Analytical instrumentation

Diamond defects produce bright fluorescence

24 September, 2015

Japanese researchers have discovered that germanium defects in a diamond crystal lattice act as a reliable source for single photons, providing a promising new route to building components for quantum cryptography and biomarkers.


A multimodal X-ray microscope and micro-CT

22 September, 2015 | Supplied by: AXT Pty Ltd

A team comprising Australian, German and Slovak researchers has combined different microscopy modalities together into a single instrument, using a lab-sized X-ray source as opposed to resorting to synchrotron radiation.


Chemistry can be a game

18 September, 2015

ACE EdVenture Studio and Artoncode Indonesia have released ChemCaper — Petticles in Peril, which is said to be the world's first chemistry role playing game (RPG).


Peak Scientific Precision Series 3PP gas generator

11 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Peak Scientific Instruments Pty Ltd

Peak Scientific's Precision Series has been made available by Agilent Technologies as a 3PP gas generator. The move will make it easier for users to enjoy the benefits of Peak’s on-demand GC gas solution for those requiring nitrogen, hydrogen or zero air for carrier, detector or make-up gas.


Peak Scientific Precision Hydrogen Trace 250 hydrogen generator

09 September, 2015 | Supplied by: Peak Scientific Instruments Pty Ltd

For those currently using hydrogen or considering hydrogen as a carrier gas for GC and GC-MS, the the Precision Hydrogen Trace 250 delivers 250 cc/min of hydrogen at 99.99% purity.


Rigaku NANOHUNTER II TXRF spectrometer

02 September, 2015 | Supplied by: AXT Pty Ltd

The Rigaku NANOHUNTER II benchtop total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) spectrometer enables high-sensitivity ultratrace elemental analysis, in liquids or on solid surfaces, to the parts-per-billion (ppb) level.


FLIR A6750sc SLS thermal imaging camera

26 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Teledyne FLIR

The FLIR A6750sc SLS thermal imaging camera offers high speed, high resolution, ease of use and flexibility in configuration for optimally detecting high-speed thermal events and fast-moving targets.


Hach QbD120 laboratory TOC analyser

25 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty Ltd

The Hach QbD1200 laboratory total organic carbon (TOC) analyser implements the UV/persulfate oxidation method, which combines acid and oxidiser into a single reagent.


Fuels testing laboratory opens in Queensland

13 August, 2015

Product testing and inspection company Intertek has announced the opening of a new fuels testing laboratory in Gladstone, Queensland.


Waters ACQUITY QDa Mass Detector

10 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Waters Australia Pty Ltd

With the ACQUITY QDa Mass Detector from Waters, users can minimise the risk of unexpected coelutions or components and confirm trace components with the analytical confidence of mass detection.


Peak Scientific Precision Zero Air 7L and 18L gas generators

03 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Peak Scientific Instruments Pty Ltd

The Precision Zero Air models integrate seamlessly with Precision Hydrogen and Precision Nitrogen models GC-dedicated gas generators, allowing users to mix and match modules in a single stack tailored to their specific GC gas needs.


McPherson Model 251MX SXR spectrometer with diffraction grating

30 July, 2015 | Supplied by: McPherson

McPherson's SXR spectrometer, the Model 251MX, comes with a gold-coated diffraction grating that is suitable for work from 20 to 80 nm. The diffraction grating is available for new and existing instrumentation and may be retrofitted in the field.


McPherson VUVAS UV spectrophotometers

29 July, 2015 | Supplied by: McPherson

McPherson offers deep and vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) wavelength spectral test systems. The instruments are suitable for analysing doped crystalline materials, deep UV optics and coatings.


Electron microscope facility opened at ANSTO

29 July, 2015

ANSTO has welcomed the opening of its new electron microscopy facility by the Hon Karen Andrews, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Industry and Science.


Massless exotic particle found

28 July, 2015

The elusive Weyl fermion, a massless particle theorised 85 years ago, has been observed by two separate teams of researchers.


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