Mass spectrometers for proteomics
09 June, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has launched two mass spectrometers: the LTQ Velos and LTQ Orbitrap.
Pseudoephedrine identification
09 June, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific has released an application note that demonstrates a fast and reliable UHPLC/MS method to effectively separate and identify pseudoephedrine, ephedrine, amphetamine, methamphetamine and 3,4-MDMA. The application note details UHPLC/MS methodology and instrumentation for high-throughput separation and identification of components in illicit drug samples using the Accela UHPLC system and MSQ Plus single quadrupole mass spectrometer.
Miele laboratory washer-disinfector with hot-air drying
09 June, 2009 | Miele Australia
Miele has available a 60 cm wide washer-disinfector with integrated fan-assisted drying for laboratories where space is at a premium. The G 7893 ensures effective drying on the smallest of footprints.
High-throughput magnetic DNA and RNA purification
09 June, 2009 | Pathtech Pty Ltd
The Thermo Scientific KingFisher Flex is a compact magnetic bead processing system for rapid purification of DNA, RNA, proteins or cells. It can process 24 or 96 samples simultaneously and has a processing volume of 20-5000 µL. Additionally, the KingFisher Flex can be used with any brand of magnetic bead kit available as well as in-house developed kits.
Fluid aspiration
09 June, 2009 | John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd
Vacuubrand’s BVC 21 NT family can be used for safe and efficient fluid aspiration with applications in biochemistry, medicine and life sciences, including supernatant aspiration from microtitre plates, petri dishes and cell culture bottles.
Chemical spill neutralisation kit
09 June, 2009 | Enware Australia Pty Ltd
The Nanoscale Fast-Act is a rapid response safety kit offering one-step neutralisation of either liquid or vapour spills. Fast-Act (First Applied Sorbent Treatment — Against Chemical Threats) has been successfully trialled on hydrofluoric acid at the Australian National University to complement its successful use on most toxic industrial chemicals and materials.
Organic chemistry catalogue
09 June, 2009 | Chem-Supply Pty Ltd
Chem-Supply has released the Acros Organics 2009 Price List and now stocks more products in Australia and offers faster indent lead-times.
HPLC detector control
09 June, 2009 | Thermo Fisher Scientific
Integrating a Corona ultra UHPLC detector with a Waters Acquity UPLC or Alliance HPLC system is easy due to the Empower 2 - Corona detector instrument control software driver. ESA Biosciences has announced that the driver for Waters’ chromatography control and data-analysis platform is available free of charge to new and existing users. The software driver comes standard with all new Corona detectors. The driver can also be used with ESA’s Corona CAD and Corona Plus detectors. Existing users can download a copy by visiting: http://www.esainc.com/services/software_downloads/empower_driver.
Wash bottles
09 June, 2009 | Sieper & Co Pty Ltd
The Kartell Plastilab range of wash bottles includes traditional wash bottles, wide and narrow neck, graduated and ungraduated, capped and uncapped bottles as well as spare screw caps and adhesive labels which are sold separately.
USP-NF compliant recombinant human albumins
09 June, 2009 | Novozymes Australia Pty Ltd
Novozymes Biopharma has announced that its Recombumin and albucult products comply with the new excipient monograph standard for recombinant human albumin, published in the United States Pharmacopoeia — National Formulary (USP-NF). The monograph was first published in November 2008 and became official on 1 May 2009. As these products comply with the monograph, their use eases the regulatory process for users and sets the industry benchmark for recombinant human albumin.
Imaging spectrograph
09 June, 2009 | SciTech Pty Ltd
The Shamrock SR-500i imaging spectrograph is an addition to Andor’s existing range of spectroscopy detection solutions. The instrument will offer users enhanced multi-track capabilities and imaging quality for simultaneous multi-fibre-optic probing and direct-coupling micro-spectroscopy applications.
Rapid on-site cement elemental analysis
09 June, 2009 | PANalytical
The MiniPal 4 Cement energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer has been designed specifically to address the analysis requirements of the building materials industry. Extending the company’s MiniPal line, the MiniPal 4 Cement is suitable for on-site quality control during milling, blending and raw feed optimisation. Flexibility, stability and consistent performance ensure the accuracy required to deliver practical benefits even in the hands of inexperienced users.
Cell and tissue culture magnetic stirrer
09 June, 2009 | John Morris Scientific Pty Ltd
2mag’s magnetic stirrers can be used for the careful and protective mixing of cell suspensions and culture media. The BioMixDrive has a stirring volume of up to 5000 mL.
Melting point determination
09 June, 2009 | Arrow Scientific
The OptiMelt system provides a fast and accurate means of automatically determining the melting points and melting ranges of chemical substances. With microprocessor-controlled temperature ramping and a built-in digital camera, OptiMelt offers a fast and accurate method to measure melting point of products such as butter, margarine, chocolate as well as pharmaceutical and cosmetic products.
Oxidative reaction analysis
09 June, 2009 | Scientex Pty Ltd
ACL Instruments’ range of chemiluminescence analysis systems has been designed for the study of oxidative effects in aging, stability and high-precision calculation of shelf life.
