Although many may not realize it, the petrochemical industry plays a big part in the creation of a wide variety of products. From the products in your medicine cabinet, to electronic materials, to alternative jet fuels, the range is surprising. Analysis of petrochemical and fuel products is crucial for ensuring safety, quality, and performance. Analytical scientists need tools they can rely on when it comes to such an important product that can have a significant impact on our livelihoods and environment.
LECO recognizes the importance of the hard work that individuals within the Petrochem industry perform, and that’s why we’ve dedicated ourselves to creating innovations that provide specialized solutions for petrochemical analysis challenges.
Tackling the Challenges of Hydrocarbon Analysis
In a recent poll that we conducted via LinkedIn, it was revealed to us that several scientists (and others in the field) identified “detailed hydrocarbon analysis” as the most important/most challenging analysis when it comes to sustainable/synthetic aviation fuels.
Why is hydrocarbon analysis so crucial? It is a critical step in certifying synthetic aviation fuels as it reveals if the fuel possesses all the right quantities of hydrocarbons to perform as expected. However, fuels are quite complex, containing thousands of different individual components, making them exceptionally challenging to analyze. They require the enhanced chromatographic separation power of GCxGC for proper characterization.
A Smarter Solution: Flow Modulated GCxGC-FID
For those looking to step up their analysis game and fast-track certifications, flow modulated GCxGC-FID is an effective and inexpensive tool for performing high accuracy group-type analyses for traditional fuels and emerging alternatives. Group-type analyses of fuel products offer insight into critical product performance characteristics, including physical properties, energy potential, and degradation susceptibility. Our GCxGC-FID solutions make fulfilling the requirements of the ASTM D8396 test method a simple and efficient task. You can explore our line of GCxGC products here.
Your Partner in Petrochemical Innovation
To learn more about LECO’s solutions for petrochemical analysis, visit our website and explore related application notes, webinars, and ask our experts any questions you might have.
Don’t Miss Our Upcoming Webinar
Lastly, don’t miss out on our next webinar, titled “Detailed Hydrocarbon Type Analysis of Aviation Fuels: Navigating the Challenges of Evolving Feed Stocks.”
Empower your lab with the tools and knowledge to make a difference in the petrochemical industry. With LECO, precision is always within reach.
