Camsco Sorbent Selection Chart
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Overview
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Carbon Molecular Sieves (CMS)
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Graphitized Carbon Black
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Specialty Materials
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Porous Polymers
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Sorbent Name | Surface Area (m^2/g) | Packing Density (g/cm^3) | 1(Maximum Temperature) 2(Conditioning Temperature) 3(Desorption Temperature) (°C) ≤ | Mesh Size | Volatility Range by Carbon | Volatility Range by Temperature (°C) | Analytes | Features | Weakness |
AnasorbTM CMC |
800 |
N/A |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
Various |
C3 ~ C4 |
-40 ~ 80 |
Developed for sampling very volatile organic compounds, freons, volatile haloforms like methyl chloride and dichloromethane. Examples also include acetone, anaesthetic gases, propene and sulfuryl fluoride (vicane) |
High surface area, used for both thermal and solvent desorption. Slightly hydrophilic. Desorption efficiencies of polar compounds are higher than with charcoal when sampling VOCs. Comparable to Carbosieve S-III, similar to Carboxen 1000/1003 |
Easily and irreversibly contaminated by high boilers – protect with front bed of weaker sorbent |
AnasorbTM CMS |
1700 |
N/A |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
Various |
C2 ~ C4 |
-90 ~ 80 |
Discontinued in 2010 and should be replaced by Carbosieve S-III |
N/A |
N/A |
AnasorbTM 747 (Beaded active carbon) |
980 |
N/A |
1(350) 2(N/A) 3(N/A) |
20/40 |
C2 ~ C5 |
-90 ~ 120 |
A wide range of polar and non-polar compounds, similar to charcoals but better for polar compounds. Examples include propene oxide, dichloromethane, methanol and a variety of ketones and acrylates |
High surface area, capacity for organic vapors similar to petroleum-based and coconut shell charcoal. Normally used with solvent desorption. But does not catalyze the breakdown of ketones on its surface |
Easily and irreversibly contaminated by high boilers – protect with front bed of weaker sorbent |
CarbosieveTM S-II |
1060 |
0.45 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(330) |
60/80, 80/100 |
C1 ~ C2 |
-160 ~ 0 |
Permanent gases (H2, O2, Ar, CO and CO2) and C1 ~ C2 hydrocarbons (methane, ethane, ethylene, acetylene) |
High capacity / breakthrough volume for small molecules. Some hydrophilicity, Low artifacts (<0.1ng) |
Easily and irreversibly contaminated by high boilers – protect with front bed of weaker sorbent |
CarbosieveTM S-III |
820 |
0.61 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(330) |
60/80 |
C2 ~ C4 |
-90 ~ 80 |
Permanent gases (H2, O2, Ar, CO and CO2) and C2 ~ C4 hydrocarbons, chloromethane |
High capacity / breakthrough volume for small molecules. Moderately hydrophilic, Low artifacts (<0.1ng). Comparable to Anasorb CMC, similar to Carboxen 1000/1003 |
Low desorption efficiency for polar compounds. Less retentive capability than charcoal. Easily and irreversibly contaminated by high boilers. Retains more water than Carboxen 569 |
CarbosieveTM G |
1160 |
0.49 |
1(200) 2(190) 3(190) |
various |
C1 ~ C3 |
-160 ~ 50 |
Permanent gases and C2-C3 hydrocarbons |
High capacity / breakthrough volume for small molecules. Low back pressure. |
Easily and irreversibly contaminated by high boilers – protect with front bed of weaker sorbent |
CarboxenTM 563 (Ambersorb 340) |
510 |
0.55 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(330) |
20/45 |
C3 ~ C5 |
50 ~ 120 |
C3 ~ C5 VOCs; Similar to Carboxen 564 |
