 Eluent
In case of NaOH or KOH Eluent “OH” will be the available ions for Interaction
CO32- SO42- CO32-
HCO3 - HCO3 - -
+ + + HCO3
+ CO 2- + COSO32- + SO 2-
Equilibrium +
3
+
4
2-
+
4
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Principle of Separation on Ion Chromatography (Cations)
Cations (+ ve Charge)
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Retention Determining Parameters
-1 --2 -3
-1 -2
-1
-1-1 -2
-3-3
-1
-1
-1
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Instrumentation: Pump, Autosampler
II) Pump – For optimal system performance it is essential that the pump
provide smooth, accurate, and precise eluent delivery .The pump
material as well as fluid path in the system is made up of Peek (Poly
ether ether ketone) material. This peek material is compatible with 0 to
14 PH and with most of organic solvents.
III)Sample Injector – This can be manual or auto to load the fixed amount
of standard as well as sample in to the column.
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Instrumentation: Guard and Separator Column
• I) Guard Column – generally guard column is made up of same material as analytical
column. Guard column prevents direct shock to main analytical column. AG –Anion Guard.
• II) Analytical Column – The column is the heart of ion chromatography. Physically, it
consists of a chemically inert tube packed with a polymeric resin. IC columns are available
in different sizes and packed with different resins depending upon the application and
desired mode of separation. AS – Anion Separator
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Working Principle of Suppressor
Power cable
REGN OUT
From Eluent OUT To
Column Detector
Eluent IN
REGN IN
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Chemistry and Ion Movement in an Anion SRS ®
REGN REGN
Eluent IN
Anode Cathode
Waste/Vent Waste/Vent
Na+, Cl- , F-,OH-
in NaOH Eluant
H2O, O2 NaOH, H2
-
OH
H+ Na+
+ -
H + O2 H+ + OH H2 O H2 + OH-
+ -
H , Cl
H2 O in H2O H2 O
H2 O To Detector H 2O
H2 O
+
2H + ½ O2 + Cation- 2H2O + 2e
- -
2OH +
2e
- Exchange H2
Membranes
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Chemistry and Ion Movement in Cation SRS
Anode Cathode
Waste/Vent Waste/Vent
Na + in H+MSA-
Eluent
H2O + O2 H2O,H2
H+ MSA- MSA-
4H+ +O2 OH-
H+ + OH- H2 O
H2 + 2 OH -
2 H2 O Na+ OH- in
2 H2 O
H2 O
To Detector
H2 O H 2O
Anion
Exchange
Membranes
13696-
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Equivalent Conductance's of Common Ions
Anions Cations
*MSA-: Methanesulfonate
8145-
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Advantages of Suppressor
1. It reduces the background signal of Conductivity Detector. Increases the sensitivity of analysis.
2. It converts analyte in to highly conducting dilute acid and base and hence increases the response of
the analyte and hence the sensitivity.
3. It removes all the counter ions from Eluent as well as standard salts and hence the analysis become
more selective.
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3) Detection mode :- Conductivity Detector
• The conductivity of a solution is measured by applying an alternating voltage between two electrodes in a conductivity cell.
• At any instant in time, negatively charged anions migrate towards positive electrode and positively charged cations migrate
towards negative electrode
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4) Data Mode :- Chromeleon Software
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Ion Chromatography Instruments (Gradient Compatible)
1. Aquion System
1. Isocratic Pump
3. Only Conductivity
and UV detector
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Ion Chromatography Instruments (Gradient Compatible)
2. Integrion System
1. Isocratic Pump
3. Conductivity,
Amperometry and
UV detector (One at
a time)
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Ion Chromatography Instruments (Gradient Compatible)
3. Consumable Monitoring
3. Conductivity,
Amperometry and UV
detector (in series)
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Ion-Exchange Chromatography Offers Simple, Direct, and Interference-Free Analyses
• Sensitive Detection
Samples can be diluted to decrease the concentration of matrix components
• Specific Detection
Low abundant analytes can be detected in presence of large concentration of
matrix components
• Analyte-Specific Separations
The selectivity of the separator columns is tailored for the specific requirements
of the various analyte classes
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Advantages of Ion Chromatography / 1
Speed
- Complete anion and cation profiles in about 15-20 minutes
Sensitivity
- Analyses in the lowest µg/L-range without pre-concentration
- Analyses in the lowest ng/L-range after pre-concentration
Selectivity
- Huge variety of stationary phases
- Specific detection (suppression, UV, fluorescence, MS, ICP)
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Advantages of Ion Chromatography / 2
Simultaneity
- Simultaneous analysis of many sample components (In contrast to AAS, photometry, titration, etc.)
