Flow Injection for Teaching

Bringing Real-World Analytical Techniques to the Classroom

Flow injection analysis is used in universities and academic institutions around the world for courses in several disciplines

  • Quantitative Chemical Analysis

  • Advanced Analytical Instrumentation

  • Environmental and Agricultural Sciences

  • Oceanography

Quantitative Analysis & Advanced Analytical Instrumentation Courses

Chemistry departments across leading universities integrate flow injection analysis into their analytical curriculum to provide hands-on experience with modern instrumental techniques. These courses build upon fundamental chemistry knowledge to develop critical analytical skills that are highly valued in industry and research settings.

FIA systems offer an ideal teaching platform because they demonstrate key analytical principles, including:

  • Sample handling and preparation techniques

  • Calibration and standardization methods

  • Statistical analysis of results

  • Method validation and quality control

  • Instrument operation and troubleshooting

  • Chromatography and spectrometry-based colorimetric detection techniques

Students gain practical experience with an instrument that bridges classical wet chemistry methods and advanced automation approaches, preparing them for professional laboratory environments where efficiency and precision are paramount.

Environmental Sciences, Agronomy, and Oceanography

Specialized departments including Environmental Science, Agricultural Studies, Forestry, and Oceanography utilize flow injection analysis to give students practical experience with real-world analytical applications. These fields rely heavily on rapid, reproducible analysis methods for monitoring nutrients, contaminants, and other parameters in complex environmental matrices.

The compact, modular design of FIA systems makes them ideal for:

  • Field studies and environmental monitoring projects

  • Analysis of soil, water, and plant tissue samples

  • Detection of trace elements in marine environments

  • Long-term studies requiring consistent analytical methods

Many academic programs leverage shared instruments between teaching and research, allowing students to participate in ongoing environmental projects while learning valuable analytical techniques. This collaborative approach enhances both the educational experience and the research capacity of the institution.

Injecting Innovation into Education

A Platform to Understanding Modern Analytical Instrumentation

See Chemistry in Action

  • Transparent injection valve showcases sample movement in real-time

  • Watch as our "lab on valve" brings chemical processes to life

Witness Band Broadening

  • Observe sample peak dispersion and dilution as it flows through the system

  • Gain hands-on understanding of crucial chromatography concept

Demystify UV-VIS Detection

  • Clear flow cell design eliminates the 'black box' approach

  • External light source and full-array spectrometer reveal detection principles

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