Appendix I: Accessories
Appendix I: Accessories
Manufacturer: Andor Technology Ltd.
Product name: iVac 316 LDC-DD
Cameras
New this year: The iVac 316 uses Low Dark Current Deep Depletion (LDC-DD) CCD technology
Used for: Lab, Process applications
Measurement mode: Raman, Photoluminescence, Absorption/Transmission/Reflection
Special features: Up to 95% QE and 10x lower dark current than traditional back-illuminated deep-depletion technology, high resolution with 5 μm pixel matrix
Available as separate product, may be used in other equipment, compatible with other manufacturers' equipment?
Suggested applications: Nano and microstructure chemical analysis, security (e.g. airport bottle screening), process control (food, petrochemical), non-invasive medical diagnosis (cancer screening, spectrally-assisted surgery).
Primary benefits: high resolution Raman, photoluminescence, plasmonics or broadband absorption spectroscopy in industrial and medical environments. Maintenance-free thermoelectrically (TE) cooling interface avoids need for liquid nitrogen (LN2).
Manufacturer: Axiom Analytical, Inc.
Product name: FCP-020
Near-IR spectroscopic probes: Fiber-optically coupled near-IR
New this year: Extremely robust probes for continuous on-line analysis of hydrocarbon streams.
Used for: Process analysis
Measurement mode: Transmission
Specialty accessory description: For continuous on-line analysis of hydrocarbon streams. These probes are used in pairs in conjunction with a Swagelok "T" to measure transmission across a process stream.
Compatible with other manufacturers' equipment.
Suggested applications: Oil and natural gas products.
Primary benefits: Robustness
Manufacturer: Axiom Analytical, Inc.
Product name: FDR-798
Retractable diffuse reflectance probe
New this year: Fiber-optically coupled probe with compact retraction mechanism,
Used for: lab, process analysis
Measurement mode: Diffuse reflection
Specialty accessory description: Fiber-optically coupled, near-IR diffuse reflectance probe featuring a compact manually operated retraction mechanism.
May be used in other equipment, Compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: Contact analysis of scattering materials such as pharmaceutical powders, polymers, and food products.
Primary benefits: The retraction mechanism is suitable for use with bioreactors and other small reaction vessels.
Manufacturer: Axiom Analytical, Inc.
Product name: FPT-850EL
Extended length transmission probe
New this year: Fiber-optically coupled probe, Probe lengths as long as 1.2 meters.
Used for: Process analysis
Measurement mode: Transmission
Specialty accessory description: Robust fiber-optically coupled, near-IR transmission probes for chemical process analysis in pilot scale batch reaction vessels.
May be used in other equipment, Compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: Batch scale chemical and pharmaceutical process analysis..
Primary benefits: Robustness, extended length with a modest diameter.
Manufacturer: Axiom Analytical, Inc.
Product name: RFP-435
Raman probe
New this year: Fiber-optically coupled probe suitable for extruder attachment via the industry standard ½-20 UNF fitting.
Used for: Lab and process analysis
Measurement mode: Raman scattering
Specialty accessory description: Fiber-optically coupled Raman probe featuring small diameter and a standard ½-20 UNF extruder fitting.
May be used in other equipment, Compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: Analysis of products being extruded such as polymers and food products.
Primary benefits: Suitability for use with standard extruders without modification.
Manufacturer: CEM Corporation
Product name: Discover SP-D 80
Microwave digestion system
New this year: A new sequential microwave digestion system that performs acid digestion for trace metals analysis in as little as 10 minutes, including cool down.
Special features: Full pressure and temperature control of every sample, runs 1–2 g samples, individual method programming, utilizes 80-mL quartz vessels with disposable, snap-on caps for which PTFE liners are available, Optional, automated 24-place sample deck available.
Software: 21CFR11 compliant, cGMP compliant,
Suggested applications: Pharmaceutical, food, plastics, oils, organics, inorganics, metals, and US EPA Methods 3015, 3051, and 3052
Primary benefits: Automation is available and the unit may be programmed to run a variety of different sample types unattended, without need to batch samples.
