What’s the big diff? The beamline that Australia built in Japan
04 March, 2013After more than 20 years of service, the Australian National Beamline Facility will be retired this month and its iconic instrument, an in-vacuum diffractometer dubbed ‘Big Diff’, will head back to Australian shores.
Rigaku BioSAXS-1000 AUTO biological SAXS system for the home lab
22 February, 2013Rigaku has introduced the BioSAXS-1000 AUTO for experimental biological SAXS (small angle X-ray scattering) workflow in the home lab.
Rigaku NEX QC VS EDXRF for RoHS rapid screening
14 July, 2012Applied Rigaku Technologies has published an application report for the Rigaku NEX QC VS analyser. Application Note #1238 demonstrates performance for the elemental analysis of chromium, mercury, lead, bromine and cadmium in polyethylene (PE) by XRF rapid screening.
Rigaku NEX QC EDXRF for analysis of iron in aluminium
30 June, 2012Applied Rigaku Technologies has announced an empirical method for the analysis of iron in aluminium. Application Note #1237 demonstrates the performance and versatility of the Rigaku NEX QC energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) analyser for qualitative screening of low- and high-grade aluminium.
Bruker Micro SAXS cameras with high-throughout nanoparticle analysis
19 April, 2012Bruker has announced the strategic expansion of its X-ray diffraction and scattering product portfolio into high-throughput nanoparticle analysis, based on the company’s recent acquisition of Kratky Small Angle X-ray Scattering (SAXS) technology developed previously by Hecus X-ray Systems GmbH in Graz, Austria.
Claisse TheOx fluxer for XRF, AA and ICP sample preparation
24 March, 2012The Claisse fusion instrument line has added TheOX - an electric multiposition fluxer which achieves sample preparation by fusion for XRF, AA and ICP analysis.
Rigaku NEX QC benchtop EDXRF analyser for sulfur in oil
07 February, 2012Applied Rigaku Technologies has announced the publication of an application note for the analysis of sulfur (S) in oil per ASTM D4294. Application Note #1135 demonstrates the efficacy of the Rigaku NEX QC benchtop energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) analyser for this measurement.
Bruker D2 Phaser crystalline phase analyser
04 February, 2011 byThe Bruker D2 Phaser crystalline phase analyser system is a benchtop analyser that utilises XRD for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of crystalline phases.
Bruker D2 Phaser crystalline phase analyser system
02 December, 2010 byThe D2 Phaser crystalline phase analyser system is a benchtop analyser that utilises XRD for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of crystalline phases. The device is easy to install in any laboratory or even in the field as a ‘plug and analyse’ system, using just standard electrical power and air cooling.
Help from the dark side
10 August, 2010Using 'dark channel' fluorescence, scientists can explain how biochemical substances carry out their function.
PANalytical CubiX3 X-ray powder diffractometer
06 August, 2010 byThe CubiX3 is PANalytical’s third-generation X-ray powder diffractometer. The CubiX3 introduces features such as high-intensity data collection as well as extra flexibility in sample handling for automated environments.
Cl and RoHS elements in polyethylene/Rigaku NEX CG EDXRF
06 August, 2010 byApplied Rigaku Technologies has published Application Note #1033 that shows performance for the elemental analysis of Cl and elements regulated by RoHS in plastics. The application report shows the analysis of polyethylene using the Rigaku NEX CG EDXRF with Cartesian Geometry. Empirical calibration summary and detection limits are shown and instrument repeatability is demonstrated.
On-site forensic testing capability for the Australian Federal Police
13 July, 2010The Australian Federal Police is taking the lead in implementing innovative forensic science capabilities, becoming the first agency in Australia to take delivery of an instrument that can be used for on-site rock and mineral analysis.
On-site forensic testing capability for the Australian Federal Police
13 July, 2010The Australian Federal Police is taking the lead in implementing innovative forensic science capabilities, becoming the first agency in Australia to take delivery of an instrument that can be used for on-site rock and mineral analysis.
PANalytical CubiX3 X-ray powder diffractometers range
12 March, 2010The CubiX3 is the third generation of the CubiX X-ray powder diffractometer range. It features high-intensity data collection as well as flexibility in sample handling for automated environments.
