General Chemistry

Academia

In the realm of general chemistry and academia, various experiments and research activities demand precise and reliable results. The quality of water utilized in laboratory work, from basic experiments to advanced research, is a fundamental consideration. Maintaining water purity is crucial to ensure the accuracy and reproducibility of chemical analyses and reactions.

Why Do EDU's Need Ultrapure Water?

The purity of water directly influences the outcome of chemical experiments in academia. Contaminants in water may introduce unwanted variables, impacting the validity of results and hindering the progress of scientific investigations.

What Contaminants Are The Risky Contaminants In College and University Labs?

Key water impurities that can affect general chemistry and academia include:

Ionic Contaminants

Impact:

High levels of ions can influence chemical reactions, leading to variations in experimental outcomes.

Effect:

Excess ions may interfere with reactions in general chemistry experiments, affecting the reliability and accuracy of results. In titrations, for instance, interference from ions can lead to deviations from expected values.

Organic Contaminants

Impact:

Oganic impurities may react with chemicals, affecting the composition and properties of solutions in various experiments.

Effect:

In spectroscopy experiments in academia, the presence of organic impurities in water can introduce additional absorbance peaks, affecting the accuracy of concentration measurements and potentially compromising the reliability of results.

Particulates

Impact:

Presence of particulate matter in water may introduce variability in reactions and affect the precision of analytical methods.

Effect

Particulates may cause physical blockages or interfere with reactions, leading to fluctuations in experimental outcomes. The reproducibility of results may be compromised in the presence of particulates.

The Sensitivity of Your Analyses Dictate The Purity You Need

In academic laboratories, water quality is crucial for ensuring the reliability and reproducibility of experiments across various disciplines. The choice of water type is influenced by the sensitivity of the experiments conducted. For routine academic experiments, such as general chemical analyses, the use of high-quality Type II water may be suitable.

Water Quality Standards According to Industry Guidelines:

Application

Sensitivity Required

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC (ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria (CFU/ml)

Endotoxins (EU/ml)

Nucleases

Glassware
Washing

General

<50

<0.2

<10

Steam
generation

General

<50

<0.2

<10

Feed to Stills

Low

>0.05

<500

Feed to pure
water system

Low

General

>0.05

<50

<10

<0.2

<10

Sample &
reagent prep.

General

<50

<0.2

<10

Adhering to these water quality standards is crucial for maintaining the integrity of chemical experiments in academia. Type I water is recommended for applications requiring the highest level of sensitivity, while Type II water may be suitable for routine laboratory work.

NOTES:

If removal of finer particulates (< 0.05 micron) is required, consider upgrading to CLS-3300 and CLS-5300 series systems.

Water Quality Standards According to Industry Guidelines:

Application

Glassware Washing

Sensitivity Required

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

<50

TOC(ppb)

<0.2

Filter (μm)

<0.2

Bacteria(CFU/ml)

<10

Endotoxins(EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Steam generation

Sensitivity Required

General

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC(ppb)

<50

Filter (μm)

<0.2

Bacteria(CFU/ml)

<10

Endotoxins(EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Feed to Stills

Sensitivity Required

Low

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

>0.05

TOC(ppb)

<500

Filter (μm)

Bacteria(CFU/ml)

Endotoxins(EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Feed to pure water system

Sensitivity Required

Low

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

>0.05

TOC(ppb)

<50

Filter (μm)

Bacteria(CFU/ml)

Endotoxins(EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Feed to pure water system

Sensitivity Required

General

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC(ppb)

<10

Filter (μm)

<0.2

Bacteria(CFU/ml)

<10

Endotoxins(EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Sample & reagent prep.

Sensitivity Required

General

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC(ppb)

<50

Filter (μm)

<0.2

Bacteria(CFU/ml)

<10

Endotoxins(EU/ml)

Nucleases

Adhering to these water quality standards is crucial for the success and accuracy of genetic experiments. Type I water is recommended for critical genetic applications, while Type Il water may be suitable for routine experiments.

NOTES:

Applications requiring Endotoxin filtration should purchase a CLF-5000-02E Endotoxin removal final filter.

System

Label

System Depth (in)

System Height (in)

System Width (in)

Dry Weight (lbs)

Inlet Connection

System Voltage

TOC Monitoring

0.05μ Ultrafiltration

Ultraviolet Oxidation

Effluent Purity

Effluent Microorganisms

Effluent Sodium

Effluent Chlorides

Effluent TOC

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

Volumetric Presets

Mounting

Laboratory Applications

CAtegory

CLS-3100

Get a quote

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CLïR 3100 High Purity Lab Water System

25.25

⅜" O.D. Tubin

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 10 CFU / ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

Countertop, Wall Mount

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

General Chemistry

CLS-5100-R-1

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Remote 120V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Wall Mount, Remote Dispense

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

General Chemistry

CLS-5100-R-2

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Remote 220V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

220V/50Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Wall Mount, Remote Dispense

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

General Chemistry

CLS-5100-S-1

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CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Standard 120V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Countertop

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

General Chemistry

CLS-3100

Get a quote

Download Spec Sheet

CLïR 3100 High Purity Lab Water System

25.25

⅜" O.D. Tubin

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 10 CFU / ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

Countertop, Wall Mount

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

General Chemistry

CLS-5100-R-1

Get a quote

Download Spec Sheet

CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Remote 120V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Wall Mount, Remote Dispense

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

General Chemistry

CLS-5100-R-2

Get a quote

Download Spec Sheet

CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Remote 220V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

220V/50Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Wall Mount, Remote Dispense

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

General Chemistry

CLS-5100-S-1

Get a quote

Download Spec Sheet

CLïR 5100 Ultrapure Lab Water System (Standard 120V)

14.4

21.6

14.7

⅜" O.D. Tubing

120V/60Hz

> 18 MΩ/cm

< 1 CFU/ml

< 1ppb

< 15 ppb

2.5

Countertop

Academia, Atomic Absorption, Clinical Diagnostics, Reagent Grade Solutions, Trace Metals Detection

General Chemistry

The difference is CLïR.

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Applications

General Chemistry

Academia

Why Do EDU's Need Ultrapure Water?

Ionic Contaminants

Organic Contaminants

Particulates

The Sensitivity of Your Analyses Dictate The Purity You Need

Application

Sensitivity Required

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC(ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria(CFU/ml)

Endotoxins(EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Sensitivity Required

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC(ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria(CFU/ml)

Endotoxins(EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Sensitivity Required

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC(ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria(CFU/ml)

Endotoxins(EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Sensitivity Required

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC(ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria(CFU/ml)

Endotoxins(EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Sensitivity Required

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC(ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria(CFU/ml)

Endotoxins(EU/ml)

Nucleases

Application

Sensitivity Required

Resistivity (MΩ.cm)*

TOC(ppb)

Filter (μm)

Bacteria(CFU/ml)

Endotoxins(EU/ml)

Nucleases

System

Label

System Depth (in)

System Height (in)

System Width (in)

Dry Weight (lbs)

Inlet Connection

System Voltage

TOC Monitoring

0.05μ Ultrafiltration

Ultraviolet Oxidation

Effluent Purity

Effluent Microorganisms

Effluent Sodium

Effluent Chlorides

Effluent TOC

System MaximumOutput (lpm)

Volumetric Presets

Mounting

Laboratory Applications

CAtegory

System

Label

System Depth (in)

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

Effluent
Microorganisms

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

Laboratory
Applications

Effluent
Microorganisms

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

Laboratory
Applications

System
Height (in)

Effluent
Microorganisms

System Maximum
Output (lpm)

System
Height (in)