Unique features: Complete digestions in as little as 10 minutes including cool down, Easy-to-use quartz vessels with secure snap-on caps, Provides documented run data, Allows individual method programming for each sample
Manufacturer: Drop Technology
Product name: TLDA C50
Microvolume Sample holder for Agilent Cary 50/60
New this year: Drop Science technology sample holder
Used for: Lab analysis
Measurement mode: Transmission
Specialty accessory description: This accessory enables measurement of 1-4 μL samples on a Cary 50/60 spectrophotometer. Drop under test sits on a quartz plinth without any manipulation. Removal after measurement is simple: wipe the sample from the quartz surface. Also available as integral part of instrument (see UV–vis).
Primary benefits: small sample size (1-4 ul) Can be used where with larger volumes dilution may be required to make measurements. Good for high value samples.
Unique features: Sample loading and removal for either right or left handed operation. Quick and simple sample chamber opening and closure. Milliseconds measurement time.
Manufacturer: Drop Technology
Product name: TLDA Ocean Microvolume accesory
Microvolume (1-4 μL) Sample holder for Ocean Optics spectrometer
Product description, features, benefits the same as for TLDA C50
Manufacturer: FiberTech Optica
Product name: Filtered Raman Probe
Raman Probe
New this year: Filtered Raman probe with separate emission and collection channels.
Used for: Lab, process, handheld/portable applications
Accessory/component: 50,100 μm core
Measurement mode: Transmission
Software available as separate product, 21CFR11 compliant, cGMP compliant, may be used in other equipment, compatible with other manufacturers' equipment.
Suggested applications: analyzing samples, can be customized to fit user application
Primary benefits: Internal filtering, matches spectroscopy/camera
Unique features: configured to match spectrograph/camera systems and has high collection efficiency (f/2) optics. The design is rugged with no moving parts and also features a configurable collection bundle output (bundle or slit).
Manufacturer: Gasera, Ltd.
Product name: PA301
Photoacoustic FT-IR accessory
New this year: A new detector for cocaine traces in hair
Used for Lab analysis
Measurement mode: Photoacoustic spectroscopy (PAS)
Specialty accessory description: High performance detector for solid, semi-solid, and liquid samples. May be used in other equipment, compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: Hair and tissue samples, soil samples, pharma quality control, dark samples (eg. bitumen, rubber), paper and wood analysis, food analysis, explosives, depth profiling. Almost no sample preparation is needed
Primary benefits: 100 times faster than other photoacoustic accessories. ideal for fiber, dark or highly diffractive samples, where conventional sampling techniques fall short; non-destructive, contactless, depth-sensitive, and independent of the sample morphology.
Unique features: Utilizes Gasera's patented ultra-sensitive optical cantilever sensor. Built-in flow meter for helium purging of the photoacoustic cell. Contactless measurement and no need for sample preparation. Also for some samples, PAS is the only suitable method. Can depth-profile heterogeneous or layered samples
Manufacturer: Glass Expansion
Product name: WindTunnel
Autosampler Enclosure
New this year: A stand-alone autosampler enclosure that can be easily and inexpensively disassembled for shipping.
Used for: Lab applications
Specialty accessory description: Roll-up doors both front and back allow easy access. Optional positive pressure fan of fume hood vent.
May be used in other equipment, compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: any ICP application where an autosampler is used
Primary benefits: Easy access and versatile ports for easy connections
Manufacturer: Glass Expansion
Product name: Assist-PF
Pneumatic sample preparation / introduction
New this year: The Assist-PF uses a pneumatic drive in place of a precision syringe drive to inject sample into the nebulizer.
Used for: Lab applications
Specialty accessory description: In conjunction with the purpose-built switching valve, the Assist-PF reduces the sample cycle time in half.
Special features: The Precision Flow drive has a built-in feedback loop to accurately and constantly maintain the programmed sample flow rate. The result is greater short term precision and reduced drift. Eliminates the pulsations seen with peristaltic pump-driven sample introduction. May be used in other equipment, compatible with other manufacturers' equipment.
