Just add water for faster reactions
22 May, 2012The speed of hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis reactions has been found to increase in the presence of water. Researchers found that the presence of even the most minute amounts of water - on the order of those in an outer-space vacuum - can accelerate the diffusion of hydrogen atoms on iron oxide by 16 orders of magnitude at room temperature.
Spectro analytical technology platforms for oil and lubricant analysis
27 March, 2012Spectro has released a range of analytically significant technology platforms in the field of oil and lubricant analysis. The company’s lab, field-portable and handheld analytical tools are based on emission, infrared, FTIR and X-ray technologies, among others.
Petrospec Turbine Diesel Portable Process Analyzer
08 February, 2012Petrospec’s Turbine Diesel Portable Process Analyzer (TD PPA) provides a global analysis of diesel and jet fuel blends in 3 min using only 10 mL of sample and no sample preparation.
PAC PetroSpec QuickSpec analyser
02 November, 2011 byPAC’s PetroSpec QuickSpec analyser delivers simple, fast and accurate analysis of gasoline-grade ethanol in the field.
Teledyne Leeman Labs Hydra mercury analyser range
20 October, 2011 byThe Teledyne Leeman Labs mercury analysers automate the determination of mercury, freeing time for other laboratory tasks. With capabilities to analyse mercury at levels of 1 ppt and less, analysis times of one minute per sample and a specially designed early warning system to protect against contamination by samples with high mercury levels, the analysers are suitable for any lab wanting accuracy, speed and reliability in mercury analysis.
Thomas Cain automated sampling handling systems range
18 October, 2011 byThe Thomas Cain range of automated sampling handling systems fully automates the sample preparation for EPA and other laboratory methods that use hot water baths or heated blocks.
PAC-Antek Sulfur Express sulfur detector
31 May, 2011 byThe PAC-Antek Sulfur Express sulfur detector uses the ASTM D7620 - 10 standard test method for the determination of total sulfur in liquid hydrocarbon-based fuels by continuous injection, air oxidation and ultraviolet fluorescence detection (doesn’t require compressed gases).
Velp Scientifica NDA 701 Dumas nitrogen analyser
13 April, 2011 byThe Velp Scientifica NDA 701 Dumas nitrogen analyser uses advanced technology to optimise productivity in the food and feed industries.
FMS PowerPrep SPE automated One Step Extraction and Concentration System
11 April, 2011 byThe PowerPrep SPE system replaces older techniques such as liquid-liquid extraction or LLE and automates existing manual SPE techniques. The PowerPrep SPE automated One Step Extraction and Concentration System is built by design to simplify, improve and increase productivity by automating the manual steps in a sample preparation process.
Syrris Asia modular flow chemistry systems range
09 April, 2011 bySyrris has launched its Asia range of modular flow chemistry systems. The high-performance, flexible and easy-to-use system is scalable and modular, making it suitable for any flow chemistry requirements.
Romer Labs peanut, gluten, milk, tree nuts, egg and soy allergen test kits
04 February, 2011 bySources of allergens in finished food products can be from raw materials, cross contamination from other products made on the same equipment, or transferred from elsewhere in the manufacturing plant. The ability to test at all levels, both raw and finished goods as well as the plant environment, is an important tool in prevention of contaminated product.
Micromeritics ChemiSorb series analysers
03 February, 2011 byThe Micromeritics ChemiSorb series analysers combine the ability to perform both physical adsorption and chemisorption measurements in an upgradeable system.
Micromeritics NLDFT carbon nanotube characterisation models
03 February, 2011 byMicromeritics maintains its scientific commitment to innovation in the area of gas adsorption technologies by introducing a series of six new NLDFT models. Four models provide researchers with additional options for characterising single-wall or multi-wall carbon nanotubes.
New microscale analytic technique
01 December, 2010A NIST research group has developed TGA instrumentation capable of handling sample sizes an order of magnitude less than current commercial instruments.
Out-sniffing bomb-sniffing dogs
12 November, 2010A Tel Aviv University researcher has pioneered the development of a swift, small, highly reliable sensor that is claimed to be able to detect explosives more reliably than trained sniffer dogs.