Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: Libra Speciality Chemicals
Very easy even for inexperienced analysts
Application Area: Analysis of organic acids in a surfactant matrix
"Very easy to use with intuitive software, and maintenance is quick and easy. Metrohm technical support helped a lot with the setup and method development, especially when troubleshooting when the chromatography wasn't quite right. I managed to train all the lab staff on it very quickly, even the least experienced."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2010
Organization: Edge Analytical
Simple and cost effective.
Application Area:Environmental water testing
"Simple instrument that works as described; it allowed us to expand to two IC's using one autosampler and computer."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: ERCROS S.A
Great results are obtained with Eco IC.
Application Area:Analyze anions in different matrix
"This equippment is very easy to use and the results are very accurated and useful for the following of our process and for assure the quality of our products."
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Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: Cementos Alfa SA
I can´t work without it
Application Area:Anions in alternative fuels
"Very easy to use and very reliable. The mantainance service is great"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: Macdermidalpha
A good alternative to other brand
Application Area:Analyzing inorganic anions including but not limited nitrite, nitrate, halogen and so on
"Compared with Dionex, from whom we purchased years ago one outmoded set and have been using for similar purpose, the consumables last not as long as in case of Dionex. For instance, the pipeline connected immediately with sample injector seems easy to be polluted and hard to be removed by suggested cleaning reagent. The operation window also has room for further improvement as well, the capture, extraction of the data and saving an individual chromatogram are not an user-friendly way."
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ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: La Sapienza, Rome University
Ion chromatography instrument after years of use result: reliable, accurate, versatil
Application Area:all waters analysis, source, rains, waste, bottled, by extraction, with quality at University level
"Metrohm's ion chromatography instruments have been used by us for over 20 years, various models, often entry level, used for both teaching (robust and reliable) and research (versatile and accurate). Their main asset, besides reliability, is their versatility and the ease with which they can be 'bent' to a research and analysis method not foreseen in the application notes. In addition to what Metrohm provides, columns and mobile phases not foreseen by the manual can be used, obtaining unparalleled results. They rarely fail, but when they do, a visit to the factory is enough to solve various problems. The kindness and competence of the salesmen and technicians is praiseworthy, going even further than is usually the case between salesman and customer, after so many years we consider them friends."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2022
Organization: Quality in Progress
Information lacking Informazioni carenti
Application Area:Anions in water
"Problems on the application of the anion method on water. A series of misleading information has been given on the instrument and on the application of the method. Big problems have been had in analyzing sea water Problemi sull'applicazione del metodo anioni sulle acque. Sono state date una serie di informazioni forvianti sullo strumento e sull'applicazione del metodo. Grossi problemi si sono avuti nell'analizzare le acque di mare"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY
Best result I have ever gotten in the lab
Application Area:Wastewater analysis
"It’s been a wonderful machine since the start of use. No issues and simple to use."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: HEP-Proizvodnja d.o.o.
Easy, great and fast results of the analysis
Application Area:Determination of dissolved anions and cations
"ECO IC is an instrument quick and easy to handle, but at the same time very reliable in expressing results. The development of a new method in ECO IC is not complicated, and the calibration results are fast and very reliable, where the correlation coefficient value for normal linear regression for all anions is better than 0,9995. The instrument also meets the criteria of EN ISO 10304-1 ≥ 0.05 mg/l for bromides and nitrites and ≥0.1 mg/l for chlorides, florides, nitrates, orthophosphates, and sulphates, and the working range can also be extended to lower concentrations. Sample preparation is not demanding, and the amount of injected samples is not large. The instrument also has the ability to enter the dilution factor and automatically recalculate the results, which further facilitates the analysis of samples. My experience in analyzing samples and perhaps useful information to others is, for example, if we have a sample with a high concentration of sulfate, I'll analyze 2-3 blank (ultrapure water) between the two same samples, to achieve better reproducibility of samples, and also my experience with different eluate samples is that even though samples are filtered through a 0.45 µm filter, I`additionaly (1-2) filtering samples before analysis through a 0.20 µm filter which provides better results. After buying the ECO-IC instrument, I had training, where everything was explained by a certified instructor. Also for all additional questions, the instructor was available to me either by phone or email. So I got all the necessary information in a short time. We have had the instrument for a year and so far there has been no need for service, although if I needed it would be enabled as soon as possible. In the end, I can only conclude that I am extremely satisfied with the instrument and its applications and that the quality and speed of obtaining the results justified the price."
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Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2021
Organization: Cementos Alfa SA
It has made our work much easier.
Application Area:Halogens
"Simple to use. Very good results. The training that the commissioning technicians gave us was wonderful and they helped us a lot to improve our working methods. They gave us improvements and a trick for our particular method."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: IIT Guwahati
Results are highly reliable and accurate.
Application Area:Determination of cations and anions
"The instrument is useful for analysis of cations and anions."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: UAM-Lerma
Good investment for teaching and research.