Costs
- Cost effective as Mobile phase like coustic or Acids in diluted form is required for analysis.
Robustness
- pH and solvent compatible separators allow a variety of applications
- Analysis of complex matrices such as wastewater, foods, body fluids, etc.
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Example: Retention Time Change as per capacity
• Capacity
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Anion Standard on IonPac AS12A
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ELECTRO CHEMICAL
DETECTION
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ELECTROCHEMICAL DETECTION
REFERENCE
AUXILIARY
WORKING
electrode, cell body)
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Design of Amperometirc Detector
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Principle of Separation on Ion Chromatography (Carbohydrates)
Carbohydrates (with neutral charge)
Eluent comprises of High Strength Hydroxide Phase with sodium acetate for highly retaining
analytes
The carboPac series of columns with Pellicular Anion exchange resin bed.
These Oxy-Anions retains on Anion exchange columns according to their pKa value.
Sodium acetate accelerates the elution of strongly bound species without compromising selectivity
and without interfering with pulsed ampereometric detection.
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Principle
Principleof of
Separation on Ion
Separation on Chromatography (Carbohydrates)
Ion Chromatography (Carbohydrates)
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Principle of Detection on Ion Chromatography (Carbohydrates)
Carbohydrates
Single Potential (DC) or Waveform (series of potential) runs continuously on Working
electrode.
After eluting out from column, the analyte comes in contact with Working electrode and get
either oxidized or reduced at the detection potential.
After give and take electrons the current will be generated (recorded as peak), and it will
be directly proportional to Analyte concentration.
Constant potential is always maintained between Working and Auxiliary electrode; while
Reference electrode whose potential is already known measures and controls the
constant potential among them.
In three electrode system, when working electrode works as cathode (Oxidative potential)
similar magnitude reductive potential will be generated at other half cell i.e. Auxiliary
electrode.
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Principle of Detection on Ion Chromatography (Carbohydrates)
Eluent and analyte coming out from column and going to the working electrode surface where it get either
oxidizes or reduced and current generated which shows the peak.
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Direct-Current (DC) Amperometry
Catecholamines
Applications: Some inorganic anions
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Example: Analysis of Sulfide and Cyanide
1
HS-
0 5 10
Minutes
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Integrated Amperometry
Applications:
Carbohydrates
Amino acids
Alcohols
Sulfur-containing compounds
Many electroactive inorganic ions
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Standard Quadruple Waveform for Carbohydrates
E1 (t1)
0.00 0.20 0.10 Start
E4 (t4)
-0.50 0.40 0.10 End
0.41 -2.0
-1.00
0.42 -2.0
-1.50
0.43 0.60
E2 (t2)
-2.00 0.44 -0.10
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50
0.50 -0.10
Time (Seconds)
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Chromatogram : Example
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UV-VIS DETECTOR
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Flow Chart for PCR + UV-Vis analysis – Transition Metals and Chromium
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Principle of Separation on Ion Chromatography (Transition metals)
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Principle of Separation on Ion Chromatography (Transition metals)
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Principle of Separation on Ion Chromatography (Transition metals)
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Species Detected by Ion Chromatography
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APPLICATIONS
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Water: Bromate in Drinking water
In Disinfection process of water, Ozonation causes formation of Bromate in water which has been proven to be
carcinogenic.
