December 2011 Technology News

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

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ANALYTICAL

Handheld Raman Spectrometer
NanoRam™

  • Support a broad range of applications in multiple industries
  • Easy to use and operates single-handedly
  • Allows rapid development of standardized and validated methods to facilitate 100% inspection for purity and quality
  • Includes CleanLaze® technology for exceptional laser stabilization and narrow linewidth

B&W Tek, Inc.
www.bwtek.com

Micro Volume Spectrophotometer
NanoPhotometer™ P-Class

  • Includes NanoVolume (0.3µl) analysis, cuvette capability, built-in vortexer, and standalone operation
  • Offers the smallest sample requirement, widest dynamic range, fast scan times, and lifetime accuracy without need for recalibration
  • A good fit for small volume analysis

Implen
www.implen.com

Product Spotlight
High Absorbance Level, Ultra-Low Stray Light
New compact, research grade UV-Vis

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments has launched the compact UV-2600 and UV-2700 UV-Vis spectrophotometers, which feature advanced optical systems and proprietary “Lo-Ray-Ligh” diffraction gratings. The systems substantially reduce stray light, which is great for routine analysis and demanding research applications. instruments launched

In response to feedback that typical spectrophotometers are too large, the design of the UV-2600 and UV-2700 reduces required installation space by 28 percent, while maintaining the same sample compartment size.

“Overall size reduction of the UV-2600/2700 instruments was achieved by the use of Shimadzu’s patented Lo-Ray-Ligh gratings and a re-design of the monochrometer system,” a Shimadzu product manager said.

With that double monochromator design and diffraction gratings, the UV-2700 achieves ultra-low stray light of 0.00005 %T at 220 nm. Its photometric performance range has been expanded to 8 Abs, with a transmittance value of 0.000001%. This eliminates the need to dilute samples and allows the measurement of low transmittance samples.

In addition, power consumption has been reduced to 170 VA for a 10-percent energy savings.

“A reduction in power consumption … over the previous series of UV-visible instruments was achieved by incorporating modern surface-mount electronic technology in the design of the processing and control electronic hardware,” a Shimadzu representative added.

Equipped with a single monochromator, the UV-2600 features a measurement wavelength range to 1400 nm, using the ISR-2600Plus two-detector integrating sphere. This ultra-wide range permits measurements in the near-infrared region, and expanded research of photovoltaics and other materials.

For more information, visit http://www.ssi.shimadzu.com/products/product.cfm?product=uv2600_2700.

Radio Scanner/Detector
Scan-RAM

  • Money-saving ‘two in one’ device combines Radio-TLC scanner and Radio-HPLC flow through detector
  • Saves bench space and improves workflow
  • Features easy-to-learn and use Laura software

LabLogic
www.lablogic.com

Shimadzu Adapter Kit for Merlin Microseals™
P/N 61-12

  • Allows Microseals to be used with Shimadzu GC-2010 and GC 2025 gas chromatographs (GC)
  • Available for immediate shipment
  • The Microseal is a microvalve replacement for conventional injection port septa, providing longer lifetimes and improved chromatographic performance

Merlin Instrument Company
www.merlinic.com

GC Column Range and Toolkit
BPX-BIOD

  • Strong performance in achieving separations for biodiesel analysis
  • All ASTM International and European National (EN) biodiesel methods have been evaluated to demonstrate the suitability of BPX-BIOD GC columns to achieve optimal separation

SGE Analytical Science
www.sge.com

Handheld EDXRF Spectrometer
xSORT

  • Delivers grade identification and material verification within two seconds of clicking its trigger for metals and most alloys
  • Offers exceptionally low detection limits
  • Lightweight, compact design makes it easy to use in the field

SPECTRO
www.spectro.com

TN/TS Analyzer
iPRO 5000 Series

  • Features an innovative direct injection design providing the capacity to analyze both heavy and light hydrocarbons without changing introduction modules
  • Reduces the time spent from analysis to viewing results
  • Ensures high accuracy, as well as reproducibility and repeatability

Thermo Fisher Scientific
www.thermoscientific.com

GC Column with SafeGuard
TraceGOLD

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