Low back pressure. Highly hydrophobic – humidity proof. Preferred over Ambersorb XE-340 for higher capacity / breakthrough volume in VOC analysis |
Low desorption efficiency for polar compounds. May produce sulfur compounds as artifacts, typically SO2 |
CarboxenTM 564 |
400 |
0.59 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(330) |
20/45 |
C2 ~ C5 |
-90 ~ 120 |
C2 ~ C5 VOCs; Similar to Carboxen 563 but less capacity for water |
Low back pressure. Highly hydrophobic – humidity proof. Preferred over Ambersorb 347 for higher capacity / breakthrough volume in VOC analysis |
Less sulfur content than Carboxen 563 |
CarboxenTM 569 |
485 |
0.61 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(330) |
20/45 |
C2 ~ C5 |
-90 ~ 120 |
Similar to Carboxen 563 and 564, but higher capacity for organic molecules and less capacity for water |
Closed micropores. Hydrophobic – humidity proof. No Ambersorb equivalent. |
N/A |
CarboxenTM 1000 |
1200 |
0.52 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(300) |
40/60, 60/80, 80/100 |
C2 ~ C4 |
-90 ~ 80 |
Permanent gases (H2, O2, Ar, CO and CO2) and C2 ~ C4 hydrocarbons, i.e., vinyl chloride |
Low artifacts but can produce sulfur compounds at high temp. Better desorption efficiency than S-III, significantly hydrophilic – do NOT use in humid conditions |
Not as retentive as Carbosieve S-III. Easily and irreversibly contaminated by high boilers. May produce sulfur compounds as artifacts, typically SO2. High artifacts (>10ng) |
CarboxenTM 572 |
1200 |
0.52 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(300) |
20/45, 40/60, 60/80, 80/100 |
C2 ~ C4 |
-90 ~ 80 |
Permanent gases (H2, O2, Ar, CO and CO2) and C2 ~ C4 hydrocarbons, i.e., vinyl chloride |
Low artifacts but can produce sulfur compounds at high temp. Better desorption efficiency than S-III, significantly hydrophilic – do NOT use in humid conditions |
Not as retentive as Carbosieve S-III. Easily and irreversibly contaminated by high boilers. May produce sulfur compounds as artifacts, typically SO2. High artifacts (>10ng) |
CarbosphereTM |
1200 |
0.52 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(300) |
40/60, 60/80, 80/100 |
C2 ~ C4 |
-90 ~ 80 |
Permanent gases (H2, O2, Ar, CO and CO2) and C2 ~ C4 hydrocarbons, i.e., vinyl chloride |
Low artifacts but can produce sulfur compounds at high temp. Better desorption efficiency than S-III, significantly hydrophilic – do NOT use in humid conditions |
Not as retentive as Carbosieve S-III. Easily and irreversibly contaminated by high boilers. May produce sulfur compounds as artifacts, typically SO2. High artifacts (>10ng) |
PurosieveTM |
1200 |
0.52 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(300) |
40/60, 60/80, 80/100 |
C2 ~ C4 |
-90 ~ 80 |
Permanent gases (H2, O2, Ar, CO and CO2) and C2 ~ C4 hydrocarbons, i.e., vinyl chloride |
Low artifacts but can produce sulfur compounds at high temp. Better desorption efficiency than S-III, significantly hydrophilic – do NOT use in humid conditions |
Not as retentive as Carbosieve S-III. Easily and irreversibly contaminated by high boilers. May produce sulfur compounds as artifacts, typically SO2. High artifacts (>10ng) |
CarboxenTM 1001 |
500 |
0.61 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(330) |
60/80 |
C2 ~ C5 |
-90 ~ 120 |
Similar to CarboxenTM 569 |
Similar to CarboxenTM 569 in strength and hydrophobicity |
N/A |
CarboxenTM 1003 |
1000 |
0.46 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(330) |
40/60 |
C2 ~ C5 |
-90 ~ 120 |
Permanent gases (H2, O2, Ar, CO and CO2) and C2 ~ C5 hydrocarbons |
Large surface area and hydrophobic. Similar to Carboxen 1000, Carbosieve S-III and Anasorb CMS but retains even less water |