Eluent 20 mM NaOH
Flow 1.0 ml/Min
Injection 250 µl
Vol
detection Conductivity with Anion Suppressor
(Current 50 mA)
LOD 1 µg/L
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Water: Perchlorate in Drinking water
Perchlorate analysis:
Commonly used Oxidizing agent in Solid Propellants, Rockets, fireworks etc. Adverse Health effect because of its
presence in ground water:
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Water: Inorganic anions in Drinking water (EPA Method 300 and 300.1)
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Water: Cyanide in Ground water and Drinking water
Cyanide in ground water may be the source. Cyanide is toxic even at low concentrations
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HS-
Column Ion Pac AS 7 (250 X 4mm) + Guard
LOQ 1 µg/L 0 5 10
Minutes
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Water: Total and Hexavalent Chromium in Drinking water
Hexavalent Chromium can enter in ground water through paints, dyes, wood preservatives etc.
LOQ 50 µg/L
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Food: Bromate and iodate in Bread and its floor.
Potassium Bromate and Iodate are added in Bread to make it spongier and improve its size. But Bromate is
Carcinogenic.
Eluent 20 mM NaOH
PCR 0.3 % Promethazine in 5M HCl (0.5
ml/min)
Eluent Flow 1.0 ml/Min
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Food: Choline in Infant Milk
Choline is required additive in infant formulas and hence need to be evaluated
Standard
Column Ion Pac CS 19 (250 X 2mm) + Guard
Injection Vol 5 µl
Sample
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Food: Iodide in Infant Milk
Excess Iodide may lead to Thyroid disorders in babies
Injection Vol 25 µl
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Food: Sugars in Dairy Products
Sugar contents need to be Specified on Nutritional fact labels of dairy products.
Standard
Column CarboPac PA 1 Analytical + Guard
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Food: Polyphosphates in Cheese samples
A) Bad Quality
Column AS 11 (250 X 2 mm) + AG 11 (50 X 2
mm)
Eluent Hydroxide Gradient
Eluent Flow 0.3 ml/Min
Injection Vol 10 µl
A) Good Quality
detection Suppressed Conductivity (Anion
Suppressor)
Peaks: 1. PO4
2. P2O7
3. P3O9
4. P3O10
5. P4O12
6. P4O13
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Monosaccharides in Soluble Coffee
Profile of Monosaccharides in coffee sample evaluates its quality 35
Standard (1-9 µg/mL)
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Food: Fluoride in Tea
Fluoride may cause dental fluorosis, Bone fractures etc. better Alternative for current Ion selective electrode
method NY/T 838-2004
Eluent 20 mM KOH
Eluent Flow 1.0 ml/min
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Beverages: Citrate and Phosphate in Soft Drinks
Phosphoric acid and Citric acid used in Cola Syrup as a Stabilizer and Taste maker. Their concentrations are
monitored in Manufacturing of Syrup and bottling of Cola Product.
Injection Vol 25 µl
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Beverages: Sugars in Soft Drinks
Sugars should be monitored in Soft drinks for quality purpose.
1. Glucose
2. Fructose
Column Carbopac PA 20 Analytical + Guard 3. Sucrose
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Beverages: High Conc Sugars in Scotch Liqueur Sample
In Scotch Liqueur samples Sugars are monitored for Quality testing purpose
1. Glucose
2. Fructose
3. Sucrose
Column Carbopac PA 20 Analytical + Guard
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Beverages: Organic acid Content in Beer samples
Organic acids are end products of yeast fermentation critical to the flavor of beer, but are also products of
bacterial fermentation that introduce a sour flavor, either purposely or unintentionally due to spoilage.
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Beverages: Organic acid Content in Beer samples
Standard
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Beverages: Organic acid Content in Beer samples
Beer Samples
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