VAPODEST Distillation System

Vapodest | Kjeldahl Analysis

The Vapodest represents a new milestone in Kjeldahl analysis. The Vapodest is more user-friendly, and powerful than ever before. The analysis results exceed official and international requirements.

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SKU12-0622


This automated distillation system is also ideal for the steam distillation of volatile acids, sulfur dioxide, TVB-N, ammonium, formaldehyde, phenol, alcohol, vicinal diketones, or hydrogen cyanide.

  • Overview

    C. Gerhardt’s 130 years of experience in Kjeldahl analysis is evident in their line of VAPODEST Kjeldahl Steam Distillation systems. The VAPODEST series offers powerful analytics, accurate results, and efficient, clean operation in one easy-to-use system. Precise pumps control the addition of reagents with maximum exactness. The steam pressure can be fully adjusted from 10 to 100 %. The unique, programmable "soft-start" function ensures controlled reactions. 

    The VAPODEST models are available with different degrees of automation, from the simple smart version for a small number of samples to fully automated systems with integrated titration and an autosampler for high sample throughput. All versions are compatible with a variety of Kjeldahl digestion tubes and flasks. Any of these systems are ideal for total Kjeldahl nitrogen, free ammonia, phenol, or alcohol determinations. 

    All Gerhardt systems are designed with comprehensive safety features. 

    The VAPODEST models include:

    • VAPODEST 200: manual sample dilution, manual filling of the receiver, manual titration, manual removal of sample waste, manual calculation of result, manual sample change
    • VAPODEST 300: manual filling of the receiver, manual titration, manual calculation of result, manual sample change
    • VAPODEST 400: manual titration, manual calculation of result, manual sample change
    • VAPODEST 450: manual sample change, results can be calculated on a computer via data export
    • VAPODEST 500s: fully automated, manual sample change
    • VAPODEST 500s Carousel: fully automated system for 20 samples

    VAPODEST Features:

    • Easy-to-use touchscreen display​
    • Kjeldahl analysis complies with standard methods
    • Low total operating costs
    • Automation options available
    • Color-changing status indicator
    • Compact construction saves bench space
    • Compatible with a wide variety of Kjeldahl glassware
    • Designed for safety

  • Specifications
    General Specifications              
    Type VAP 200 VAP 300 VAP 400

    VAP 450
    without titrator

    VAP 450
    with titrator
    VAP 500s VAP 500s carousel
     Cooling water consumption [l/min] 2 / 5 / 7 2 / 5 / 7 2 / 5 / 7 2 /5 / 7 2 / 5 / 7 ca. 5  ca. 5 
    Distillation time [min] 2 - 4 2 - 4 2 - 4 2 - 4 2 - 4 2 - 4 2 - 4
    Recovery rate [%] > 99.5 > 99.5 > 99.5 > 99.5 > 99.5 > 99.5 > 99.5
    Reproducibility [%] +/- 1 +/- 1 +/- 1 +/- 1 +/- 1 +/- 1 +/- 1
    Detection limit N [mg] 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
    Nominal voltage [VAC] 230 230 230 230 230 230 230
    Frequency [Hz] 50 - 60 50 - 60 50 - 60 50 - 60 50 - 60 50 50
    Nominal wattage [W] 2200 2200 2200 2200 2200 1600 1830
    Weight [kg] 35 37 38 38 40 ca. 37 198
    Dimensions W / D / H [mm] 527 / 390 / 697 527 / 390 / 697 527 / 390 / 697 527 / 390 / 697 527 / 390 / 697 440 / 340 / 690 10101 / 670 / 1655
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    Vapodest | Kjeldahl Analysis

    The Vapodest represents a new milestone in Kjeldahl analysis. The Vapodest is more user-friendly, and powerful than ever before. The analysis results exceed official and international requirements.

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