Quartz Sub-Boiling High-Purity Water Distillation System SYZ-A
| Origin | Beijing, China |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Type | Authorized Distributor |
| Product Origin | Domestic (China) |
| Model | SYZ-A |
| Instrument Type | Sub-boiling Distiller |
| Heating Power | 1500 W |
| Distillate Output | 1000 mL/h |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | 530 × 200 × 500 mm |
| Material | High-Purity Fused Quartz (SiO₂) |
Overview
The Quartz Sub-Boiling High-Purity Water Distillation System SYZ-A is an engineered solution for the continuous production of ultrapure water via sub-boiling distillation—a thermally controlled purification method that minimizes volatile contaminant carryover by maintaining the feed water surface below its boiling point. Unlike conventional boiling distillers, this system operates under precisely regulated low-temperature thermal gradients, suppressing nucleate boiling and reducing aerosol formation, particle entrainment, and trace metal volatilization. Constructed entirely from high-purity fused quartz (≥99.995% SiO₂), the SYZ-A eliminates metallic ion leaching and organic adsorption commonly observed in borosilicate glass or stainless-steel systems. It is designed for laboratories requiring consistent, low-conductivity water (typically <0.055 µS/cm at 25 °C) compliant with ASTM D1193 Type I specifications and ISO 3696 Grade 1 standards.
Key Features
- Fused quartz construction throughout—vessel, condenser, and collection path—ensuring zero metal contamination and exceptional resistance to thermal shock and chemical corrosion.
- Sub-boiling thermal control architecture: heating element embedded in quartz base maintains surface temperature ~10–15 °C below saturation point, enabling vapor generation solely via surface evaporation rather than bulk boiling.
- Integrated vertical condenser with high-efficiency cooling jacket; condensate flows freely through quartz tubing without contact with metallic supports or gaskets.
- Stable 1500 W power input with adjustable voltage regulation (±5% tolerance), optimized for reproducible output of 1000 mL/h at ambient cooling conditions (20–25 °C inlet water).
- Compact footprint (530 × 200 × 500 mm) suitable for standard laboratory benchtops; no external chiller required—uses tap water circulation for condenser cooling.
- CE-compliant electrical safety design with over-temperature cutoff and grounded quartz housing support frame.
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The SYZ-A accepts deionized or reverse-osmosis pretreated feed water (conductivity ≤5 µS/cm) and delivers distilled product meeting stringent purity requirements for trace-metal analysis (ICP-MS, GF-AAS), molecular biology (PCR reagent preparation), and semiconductor wafer cleaning validation. Its all-quartz pathway complies with USP “Water for Pharmaceutical Purposes” guidance for non-metallic contact surfaces and aligns with GLP/GMP documentation expectations for equipment qualification (IQ/OQ). While not certified to ISO/IEC 17025, the system’s design supports full traceability when integrated into validated water purification workflows per ASTM E2911-22 (Standard Guide for Validation of Laboratory Water Systems).
Software & Data Management
The SYZ-A is a manually operated, analog-controlled instrument with no embedded microprocessor or digital interface. Operational parameters—including feed flow rate, cooling water temperature, and distillate collection intervals—are recorded externally using laboratory notebooks or LIMS-integrated log sheets. For regulatory environments requiring audit trails (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11), users may pair the unit with calibrated temperature data loggers (e.g., HOBO UX100 series) placed on the quartz vessel base and condenser jacket. Maintenance logs—including quartz component inspection, scaling assessment, and cooling circuit verification—should be retained per institutional SOPs for equipment lifecycle management.
Applications
- Preparation of blank matrices for elemental impurity testing (ICH Q3D, USP /).
- Reagent-grade water for HPLC mobile phase preparation and column equilibration.
- Feedstock for ultrapure water (UPW) polishing systems (e.g., EDI + UV + ultrafiltration).
- Calibration standard dilution in environmental testing labs (EPA Method 200.8, ISO 17294-2).
- High-sensitivity spectroscopy applications where spectral interference from Na⁺, K⁺, or Fe³⁺ must be eliminated.
- Teaching laboratories demonstrating phase-change purification principles and material compatibility effects in analytical chemistry curricula.
FAQ
What is the expected resistivity of water produced by the SYZ-A?
Typical output measures 18.2 MΩ·cm at 25 °C when fed with high-quality pretreated water and operated under stable ambient conditions.
Can the SYZ-A be used with seawater or hard tap water as feed?
No—feed water must be pre-purified (e.g., via RO or DI) to prevent quartz scaling and premature fouling of the evaporation surface.
How often does the quartz chamber require cleaning?
Cleaning frequency depends on feed water quality; under optimal conditions, visual inspection every 200–300 hours of operation is recommended, with citric acid (5% w/v) soak for mineral residue removal.
Is replacement quartzware available separately?
Yes—original-specification fused quartz components (evaporator body, condenser, and collection adapter) are supplied with batch-certified material test reports (MTRs) upon request.
Does the SYZ-A meet ISO 3696:1987 specifications for Type I water?
When operated per manufacturer guidelines and paired with appropriate feed pretreatment, it consistently achieves conductivity, silica, and sodium criteria defined in ISO 3696:1987 Annex A for Type I water.
