May 2011 Technology News

The latest equipment, instruments and system introductions to the laboratory market.

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ANALYTICAL

Handheld FTIR System
Exoscan

  • Spherical ATR Sampling interface permits analysis of powders and granules, as well as polymer, composite and plastic sheets
  • Features a frequency range of 4000 – 650 cm-1 and maximum resolution of 4 cm-1
  • Incorporates a commercial PDA that controls operator functions and presents results of sample analysis

A2 Technologies
www.a2technologies.com

Sample Fusion System for XRF Analysis
Vulcan MA

  • Basic model features 2, 4 or 6 fusion stations with automatically controlled flame temperatures under microprocessor control
  • Other configurations facilitate sample prep for ICP or AAS, or a mixture of XRF and ICP or AAS
  • Vulcan can be combined with a dedicated fume extraction system to provide an integrated sample preparation workstation

Analysco
www.analysco.co.uk

ATR Probe for FTIR Spectroscopy
DPR-230

  • Features broad mid-IR spectral response
  • Comes with an interchangeable sample compartment mounting plate to mate to any specified FTIR spectrometer
  • Probe can pivot around spectrometer’s sample beam axis so it can be dipped into any sample container for rapid screening or detailed analysis

Axiom Analytical
www.goaxiom.com

Double Beam UV/Vis Spectrophotometer
Libra S80PC

  • Features a wavelength range of 190 to 1100 nm with accuracy of ± 0.3 nm across wavelength range (at 1 nm bandwidth)
  • Supplied with 10mm path length cell holders in sample and reference positions
  • Resolution CFR software enables various users to be set up as part of defined groups with differing access rights, supporting a fully compliant audit trail

Biochrom
www.biochrom.co.uk

Optical Petrography System
CoalPro II™

  • Rapidly determines thermal maturity and energy content of coal, kerogens and petroleum source rock
  • Performs precision 546 nm reflectance measurements
  • Features a high-sensitivity detector with low noise and long-term stability
  • Can be upgraded to a full 308 Coal™ microscope spectrophotometer

CRAIC Technologies
www.microspectra.com

Oxygen Flask Combustion Unit
OFCU-1

  • Prepares samples for elemental analysis of halogens, sulfur, phosphorus and numerous metals using the Schöniger flask method
  • Remotely ignites samples inside a safety interlocked chamber using focused infrared heat from two tungsten-halogen lamps
  • Integral pressure vents ensure safe release of excess reaction pressure

Exeter Analytical
www.eai1.com

Multi-functional GC Inlet
Multi-Shot Pyrolyzer EGA/PY-3030D

  • Chemically characterizes most liquids and solids
  • Offers a choice of six analytical techniques
  • Available accessories include a carrier gas selector, auto-shot sampler that can accommodate up to 48 samples, and a vent-free GC/MS adapter

Frontier Laboratories
www.frontier-lab.com

Benchtop Evaporator
EZ-2 Elite

  • Features a high-performance scroll pump that delivers deeper vacuum than diaphragm pumps
  • SpeedTrap™ features automatic defrost and drain technology
  • Accommodates a wide range of sample holders, including round-bottom flasks up to 500 mL, custom reaction blocks and shallow or deep-well microplates

Genevac
www.genevac.com

Hydrocarbon Trap
Systech

  • Designed to be connected between a nitrogen gas generator and the LC/MS (MS) to TOF/MS
  • Offers a choice of flow rates: 20 liters/min and 40 liters/min
  • Includes ¼-inch and 6mm fittings for use with most MS systems
  • Features a 300 psi pressure limit (2.07 MPa) and 572°F (100°C) temperature limit

JM Science
www.jmscience.com

High-resolution Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer
Pegasus® GC-HRT

  • Features proprietary Folded Flight Path™ (FFP™) technology to provide full-range mass spectra at speeds of up to 200 spectra per second
  • Provides resolutions of up to 50,000 with high-performance mass accuracy
  • KADAS® (Kinetic Algorithmic Data Acquisition System) provides high-integrity output under the most demanding acquisition conditions available

LECO
www.leco.com

Miniature Visible Spectrometer
Torus

  • Features a flat field optical design and reflective holographic concave grating to disperse light
  • Features optical resolution of
  • Operates in the Visible range (360 to 825 nm), delivering low stray light and ideal for measuring color
  • Suitable for low-light applications

Ocean Optics
www.oceanoptics.com

Miniature Visible Spectrometer
Torus

  • Features a flat field optical design and reflective holographic concave grating to disperse light
  • Features optical resolution of
  • Operates in the Visible range (360 to 825 nm), delivering low stray light and ideal for measuring color
  • Suitable for low-light applications

Ocean Optics
www.oceanoptics.com

Sulfur Analyzer
ANTEK MultiTek™

  • Combines testing for sulphur, nitrogen and halides through a process that includes combustion ion chromatography, ultraviolet fluorescence and chemiluminescence technologies
  • Works with solid, liquid, gas and LPG samples
  • Ensures product compliance across a wide range of industries and applications

PAC
www.paclp.com

Benchtop XRF Spectrometer
Epsilon 3

  • Handles a wide variety of sample types, including solids, pressed and loose powders, liquids and filters weighing from a few grams to larger bulk samples
  • Performs non-destructive quantitative analysis of elements from sodium to uranium, in concentrations from 100% down to ppm levels
  • Features smart excitation and detection technology

PANalytical
www.panalytical.com

Personal Blowdown Evaporator
MiniVap™

  • Removes volatile organic solvents from HPLC fractions collected in 24- or 96-well microplates
  • Installation just requires connection to a standard gas supply and standard mains socket
  • Incorporates advanced evaporator head technology which directly injects heated nitrogen into each microplate well simultaneously

Porvair Sciences
www.porvair-sciences.com

NMR Spectrometer
SPiNLOCK

  • Capable of simultaneous and automatic determination of oil, moisture and oleic acid content in a variety of analytes
  • Measures fatty acids in a single seed or grain where samples are not destroyed during analysis
  • Complies with ISO 10565 and ISO 10632
  • Uses custom tailored software to suit each specific application

SCP Science
www.scpscience.com

TOC Analyzer
TOC-L Series

  • Features a wide sample range from 4 µg/L to 30,000 mg/L
  • Uses a proprietary 680°C combustion catalytic oxidation method to analyze all organic compounds
  • Features automatic sample acidification and sparging, as well as automatic dilution
  • High-precision mass flow controllers ensure uninterrupted carrier gas

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
www.ssi.shimadzu.com

Transilluminator
Bi-O-Vision™ Series

  • Features two workstations, producing both 312nm UV and white light
  • TD-1000R model offers fixed-intensity; TVD-1000R model offers variable-intensity control of either UV or white light
  • Continuously adjustable from 100% down to 50%
  • Each workstation has a filter area of 8 x 8 inches (20 x 20 cm)

Spectroline
www.spectroline.com

Column for Nanoscale HPLC
EASY-Column™

  • Uses metal-free fused silica capillaries to ensure full biocompatibility
  • Features precisely cut and polished ends, giving a zero dead-volume connection to the emitter and transfer lines
  • Optimized for online LC-MS
  • Compatible with any nano LC system

Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermoscientific.com

Pulsed Discharge Helium Ionization Detector (PDD)
Model D-3

  • Designed for plug-and-play installation on Agilent GCs, with models available for the 6809 and 7890
  • Optimized for trace-level work in the helium photoionization mode; uses electronics and power supply of the host GC
  • Includes detector cell, pulser, FID board and standard and mini helium purifier

Valco Instruments
www.vici.com

BASIC LAB

Sample-ready Plates
Petrifilm™ Aqua Plates

  • Eliminate the need for agar preparation
  • Available in four types: Heterotrophic count, Coliform count, Enterobacteriaceae count, Yeast & Mold count
  • Shelf life of 18 months
  • Compatible with membrane filtration
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