Peak Scientific Precision Zero Air 7L and 18L gas generators
03 August, 2015 | Supplied by: Peak Scientific Instruments Pty LtdThe 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: McPhersonMcPherson'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.
Electron microscope facility opened at ANSTO
29 July, 2015ANSTO 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.
McPherson VUVAS UV spectrophotometers
29 July, 2015 | Supplied by: McPhersonMcPherson offers deep and vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) wavelength spectral test systems. The instruments are suitable for analysing doped crystalline materials, deep UV optics and coatings.
Massless exotic particle found
28 July, 2015The elusive Weyl fermion, a massless particle theorised 85 years ago, has been observed by two separate teams of researchers.
FIB/SEM commissioned at Curtin University
28 July, 2015 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdAXT has completed the installation of a TESCAN LYRA focused ion beam/scanning electron microscope at Curtin University, Perth, as part of the National Resource Sciences Precinct's Advanced Resource Characterisation Facility.
New method for EDXRF analysis of lead and zinc ore
27 July, 2015Applied Rigaku Technologies has published a new method for the analysis of lead-zinc ore using the empirical calibration technique. The method demonstrates the use of the Rigaku NEX CG benchtop EDXRF analyser in the trace elemental analysis of ores.
Seven steps for purchasing a spectrometer
24 July, 2015The Photon Control Custom Spectrometer Builder is a specialised web tool that will help users make an informed spectrometer purchasing decision in seven simple steps.
Whitley Automated Calibration System
22 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Don Whitley Scientific AustraliaDon Whitley Scientific has announced a fully automated oxygen calibration system for Whitley workstations. The product will help users to calibrate their workstation efficiently and easily, thus improving the accuracy of experimental data.
UQ is now home to a high-powered X-ray diffractometer
15 July, 2015 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdAXT has installed the Rigaku SmartLab — claimed to be Australia's highest powered X-ray diffractometer (XRD) — at the Centre for Microscopy and Microanalysis, The University of Queensland.
Optical dog's nose to detect diseases
10 July, 2015Adelaide researchers are developing an instrument they equate to an 'optical dog's nose', which uses a special laser to measure the molecular content of a sample of gas.
Imaging blood circulation with NIR spectroscopy
08 July, 2015Italian researchers have used 2D NIR spectroscopic imaging to reveal poor blood circulation in a patient suffering from autoimmune disease systemic sclerosis.
Copper zeolite converts methane to methanol
08 July, 2015A newly developed bio-inspired zeolite may pave the way to small-scale 'gas-to-liquid' technologies which convert natural gas to fuels and starting materials for the chemical industry.
Agilent Technologies AdvanceBio products for analysing biotherapeutics
08 July, 2015 | Supplied by: Keysight Technologies Australia Pty LtdAgilent Technologies has announced two additions to its AdvanceBio family, designed to provide rapid, reproducible results for scientists in the biopharmaceutical industry. The products are designed to deliver results that are easy to reproduce, increasing confidence in their accuracy and completeness.
Rigaku NEX DE direct excitation EDXRF elemental analyser
07 July, 2015 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdThe Rigaku NEX DE is a direct excitation energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) elemental analyser. Engineered for heavy industrial use, whether on the plant floor or in remote field environments, the analyser was developed to maximise flexibility and ease of use.
