Home » Products » Quality Control Instruments » CRYSTEX® QC CRYSTEX® QC A reliable and automated instrument for the Amorphous Fraction determination in Quality Control laboratories of Polypropylene plants Request a Quotation CRYSTEX® QC Overview CRYSTEX® QC is a step forward in technology for automating the Soluble Fraction measurement in polypropylene and other polyolefin resins. This is a modern alternative to the traditional gravimetric analysis or wet chemistry method based on xylene solubility, known for being very time consuming and requiring constant manual handling of solvents. In comparison, this instrument is very easy to operate and obtains the amorphous phase content in a much shorter time. Plus, the results obtained by CRYSTEX® QC show an excellent correlation with the classic gravimetric method while obtaining better reproducibility thanks to the full automation. AUTOMATION: CRYSTEX® QC reinforces safety levels in the laboratory because it eliminates the need of handling solvents manually and uses less-flammable solvents than Xylene. The only manual task required is putting a representative amount of sample (up to 4g) in a disposable bottle, without the need for accurate weighing. The instrument then automates the entire analysis process, including dissolution, separation of the soluble fraction from the crystalline matrix, and analysis by the online detectors. This whole process takes 2.5 hours, and thanks to its self-cleaning capability, the instrument is then ready for the next sample analysis. DETECTION: Precise quantification is achieved by means of an infrared detector (IR4) that also delivers ethylene content information. Moreover, the instrument measures intrinsic viscosity by means of a built-in dual capillary viscometer. All results (concentration, ethylene content, and intrinsic viscosity) are obtained for the whole sample, the amorphous fraction, and the crystalline fraction. CRYSTEX QC analyzes one sample at a time. A Fully-automated system for multiple sample analysis (up to 42) can be performed using the same technology with CRYSTEX® 42. CRYSTEX® QC Features Fully-Automated Analysis Short analysis time Additional Ethylene content and intrinsic viscosity information Excellent correlation with the ISO/ASTM standard methods CRYSTEX® QC Detectors The following are the detectors available for CRYSTEX® QC IR4 Infrared Detector The IR4 is the standard Detector integrated by default in all the Polymer Char analytical instruments. IR4 is a dual-wavelength infrared detector, which uses the principle of infrared absorption spectroscopy to measure the concentration and composition in polyolefins. Read more about the IR4 Detector Viscometer Polymer Char offers a highly sensitive Two-Capillary Relative Viscometer. Both options are an ideal complement to the infrared detection systems implemented in many of the polyolefin characterization instruments, such as GPC-IR or CEF. Viscometer configuration is optimized to achieve a better performance in each technique. CRYSTEX® QC Sample Results Click here to view some sample results performed by CRYSTEX® QC. CRYSTEX® QC Software CRYSTEX® QC is controlled by an intuitive and easy-to-use software that automates the analytical process and provides tools for instrument maintenance and advanced operations. Two operation modes are available in the CRYSTEX® QC software: Operator and Administrator. In the Operator Mode, the software allows routine analysis to be performed using the pre-defined Soubles Method, and the results are automatically generated in a report. Therefore, starting a run only requires putting the pellets or powder inside the bottle and starting the software. In about 2.5 hours, the whole analytical process will be completed, including sample dissolution and analysis. The Results Report is automatically produced on the computer screen. The software has been built as a Virtual Instrument that allows the operation of the hardware parts from the computer and the reception of feedback from all the actions and the detectors’ signals. The user doesn’t need to work manually at a high-temperature or handle solvents during any maintenance or diagnosis tasks. For all the data processing, the GPC One Software package is used. This software provides the calibration methods, and the results and calculations. The results from all the analyzed samples are stored in separate files in the computer’s hard disk and organized in folders for convenient management of all the historical data. The Xylene Solubles percentage is directly provided, as well as the concentration measured by the infrared detector; thus, there is no need for accurate sample weighing before starting the process. When additional detectors are incorporated into the CRYSTEX® QC equipment, intrinsic viscosity results and ethylene (C2) content will be shown per sample as well, both for the parent sample and for the amorphous and crystalline fractions. To request a demo, please contact us Read more about One Software CRYSTEX® QC Video Request Access CRYSTEX® QC FAQs What is the purpose of CRYSTEX® 42 and CRYSTEX® QC? Are CRYSTEX® 42 and CRYSTEX® QC compatible with the ISO 6427 App. B? Do CRYSTEX® 42 or CRYSTEX® QC provide the physical fractions in temperature? How many samples can be run at a time and how long will it take by CRYSTEX® 42? How many samples can be run at a time and how long will it take by CRYSTEX® QC? How many grams of sample do I need for a CRYSTEX® 42 analysis? And for CRYSTEX® QC? Which solvents can be used? Do CRYSTEX® 42 and CRYSTEX® QC obtain the Soluble Fraction percentage in PP without using Xylene? What kind of sample preparation is required by the user? How is the sample prepared? Do I need to handle solvents? What types of samples can be analyzed? Which is the detector used for the concentration measurement? Can I couple additional detectors to CRYSTEX® 42 or to CRYSTEX® QC? How can I access and review my results? How do the CRYSTEX QC results compare to those of the classic gravimetric method? Request More Information about CRYSTEX® QC Thank you for your interest. If you would like to receive more information or want to request a quotation please complete this form. * Required fields I have read and accept the terms and conditions and privacy policy Related Literature & Documents Instruments & Analytical Services Brochure File size: 4MB Download PDF CRYSTEX 42 Datasheet File size: 258 KB Download PDF CRYSTEX QC Datasheet File size: 166 KB Download PDF Related Instruments CRYSTEX® 42 A high-throughput system for simultaneous measurement of the soluble fraction, ethylene content and intrinsic viscosity. Intrinsic Viscosity Analyzer (IVA) A reliable and automated instrument to measure the intrinsic viscosity of polymers GPC-QC Simplified and fully automated GPC/SEC instrument aimed at quality control laboratories in polyolefin production plants Not ready to purchase an instrument yet? Try our Analytical Services. Click here for more information. 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