The 761 SD Compact IC is a PC-controlled, compact high-performance ion chromatography system with chemical suppression which makes the phosphate determination in soft drinks now 20 times faster. It was developed in close collaboration with the soft-drink industry for beverage, syrup and concentrate analysis in bottling plants, syrup plants, concentrate plants and quality control laboratories. The new soft-drink method for phosphoric acid virtually eliminates sample preparation for the non-carbonated samples while the carbonated samples require only degassing prior to injection. Since it is packaged with everything needed for analysis, the 761 SD Compact IC is a true turnkey system, and is supplied with separation column, eluent, supresor and standard solutions.