Lab Water Purification with Arium® Mini and Arium® Mini Extend
Maximum Flexibility in One Compact Design
The compact Arium® Mini water purification systems have been designed to meet your Type 1 ultrapure water needs, handling up to 10 liters per day. Developed according to Type 1 water requirements for general, life-science and analytical applications, this system guarantees reproducible results and streamlined processes.
Operate effortlessly using the large, touch-activated screen and user-friendly menus. Choose from the Arium® Mini or Arium® Mini Essential if using pretreated water feed, or opt for the Arium® Mini Plus with innovative bagtank technology for a simple connection to your potable tap water supply.
Introducing the newest member of the Mini family: Arium® Mini Extend. Experience maximum convenience with the flexible, removable dispensing unit, keeping you ahead in your lab routines. Explore our extensive range of Arium® Mini lab water systems and choose the one that best fits your needs.
Find the Right Arium® Mini for Your Laboratory
Explore the Arium® Mini Extend and Arium® Mini through a 360° animation and learn about the key advantages they bring to your routine laboratory water purification tasks.
Features of the Arium® Mini
Flexible
Different versions for different inlet water and connection options, as well as the desired water withdrawal
Compact
Space-saving with a width of only 28 cm (+ 9 cm for versions with attached dispensing unit)
Intuitive
Color touch display, with direct access to all important information and dispensing options
Innovative
Depending on the type of system, our unique Bagtank technology saves time as no intensive tank cleaning with hazardous substances is required
Reliable
Delivers consistently high water quality for reliable and reproducible results
Applications for Use
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Buffer and media preparation |
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Histology |
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Preparation of reagents, blank samples, etc. |
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ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) |
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AAS | GF-AAS (atomic absorption spectrometry) |
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Photometry |
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SPE (solid phase extraction) |
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IC (ion chromatography) |
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ICP-MS (inductively coupled with plasma mass spectrometry) |
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GS-MS (gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry) |
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Trace Analysis |
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TOC Analysis |
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HPLC (high-performance liquid chromatography) |
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UPLC |
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SPE (solid phase extraction) |
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LC-MS (liquid chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry) |
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LC-MS/MS |
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Electrophoresis |
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Endotoxin analysis |
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Immunocytochemistry |
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PCR | RT-PCR (polymerase chain reaction) |
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DNA Sequencing |
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NAAT (Nucleic Acid Amplification Technology) |
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Northern Blot |
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Southern Blot |
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Western Blot |
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NGS (Nucleic Acid Amplification Technology) |
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Nutrient media for mammalian cell culture |
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Featured Resources
Featured Arium® Mini Videos
Certificates
- ASTM D1193-06 Type 1: Arium® Mini PDF | 241.3 KB
- ISO 3696 Grade 1: Arium®️ Mini PDF | 237.6 KB
- PFAS — Analysis Arium®️ Mini Plus PDF | 244.7 KB
- PFAS — Analysis Arium®️ Mini Essential PDF | 244.7 KB
- PFAS — Analysis Arium®️ Mini Essential Extend PDF | 632.7 KB
- PFAS — Analysis Arium®️ Mini Plus Extend PDF | 632.7 KB
- PFAS — Analysis Arium®️ Sterile Plus Filter PDF | 643.0 KB
- PFAS — Analysis Arium® CellPlus Ultrafilter PDF | 632.9 KB
- Trace Analysis: Arium®️ Mini Plus PDF | 267.4 KB
- Trace Analysis: Arium®️ Mini Essential PDF | 225.6 KB
- Trace Analysis Arium®️ Mini Plus Extend PDF | 301.5 KB
- Trace Analysis Arium®️ Mini Essential Extend PDF | 301.5 KB
- VOC — Analysis Arium®️ Mini Essential PDF | 277.6 KB
- VOC — Analysis Arium®️ Mini Plus PDF | 272.4 KB
- VOC — Analysis Arium®️ Mini Plus Extend PDF | 302.6 KB
- VOC — Analysis Arium®️ Mini Essential Extend PDF | 302.6 KB
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Arium® Mini is a compact ultrapure water system designed for labs with limited space and low daily water needs. It delivers ASTM Type 1 ultrapure water with a small footprint and an optional built-in Bagtank, eliminating the need for an external pure water supply.
The Arium® Mini produces ultrapure water with a resistivity of 18.2 MΩ·cm and TOC levels ≤ 5 ppb, meeting or exceeding ASTM D1193-06 Type 1 and ISO 3696 standards for sensitive analytical and life science applications.
Yes, the Arium® Mini Plus version includes an integrated Bagtank, allowing it to operate independently from a central pure water source. This makes it ideal for labs without an existing purified water supply.
The Arium® Mini is ideal for applications like HPLC, PCR, cell culture, and preparation of reagents or buffers where ASTM Type 1 ultrapure water is essential for accuracy and reproducibility.
The Arium® Mini is designed for low to medium throughput labs and can produce up to 10 liters of ultrapure water per day, depending on the model and configuration.
Yes, it features a user-friendly touchscreen interface, quick-change cartridges, and intuitive maintenance alerts. Its plug-and-play design ensures easy setup and minimal training.
Yes, the system features efficient water use, a long-lasting cartridge design, and a recyclable Bagtank system that reduces environmental impact and supports green lab initiatives.
There are three main versions:
- Arium® Mini and Arium® Mini Essential require an external pure water supply.
- Arium® Mini Plus: Includes an integrated Bagtank for tap water feed and internal pure water production.
For even more flexibility, our Arium® Mini Extend versions (Arium® Mini Plus Extend and Mini Essential Extend) are equipped with a flexible, removable dispensing unit.