Easily and irreversibly contaminated by high boilers – protect with front bed of weaker sorbent |
CarboxenTM 1012 |
1100 |
0.50 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(330) |
80/120 |
C4 ~ C6 |
0 ~ 140 |
Larger micropore diameter than most CarboxenTM sorbents for slightly heavier analytes up to C6 |
Inert. Also used for aqueous phase adsorption of organic compounds |
Easily and irreversibly contaminated by high boilers – protect with front bed of weaker sorbent |
CarboxenTM 1016 |
75 |
0.40 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(330) |
60/80 |
C3 ~ C9 |
-40 ~ 150 |
The weakest sorbent in the CMS family, extended range to C9 |
Low surface area compared to other CMS sorbents – a very rare property in CMS family. |
Low breakthrough volume prohibits use as the final bed in a multi-sorbent design. |
CarboxenTM 1018 |
675 |
0.60 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(330) |
60/80 |
C2 ~ C3 |
-90 ~ 50 |
Ethane, acetylene, acetaldehyde and other C2 ~ C3 |
Breath sampling tubes exhaled breath samples. Inert and hydrophobic |
N/A |
CarboxenTM 1021 |
600 |
0.62 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(330) |
60/80 |
C2 ~ C3 |
-90 ~ 50 |
Ethane, acetylene, acetaldehyde and other C2 ~ C3 |
Breath sampling tubes exhaled breath samples. Inert and hydrophobic |
N/A |
Molecular Sieve 5Å |
600 ~ 1000 |
N/A |
1(400) 2(350) 3(300) |
30/40, 45/60, 60/80 |
C2 ~ C4 |
-90 ~ 80 |
Permanent gases, and Nitrous Oxide |
Significantly hydrophilic – do NOT use in humid conditions |
Easily and irreversibly contaminated by high boilers, high artifacts (>10ng) |
Amberlite and XAD are registered trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company or an affiliated company of Dow. Supelpak, Carbosieve, Carboxen and Carbopack are trademarks of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC. Anasorb is a registered trademark of SKC, Inc. Chromosorb is a registered trademark of Imerys Minerals California, Inc. HayeSep is a registered trademark of Hayes Separation Inc. Tenax is a registered trademark of Buchem B.V.. Carbograph is a trademark of LARA S.r.l. .
Sorbent Name | Surface Area (m^2/g) | Packing Density (g/cm^3) | 1(Maximum Temperature) 2(Conditioning Temperature) 3(Desorption Temperature) (°C) ≤ | Mesh Size | Volatility Range by Carbon | Volatility Range by Temperature (°C) | Analytes | Features | Weakness |
Carbograph 1 |
100 |
0.35 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
various |
C5 ~ C12 |
50 ~ 220 |
A wide range from medium to high volatility: Ketones, alcohols, and aldehydes (but not formaldehyde). Nonpolars within volatility range. Perfluorocarbon tracer gases. |
High thermal stability. Low artifacts (<0.1ng). Low back pressure. |
Lower desorption efficiency than Tenax for higher molecular weight compounds when used for sampling in saturated atmospheres, i.e. during thermal stripping. Some activity with labile compounds. Friable |
CarbopackTM B |
100 |
0.35 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
60/80 |
C5 ~ C12 |
50 ~ 220 |
A wide range from medium to high volatility: Ketones, alcohols, and aldehydes (but not formaldehyde). Nonpolars within volatility range. Perfluorocarbon tracer gases. |
High thermal stability. Low artifacts (<0.1ng). Low back pressure. |
Lower desorption efficiency than Tenax for higher molecular weight compounds when used for sampling in saturated atmospheres, i.e. during thermal stripping. Some activity with labile compounds. Friable |
CarbotrapTM B |
100 |
0.37 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
20/40 |
C5 ~ C12 |
50 ~ 220 |