Primary benefits: Automation results in more accurate addition of internal standard or sample dilutions. Elimination of pulsations resulting in lower detection limits particularly for ICP-MS applications.
Manufacturer: Hamilton Company
Product name: Microlab 625 Advanced Dual Syringe Diluter with DTHP
Automatic sample handler
New this year: The sample is aspirated into a disposable plastic tip, which is thrown away between each sample, eliminating any chance for carryover. offering a higher level of assurance for sensitive applications.
Used for: Lab, process, handheld applications
Measurement mode: Chromatography
Special features: The sample is aspirated into a disposable plastic tip, which is thrown away between each sample, eliminating any chance for carryover.
May be used in other equipment, Compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: DNA amplification, forensics, all HPLC and GC applications
Primary benefits: Sterile samples, accuracy, reliability, efficiency
Unique features: Eliminates sample carry-over
Manufacturer: Hamilton Company
Product name: CTC PAL Autosampler Syringe Suite
Autosampler syringes
New this year: C-Line syringes incorporate several unique design features that ensure superior performance, X-Type syringes are deactivated for sensitive applications.
Used for: Lab, Process applications
Measurement mode: Chromatography
May be used in other equipment, Compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: All sample-handling applications
Special features: Autosampler syringes are consumable items
Primary benefits: Less downtime, reduced sample loss, accuracy, reliability, efficiency
Unique features: Hamilton offers a syringe for every unique autosampler application.
Manufacturer: Harrick Scientific Products, Inc.
Product name: ConcentratIR 2
Concentrated multiple reflection ATR Accessory for all commercially available mid-IR FTIR spectrometers.
New this year: Optional temperature-controllable (from ambient to 200 °C) liquid cells in two configurations: flow cell and reservoir.
Used for: Lab analysis
Measurement mode: ATR
Specialty accessory description: A highly sensitive multiple reflection ATR accessory with a very small sampling surface able to analyze 2 microliters of sample.
Special features: Available with silicon and diamond ATR sampling plates. Can be installed in even the smallest FTIR spectrometers.
May be used in other equipment, Compatible with other manufacturers' equipment: all FTIR spectrometers.
Suggested applications: Proteomics; forensics; trace analysis; archaeological chemistry; pesticide analysis
Primary benefit(s) :Higher sensitivity, smaller sample size, smaller physical size.
Unique features: Small size; high sensitivity; ultra-low sample volume requirements (2-20 microliters); available with silicon, enhanced silicon, or diamond ATR sampling plates; temperature-controlled liquid flow cell and reservoir cell configurations available.
Manufacturer: Hellma
Product name: 3-in-1 flow cell
Sample cell
New this year: Multiple path lengths in one flow cell, fluorescence and transmission
Used for: Lab analysis
Manufacturer: Hellma
Product name: Flow Cell for Ultra Low Volume
Sample Cell/holder
New this year: Innovative T-shaped geometric design enables rapid measurement cycles and very fast cleaning
Used for Lab analysis
Manufacturer: International Crystal Laboratories
Product name: Gas Cells
Long Path Cell Optics for Small FTIRs and Field Deployable Gas Analysis Systems
New this year: Small footprint, f/matching transfer optics for small FTIR
Used for: Lab, Process applications
Dimensions: 6" H x 10" W x 21" L
May be used in other equipment, compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: Turn-key gas analyzer
Primary benefits: Gas cells for small spectrometers
Unique features: F/matching optics, purgeable fixture for Bruker Alpha
Manufacturer: Inorganic Ventures / Inorganic Ventures
Product name: Chloride-Free Platinum Certified Reference Material (CRM)
Product type: Accessories - Certified Reference Material Standard
New this year: Inorganic Ventures has added Platinum CRM in Nitric Acid to its single element line of certified reference materials for ICP & ICP-MS. This new CRM in Nitric Acid is completely chloride free, is useful in ICP-MS to reduce or avoid Chloride mass interferences and is manufactured under Inorganic Ventures' ISO 17025 & ISO Guide 34 accreditations.
