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hExtractor 20
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Product Description
I. Basic Product Positioning
The instrument is officially named Auto-Chemical Extractor / Auto-Chemical Reactor (ACR20), offered in two models: sequential hExtractor 20 and batch-type hExtractor 20B.
It is an integrated fully automatic pretreatment instrument with high-pressure heating and reflux functions. It replaces traditional manual laboratory pretreatment equipment such as Soxhlet extractors, ultrasonic cleaners, microwave processors, high-pressure digesters and reflux hydrolysis devices, realizing full automation of chemical laboratories.
II. Full-Scenario Application Coverage (For Testing & R&D)
1. Polymer & Plastic Material Testing (Core Application)
Rapid Extraction of Plastic Additives
Extract additives including antioxidants (BHT, Irganox 1010), light stabilizers, flame retardants (PBDE, TPP), nucleating agents, lubricants, quaternary ammonium salts and stearates from plastic pellets of PP, rubber, PET, nylon and other materials. Traditional extraction takes 1–8 hours, while this instrument only requires 3–10 minutes.
Depolymerization of Plastics
Depolymerize PET and nylon polymers for monomer content analysis. Conventional techniques are highly complicated, yet the instrument completes the process within 15 minutes.
High-Pressure Digestion for Heavy Metals in Plastics
Perform nitric acid high-pressure digestion on ABS, HDPE plastic pellets to detect metal elements (Fe, Cu, Au, Ag) with micro-volume solvents in a short time.
2. Environmental Pollutant Testing
PFAS Total Oxidisable Precursor (TOP) Assay
Oxidative degradation of perfluorinated precursors. The traditional method requires constant heating at 85°C for 12 hours; the instrument only takes 5–20 minutes at 150–200°C with oxidation efficiency exceeding 99.9%, meeting environmental regulatory testing standards.
Extraction of Dioxins & Brominated Flame Retardants
Extract PBDEs and dioxins from soil and waste samples. Traditional extraction lasts 4–8 hours, while the instrument finishes the process in 15 minutes.
3. Biomedical & Human Metabolite Testing (For Forensics, Toxicology & Clinical Labs)
Extraction of Human Metabolites from Hair & Nails
Long-term trace detection of nicotine, cotinine, EPA/DHA fatty acids, amino acids and drugs (THC/CBD cannabinoids). Traditional overnight ultrasonic extraction and microwave methods yield low recovery rates, whereas the instrument achieves 100% recovery with methanol at 140°C for 10 minutes.
Extraction of Natural Products from Herbal Medicines
High-pressure extraction of active ingredients such as ginsenosides from ginseng. Compared with room-temperature sonication, high temperature and pressure greatly improve ginsenoside yield, suitable for quality analysis of herbal medicinal materials.
4. Food & Feed Analysis
Rapid Protein Hydrolysis
Hydrolyze proteins in meat and pet feed for amino acid testing. Traditional hydrolysis uses 6N hydrochloric acid at 100–120°C for 12–24 hours; under high temperature and pressure, the instrument completes hydrolysis in merely 5–30 minutes with higher detectable amino acid concentrations and stable performance.
Polysaccharide Hydrolysis for Oligosaccharide Preparation
Targeted hydrolysis of polysaccharides from sweet potato and methylcellulose to rapidly obtain oligosaccharides with different degrees of polymerization for food research and development.
5. General Chemical Synthesis & Reactions
III. Core Product Selling Points (Five Dimensions: High Efficiency, Eco-Friendly, Safe, Automated, Universal Compatibility)
(I) Ultra-High Efficiency: Sharp Reduction in Time & Solvent Consumption
Dramatic Time Saving
| Traditional Pretreatment | Processing Time | hExtractor 20 Processing Time |
| ---- | ---- | ---- |
| Soxhlet Extraction | 1–72 h | 2–10 min |
| Protein Hydrolysis | 12–24 h | 5–30 min |
| PFAS TOP Assay | 12 h | 5–20 min |
| Plastic Additive Extraction | 1–8 h | 3–10 min |
| Ultrasonic Extraction of Natural Products | 1–6 h | 5–20 min |
R&D cycles are shortened from 1–3 months to 1–2 days, significantly boosting laboratory throughput.
Micro-Solvent Consumption (Core Eco-Friendly Advantage)
Traditional Soxhlet extraction consumes 50–200 mL solvent, while the instrument only uses 0.1–5 mL, cutting organic solvent consumption by over 99%. Toxic solvents can be replaced with low-toxic green alternatives to reduce experimental costs and hazardous waste disposal burdens.