Application Area:Clean water for human consumption and the environment
"ECO IC, along with the autosampler, was a profitable investment for the laboratory at my University, for training and teaching undergraduate student as well as for research on water for human consumption and water for preservation of the environment. The ECO IC does not require special conditions for quick installation and simple operation; moreover, the eluents that are needed can be found in any standard laboratory. We have tested the reproducibility of the measurements obtaining very good results. Due to its simple operation undergraduate students can directly measure their own samples and obtain the reports with minimal supervision of the the laboratory worker in charge of the equipment. Finally, the residues can be easily stabilized, concentrated and disposed of quickly and cheaply. The time and cost per sample is low compared to other techniques, since we can get multi-element analysis with a single injection, avoiding the preparation and measurement of the same sample in different equipment and different standards or calibration curves. Changing the separation column is fast as well as the equilibration time. Finally, the cost of the column is justified by the large number of analyses that can be done on each column."
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ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Adler Lacke
Very good instrument, for a fair price!
Application Area:Water analysis (cations)
"The instrument is very accurate for cation analysis with high background conductivity. The flexibility of the device and the software is in my eyes very good."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2020
Organization: Analisi Control Srl
We are very pleased with both the Eco IC and service by your technicians.
Application Area:Analysis of drinking water, waste water, waste and emissions in the workplace
"In our laboratory we have an Eco IC which we use to perform environmental analyses on natural water, waste water, waste eluates, emissions in work environments and wines. We are very happy with the Eco IC because it is very versatile in different types of matrices, reaching limits of quantitation of the order of ppb even with the basic model. Furthermore, service from your technicians is highly appreciated thanks to your competence and availability."
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ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Sulvaris
Very useful and amazing instrument!
Application Area:Nutrient analysis in soil extractions
"The Eco IC is the most used and one of the most important instrument in our lab. The instrument is very compact. It doesn't take a lot of space which is nice for a small lab like ours. It is very easy to use and very user friendly. The results are very reliable (if done correctly) and reproducible. I just wish that we had gotten a more upgraded version so we could run more samples. It's easy to use once you get the hang of it (the training course also helped a lot. I recommend this training for people who are using the IC instrument). The only con I would say is that switching the column from anion to cation and vice versa does take time. Other than that, the instrument is amazing!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: The Federal University of Technology - Paraná
Great results, good automation and improved analysis quality!
Application Area:Analyze sewage compounds
"The Eco IC Ion Chromatograph served us precisely, efficiently and easily handled the analysis demands required by our sanitation laboratory for compounds commonly present in wastewater and some agrochemicals. After the purchase, we received a visit from a representative of Metrohm Brasil, who assisted us with the installation of the equipment and software. He also taught a training course for basic handling and maintenance, clearly and easily understood. Overall, the company demonstrated good customer service. The equipment purchased made it possible to automate the analysis, with fewer reagents and time spent, representing a good cost-benefit."
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ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Vaal University of Tehcnology
Great instrument with precise output.
Application Area:Water analysis
"With my new Eco IC, I can achieve results and easily analyze water samples. It is easy and very user-friendly. Great value for money."
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ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: LATA srl
We are very satisfied with the instrument. Great quote quality/price.
Application Area:Environmental analysis (waters and wastes mostly)
"We replaced an ICNET Metrohm IC which served us perfectly for 10 years. We wanted to update with another Metrohm instruments because we were very satisfied by the quality, price and ease-of-use of the previous one. This one even if it is considered an entry level instrument, it's perfect for our applications."
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ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Accurate Testing Labs
So much easier to use than my previous instrument, also from Metrohm.
Application Area:Anions in drinking water
"Easily achievable low detection limits for anions in drinking water with a great concentration range."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Indian Institute of Technology Madras
Good instrument for chromatography techniques
Application Area:Research and development
"Its an easy to use instrument. User friendly and simple"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: ADM
Very easy to use.
Application Area:Ethanol industry
"IC was installed and in use within a week. The new IC is much easier to use, no reagents to add, and very little maintenance."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2006
Organization: Quanalytics
Awesome technology and fun to use!
Application Area:Ion Analysis
"It enabled high quality results that were consistent. It's easy to use and maintain."
Eco IC is an ion chromatography system that focuses on the essentials while not compromising on quality, robustness, and reliability.
Eco IC has been developed to enable more users to benefit from this technique. Whether you need to perform routine water analysis or you’re looking for an instrument for higher education, Eco IC comes with all the components you need. In addition, you can also save time and reduce work by getting an automated system.
What Eco IC offers you:
Focusing on the essentials: anion and cation analysis made easy
The Eco IC is built for the routine analysis of anions, cations, and polar substances. It comes with all components you need for analysis: Suppressor, conductivity detector, and software are all included.
It is therefore the ideal ion chromatography system for routine water analysis and for use in higher education. Typical analyses include: