January/February 2015 Technology News

The equipment, instruments, and systems introduced to the laboratory market at PITTCON 2015

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Particle Size and Shape Analyzer

EyeTechTM
BOOTH 223 

  • Combines two technologies to measure particle size and shape using laser obscuration time (LOT) and dynamic shape analysis
  • Real time video ensures that “seeing is believing”
  • All automated through powerful 21 CFR-11 compliant Windows 7 software with numerous features to make user’s life easy
  • Equipped to meet any application requirement

Ambivalue www.ambivalue.com 

Module for PTR-TOFMS Series

fastGC
BOOTH 2443

  • PTR-TOF systems are capable of measuring trace gas samples in real-time with a high mass resolving power; new module adds an optional chemical separation step before the analysis
  • Consists of a short GC column with an advanced heating concept for ultra-fast heating and equally fast cooling rates which makes this pre-separation step nearly real-time

IONICON www.ionicon.com 

X-ray Fluorescence Analyzer

Epsilon 1
BOOTH 1140 & 1441

  • Provides a compact and cost-effective ‘out-of-the-box’ pre-calibrated solution for the analysis of residual catalysts in pharmaceutical materials
  • Easy to use
  • Includes installation qualification and operation qualification procedures
  • Aims to meet the industry need for pharmaceutical catalyst analysis

Malvern Panalytical https://www.malvernpanalytical.com 

UV-VIS-NIR Spectrophotometer

UV-3600 Plus
BOOTH 3121

  • Equipped with three detectors–PMT (photomultiplier tube) for ultraviolet and visible regions, and InGaAs and cooled PbS detectors for the nearinfrared region–to ensure high sensitivity across the entire measured wavelength range
  • Compared to spectrophotometers with only PMT and PbS detectors, significantly reduces noise level to assure high-accuracy measurements across the entire wavelength range
  • Provides a wavelength range of 185 to 3,300 nm

Shimadzu www.ssi.shimadzu.com 

Fluorescence Spectrometer

FluoroMate FS-2
BOOTH 711

  • Delivers a high resolution measurement with minimum 0.5 nm spectral bandwidth
  • Features high sensitivity, better than 4000 : 1 (RMS)
  • Includes software for complete analysis with various method settings and intuitive UI
  • Extends versatility in sample measurement with comprehensive accessories
  • Offers a spectroscopic window into molecular properties and behavior
  • Meets the demands for both research and routine lab analysis for a wide range of applications

Scinco www.scinco.com 

Electrochemical Detector

CE 4720
BOOTH 3700

  • May be added to Cecil Instruments’ modular Adept and Q-Adept HPLC and IonQuest ion chromatography systems
  • Can also be used with third-party liquid chromatography systems, as control is through the detector’s stand-alone control keys
  • Features three modes: DC, scanning DC and pulsed amperometric
  • Sensitivities of 10 –15 mol are achievable with ease and simplicity

Cecil Instruments www.cecilinstruments.com 

Laboratory and Process Analyzers

BOOTH 2749

  • Detect impurities in hydrocarbon streams using dry colorimetry technology
  • Serve the petrochemical, chemical, food & beverage and biofuels industry for online or laboratory settings
  • Majority of impurities are measured at ultralow PPB levels in gas or liquid and use ASTM and UOP methods where applicable
  • Environmentally-friendly analyzers provide maximum safety and sensitivity with virtually no known interference

C.I. Analytics www.cianalytics.com 

MEMS-based Gas Chromatograph

FROG-4000™
BOOTH 1120

  • Detects benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylenes, trichloroethene, tetrachloroethene, and other VOCs in air, water, and soil down to 0.5 ppb in about five minutes
  • Reports the chemical name and concentration right to the screen and stores every chromatogram on a micro-SD card
  • Enables lab quality results in the field at the site where the samples are taken

Defiant Technologies www.defiant-tech.com 

Automated Chemistry Analyzer

OI Analytical FS 3700
BOOTH 3417 & 3517

  • Suited for running samples to perform ongoing daily monitoring for water quality and/or regulatory compliance in wastewater facility or environmental lab setting
  • Can improve productivity in measuring cyanide, nitrate/nitrite, phosphate, Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN), ammonia and many other parameters • Modular hardware allows FIA and/or SFA methods to be run interchangeably on the same unit

Xylem www.xylemanalytics.com 

OEM Spectrometers

FREEDOM HR Series
BOOTH 4409

  • Feature high resolution for the UV, VIS, and NIR ranges
  • Suited for integration into portable instruments for laser induced breakdown and Raman spectroscopy due to their small size and robust performance
  • Can be configured in a large number of ways, supporting several commonly-used CCD and CMOS detectors, as well as the option for scientists to use their own electronics with the spectrometer

Ibsen Photonics www.ibsenphotonics.com 

HPLC/UHPLC Columns

Kinetex® F5 and EVO C18
BOOTH 3637

  • Kinetex F5, is a new pentafluorophenyl propyl (PFP) core-shell phase that overcomes reproducibility and performance limitations of existing PFP and F5 products on the market
  • EVO C18, is a new age core-shell selectivity that incorporates a Phenomenex-patented organo-silica grafting process that provides pH stability from 1-12, improved peak shape for bases, and 100 percent aqueous stability

Phenomenex www.phenomenex.com 

Atomic Emission Spectrometers

ICPE-9800 Series
BOOTH 3121

  • Series includes the ICPE-9810 (axial) and ICPE-9820 spectrometers (dual view)
  • Feature a photometric system ideal for analyzing a large variety of samples
  • Allow for simultaneous analysis of trace and high-concentration samples without concern for contamination by simply switching between axial and radial views
  • Help reduce argon gas consumption to about half of normal levels

Shimadzu www.ssi.shimadzu.com 

Portable Raman Spectrometer

i-Raman® Pro
BOOTH 2156

  • Features deeper TE cooling and tablet synchronization capabilities than regular i-Raman series instruments
  • A high quantum efficiency CCD array detector, innovative smart spectrometer technology, and high dynamic range allow this unit to deliver an improved signal to noise ratio
  • Small footprint, lightweight design, and low power consumption provide research-grade Raman capabilities anywhere

B&W Tek www.bwtek.com 

UV-Vis UV Spectrophotometer Sensors

YSI
BOOTH 3417 & 3517

  • Measure numerous parameters as part of an IQ SensorNet system
  • Can measure a broad spectrum (256 wavelengths for each measurement) for increased accuracy
  • Are reagentless and have built-in UltraClean® ultrasonic cleaning, both features enabling lower maintenance requirements over the life of the sensor
  • YSI also offers single wavelength sensors available for certain parameters

Xylem www.xylemanalytics.com 

Combustion Elemental Analyzer

CS844LS
BOOTH 1717

  • A low sulfur version of the market-leading CS844 combustion elemental analyzer
  • Incorporates a sulfur trap to enhance detection limits and precision, minimizing cycle time and maintenance needs
  • High-efficiency combustion furnace offers the efficient combustion of a wide variety of samples and minimizes clean-up
  • Features a high-velocity HEPA vacuum system, 10- and 60-position sample autoloaders, and Cornerstone® brand software

LECO www.leco.com 

Copper Digital Detection Imaging

VISAYA
BOOTH 4219

  • Using a high-resolution camera with optical intelligence, CuDDI identifies exact levels of corrosivity present from petroleum through a 4-step automated vision algorithm and classification process
  • Calculates and displays accurate corrosivity ratings in a matter of seconds
  • Results are digitally recorded and seamlessly integrated with LIMS software
  • Higher precision, patent pending design eliminates guesswork and operator bias

Ayalytical Instruments www.ayalytical.com 

UHR-qTOF Mass Spectrometer

maXis II™
BOOTH 2027 & 4101

  • Allows the simultaneous analysis of small molecules and megadalton proteins on one analytical platform
  • Provides (>80,000) Full-Sensitivity Resolution (FSR) at UPLC acquisition speeds
  • A High Mass Option (HMO) yielding native spray MS capabilities provides enhanced analytical performance levels
  • The Electron Transfer Dissociation (ETD) option provides a powerful additional MS-MS fragmentation technique for the sequence analysis of intact proteins

Bruker www.bruker.com 

Core-Shell HPLC Columns SpeedCore

PH Plus
BOOTH 1245

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