X- Ray Fluorescence Analysis of Residual Catalysts EDX-7000

Chemicals and equipments

• Analysis machine: EDX-7000/Shimadzu
• Measurement method: Use calibration curve method of Pd, Which build from contents 1 ppm, 10 ppm, 20 ppm, 50 ppm và 100 ppm.

Preparing sample

Analysis samples are liquid, They are contained into sample container which was covered with 5 μm thick polypropylene film.

Analysis process, Image

The amount of Pd was quantitatively analyzed by the calibration curve method at three stages: Prior to adding the catalyst, after adding the catalyst, and after separating and removing the catalyst.

The analysis process flow, images of the samples at each stage in analysis, and the X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectra are shown in Fig.

• Step 1: Reagents other than the catalyst of sample 1 is mixed for eacohf Fluorophore 1 and 2.

• Step 2: The catalyst (palladium acetate) was added to each solution.

• Step 3: After adding sample 2 (metal scavenger) to each solutions, the solutions were left for a certain amount of time and then filtered.

The separated powder after filtration

Pharmaceuticals Impurities Screening Method Package

Elements that can be analyzed with the pharmaceuticals impurities screening method package for XRF spectrometry are shown in Table below. Among the 24 elements listed in the ICH Q3D, a total of 12 elements can be analyzed.

Table: Elements That Can Be Analyzed with the Method Package

Conclusion

Methods commonly used for analyzing inorganic impurities such as atomic absorption spectrophotometry, inductively coupled plasma (ICP) atomic emission spectroscopy, and ICP mass spectrometry require the wet digestion of solid and powder samples as pretreatment. However, by using XRF spectrometry, samples of all forms can be analyzed in their original form, such as a solution or powder, without pretreatment as long as the element to be analyzed is evenly dispersed in the sample.

This study shows that by using the pharmaceuticals impurities screening method package, an analysis in the order of mg/kg can be performed even when the integration time is substantially shortened to 300 s from the standard condition of 1,800 s. The package is effective in controlling the residual amount of catalysts in accordance with control standards and target accuracy levels.

Source: ETA