The precision, accuracy and sensitivity of gas and other forms of chromatographic
instruments and procedures are often dependent on the limiting quality of the inlet components.   As column efficiency and detector technology continue to improve, the weaknesses of inlet and sample  introduction points become more apparent.  The prevention of breakdown on the surface of inlet  components is key to improving the overall quality and accuracy in separations and analysis.

Introducing AMCX Inertium® Technology

AMCX Inertium surface is applied to sample contact surfaces, including inlets, guard columns, fused silica and metal capillary tubing, and any other contact surface.  Inertium is diffusion bonded to the substrate and can not flake or chip off.  Unlike temporary siloxane treatments, Inertium is conformal and durable and will easily withstand high temperatures and repeated thermal cycling.  Unlike silicon based coatings such as Silcosteel (tm) or Silonite (tm), the Inertium process does not subject stainless steel parts to temperatures above eutectic points and does not introduce hydrogen embrittlement to the surfaces.  Additionally, there is no brown dust problem that is closely associated with the other passivation surfaces offered.  Inertium has demonstrated anti-coking properties, antioxidation properties and can be used as an intermediate layer for other AMCX surfaces to provide for enhanced performances.       

Other news:

With a host of new patents pending, AMCX continues to expand our offerings to our customers in analysis, medical devices, air sampling and liquid handling!