A wide range from medium to high volatility: Ketones, alcohols, and aldehydes (but not formaldehyde). Nonpolars within volatility range. Perfluorocarbon tracer gases. |
High thermal stability. Low artifacts (<0.1ng). Low back pressure |
Lower desorption efficiency than Tenax for higher molecular weight compounds when used for sampling in saturated atmospheres, i.e. during thermal stripping. Some activity with labile compounds. Friable |
Anasorb GCB1 |
100 ~ 200 |
0.35 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
various |
C5 ~ C12 |
50 ~ 220 |
GCB1 for both aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, stronger than Carbograph 1 |
Hydrophobic – humidity proof. |
N/A |
Carbograph 2 |
10 |
0.68 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
various |
C8 ~ C20 |
130 ~ 350 |
In general, Carbopack C extends the capability of Carbopack B to higher molecular weight analytes. Alkyl Benzenes and large aliphatics (C8 ~ C20). Heavy organics: PCBs (polychlorobiphenols), PNAs (Polynuclear aromatics). |
High thermal stability. Low artifacts (<0.1ng). Low back pressure, low surface area. Hydrophobic – humidity proof. |
Some activity with labile compounds. Low surface area. Friable |
CarbopackTM C |
10 |
0.68 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
60+ |
C8 ~ C20 |
130 ~ 350 |
In general, Carbopack C extends the capability of Carbopack B to higher molecular weight analytes. Alkyl Benzenes and large aliphatics (C8 ~ C20). Heavy organics: PCBs (polychlorobiphenols), PNAs (Polynuclear aromatics). |
High thermal stability. Low artifacts (<0.1ng). Low back pressure, low surface area. Hydrophobic – humidity proof. |
Some activity with labile compounds. Low surface area. Friable |
CarbotrapTM C |
10 |
0.68 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
20/40 |
C8 ~ C20 |
130 ~ 350 |
In general, Carbopack C extends the capability of Carbopack B to higher molecular weight analytes. Alkyl Benzenes and large aliphatics (C8 ~ C20). Heavy organics: PCBs (polychlorobiphenols), PNAs (Polynuclear aromatics). |
High thermal stability. Low artifacts (<0.1ng). Low back pressure, low surface area. Hydrophobic – humidity proof. |
Some activity with labile compounds. Low surface area. Friable |
Anasorb GCB2 |
10~13 |
0.68 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
various |
C8 ~ C20 |
130 ~ 350 |
In general, Carbopack C extends the capability of Carbopack B to higher molecular weight analytes. Alkyl Benzenes and large aliphatics (C8 ~ C20). Heavy organics: PCBs (polychlorobiphenols), PNAs (Polynuclear aromatics). |
High thermal stability. Low artifacts (<0.1ng). Low back pressure, low surface area. Hydrophobic – humidity proof |
Some activity with labile compounds. Low surface area. Friable |
Carbograph 3 |
5 |
0.64 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
various |
C9 ~ C30, Esp. > C20 |
150 ~ 450 |
In general, Carbopack F extends the capability of Carbopack B to higher molecular weight analytes. Lower surface area for trapping and efficiently releasing larger molecules, in the C9 ~ C30 range |
High thermal stability. Very low surface area. Hydrophobic – humidity proof. |
Some activity with labile compounds. Very low surface area. Friable |
CarbopackTM F |
5 |
0.64 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
60/80 |
C9 ~ C30, Esp. > C20 |
150 ~ 450 |
In general, Carbopack F extends the capability of Carbopack B to higher molecular weight analytes. Lower surface area for trapping and efficiently releasing larger molecules, in the C9 ~ C30 range |
High thermal stability. Very low surface area. Hydrophobic – humidity proof. |
Some activity with labile compounds. Very low surface area. Friable |
