ICprep Series
Discover the affordable solution for AOF sample preparation with ICprep. Effortlessly prepare your samples for ion chromatography and other detection techniques while enhancing lab productivity through high sample throughput, streamlined workflows, and maximum flexibility.
ICprep has been developed to make sample preparation for ion chromatography and other detection techniques like ISE (ion-selective electrode) and photometry easier than before. ICprep increases your lab's efficiency by enabling high throughput and optimized workflows. With smart technology, you can count on fast workflows and precise results, regardless of sample type or quantity.
Feature highlights:
- Fraction collector with up to 100 samples
- Safe and matrix-optimized combustion
- Wide range of applications (AOF, AOBr, AOI, AOCl, AOX , EOF, TF, TO F)
- Eliminating sample contamination through complete column combustion
- Flexible use of detectors (IC, MAS, ISE, photometry, … )
Applications:
- AOF, AOCl, AOBr, AOI in water and wastewater
- Halogens and sulfur in environmental solid samples
- Halogens in waste streams
- F, Cl, S in aromatic hydrocarbons
- TOCl in crude oil
- F, Cl, Br in organic liquids
- TF in feedstocks, waste streams, and pyrolysis oil
Sample digestion and determination of fluorine in pyrolysis oil
The growing importance of pyrolysis oil in the energy transition brings new analytical challenges, particularly its highly variable composition and the presence of corrosive elements such as fluorine. These impurities can threaten equipment integrity and downstream processes, making accurate detection essential for safe and efficient utilization. Learn how reliable fluorine determination supports quality control, protects infrastructure, and strengthens confidence in pyrolysis‑oil‑based workflows.
Sample digestion for AOF determination according to EPA Method 1621
Per‑ and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent 'forever chemicals' that accumulate in water, soil, organisms, and the food chain, creating an urgent need for sensitive, reliable monitoring. Yet the vast diversity of PFAS compounds and their widespread distribution make comprehensive detection difficult.
Discover why the adsorbable organically bound fluorine (AOF) sum parameter has become an essential screening tool, and understand the principles behind its determination, including adsorption, high‑temperature pyrohydrolysis, and ion chromatography. Plus, explore how flexible digestion systems, such as the ICprep, support accurate AOF analysis in line with EPA Method 1621, helping laboratories strengthen PFAS surveillance programs.
ICprep makes your multi X 2500 ready for AOF sample preparation
Take away the complexities of sample preparation in ion chromatography and other detection methods. The ICprep from analytik jena makes your multi X 2500 ready for AOF sample preparation, whilst increasing lab efficiency and reducing sample contamination. Explore how the ICprep and the extension kit saves time, money and laboratory space.
ICprep ready for TF/TOF sample preparation
Discover how ICprep from analytik jena makes your multi EA 5100 or multi EA 5000 ready for TF/TOF sample preparation. Learn how you can easily prepare your samples for ion chromatography and other detection methods ‒ and save time, money, and lab space with the extension kit.



















