Designed exclusively for isothermal applications

SINGLE-SHOT PYROLYZER< PY-3030 S >High performance and high reliability
Works with a variety of sample forms
Easy operation and maintenanceSingle-Shot Pyrolyzer “PY-3030 S”
Pyrolysis gas chromatography (Py-GC) allows the analysis of small amounts of polymeric samples in a wide variety of forms
including insoluble and composite materials without pretreatments and provides unique information that otherwise cannot be
obtained. Py-GC is a very useful and powerful analytical technique for polymer characterization. Using the flash pyrolysis (SingleShot technique), a sample is placed in a sample cup (Eco-cup), which is held initially at room temperature. The Eco-cup is thendropped into the pyrolysis furnace, which is held at a precisely set high temperature. A pyrogram is obtained by introducing theresulting pyrolyzates into a GC separation column. A number of improvements have been implemented into the Single-Shot
Pyrolyzer “PY-3030 S” over the previous model, providing higher quality pyrograms.

Features
1. High performance and reliability

Reproducibility of pyrograms (Py temp: 550ºC)• Reproducibility of polystyrene (PS) pyrograms
is guaranteed (Fig. 1). The coefficient ofvariation (RSD) of peak area ratios of styrenetrimer (SSS) and methyl stearate (Me-St) isguaranteed to be less than 2 % with GC/MS.

Obtained by PY-GC/MS

Styrene monomer (S)Methyl stearate(Me-St)
Styrene trimer (SSS)• The entire flow path is deactivated.
Styrene dimer (SS)• Cold spots at the heat sink adapter and ITF areminimized to allow the detection of high-boilingcompounds with high reproducibilities (Fig. 2).

Fig. 1 Reproducibility of pyrogram

Elutes high-boiling compounds (Py temp: 550ºC)

2. A variety of sample forms• Using five types of samplers including two
new samplers (optional), samples in a wide
variety of forms can be analyzed.

C40

Obtained by PY-GC/FID
C50

C30
C20C10C100

C60

3. Rapid identification of unknowns

C103

C70

• With F-Search library search software using
pyrogram and additives libraries, unknown
polymeric samples can be rapidly identified.

C80

0C90

C100

20 min10Fig. 2 Pyrogram of polyethylene

Easy and simple sampling
Sampling is easy and simple. Manual operation is illustrated below.

Attach the sampler to
Pyrolyzer and start
analysis.

4 mm0.1 mg of sample isdirectly placed in asample cup (Eco-Cup)

Attach Eco-Stick to
Eco-Cup.

Fix it to a SingleShot sampler.

2

Structure of “PY-3030 S”
Selection from five samplers• Liquid sampler• Single-Shot sampler• On-line micro reaction sampler*• Micro TD sampler*• On-line micro UV sampler**: Optional

Cooling fan to keep sample cool
Even when the furnace temperature is 800ºC, thesample in the standby position is kept nearambient temperature by the cooling fan,preventing sample degradation.

O-ring

Improved ease of maintenancePrecise temperature control

Replacing quartz pyrolysis tubes is a simple
task – just loosen the top three screws.

The specially designed high performanceheater and temperature controller control thefurnace temperature within 0.1ºC in the rangeof 40 to 800ºC.

Entire flow path highly deactivatedHeat sink adapter to minimize cold spots

The entire flow path has been deactivated byour proprietary Ultra ALLOY® process, whichhelps prevent the flow path from forming
actives sites.

Combining the heat sink adapter and septum cap
ensures thermal uniformity of the joints between
the pyrolyzer and GC, and this enables elution ofhigher boiling compounds of C100. (see Fig. 2)

Five samplers
(a)

(b)

(c)

(d)

(a) Liquid sampler (standard)(e)Direct liquid sample injection using a micro syringe.
Sampler(b) Single-Shot sampler (standard)Flash pyrolysis using sample cup (Eco-Cup)(c) On-line micro reaction sampler (NEW, option)
Analysis of high-pressure reaction in glass capsule
Pyrolysis tube(d) Micro TD sampler (NEW, option)
Analysis of enriched compounds with absorbent or Magic Chemisorber(e) On-line micro UV sampler (option)
Analysis of photo, thermal, and oxidative degradation products by UV irradiation

Analysis example – Pyrolysis of propolis
Aromatics and phenols

Composition and activity of crude drug propolis
vary depending on factors such as species,
collection time, production area, and individualspecies.