High-Pressure Saturated Vapor Extraction for Higher Recovery Rates
Built-in saturated vapor pressure database supports precise temperature and pressure control for various solvents (methanol, acetone, n-hexane, acetonitrile, etc.). High temperature and pressure accelerate the dissolution of target analytes. For hair THC/CBD testing, traditional methods only reach 30%–80% recovery, while the instrument delivers 100% recovery. The detected content of ginsenosides and amino acids is far higher than that from room-temperature sonication.
(II) Full-Process Automation to Reduce Manual Labor
Modular Automatic Workflow
Automatic sample feeding → closed high-pressure reaction / heated reflux → cooling & depressurization → automatic dilution and volume adjustment. No manual operation required throughout the whole process. Standard equipped with sample manipulator; auto-injection pump and stirring module are optional.
Intuitive Touchscreen Program Editing with Error Prevention
The user-friendly anti-misoperation control panel can store up to 20 independent methods. Wide adjustable parameter range: temperature 50–300°C, heating duration 0–16 h, cooling duration 0–16 min, injection volume 0–10 mL. Batch automatic operation with gradient settings of temperature, time and solvent.
- hExtractor 20 (Sequential Type): Process 20 samples one after another
- hExtractor 20B (Batch Type): Process 20 samples simultaneously, ideal for high-throughput testing laboratories
(III) Multi-Layer Safety Protection System for Risk-Free High-Pressure Operation
Graded Pressure-Resistant Reaction Sleeves (Layered Protection)
| Accessory | Maximum Pressure Resistance | Safety Advantages |
| ---- | ---- | ---- |
| Reaction Vessel Sleeve (Optional) | ≤10 atm | Hollow bottom for fast heat conduction, patented reflux heat dissipation design |
| High-Pressure Sleeve (Standard) | ≤30 atm | Closed explosion-proof structure, prevents leakage of corrosive solvents if vessels rupture |
| Stainless Steel / Quartz Reaction Tube (Optional) | Stainless Steel: 100 atm / Quartz: 80 atm | Quartz tubes release no metal ions, suitable for trace heavy metal analysis |
| Micro-Sample Sleeve (Optional) | ≤30 atm | Specially designed for tiny biological samples |
Closed Negative-Pressure Cooling & Depressurization + Exhaust System
Automatic cooling and pressure relief after reaction to avoid splashing of high-temperature solvents. Integrated exhaust system isolates volatile organic solvent fumes.
Extra Advantages Over Microwave Instruments
Microwave equipment suffers poor solvent dielectric conduction, expensive cavities and explosion risks. This instrument is compatible with all organic solvents without microwave compatibility limitations and features lower maintenance costs.
(IV) Ultra-Wide Compatibility – One Instrument Replaces Multiple Devices
A single unit substitutes Soxhlet extractor, ultrasonic cleaner, microwave digester, high-pressure reactor, protein hydrolysis oven, electric reflux device, plastic digestion unit and PFAS oxidation reactor, cutting laboratory procurement costs and equipment footprint.
Four customizable extraction methods are supported:
- Stepwise dissolution and precipitation with strong & weak solvents
- Direct target analyte extraction with weak solvents
- High-temperature matrix melting extraction (for plastic testing exclusive use)
- High-temperature reflux extraction with organic solvents
(V) Energy-Saving & Low-Carbon, Reducing Overall Laboratory Operating Costs
- Minimal solvent consumption greatly reduces hazardous waste output to meet environmental compliance requirements.
- Short single-run heating time leads to far lower energy consumption than long-duration reflux and ultrasonic equipment.
- Micro-volume reagent usage significantly cuts procurement costs for standard substances and organic solvents.
- Fully automatic unattended operation saves labor hours.
IV. Summary of Differentiated Competitive Advantages
- Exclusive Integrated High-Pressure Reflux Structure: Integrated heating zone, condensation reflux zone and cooling zone to achieve closed quasi-supercritical extraction performance.
- Metal-Free Contamination with Quartz Tubes: Outperforms stainless steel autoclaves for heavy metal and trace element analysis.
- Micro-Sample Compatibility: Direct processing of milligram-level hair, nail and tiny herbal samples.
- Universal Solvent Compatibility: Compatible with polar, non-polar and strong acid solvents including methanol, n-hexane, acetone, hydrochloric acid and nitric acid — an exclusive feature unavailable on microwave instruments.
- Standardizable Methods: Storable programs with one-click recall, enabling stable and repeatable test data output for third-party testing laboratories.
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