Bottle Setup & Configuration; Solvent Compatibility; Add Solvent - CEM EDGE system Manual

Bottle Setup & Configuration

Solvent Compatibility

The EDGE is compatible with any solvent. Below is a list of some solvents with their characteristics and
applications. Note that these are not the only solvents compatible with the EDGE and these are not the only
applications that these solvents can be used for. The EDGE can handle a pH range of 4-9. The EDGE is not
compatible with strong acids or bases.
Solvent Polarity
Water Most Polar
Methanol
Acetonitrile
Acetone
Dichloromethane
Toluene
Petroleum Ether
Hexane Least Polar
WARNING
The EDGE is not compatible with strong acids or bases.

Add Solvent

Each Method will require a solvent for cycle parameters and wash method. The EDGE has 6 bottle positions
that solvents cans be assigned to and can be used per method. See section below to add additional solvents or
solvent mixtures to the database.
1. Select the System Menu
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Solvents.
4. Select the New icon
Boiling Point (°C)
100
64.6
81.65
56.2
39.8
110.6
30-60
69
icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.
in the upper right corner of the screen. A pop-up will appear.
Bottle Setup & Configuration
Vapor Pressure (kPA)
2.4
16.9
9.9
30
58
3.8
31
17.6
Application
Nutraceuticals
Plastics
Pesticide Residues
Environmental
Environmental
Dioxins
Total Fat
Environmental
25