Dectris Eiger hybrid photon counting detector series
07 August, 2014 | Supplied by: DECTRISDectris introduces the hybrid photon counting (HPC) detector series Eiger. The product line features 75 µm pixels and a frame rate of several kHz.
Tescan minerals analyser purchased for WA research centre
05 August, 2014 | Supplied by: AXT Pty LtdX-ray tube supplier AXT has been competitively selected to provide a Tescan Integrated Minerals Analyser (TIMA) to the John de Laeter Centre (JDLC) at Curtin University in Western Australia.
Bullets leave behind fingerprints, too
31 July, 2014Forensic scientist Anna Bradley is undertaking the world's largest bullet lead study, building on research the FBI started when US President John F Kennedy was assassinated in 1963. Bradley is looking to track the unique 'fingerprint' of bullets in the hope of solving crimes.
Phenom desktop SEM with X-ray for element ID
30 July, 2014 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty LtdThe Phenom desktop SEM is a user-friendly tool that bridges the gap between optical and ultrahigh-resolution microscopes. The desktop SEM is said to exceed the resolution of optical microscopes and eliminate the delay and difficulty associated with operating a traditional SEM.
Analytik Jena PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 ICP OES instrument
23 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Metrohm Australia & New ZealandAnalytik Jena has released the PlasmaQuant PQ 9000 high-resolution array ICP OES (optical emission spectrometry using inductively coupled plasma) for multiple element analysis.
Asynt PressureSyn pressure reactor
17 July, 2014 | Supplied by: AsyntAsynt announces PressureSyn, a 125 mL working volume high-pressure reactor that combines good performance, ease of use and a high level of operational safety.
Thermo Scientific Vanquish UHPLC system
16 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Thermo Fisher ScientificThe Thermo Scientific Vanquish UHPLC looks different from standard UHPLC systems. The monolithic case contains an instrument that combines the ruggedness of an integrated system with the flexibility and serviceability of a modular system.
Hach DR1900 portable spectrophotometer
08 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Hach Pacific Pty LtdThe DR1900 is a light and compact portable spectrophotometer. The product is built for rugged conditions and is also flexible, accepting a wide range of vial sizes.
Biotage ACI accelerated chromatographic isolation
04 July, 2014 | Supplied by: John Morris Scientific Pty LtdBiotage has launched ACI (Accelerated Chromatographic Isolation), converting simple flash purification into a faster and more economical way to isolate pure compounds.
The physical effects of magic mushrooms
04 July, 2014Researchers have examined the brain effects of the psychedelic chemical in magic mushrooms, called 'psilocybin', revealing the physical changes the chemical makes to the brain.
BioTek Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer
03 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Millennium Science Pty LtdBioTek has released the Epoch 2 Microplate Spectrophotometer, claimed to be the first reader to combine a large touch screen and full onboard data analysis software for simplified and efficient operation and reporting of absorbance-based detection workflows.
Quantifying protein-protein interactions with dynamic light scattering
03 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Shimadzu Scientific Instruments (Oceania) Pty LtdA researcher from the University of Copenhagen has published a study outlining the benefits of quantifying protein-protein interactions (PPI) using automated dynamic light scattering (DLS) in high-throughput screening (HTS) mode to identify promising candidates for drug-like properties and establish the suitability of formulations before entering extended stability studies.
Waters Xevo G2-XS QTof and Xevo TQ-S micro mass spectrometers
01 July, 2014 | Supplied by: Waters Australia Pty LtdWaters has introduced the Xevo G2-XS mass spectrometer, a high-performance benchtop quadrupole time-of-flight (QTofTM) mass spectrometer, and the Xevo TQ-S micro, a compact benchtop tandem quadrupole mass spectrometer.
Applied Photophysics Chirascan CD spectrometer
23 June, 2014 | Supplied by: Scientex Pty LtdThe Chirascan, for use in circular dichroism, uses next-generation, dual-polarising prism monochromator technology. It offers good CD quality and simultaneous absorbance and optional fluorescence detected circular dichroism.
A spectroscopic technique for understanding photochemical reactions
23 June, 2014Using photochemical reactions to our advantage requires a deep understanding of the interplay between the electrons and atomic nuclei within a molecular system after that system has been excited by light.