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Ion Chromatography for Water and Process Analysis

Ion chromatography is the standard method for measuring anions and cations in boiler feedwater, effluent, mine water and process streams across South African utilities and industry. This course covers eluent chemistry, suppressor technology, column care and result interpretation, equipping analysts to produce reliable data for compliance reporting and process control in water and industrial laboratories.

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What you will be able to do

  • Describe the chemistry of ion separation, suppression and conductivity detection.
  • Select appropriate columns and eluents for anion and cation analysis.
  • Prepare standards and calibration curves that meet method precision requirements.
  • Operate ion chromatography systems for routine water and effluent testing.
  • Identify and resolve common problems including peak shift, ghosting and suppressor failure.
  • Evaluate result quality using control charts and duplicate sample checks.

Course outline

  1. 01Ion Chromatography Fundamentals
  2. 02Eluent and Suppressor Chemistry
  3. 03Column Selection for Anions and Cations
  4. 04Standard Preparation and Calibration
  5. 05Routine Operation and Sample Runs
  6. 06Common Faults and Corrective Actions
  7. 07Data Interpretation and Reporting
  8. 08Quality Control and Compliance Records

Who should attend

This course suits water quality analysts, effluent laboratory technicians, process chemists and instrument specialists responsible for ion chromatography testing.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100Closed
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
1 to 2 Oct 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
5 to 6 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
6 to 7 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
7 to 8 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
8 to 9 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
12 to 13 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Oct 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
20 to 21 Oct 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
21 to 22 Oct 2026Online2US$900Register
2 to 3 Dec 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Register
3 to 4 Dec 2026Cape Town2R10,000Register
7 to 8 Dec 2026Durban2R10,000Register
8 to 9 Dec 2026Pretoria2R10,000Register
9 to 10 Dec 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Register
10 to 11 Dec 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Dec 2026Maseru2US$1,100Register
17 to 18 Dec 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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