Used for: laboratory analysis
Weight, dimensions: available in ~125 to 500 gram quantities
May be used in other equipment, compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: ICP and ICP-MS
Primary benefits: This product is completely Chloride free allowing flexibility in mixing of elements like silver, without precipitation. Is also useful in ICP-MS to reduce or avoid Chloride mass interferences.
Metrohm USA, Inc.
Product name: Metrohm NIRSystems DS2500
Near-IR Sample Cell/holder
New this year: Dedicated NIR analyzer suitable for heterogeneous samples.
Used for: Lab analysis
Accessory/component Trans-reflection accessory kit suitable for Liquids and slurry samples
Measurement mode: Reflection, Trans-reflection using accessory Kit
Special features: Seamless method transfer between DS2500 and XDS series instruments
Single software package for controlling, data acquisition and model development
21CFR11 compliant, cGMP compliant
Suggested applications: Raw material ID in Nutraceutical and Pharmaceutical Products
Primary benefits: Economical NIR instrument for Lab and At line applications
Unique features: Economical Dedicated Analyzer, 400 to 2500 nm spectral range, Instrumentation suitable for industrial environment, easy Calibration Transfer due to instrument matching
Manufacturer: Microsaic Systems plc
Product name: MiDas
Automated Sample preparation
New this year: The MiDas is an integrated interface module and software that allows direct analysis and monitoring a chemical reaction
Used for: Lab, process, handheld operation
Accessory uses Standard PEEK tubing and connector fittings
Specialty accessory description: enables the simple deployment of mass detection in real-time for on- and off- line applications. Provides real-time data on reaction intermediates resulting in rapid optimization of a reaction.
Special features: Deployability for the bench chemist. Takes mass detection to the point of need.
Software: Masscape. Available as separate product. May be used in other equipment. Compatible with other manufacturers' equipment.
Suggested applications: Direct chemical analysis, reaction monitoring of both batch and flow reactors.
Primary benefits: Mass detection at point of need.
Unique features: Fits in a standard fume hood, No external roughing pump needed, Integrated PC, remote operation, Provides real-time data on reactive or unstable intermediates,
Enables rapid optimization of a reaction
Manufacturer: Milestone Inc.
Product name: UltraWAVE
Microwave digestion
Used for: Lab analysis
Software: 21CFR11 compliant, cGMP compliant
Suggested applications: Metals, sample prep of pharmaceutical, food, heavy oils, environmental and clinical samples.
Unique features: Increased throughput, Runs mixed batch of sample types in a single run, Fastest run times, Less acid/sample – lower blank levels, Use of disposable glass vials for hassle free cleaning, No assembly/disassembly of vessels, Superior digestion performance: Max temperature- 300 °C and pressure (199 bar), Virtually no method development
Manufacturer: Ocean Optics, Inc.
Product name: DH-mini
UV–vis-NIR Light Source
New this year: A broadband light source with intense output from 200 to 2500 nm
Used for: Lab, process applications
Dimensions: 75 mm x 82 mm x 175 mm
Weight: 0.5 kg
Measurement mode: Absorbance, reflectance
Special features: Tungsten and deuterium source bulbs can be turned on and off individually, variable intensity halogen bulb, Auto-shuttering, remote control of all functions. Available as separate product, may be used in other equipment, Compatible with other manufacturers' equipment.
Suggested applications: Automated processes, remote measurements, absorption and transmission measurements with opaque or optically dense samples
Primary benefits: Produces strong output across the UV–vis and near-IR from 200-2500 nm.
Unique features: Internal shutter can be opened and closed using simple buttons with LED indicators on the front panel.
Manufacturer: Oxford Instruments Industrial Analysis
Product name: X-MET7000 Series
X-ray cameras, sample preparation
New this year: New integrated X-ray camera
Used for: Lab, process, handheld/portable applications
Dimensions: 90mm(W) x 280mm(L) x 270mm(H), weight (including battery): 1.8 kg
Specialty accessory description: Large benchtop stand accurate sample positioning.
