Automatic Vacuum Condensation Extraction System: LI-2100 | LICA UNITED TECHNOLOGY LTD
The LI-2100 Automatic Vacuum Condensation Extraction System, developed by LICA United Technology, is an advanced solution for the safe, efficient, and fractionation-free extraction of water from plants and soil.
The LI-2100 Automatic Vacuum Condensation Extraction System, developed by LICA United Technology, is an advanced solution for the safe, efficient, and fractionation-free extraction of water from plants and soil. Certified to CE standards, it eliminates the need for traditional liquid nitrogen cooling, offering a reliable and automatic process that preserves isotopic integrity. The LI-2100 is designed to work in combination with water isotope analyzers and mass spectrometers, supporting applications in hydrology, ecology, and climate research.
Advantages:
- Reliable and proven method – based on classical vacuum distillation and freezing.
- No liquid nitrogen required – compressor refrigeration ensures operational safety.
- High throughput – up to 14 samples can be processed simultaneously.
- Fully automatic operation – enables unattended extraction for maximum efficiency.
- Built-in safety – automatic shutdown and self-protection functions.
- Quality control – integrated alarms and system diagnostics.
- Patented technology for stable isotope water extraction.
- Ideal for hydrogen and oxygen isotope pretreatment prior to analysis.
Main Specifications:
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Extraction speed | More than 110 samples per day |
| Simultaneous extraction capacity | 14 samples |
| System vacuum | Less than 1000 Pa |
| System leakage rate | Less than 1 Pa/s |
| Extraction rate | Greater than 98% |
| Recovery rate | 99% – 101% |
| Vacuum pump | 5 L/min, 24 V, maximum pressure 5 mbar |
| Refrigeration | No liquid nitrogen required; cold trap reaches 95 °C |
| Heating | Electromagnetic; maximum temperature 130 °C |
| Display and control | 7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen |
| Protection features | Over-temperature and vacuum leakage alarms |
| Dimensions | 90 cm (H) × 74 cm (W) × 110 cm (D) |
| Weight | 120 kg |
Typical Applications:
- Hydrology and soil science – analysis of soil water movement and groundwater recharge.
- Plant physiology – determination of plant water sources and isotopic composition.
- Climate research – study of evaporation, transpiration, and paleoclimate reconstruction.
- Ecohydrology and isotope geochemistry – pretreatment for hydrogen and oxygen isotope studies.
Why Choose the LI-2100:
The LI-2100 offers exceptional reproducibility and safety for laboratories requiring precise and contamination-free extraction of water samples. Its automatic operation and high sample throughput make it the ideal solution for isotope laboratories and environmental research centers. Designed for robust performance and proven in leading institutions worldwide, the LI-2100 is now available in Canada with full local support from ES Canada.