Complex biopolymer characterisation
30 September, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.atascientific.com.au
The Malvern Viscotek TDAmax gel permeation/size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) system is an information-rich, time-efficient analytical solution for the comprehensive characterisation of complex food ingredients and additives based on polysaccharides.
Merck SeQuant anion determination by IC
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Merck Pty Ltd
The continuous background conductivity suppression system SeQuant CARS Continuous Anion Regeneration System equipped with the SeQuant SAMS Membrane Suppressor for Anion Chromatography can be used to simplify the determination of anions by ion chromatography.
Trace element analyser
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Agilent Technologies Australia Pty Ltd
The Agilent Technologies 7700 Series Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometer (ICP-MS) trace element analyser provides high data integrity, is simple to operate and occupies a small amount of bench space.
ICP operating cost reduction
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Glass Expansion Pty Ltd
Glass Expansion has released the Niagara Plus accessory for ICP-OES and ICP-MS equipment. The Niagara Plus utilises flow injection technology to reduce the laboratory’s environmental footprint, halve the operating costs and double the sample throughput.
Cartesian geometry EDXRF
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: AXT Pty Ltd
Rigaku has introduced a benchtop energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer, the Rigaku NEX CG, that delivers rapid qualitative and quantitative determination of major and minor atomic elements in a wide variety of sample types with minimal standards.
Gel permeation chromatography/size exclusion chromatography
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: ATA Scientific Pty Ltd
Viscotek has published application notes illustrating the extended capabilities of gel permeation chromatography/size exclusion chromatography (GPC/SEC) using the photodiode array (PDA) detector for the TDAMax system. Now available on the Viscotek website, these application notes illustrate how the detection technology brings greater flexibility to multi-component characterisation and analysis in fields from polymer science to biopharmaceuticals. The application notes describe ‘Conjugated polymer analysis by GPC-PDA’ and ‘Polymer blend analysis by GPC-PDA’ respectively. Both are freely downloadable at http://www.viscotek.com/gpcpda.htm.
AutoTrace 280 system for solid phase extraction
17 September, 2009 | Supplied by: Dionex Pty Ltd
The AutoTrace 280 system is an automated solid phase extraction (SPE) instrument designed to be used with large volume (20 mL - 4 L) samples for the isolation of trace organics in water or aqueous matrices.
Infrared imaging system for western blot analysis
10 September, 2009 | Supplied by: http://www.mscience.com.au/Pages/Landing/LICOROdyssey.htm
The Li-Cor Odyssey Infrared Imaging System sweeps away the old paradigms of chemiluminescence and visible fluorescence and introduces a new standard for Western blot analysis - direct infrared fluorescence detection.
HPLC columns for reduced acetonitrile use
10 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Merck
The increased efficiency of the Fused-Core particle in the Ascentis Express HPLC columns enables users to use shorter columns and save acetonitrile by more than 70%.
FTIR spectrometer
10 August, 2009 | Supplied by: PerkinElmer (Australia) Pty Ltd
The Spectrum 100S infrared (FTIR) spectrometer offers increased productivity and enhanced sensitivity for the analysis of even difficult samples.
Near infrared transmission analyser
10 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Next Instruments Pty Ltd
The Series 2000 near infrared transmission analyser is a diode array spectrometer that uses a selection of sample cells to collect near infrared transmission spectra through liquid, suspensions and emulsions, such as lotions and creams. The Series 2000 scans the wavelength range from 720-1100 nm in transmission and transflectance modes. Organic molecules containing O-H, C-H and N-H bonds exhibit strong NIR absorbance bands within this region of the electromagnetic spectrum.
High-purity nitrogen generator
10 August, 2009 | Supplied by: On Site Generating Solutions
An ultra-high-purity nitrogen gas generator from Peak Scientific Instruments has been launched for gas chromatography systems. The NG10L-HP is designed to deliver high-volume, high-pressure, clean, dry nitrogen at a flow rate of 10 L/min for use with multiple laboratory analytical instruments as a source of carrier gas.
Microscopy cameras
10 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Scientific Instrument & Optical Sales
Tucsen Digital Imaging Technology specialises in the practical application of high-performance digital cameras. The company, which manufactures C mount USB2.0 cameras for microscopy, has announced three new cameras.
Glycaemic index and resistant starch analysers
10 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Next Instruments Pty Ltd
Stadvis has signed a worldwide licence to commercialise an automated technique developed by the CSIRO Food Futures National Research Flagship to measure glycaemic index (GI) and resistant starch (RS) in foods and cereals.
Benchtop ion trap GC/MS
10 August, 2009 | Supplied by: Varian Australia Pty Ltd
Varian has released the 225-MS benchtop GC/MS (gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer). The 225-MS ion trap encloses all of its components, including the foreline vacuum pump, in one compact design. Intended for use in high-throughput laboratories for applications ranging from environmental analyses to product safety, the 225-MS addresses the issue of space limitations while offering improved performance at the same time.