Flavonoids

OHOH

Farm 1OH

Fatty acid esters
Sesquiterpenes
C16:0Flash pyrolysis (Py)-GC/MS technique wasused to analyze propolis samples from two
different production areas, and the compositions were compared.

C18:2Farm 20102030 minPyrolysis temp: 550ºC, separation column: Ultra ALLOY+-5, L=30 m, id= 0.25 mm, df= 0.25 µm,GC oven temp.: 40ºC ~ 300ºC (10 ºC/min), sample: 300 µg, detector: MS (m/z：29-550)3

Collaborating with Auto-Shot Sampler for reliability and cost saving
1. Great labor cost saving• Continuous analysis of up to 48 samples

By combining the AutoShot sampler with the PY3030 S, not only cananalysis be automated,but also improved data
quality can be achieved.
Up to 48 samples can be
automatically analyzed
with different analyticalconditions such as
varying the pyrolysis
temperatures.

If the average time to obtain a pyrogram is one hour,
it will take one week to run 48 samples in manual
operation. On the other hand, it will take just 2 full days
if the Auto-Shot sampler is used. Also you can use thetime to do other tasks while it is being operated
automatically days and nights.

• Each sample analyzed in varied conditions

2. Significantly improves reliability• Minimize data variation by analysts
Variations in manual sample introduction are eliminatedusing automation for improved data consistency.

• Improves analytical data quality
Automation is extremely reproducible for all runs insequence using the highly reliable Auto-Shot Sampler.

Working with other optional accessories
Use of optional accessories such as Carrier Gas Selector (CGS-1050Ex), MicroJet Cryo-Trap (MJT-1035E), and Micro UV Irradiator(UV-1047Xe) will expand the range of applications and improve reliability. Vent-free GC/MS adapter * will enhance GC/MS operation
without venting MS vacuum in column exchange. *: Watanabe, Anal. Sci, 27(2011) 1087-1090

Single-Shot Pyrolyzer “PY-3030 S” specifications
1. Performance guaranteed (Py-GC/MS)◼ Reproducibility of pyrogram

Reproducibility of pyrolyzates of polystyrene (PS) pyrolyzed at 550ºC: ≤2 %RSD

2. Furnace and sampling unit
◼ Vertical micro furnace
Temperature control range / stability

40 ~ 800ºC (1ºC step) / 0.1ºC◼ Interface (ITF)
Temperature control range / stability

100 ~ 400ºC (1ºC step) / 0.1ºC◼ SamplerSingle-Shot sampler, liquid sampler, and other three optional samplers◼ Deactivated sample cup (max volume)

Eco-cup; F（50 µL）, LF（80 µL）

3. Temperature controller (PC control)◼ Overheat protection

PY：850ºC, ITF：450ºC

4. Standard accessories
Quartz pyrolysis tube, ITF needle, Ultra ALLOY® capillary column, sample cup (Eco-Cup), Eco-Stick, twosamplers (see above), control software, standard sample for performance check, and others
5. Others◼ Power requirement

100/120 VAC or 200/240 VAC, 50/60 Hz (400 W max)

◼ Pyrolysis furnace/temperature controller

76(W) X 143(D) X 215(H) mm/1.6 kg / 120(W) X 310(D) X 310(H) mm/ 5.4 kg◼ Other requirements
1. Gas chromatograph: equipped with Split/Splitless injector
2. Control PC: PC that controls GC can be used concurrently (OS: Windows 11, 10, 8.1 with one USB communication port)

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