There is perhaps no technique more specific, selective, and sensitive for analysis of sulphur compounds than gas chromatography with sulphur chemiluminescence detection (GC-SCD). As an analytical technique, GC-SCD couples the separations capability of conventional GC with a highly specific detector for sulphur and sulphur species, enabling ppb-level detection of sulphur in a variety of sample matrices.

Many of the common applications of GC-SCD are directed towards the energy, fuels, and petrochemicals industries. sulphur and sulphur compounds are naturally occurring components in crude oil and natural gas that make their way into processing and refining streams. Accurate and reliable analysis of these compounds is necessary to ensure process efficiency, minimize catalyst poisoning, and to comply with environmental regulations and product specifications.

This application notebook provides an overview of the energy, fuels, and petrochemical applications for which Shimadzu has tested its Nexis™ GC-2030 coupled with its innovative SCD-2030.

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