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Hidex Q-ARE 100 plus
Extraction chromatography of 8 samples
The Hidex Q-ARE is an automated radionuclide extraction chromatography (EXC) system dedicated to radionuclide separation from environmental, food and decommissioning samples. The system performs the EXC steps such as column conditioning, sample loading, washing and elution steps without manual work or user supervision. The instrument is built with acid proof valves, connectors and tubing and it is compatible with various sizes of pre-packed and self-packed columns.
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Hidex Q-ARE 100 plus
Extraction chromatography of 8 samples
Free up your time by automating your sample preparation
- Quick and easy-to-use unattended radionuclide extraction
- Automated column conditioning, sample loading, washing and elution steps
- Up to 8 samples simultaneous processing
- Automated tandem chromatography with individual elution lines
The Quick and Automated Radionuclide Extraction System Q-ARE
Extraction chromatograpy (EXC) is time-consuming laboratory technique requiring typically several hours manual human labour. The Hidex Q-ARE automates EXC with a walkaway freedom. Single and tandem chromatography separation is done automatically by selecting the EXC-mode from the software. In routine operation 2-3 elution fractions can be collected from one column and in special cases up to 5 elution fractions can be collected from one sample.
Automatic
Automatic extraction chromatography for 8 samples simultaneous processing
Manual operation or control is not required during the EXC process
Extraction chromatography flow rate is selected and automatically controlled following user’s need.
Avoiding natural human error with fully automated sample preparation
Designed specifically for extraction chromatography
Acid proof valves, pumps, tubing, and connectors to be used with strong acids.
Up to 12 different 1L reagent bottles for multi-step tandem EXC protocol
User friendly intuitive software
Safety oriented compact design with acrylic doors keeps the user safe
With this compact device, your desk will have much more space
Technical Specification
| Pumps (No.) | 8 |
| Sample capacity (columns) | 8 (4 in tandem) |
| Elution fractions collection (No.) | 20 |
| Reagent bottles | 12 |
| Compatible column size (ml) | 1-20 |
| Sample bottle size (ml) | 50, 10* |
| Elution bottle size (ml) | 50, 20*, 10* |
| Pumping volume accuracy (%) | >95% |
| Flow rate, typically (ml/min) | 0.5-15 |
| Valves | Body PEEK, Diaphragm PTFE |
| Tube/Fitting material | PTFE/PEEK/ETFE |
| Media temperature (C°) | 50 (short time 90) |
| Power | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz |
| Dimensions WxDxH (cm) | 78x59x55 |
| Weight (kg) | 60 |
*Optional bottle cap for 10 ml bottles and 20 ml LSC bottle
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The National Physical Laboratory’s use of the Hidex Q-ARE for automated radiochemical separation
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is taking a contemporary approach by implementing the Hidex Q-ARE for automated radioactive isotope separation. Alexandre Tribolet from NPL discusses how this technology is optimising their processes, freeing up operator time, and enabling more efficient and accurate measurement of radionuclides.
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