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Stable Isotope Laboratory

Stanford University
Geological and Environmental Sciences, Bldg. 320
Stanford, CA 94305-2115
Tel: 650-723-0817, Fax:650-725-2199



Carlo-Erba (CE Elantech, Inc.) Na1500 Series II elemental analyzer is connected to the Finnigan Delta plus IRMS via the Finnigan ConFlo II interface:

 Power requirements: = 230V (-10%, + 6%), 16A three phase, 50/60Hz.

 Compressed gas pressure requirements: Air, He, and O2 supply = 40 to 60psig. (300 to 400Kpa).

 Reference gases: required for N2, CO2, and SO2.

 Compressed gas requirement: UHP (4.6 He 99.996 purity) = 100ml/min @ 100Kpa.

 Compressed gas requirement: UHP (4.3 O2 99.993 purity) = 20ml/min @ 100Kpa.

 Ambient temperature range: = 64 to 82°F (18-28°C).

 Relative humidity range: = 20 to 70%.

 Dimensions: = 1.9ft H x 2.9ft W x 1.9ft D (58cm H x 88cm W x 57cm D).

 Weight: = 154lbs (70kg).

Carlo Erba NA1500 Series 2 specs:

 Sample amount: = 0.5 - 100mg.

 Sample capacity: = 50 sample continuous automated run.

 Reproducibility: = 0.1%

 Detection limit: = 10ppm

 Analysis time: N = 3 minutes, NC = 6 minutes, NCS/NCH = 10 minutes.

 Measuring range: = 0.01 - 100%

 Accuracy: At 100ppm in N, C, S mode = 0.1%


Department of Geological and Environmental Sciences / Stanford University
Last modified on 6/19/04 by David Mucciarone (e-mail address - dam@pangea.stanford.edu).