The Thermo Scientific Dionex ICS-5000: precision, modularity and continuous performance
The Dionex ICS-5000 from Thermo Fisher Scientific is a modular ion chromatography system capable of operating at high pressure for fast, reproducible analyses. It stands out for its ability to combine capillary (0.2–0.6 mm internal diameter), microbore (1–3 mm) and standard (3–7 mm) formats, with a flow range of up to 10 mL/min in analytical format. This flexibility allows the system to be easily adapted to various applications without increasing the footprint on the bench.
Designed to withstand up to 5000 psi with eluent generation, it guarantees finer separations through the use of 4 µm particle columns. Its Reagent-Free™ eluent generation module ensures ultra-pure eluent production directly from deionised water, reducing variability and contamination risks. Thanks to "Just Add Water" technology, operation is guaranteed for several months in the capillary with only two litres of water.
The DC Detector/Chromatography module organises separation, detection and automation, offering up to six independent thermal zones. This precise temperature management improves baseline stability and optimises the sensitivity of the conductivity detector and electrochemical detector.
The system also offers dual pumping capability (SP Single Pump and DP Dual Pump), allowing two types of analysis (e.g., anions and cations) to be performed simultaneously with a single piece of equipment. The internal construction of inert materials (PEEK™) ensures full compatibility with a wide range of eluents and solvents across the entire pH range.
Controlled via Chromeleon™ software, the Dionex ICS-5000 simplifies method configuration, data acquisition and system diagnostics. System Wellness features prevent failures by alerting the user to potential problems.
The system is scalable: it can be configured with optical detectors, additional modules for automation, or IC Cubes for capillary consumable management. This modularity allows laboratories to maintain high productivity while ensuring the reliability and quality of their analyses over the long term.