Special features: Handheld; battery operated; post analytical calculation, large area detector for analysis of soil and mining samples. Software may be used in other equipment.
Suggested applications: Positive material identification, grade identification, scrap sorting, incoming material inspection, inventory inspection, mine mapping and exploration, environmental testing (e.g. soil), RoHS and consumer goods compliance screening
Primary benefits: Unsurpassed repeatability, simple, smartphone-like user interface.
Unique features: Large color touchscreen with icon-based UI, battery life up to 10-12 h on a single charge, save up to 100,000 results on the analyzer, can use fundamental parameters (standardless) analysis or empirical calibrations.
Manufacturer: PerkinElmer
Product name: 100mm Integrating Sphere
New this year: a new design for the spectral range 200-2500nm.
Used for: Lab applications
100mm Integrating sphere diffuse transmission reflectance accessory for the Lambda HP spectrometers. Accessory is provided in two configurations: Peltier cooled and a PMT.
Measurement mode: Diffuse transmission, diffuse reflectance
Specialty accessory description: 100mm integrating sphere. May be used in other equipment.
Suggested applications: Glass, color, materials, coatings, polymers, nanomaterials
Primary benefits: Reduced port area for higher accuracy
Manufacturer: PerkinElmer
Product name: TL9000
Gas transfer lines
New this year: Transfer lines for interconnecting instruments: TGA, IR, GCMS or MS.
Used for: Lab applications
Specialty accessory description: Temperature and flow controlled gas transfer lines
May be used in other equipment, Compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: Trace solvents in nano materials, foods, pharma, leachables from containers; carbon nano tubes: complex mixtures.
Manufacturer: PIKE Technologies, Inc.
Product name: Long-Path Gas Cells for FTIR Spectrometers
Sample cell / Sampling Accessory
New this year: multi-reflection IR gas cells with wide range of pathlengths
Used for: Lab analysis
Measurement mode: Transmission/absorption
Specialty accessory description: The fixed pathlength cells range from 2.4m to 20m, and the variable model can be adjusted from 1m to 16m. All cells feature diamond-turned, gold-coated mirrors. Available with glass or nickel-coated aluminum bodies, heated and un-heated versions, temperature control, purgeable transfer optics, KBr windows standard; Other body, window materials and custom designs available on request.
Software: For temperature controlled versions available as separate product, may be used in other equipment, compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: Analysis of air contaminants, pure gases and gas mixtures,
Primary benefits: Wide range of available pathlengths, materials and heated options, can cover concentration ranges from ppb to the ppm levels.
Unique features: Easy maintenance and cleaning. Easily disassembled and re-assembled without affecting the optical alignment.
Manufacturer: PIKE Technologies, Inc.
Product name: Nano Stick
Specialized sample cell/holder
New this year: New product to enable quick and reliable DNA/RNA and protein measurements on standard (bench top) UV–vis spectrometers
Used for: Lab measurements
Specialty accessory description: An accessory that fits in standard 1 cm cuvette holders of most commercial UV–vis spectrophotometers. Available in 0.2 mm and 0.5 mm pathlength configurations and enables measurement of 2 μL sample aliquots. Detection limits are: 1.1 ng/μL for DNA/RNA and 0.6 mg/μL for protein samples.
Special features: Designed for quick and reproducible measurements of DNA, RNA, and protein concentrations in biological samples.
Available as separate product, may be used in other equipment, compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: DNA, RNA, and protein concentrations in biological samples.
Primary benefits: Low cost, simple sample loading and cleaning. Can be used with standard spectrophotometers.
Unique features: Dual-channel version for reference and sample available in a single assembly.
Manufacturer: PIKE Technologies, Inc.
