The IKA group started as Janke & Kunkel and has been manufacturing high quality laboratory equipment since 1910. The IKA company group has brought countless innovations into top world rankings for laboratory equipment. With exceptional creativity, this undertaking has secured IKA's position in the world market in the last five years. In 1994, the entire laboratory and analyzing equipment program including design and technical function aspects was modernized. This is already yielding positive results with IKA re-asserting itself as the leading producer of bomb calorimeters and decomposition systems.

The C2000 basic control calorimeter is the latest system from IKA for determining gross calorific values of liquids and solid fuels. A higher level of automation with extremely simple handling characterizes this instrument. In addition to the isoperibolic measurement procedure, a dynamic (reduced-time) working method is also available for the user whilst different working temperatures can be selected for both procedures based on the conditions of the experiment.

The C2000 Basic is equipped with a very convenient operating panel through which operation of the device takes place. The graphical display with active back lighting displays the appropriate status messages as well as sample information and experimental status. Library functions and various correction modes make it possible to call up measurements that have already been performed at any time and to edit post-experiment parameters. Connections for balance, printer, keyboard, monitor and sample rack for identifying and managing samples are already integrated into the basic device. To provide a supply of cooling water, the C2000 calorimeter is connected with a standard commercially available thermostat or with an appropriate permanently installed water connection. Both the device technology and the measurement procedure are approved by DIN 51900, ASTM 240D, ISO 1928 and BSI.

In combination with special halogen-resistant decomposition vessels of the C5012 series, quantitative decompositions can be performed in parallel to the analysis of gross calorific value to determine halogen and sulfur content.

The C5000 is a universal calorimeter for all types of fuels, representing the highest level of automation for any calorimetry instrumentation. The individual components make it possible to build up different versions of the system so that the device is able to adapt to the needs of the user at any time.

The C5000 calorimeter is the only system in the world that offers a free selection of working method for the user. Thus it is possible to perform determinations of gross calorific values in adiabatic, isoperibolic and dynamic (reduced-time) mode. The user-friendly and menu-controlled software makes it possible to begin working quickly and effectively with the C5000 calorimeter without a great deal of adjustment time. Except for sample preparation, all other processes that are necessary for determining the gross calorific value of a solid or liquid sample are completely automated. Filling and emptying the boiler with water and the entire procedure for handling oxygen are processes that run automatically and require no monitoring. The C5000 calorimeter displays the appropriate status reports on the graphics display with active background illumination. The temporal course of a measurement once it has been started as well as all current parameters of the weighed sample can be constantly monitored and arranged to provide a convenient overview.  The library functions and various correction modes can be used at any time to bring up measurements that have already been performed and to refine search parameters. The C5000 calorimeter has a separate service menu that allows for rapid access to individual maintenance functions and verification of basic system data.

As an additional automation step, the C5000 calorimeter system, just like all other combustion calorimeters from IKA, can be run with Calwin software under Win95, Win98 and WinNT. This makes for a very convenient way of working. A network connection as well as special configurations for a data exchange with LIMS can be implemented at any time.

The technology of the equipment as well as the measuring procedure itself have been validated by all accepted standards such as DIN 51900, ASTM 240D, ISO 1928 and BSI.

The C7000 bomb calorimeter is a “dry” calorimeter! In contrast to conventional calorimeters which measure the released reaction heat in water, determination of the combustion value in the case of the C7000 is based on temperature measurement in the decomposition vessel itself. High resolution heat sensors integrated in the decomposition vessel ensure precise and reproducible temperature measurement directly in the vessel itself.

"Oxidative pressure decomposition for halogens and sulfur"

The AOD1 system is an oxidative pressure decomposition system based on bomb decomposition according to DIN 51577. The method has been significantly refined through the use of special, high-grade alloys of stainless steel compounds in combination with auto-regenerating catalysts. This combination forms the underlying guarantee for the quantitative decomposition.
In comparison to the traditional procedure, the AOD1 system offers a drastic reduction in the use of consumable materials along with a reduction in hazardous procedures.
Practical accessories such as fixed combustible ignition wire and the C14 disposable crucible simplify handling enormously in terms of sample preparation. This is supplemented by special IKA control standards that are well suited for monitoring the decomposition system and for verifying the detection periphery for aqueous decomposition.
The system is ideally suited for decomposition of solid and liquid samples for further determination of all halogens as well as for sulfur. Additional parameters such as mercury and arsenic are also covered. With a decomposition time of < 3 minutes, accompanying substances of the sample such as water, solids or other interfering substances have no effect on the complete decomposition.

Detection possibilities :

• Potentiostatic determination with ISE
• Potentiometric titration
• Photometry
• X-Ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XFA )
• Ion chromatography
• ICP technology in the UV range