CarbotrapTM F |
5 |
0.69 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
20/40 |
C9 ~ C30, Esp. > C20 |
150 ~ 450 |
In general, Carbopack F extends the capability of Carbopack B to higher molecular weight analytes. Lower surface area for trapping and efficiently releasing larger molecules, in the C9 ~ C30 range |
High thermal stability. Very low surface area. Hydrophobic – humidity proof |
Some activity with labile compounds. Very low surface area. Friable |
Carbograph 5 |
240 |
0.41 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(350) |
various |
C3 ~ C8 |
-40 ~ 130 |
Light to medium hydrocarbons, especially good for 1,3-Butadiene, benzene, toluene, and xylene. Suitable for similar aromatics |
High thermal stability. Low artifacts (<0.1ng). Hydrophobic – humidity proof. |
Some activity with labile compounds. Friable |
CarbopackTM X |
240 |
0.41 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(350) |
40+; 60/80 |
C3 ~ C8 |
-40 ~ 130 |
Light to medium hydrocarbons, especially good for 1,3-Butadiene, benzene, toluene, and xylene. Suitable for similar aromatics |
High thermal stability. Low artifacts (<0.1ng). Hydrophobic. Porous, bridges CMS’s and GCB’s in terms of sorbent strength |
Some activity with labile compounds. Friable |
CarbotrapTM X |
240 |
0.43 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(350) |
20/40 |
C3 ~ C8 |
-40 ~ 130 |
Light to medium hydrocarbons, especially good for 1,3-Butadiene, benzene, toluene, and xylene. Suitable for similar aromatics |
High thermal stability. Low artifacts (<0.1ng). Hydrophobic. Porous, bridges CMS’s and GCB’s in terms of sorbent strength |
Some activity with labile compounds. Friable |
Carbograph 4 |
130 |
N/A |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
various |
C4 ~ C12 |
0 ~ 220 |
Medium weight hydrocarbons, sorbent strength sits between Carbograph 1 and 5. |
Unique GCB that doesn't have Carbopack equivalent |
Very few publication or reference |
CarbopackTM Y |
24 |
0.42 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
60+ |
C12 ~ C20 |
220 ~ 350 |
Less volatile Hydrocarbons C12 ~ C20 |
High thermal stability. Bridges Carbopack C and Carbopack B in terms of sorbent strength |
Friable |
CarbotrapTM Y |
24 |
0.45 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
20/40 |
C12 ~ C20 |
220 ~ 350 |
Less volatile Hydrocarbons C12 ~ C20 |
High thermal stability. Bridges Carbopack C and Carbopack B in terms of sorbent strength |
Friable |
CarbopackTM Z |
220 |
0.18 |
1(400) 2(350) 3(325) |
20/40, 60/80 |
C3 ~ C9 |
-40 ~ 150 |
Light hydrocarbons C3 ~ C9 |
High thermal stability. |
Friable |
Amberlite and XAD are registered trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company or an affiliated company of Dow. Supelpak, Carbosieve, Carboxen and Carbopack are trademarks of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC. Anasorb is a registered trademark of SKC, Inc. Chromosorb is a registered trademark of Imerys Minerals California, Inc. HayeSep is a registered trademark of Hayes Separation Inc. Tenax is a registered trademark of Buchem B.V.. Carbograph is a trademark of LARA S.r.l. .
Sorbent Name | Surface Area (m^2/g) | Packing Density (g/cm^3) | 1(Maximum Temperature) 2(Conditioning Temperature) 3(Desorption Temperature) (°C) ≤ | Mesh Size | Volatility Range by Carbon | Volatility Range by Temperature (°C | Analytes | Features | Weakness |
Glass Beads |
<5 |
1.68 |
1(350) 2(350) 3(330) |
60/80 |
C30 ~ C40 |
450 ~ 525 |
Semi-volatiles, solids at room temperature |
Thermally stable, inert, low surface area. Acts as a filter at tube inlet, segregating higher boiling compounds from more tenacious adsorbents |
