Dionex

Dionex is a company that specializes in the production and distribution of chromatography systems. Founded in 1975, Dionex has been a pioneer in the development of ion chromatography, a process that separates ions and polar molecules based on their affinity to the ion exchanger.

History[edit | edit source]

Dionex was established in 1975 by Alois X. Schmidt, a chemist who had previously worked at Dow Chemical Company. The company was initially focused on the development of ion chromatography, a technique that was still in its infancy at the time. Over the years, Dionex has expanded its product line to include a variety of chromatography systems, including high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and gas chromatography (GC) systems.

Products and Services[edit | edit source]

Dionex offers a wide range of products and services for the separation, detection, and analysis of chemical compounds. These include:

Ion Chromatography Systems: Dionex is a leading provider of ion chromatography systems, which are used to separate and identify ions and polar molecules in a sample.

HPLC Systems: Dionex also offers high-performance liquid chromatography systems, which are used to separate, identify, and quantify each component in a mixture.

GC Systems: Dionex's gas chromatography systems are used to analyze volatile compounds that can be vaporized without decomposition.

Software and Data Systems: Dionex provides software and data systems that help scientists manage and interpret the data generated by their chromatography systems.

Services and Support: Dionex offers a range of services and support options, including training, maintenance, and repair services.

Applications[edit | edit source]

Dionex's chromatography systems are used in a wide range of applications, including:

Environmental Testing: Dionex's systems are used to analyze water, soil, and air samples for the presence of pollutants and other harmful substances.

Food and Beverage Analysis: Dionex's systems are used to test food and beverage samples for the presence of contaminants, additives, and other substances.

Pharmaceutical and Biotech: Dionex's systems are used in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries to analyze drug compounds and biological samples.

Chemical and Petrochemical: Dionex's systems are used in the chemical and petrochemical industries to analyze raw materials, intermediates, and finished products.