The Thermo Scientific  TRACE GC Ultra™ utilizes UltraFast GC technology to perform ASTM D2887: Standard Test Method for Boiling Range Distribution of Petroleum Fractions by GC as dictated in the ASTM International Standard. The standard describes simulated distillation, a GC method used to characterize petroleum fractions and products providing quick determination of their boiling range distribution, which is a rapid analytical tool widely used in the control of refining operations and specification testing.

Ultra Fast GC technology allows the operator to perform the analysis in less than two minutes, which is 20 times faster than conventional GC methods. This ultimately saves valuable analysis time and money without any loss of precision or accuracy.

Another solution aimed at enhancing petrochemical analysis capability is the use of comprehensive two-dimensional GC to analyze complex hydrocarbon mixtures. The Thermo Scientific  TRACE GCxGC delivers up to 20 times higher separation power than a conventional GC, combining the efficiency of two independent columns installed in series. This feature is particularly advantageous for getting a detailed characterization of complex matrices without requiring pre-separation of the classes of hydrocarbons prior to the GCxGC analysis.

A powerful data system is able to automatically generate chromatograms with highly organized patterns on a two-dimensional retention plane, where each component or family of homologous components have a unique precise position according to their chemical and physical properties. This allows for a much easier and reliable identification, making GCxGC extremely suitable for both sample screening and group type analysis.

For more information about the TRACE GC Ultra or TRACE GCxGC, please e-mail analyze@thermo.comor visit www.thermo.com/gc.