930 Compact IC Flex Ion Chromatograph

I bought this kit to analyse critical ions post experiment which was crucial for our work. I find the software and the kit very user-friendly and easy to maintain.

Review Date: 11 Dec 2024 | Metrohm AG

Despite the excellent technology, we have difficulties with the sensitivity of the equipment. We have the equipment (Metrohm Compactor IC Flex 930) in operation here in our chemistry laboratory at our biofuel production unit (sugar cane ethanol). The equipment is very sensitive and we have many incidents of downtime due to problems with various components. This disrupts our routine and is really something that makes us worry. Furthermore, technical assistance is very slow and we are at the mercy of Metrohm to get the equipment back into operation. Apesar da excelente tecnologia temos dificuldades com a sensibilidade do equipamento. Temos um equipamento de vocês (Metrohm Compactor IC Flex 930) em operação aqui em nosso laboratório de química da nossa unidade produtora de biocombustível (etanol de cana de açúcar). O equipamento é muito sensível e temos muitas ocorrências de paradas por problemas com diversos componentes. Isso prejudica nossa rotina e realmente é algo que nos deixa preocupados. Além disso a assistência técnica é muito lenta e ficamos à mercê da Metrohm para que coloquemos o equipamento novamente em operação.

Review Date: 2 Dec 2024 | Metrohm AG

As Long as everything is working it is very easy to use. Does use a lot of Type I water. With the autosampler makes analysis process very easy. Can take a while to get through a whole rack of samples though, depending on the length of run time. Needs to live in a room less than 30 degrees C. Somewhat specialized to anions but can do cations also.

Review Date: 13 Dec 2023 | Metrohm AG

For many years,we have trusted and used Metrohm ion chromatography,which has provided accurate and reliable detection basis for our water quality sample detection. From installation to product training, the official has provided strong support, allowing us to gain more knowledge expansion from application practice. At the same time, I would like to express my gratitude to the official after-sales service, as their serious and rigorous attitude and timely feedback have enabled many tasks to proceed smoothly. I believe that in the future, Metrohm can bring us more advanced technological solutions, making testing more convenient and efficient.

Review Date: 13 Dec 2023 | Metrohm AG

IC flex 930 is a robust chromatography tool and it offers a user friendly interface with star of the art analyses set up. The Chromatography columns provide refined and accurate results with high reliability. The pumps and the suppressor is working just fine even after 6 years of marathon sample testing. I have tested over 50000 samples in this IC and it's still producing highly accurate and repeatable results. It is a very good tool.

Review Date: 10 Dec 2023 | Metrohm AG

Good quality product and reproducible results. I enjoy the sophistication of an instrument that runs by itself overnight.

Review Date: 5 Dec 2023 | Metrohm AG

I have owned three Metrohm ICs in two different labs since 2010. We do water quality analysis in a range of matrices. Everyone has been very helpful with installation, training, and service.

Review Date: 2 Dec 2023 | Metrohm AG

The instrument works well and the results are very consistent. I would love it if Metrohm made manuals that were specific to each instrument package/ flow path. I have struggled finding the information I need between the many manuals available, and even then the information does not account for flow path or add-on instruments down the flow path. I also would appreciate a more friendly ordering website as the pictures do not always match the products and it can be difficult to find the products I am looking for (an example is the custom anion mix 3). Overall it has been a good experience but it has required some extra effort from me as an analyst to make sense of the manuals and where specific information is. Even though we paid for a tech to set up and train our lab analysts on the machine the help files he gave us did not include all the manuals we needed.

Review Date: 1 Dec 2023 | Metrohm AG

Our 930 Compact IC Flex has been in use for about 6 years now and has been remarkably stable. We use it for anion analysis utilizing the EPA 300.0 method. When paired with an eluent production module and an autosampler, the IC can run for days on end without any additional intervention. The software is intuitive and well-designed, while lacking a few more granular settings. Price increases for consumables have been pretty eye-popping. Some have increased 30-50%+ during COVID and the prices have not fallen since, even in 2023, when most consider the supply constraints caused by COVID to have been alleviated. The store tends to nickel and dime you for very small parts. A single proprietary tube size adapter can go for $49 each! Support is very responsive, however, and has walked me through several issues via email and phone. I'd recommend their ICs, though you will pay dearly for their reliability.

Review Date: 1 Dec 2023 | Metrohm AG

From a technical point of view, the instrument proposed by Metrohm Italiana is equipped with a suppressor made up of three packed cartridges: an automatic system allows one column to be used for analysis and the other two are subjected to regeneration and washing respectively. This suppression system allows the instrument to have high sensitivity and stability over time, when compared to the suppression system used in other products. Furthermore, based on previous experience, the following further strengths of the system offered by Metrohm are highlighted: rapid stabilization times and the need for reduced maintenance interventions; Furthermore, Metrohm offers consolidated and reliable technical assistance in the area over time.

Review Date: 28 Nov 2023 | Metrohm AG