µ-CTE Micro-Chamber / Thermal Extraction system

Capable of handling up to 6 samples simultaneously, with analysis times from as little as 10 minutes per sample, and with no need for complex pneumatic equipment* (pumps, electronic mass flow controllers, etc.) the µ-CTE provides industry with a QA/QC compatible tool to generate data that correlates with conventional emissions test results.  It allows rapid evaluation of either bulk emissions (from several grams of material) or surface emissions (~13 cm²) and can be used at ambient or elevated temperatures (up to 120°C). 

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Relevant technical support publications from Markes International can be automatically downloaded from this web site (registration required).  Examples include:

• Brochure - Micro Chamber / Thermal Extractor (µ-CTE)
• TDTS 65 - Automating the measurement of VOCs and semi-VOCs in building materials and car trim components using direct thermal desorption
• TDTS 67 - Using the Micro-Chamber / Thermal Extractor (µ-CTE) for testing the emission profiles of products and materials used indoors
• TDTS 69 - The MicroChamber / Thermal Extractor - the innovative, rapid and cost effective approach for testing VOC  emissions from materials

  µ-CTE shows good quantitative and qualitative correlation with conventional emission test methods
Reference:
Analytical Bioanalytical Chemistry, 2007.
A microscale device for measuring emissions from materials for indoor use.
T Schripp, B Nachtwey, J Toelke, T Salthammer, E Uhde, M Wensing, M Bahadir 

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* Patent application number 0501928.6