Suitable only for large molecules |
Silica Gel |
750 |
0.76 |
1(200) 2(190) 3(180) |
60/80, 80/100 |
Water, polar compounds |
N/A |
Low-boiling polar compounds, Especially useful for separating chlorinated or sulfur compounds from matrices with hydrocarbon interferences |
Within optimum range, good adsorption / desorption qualities. Either granular or beaded forms. Can be chemically modified to fit different applications. |
Retains water (adsorbs up to 40% of its own weight in moisture), little affinity for non-polar compounds. |
Coconut Charcoal |
1070 |
0.57 |
1(400) 2(190) 3(180) |
20/40 |
C2 ~ C5 |
-90 ~ 120 |
Wide variety of non-polar compounds |
High capacity / breakthrough volume for low boilers. Greater retention capability (lower desorption efficiency) than Carbosieve SIII or Anasorb CMS |
Higher Capacity than Carbosieve SIII or Anasorb CMS. Tendency to retain water. May catalyze ketone breakdown |
Anasorb CSC |
1200 |
0.57 |
1(400) 2(190) 3(180) |
60/80 |
C2 ~ C5 |
-90 ~ 120 |
Wide variety of non-polar compounds |
High capacity / breakthrough volume for low boilers. Greater retention capability (lower desorption efficiency) than Carbosieve SIII or Anasorb CMS |
Higher Capacity than Carbosieve SIII or Anasorb CMS. Tendency to retain water. May catalyze ketone breakdown. |
Petroleum (JXC) Charcoal |
1050 |
0.50 |
1(400) 2(190) 3(180) |
20/40 |
C2 ~ C5 |
-90 ~ 120 |
Charcoal derived from residue of petroleum products |
High capacity / breakthrough volume for low boilers. Greater retention capability (lower desorption efficiency) than Carbosieve SIII or Anasorb CMS |
Higher Capacity than Carbosieve SIII or Anasorb CMS. Tendency to retain water. May catalyze ketone breakdown. |
Amberlite and XAD are registered trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company or an affiliated company of Dow. Supelpak, Carbosieve, Carboxen and Carbopack are trademarks of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC. Anasorb is a registered trademark of SKC, Inc. Chromosorb is a registered trademark of Imerys Minerals California, Inc. HayeSep is a registered trademark of Hayes Separation Inc. Tenax is a registered trademark of Buchem B.V.. Carbograph is a trademark of LARA S.r.l. .
Sorbent Type | Surface Area (m^2/g) | Packing Density (g/cm^3) | 1(Maximum Temperature) 2(Conditioning Temperature) 3(Desorption Temperature) (°C) ≤ | Mesh Size | Volatility Range by Carbon | Volatility Range by Temperature (°C) | Analytes | Features | Weakness |
AmberliteTM XAD-2 |
330 |
1.02 |
1(190) 2(N/A) 3(N/A) |
20/60 |
Specific |
N/A |
Polyaromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated pesticides, organothiophosphates. Used to remove hydrophobic compounds up to 20,000 MW |
Styrene/divinylbenzene copolymer. Moderate surface area; hydrophobic (dipole moment 0.3). Normally used with solvent desorption. |
Low temperature limit |
Supelpak-2TM |
330 |
1.02 |
1(190) 2(N/A) 3(N/A) |
20/60 |
Specific |
N/A |
Polyaromatic hydrocarbons, chlorinated pesticides, organothiophosphates. Used to remove hydrophobic compounds up to 20,000 MW |
Styrene/divinylbenzene copolymer. Moderate surface area; hydrophobic (dipole moment 0.3). Normally used with solvent desorption. |
Low temperature limit |
AmberliteTM XAD-4 |
725 |
1.02 |
1(150) 2(N/A) 3(N/A) |
20/60 |
Specific |
N/A |
Used to remove small hydrophobic compounds and surfactants; widely used to remove chlorinated organics, organophosphorus pesticides, phenols, etc. |
Styrene/divinylbenzene copolymer. Same as above, but larger surface area than XAD-2. Similarities to Anasorb 727 and Chromosorb 106. |
Low temperature limit |
AnasorbTM 727 |
