Dionex ASE 150 - 1 Introduction; Overview

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1 • Introduction
1.1 Overview
The ASE
®
150 Accelerated Solvent Extractor is a system for extracting either
organic or inorganic compounds from a variety of solid or semisolid samples at a
variety of pH values. The ASE 150 can be used with organic solvent, aqueous
buffer, water, and small amounts of mineral acids. The ASE 150 accelerates the
traditional extraction process by using solvent at elevated temperatures and
pressures. Pressure is maintained in the sample cell to maintain the heated solvent
in a liquid state during the extraction. After heating, the extract is rinsed from the
sample cell into a collection vessel and is ready for analysis.
Figure 1-1. ASE 150 Accelerated Solvent Extractor
Waste
Collection Vessel
Solvent
Reservoir
Sample Cell
and Oven
Location