Naming the periodic table's new babies
10 June, 2016The researchers who discovered four new elements of the periodic table last year have submitted their proposed names to the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.
Improving X-ray spectrometers
09 June, 2016Swiss researchers have developed a new design for X-ray spectrometers that lowers overall production costs and increases the efficiency of X-ray flux.
Combining FTIR spectroscopy and microarray technology
07 June, 2016Belgian researchers have discovered how to use Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to increase the amount of information that can be extracted from a protein microarray.
OI Analytical Aurora 1030D Dual Oxidation Mode TOC Analyser
30 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Walker Scientific Pty LtdThe OI Analytical Aurora 1030 Total Organic Carbon Analyser (TOC) uses the heated persulphate wet oxidation technique to analyse organic contamination levels in aqueous samples. Virtually all organic compounds dissolved in water can be oxidised by heated sodium persulphate.
Jenoptik PROGRES GRYPHAX ARKTUR back-illuminated microscopy camera
26 May, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdThe PROGRES GRYPHAX ARKTUR from Jenoptik is made for routine microscope applications, using a back-illuminated CMOS sensor made by SONY.
Surface Measurement Systems DVS Advantage Dynamic Vapour Sorption System
25 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Particle & Surface Sciences Pty LtdThe Dynamic Vapour Sorption System (DVS) is part of the Surface Measurement Systems UK (SMS) product range of dynamic vapour sorption (DVS) technology and inverse gas chromatography instrumentation and solutions.
How microbes make methane
24 May, 2016US chemists have discovered once and for all how microbes make methane, settling a longstanding debate in the process.
Olympus iPlex NX industrial videoscope
20 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Olympus Australia Pty LtdThe iPlex NX industrial videoscope, from Olympus, can help locate flaws that were previously undetectable, as well as streamline inspections in difficult-to-reach areas.
Plumbing the depths of ancient Naples
19 May, 2016 by Lauren DavisBy examining lead isotopes taken from the harbour at Naples, a multidisciplinary team of geoarchaeologists, archaeologists and geochemists has revealed the hidden history of an ancient Roman water distribution system.
Scitech to distribute QImaging cameras
18 May, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdScitech has been announced as the authorised distributor for the QImaging range of products in Australia and New Zealand.
QImaging Retiga R1 scientific CCD camera
10 May, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdThe Retiga R1, a CCD scientific camera from QImaging, uses an efficient 1.4 MP CCD sensor for routine fluorescence imaging and documentation.
Teledyne Photometrics Prime 4.2 MP scientific CMOS camera
09 May, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdTeledyne Photometrics introduces the Prime 4.2 MP camera — an intelligent scientific CMOS (sCMOS) camera that actively defeats the negative impact of Poisson noise in low-light images.
XRF spectrometer supports BHP nickel operation
06 May, 2016 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdAXT has installed a Rigaku Simultix 14 high-speed wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer at BHP Billiton's nickel operation. The system is now up and running 24/7, characterising ore samples to support the mining company's operations.
Scitech appointed distributor for Photometrics
06 May, 2016 | Supplied by: SciTech Pty LtdScitech has been appointed the authorised distributor for the Photometrics range of cameras and imaging products in Australia and New Zealand.
Olympus Series C videoscope
06 May, 2016 | Supplied by: Olympus Australia Pty LtdThe Series C videoscope, from Olympus, is designed to provide quick and easy inspections in difficult-to-reach areas. The product features image processors that can operate in low light levels and resolve fine detail such as corrosion, burrs and small defects or cracks.
