Type 2 (Pure) Elix

There are various purification technologies that can produce Type 2 water. The most efficient way of producing Type 2 water is to begin with Reverse Osmosis and follow with either deionization (RO-DI) or Electrodeionization (RO-Elix). Millipore systems combine these technologies into a comprehensive range of systems.

Elix Module Operation Principle

Elix Technology

Tap water is treated by Progard cartridge and purified by Reverse Osmosis to produce RO Type 3 water that enters the Elix Module.
Ion-exchange resins in the module are continuously regenerated via an electrical current. This process requires only very small quantities of water and energy.
No special maintenance or chemical regeneration is needed that would deteriorate the resin beads.
This unique process has become the new standard for the production of Type 2 water and is replacing both distillation and conventional deionization units in the laboratory.

Figure 1: Elix Technology

Applications

In general, water that has been purified using Elix technology is suitable for use with analyses at the parts per million (ppm) or high ppb levels, and also may be used to fulfill several other needs in a laboratory:

Buffer and media preparation, in particular for microbiology, titration (unless trace levels are targeted), pH or general analytical chemistry. Non-sensitive sample preparation requiring extensive washing
Chemical reactions run in water
Stability testing chambers and autoclave feeding
Histology
Glassware washing; can be used for manual washing or Elix systems can be fitted to dish washers to deliver water on demand
With additional basic ion-exchange polishing, the water can be used in clinical chemistry and as feed water for weatherometers

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