700 ~ 800 |
N/A |
1(250) 2(250) 3(225) |
20/40 |
C5 ~ C12 |
50 ~ 200 |
Developed for sampling reactive compounds thanks to its unreactiveness, but capable of a wide range of compounds similar to Chromosorb 106 |
High surface area, highly inert. Extremely hydrophobic, all-purpose sorbent similar to XAD-4 and Chromosorb 106, thermal or solvent desorption |
Low temperature limit. Special order item, limited mesh sizes available |
ChromosorbTM 102 |
350 |
0.29 |
1(250) 2(250) 3(225) |
Various |
C5 ~ C12 |
50 ~ 200 |
Wide range of VOCs, oxygenated compounds, haloforms and chlorine-containing pesticides that has a BP >40 °C (less volatile than methylene chloride). Some functional similarities to Amberlite XAD-2 |
Styrene/ Divinylbenzene (DVB) copolymer. Hydrophobic, inert. Some background at high temp (> 200°C). Note: The polarity of sorbents: Chromosorb 106 < Porapak Q < Chromosorb 102 < Porapak R = Chromosorb 105 < Porapak N < Chromosorb 101 < Porapak P < Chromosorb 103 < Chromosorb 104 |
Low temperature limit. High artifacts (10ng) |
ChromosorbTM 106 |
700 ~ 800 |
0.28 |
1(250) 2(250) 3(225) |
Various |
C5 ~ C12 |
50 ~ 200 |
Low-boiling hydrocarbons, benzene, labile compounds, volatile oxygenated compounds. Functionally similar to Anasorb 727, more mesh sizes |
Styrene/ DVB copolymer. Hydrophobic, inert. The least polar polymer in the Chromosorb family. Some functional similarities to Anasorb 727 and XAD-4 |
Low temperature limit. High artifacts (10ng), batch-to-batch variations |
ChromosorbTM 107 |
400 ~ 500 |
0.30 |
1(250) 2(225) 3(225) |
Various |
C1 ~ C9 |
-160 ~ 150 |
Vinyl acetate, formaldehyde from water and acetylene from lower hydrocarbons. Sulfur compounds. Not recommended for glycols and amines |
Cross-linked acrylic ester polymer. Hydrophobic and polar. Note: The polarity of Chromosorb 107/108 increases with their exposure to high temperature (~ 200°C, for example) |
Low temperature limit. |
ChromosorbTM 108 |
100 ~ 200 |
0.30 |
1(250) 2(225) 3(225) |
Various |
C1 ~ C9 |
-160 ~ 150 |
Polar small molecules such as alcohols, water, aldehydes and glycols. |
Cross-linked acrylic. Hydrophobic and polar. See the note above. |
Low temperature limit. |
AnasorbTM 708 |
100 ~ 200 |
0.30 |
1(250) 2(225) 3(225) |
Various |
C1 ~ C9 |
-160 ~ 150 |
Polar small molecules such as alcohols, water, aldehydes and glycols. |
Cross-linked acrylic. Hydrophobic and polar. See the note above. |
Low temperature limit. |
HayeSepTM A |
526 |
0.36 |
1(165) 2(165) 3(150) |
Various |
C0 ~ C2 |
-200 ~ 0 |
Hydrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon oxides, nitric oxide, C2, hydrogen sulphide, and water |
DVB polymer. Polarity 7/10, hydrophilic. Permanent C0 gases at ambient temp; C2, hydrogen sulphide and water at higher temp. |
Low temperature limit. |
HayeSepTM B |
608 |
0.33 |
1(190) 2(190) 3(180) |
Various |
C1 ~ C2 |
-160 ~ 0 |
C1 and C2 amines, trace levels of ammonia and water |
DVB and polyethyleneimine (PEI) copolymer. Polarity 8/10. Highly hydrophilic. |
Low temperature limit. |
HayeSepTM C |
442 |
0.34 |
1(250) 2(250) 3(225) |
Various |
Specific |
N/A |
Polar hydrocarbons as well as small inorganics such as NOx, COx SOx, HCN, NH3, H2S, and water |
DVB and acrylonitrile (ACN) copolymer, Polarity 6/10, hydrophilic. Similar separation characteristics to Chromosorb 104 |
Low temperature limit. |
ChromosorbTM 105 |
650 |
N/A |
1(250) 2(250) 3(225) |
Various |
Specific |
N/A |
Polar hydrocarbons as well as small inorganics such as NOx, COx SOx, HCN, NH3, H2S, and water |
DVB and acrylonitrile (ACN) copolymer, Polarity 6/10, hydrophilic. Similar separation characteristics to Chromosorb 104 |
