Applications 

Battery Materials Analysis — Measures surface energy and diffusion properties of electrode materials at high temperatures, contributing to performance enhancement Catalyst and Sorbent Research — Analyzes sorption strength and surface reactivity to enable efficient catalyst design Polymer and Composite Material Characterization — Evaluates adhesion and miscibility to understand interactions between materials Carbon-Based Materials Analysis — Precisely characterizes the surface properties of graphene, carbon nanotubes, and similar materials for advanced electronic materials development Pharmaceuticals and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) — Analyzes crystallinity, surface energy, and wettability to evaluate formulation stability and blending compatibility Fibers and Textiles — Analyzes surface modification status and energy changes before and after treatment, supporting evaluation of dyeability and functional treatment efficiency

Key Features 

• High-Temperature Analysis Capability — Analyzes sample surface properties and diffusion coefficients across a temperature range of 30 °C to 500 °C, providing an advantage for material characterization under high-temperature environments
• In-Situ Sample Pre-Treatment — Modular accessories enable direct sample pre-treatment within the instrument, allowing analysis under various conditions while maintaining sample integrity
• Versatile Probe Gas Selection — Precisely measures diverse material properties — including surface energy, acid-base interactions, and sorption isotherms — using up to 12 different probe gases
• Fully Automated Operation — Dedicated software enables experimental automation, with a user-friendly interface that simplifies experimental setup and data analysis
• Optional Humidity Control — An optional humidity control feature can be added, enabling analysis of sample property changes under diverse humidity conditions

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High-Temperature Capability 

With a temperature range of 30 °C to 500 °C, the iGC-SEA Nova's high-temperature column oven enables laboratories to perform sample preparation, surface energy analysis, and determination of diffusion coefficients — such as for carbon materials — at application-relevant temperatures. 

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Rapid Surface Characterization of Highly Active Substrates 

The iGC-SEA Nova efficiently characterizes highly active substrates through its rapid surface analysis capabilities. 

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Unmatched Accuracy and Reliability 

The iGC-SEA Nova from Surface Measurement Systems combines Inverse Gas Chromatography principles with innovative instrument features to deliver outstanding accuracy and exceptional reproducibility. 

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Fully Automated Operation 

Through the innovative design of the Inverse Gas Chromatography Surface Energy Analyzer Nova and its dedicated control software, experiments can be performed with complete automation — dramatically reducing user hands-on time. 

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Experimental Flexibility with Up to 12 Probe Gases   

Using up to 12 different probe gases, researchers can conduct diverse experiments and obtain a broad range of Inverse Gas Chromatography data. 

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In-Situ Sample Pre-Treatment  

Modular accessories enable direct sample pre-treatment within the instrument, allowing researchers to precisely track how solid surface properties change under various temperatures and conditions.