Specifications include, but are not limited to: 3.1.1. Ion Chromatography (IC) System: 3.1.1.1. IC for Drinking Water Analysis of anions F, Cl, NO2-N, NO3-N, SO4; 3.1.1.2. Conductivity Detector (0-15,000 uS/cm); 3.1.1.3. Eluant and Sample Degas; 3.1.1.4. Carbonate Suppression (with regeneration) (<2 uS/cm); 3.1.1.5. In-line ultra-filtration (0.2 micron); 3.1.1.6. Dual piston pump (0.01-1.0 ml/min flow rate); 3.1.1.7. Guard column, columns and other supplies required for analysis of anions following USEPA Ion Chromatography Methods 300.0(B) and 300.1 (B); and 3.1.1.8. Automated sample dilution and calibration standard dilution by IC System for curve generation/analysis (multi-point calibration curve from single standard). 3.1.2. Computer and software for complete operation of IC and autosampler. 3.1.2.1. Desktop/laptop Computer with widescreen monitor; 3.1.2.2. Capability for Report Generation including pdf export; and 3.1.2.3. Electronic Data export in csv, xls., or similar format. 3.1.3. Normal analyte operational ranges 3.1.3.1. F (0.1 – 2.0 ppm); Cl (1.0-10 ppm); Nitrite (0.025 – 2 ppm); and 3.1.3.2. Nitrate (0.1 – 20 ppm); Sulfate (10 – 200 ppm). 3.1.4. Auto-Sampler 3.1.4.1. Controlled with IC software/computer provided; 3.1.4.2. Compatible with automated sample dilution/calibration standard dilution; 3.1.4.3. 75 - 100 sample positions; 3.1.4.4. In-line ultra-filtration (0.2 micron); and 3.1.4.5. Auto-rinsing capability.
