Millipore - Millipore Elix Essential 10 UV Water Purification System

Applications & Use Cases

• Preparing reagents, buffers, and solutions in laboratory settings.
• Feeding instruments such as autoclaves, glassware washers, and ultrapure water systems.
• General chemical and biological laboratory work requiring reliable Type 2 water quality.
• Supplying water for cell culture media preparation and pharmaceutical formulation.
• Use in analytical laboratories for chromatography and spectroscopy applications.

Typical Specifications

Typical capacity

This class of system typically produces 10 litres per hour of purified water.

Power supply

Units of this type commonly operate on a standard single-phase electrical supply, typically 230V, 50Hz for the UK market.

Water quality

The Elix Essential series is designed to produce Type 2 pure water, with resistivity typically greater than 5 MΩ·cm at 25°C.

UV lamp

Units featuring UV are equipped with a UV lamp for TOC reduction and bacterial control.

Feed water requirements

Typically requires a pre-treated feed water supply, such as potable tap water, often with pre-filtration.

Dimensions

For this class of equipment, a compact benchtop or wall-mountable design is common, with typical footprints around 30-40 cm wide and 40-50 cm deep.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of water does the Elix Essential 10 UV produce?

  This system is designed to produce Type 2 pure water, suitable for a wide range of laboratory applications. The UV component aids in reducing organic contaminants and controlling bacterial growth.

• What maintenance is typically required for this system?

• Can this system be connected to a larger water distribution network?

• What are the typical installation requirements?

• Is this unit suitable for pharmaceutical manufacturing?