Low temperature limit. |
HayeSepTM D |
795 |
0.33 |
1(290) 2(190) 3(180) |
Various |
C1 ~ C9 |
-160 ~ 160 |
Low molecular weight compounds, esp. acetylene, halogen, and sulfur groups. CO and CO2 analysis |
DVB polymer. Polarity 1/10, highly hydrophobic. Backup for Tenax where carbon based adsorbents are unsuitable. Retains low boiling compounds that breakthrough Tenax, esp. in saturated atmosphere |
Low temperature limit. Moderate artifact level at upper temperature limit. High pressure drop |
HayeSepTM N |
405 |
0.36 |
1(165) 2(165) 3(150) |
Various |
C5 ~ C8 |
50 ~ 130 |
Volatile nitriles, e.g. acrylonitrile, acetonitrile, propionitrile. Pyridine, volatile alcohols, ethanol, methyl ethyl ketone |
DVB and ethylene glycolmethacrylat (EGDM) copolymer. Polarity 9/10, Highly hydrophilic. |
Low temperature limit. |
PorapakTM N |
300 |
0.38 |
1(190) 2(180) 3(160) |
Various |
C5 ~ C9 |
50 ~ 150 |
Volatile nitriles, e.g. acrylonitrile, acetonitrile, propionitrile. Pyridine, volatile alcohols, ethanol, methyl ethyl ketone |
Porapak polymers are in order of increasing polarity as types P, PS, Q, QS, R, S, N, and T |
High artifacts ~10ng |
HayeSepTM P |
165 |
0.42 |
1(250) 2(250) 3(225) |
Various |
C5 ~ C11 |
50 ~ 200 |
Esters, ethers, ketones, alcohols, Hydrocarbons, fatty acids, aldehydes and glycols. Not recommended for amines and anilines |
DVB/Styrene copolymer. Polarity 3/10 |
Low temperature limit. |
PorapakTM P/PS |
150 |
0.27 |
1(250) 2(250) 3(225) |
Various |
C5 ~ C11 |
50 ~ 200 |
Esters, ethers, ketones, alcohols, Hydrocarbons, fatty acids, aldehydes and glycols. Not recommended for amines and anilines |
Porapak polymers are in order of increasing polarity as types P, PS, Q, QS, R, S, N, and T |
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HayeSepTM Q |
582 |
0.35 |
1(275) 2(275) 3(250) |
Various |
C5 ~ C12 |
50 ~ 200 |
Some similarities to Chromosorb 106. |
DVB polymer. Polarity 2/10, hydrophobic. |
Low temperature limit. |
PorapakTM Q/QS |
550 |
0.34 |
1(250) 2(250) 3(225) |
Various |
C5 ~ C12 |
50 ~ 200 |
Not for amines and anilines, not for nitric oxides |
Porapak polymers are in order of increasing polarity as types P, PS, Q, QS, R, S, N, and T |
High artifacts, nitrated by nitrogen oxide gases |
Tenax TA™ |
35 |
0.28 |
1(350) 2(320) 3(300) |
20/35 35/60 60/80 |
C6 ~ C26 |
100 ~ 400°C |
Aromatics (except benzene), nonpolars (BP>150°C), semi-volatile polars (BP>150°C). |
Poly (2,6-diphenyl-p-phenylenoxide) polymer. Low surface area, within optimum range, will readily / efficiently release what it adsorbs and can be easily cleaned to a very low background. Inert and does not react with labile compounds. Low inherent artifacts (<1ng). Low affinity for water, hydrophobic. |
Low breakthrough volume. May form some artifacts when heated, reported sources are: CO2 ,benzene, toluene, benzaldehyde, acetophe |
Tenax GR |
24 |
0.41 |
1(350) 2(320) 3(300) |
20/35 35/60 60/80 |
C7 ~ C30 |
100 ~ 450°C |
Alkyl benzenes, PAH’s (polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons), PCB’s (polychlorobiphenols) |
Low surface area. Lower affinity for water than Tenax-TA. Chemical composition: 30% graphite carbon & 70% Tenax TA |
Low breakthrough volume |
Amberlite and XAD are registered trademarks of The Dow Chemical Company or an affiliated company of Dow. Supelpak, Carbosieve, Carboxen and Carbopack are trademarks of Sigma-Aldrich Co. LLC. Anasorb is a registered trademark of SKC, Inc. Chromosorb is a registered trademark of Imerys Minerals California, Inc. HayeSep is a registered trademark of Hayes Separation Inc. Tenax is a registered trademark of Buchem B.V.. Carbograph is a trademark of LARA S.r.l. .