Product name: Sealed Sample Chamber for PIKE MIRacle ATR
Sample Cell/holder for ATR
New this year: Sampling chamber for single reflection ATR
Used for: Lab analysis
Measurement mode: ATR
Specialty accessory description: Stainless steel chamber attaches to PIKE MIRacle diamond, ZnSe or Ge crystal plates; is sealed against the crystal plate with a chemically resistant O-ring enablng the complete assembly to be removed from the spectrometer to a protective environment for sample loading and handling.
Special features: Spring-loaded anvil with a preset, clutch-controlled setting.
Available as separate product, may be used in other equipment, compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: Studies of toxic or chemically aggressive solids and powders.
Primary benefits: Enables sampling of volatile and/or toxic solids. Spectroscopist can load toxic or chemically aggressive solids and powders under a fume hood. The sealed sample may then be safely transported to the spectrometer for analysis.
Unique features: Temperature control, flow-through, and special clamps are available for the PIKE MIRacle ATR accessory.
Manufacturer: Prosolia
Product name: Flowprobe
MS source
New this year: A real-time in situ microextraction sampling and ionization source for quantitative and qualitative analysis by mass spectrometry.
Used for: Lab, process analysis
Measurement mode: ESI-MS
Specialty accessory description: The flowprobe sampling and ionization source attaches to Thermo Exactive, Orbitrap, LCQ and LTQ Series Mass Spectrometers
Special features: Integrated gas and motion controls for stable operation. Amenable to spot sampling and scanning a range of surfaces — from cells and tissues to analytic/polymeric substrates — the flowprobe can accelerate drug distribution studies, cancer and microorganism profiling, and biochemical analyses. Available as separate product, compatible with other manufacturers' equipment.
Suggested applications: Analytical surface blots, bacterial colonies, films and packaging materials, protein arrays, HPTLC/TLC plates, thin tissue sections, etc.
Primary benefits: enables spatially resolved sampling prior to ionization for chemical imaging, with continuous extraction on a ~600 μm sample spot size
Unique features: Includes intuitive software, optical image overlay on a graphical surface display, precise motion system, and flexible analysis.
Manufacturer: Questron Technologies Corp.
Product name: QPrep
Automated sample preparation workstation
New this year: The QPrep performs multiple dilution, transfer and dispensing with 0.01 mL of accuracy in handling reagents, for automated sample preparation.
Used for: Lab analysis
Software: User-specified methodology through integrated PC software. Available as separate product.
Special features: Accommodates six standard autosampler racks with option of customized rack to hold QC standards and option of HEPA filter.
Suggested applications: Dilution, transfer and dispensing of reagents, automated sample preparation for any technology.
Unique features: Spike sample with internal standards, perform multiple dilution, prepares auto sampler racks.
Manufacturer: Questron Technologies Corp.
Product name: Qash
New this year: Microwave ashing system achieves fastest ashing time by combining effect of microwave and in situ air flow.
Used for: Lab analysis
Software: Easy-to-build ashing recipe with multiple steps and control settings. Available as separate product.
Suggested applications: Ashing, ash content, LOI, % ash
Primary benefits: Reduction in ashing times by up to 90% compared to resistively heated muffle furnace, healthy work environment
Unique features: Capable of connecting to external weighing balance for direct weight transfer, calculates sample weight and % ash content, attains 1000 °C in 25 min.
Manufacturer: Questron Technologies Corp.
Product name: Qblock
Wireless digestion system
New this year: The only system which can wirelessly control up to eight blocks simultaneously providing unparalleled temperature control, data computation
Used for: Lab analysis
Dimensions: W x H X D (10x 4.5x 7) inches
Special features: Wireless portable controller, large touch screen display. Qblocks of various matrix, tube size and temperature range up to 400 C, control up to eight Qblocks simultaneously from within 50 meters, stores numerous digestion recipes and heating profile data.
Software: User-specified methodology through integrated software. Available as separate product, compatible with other manufacturers' equipment.
Suggested applications: Sample digestion
Unique features: Minimizes the time spent leaning over the hot block, eliminates unnecessary mess of high current cables, controls QBlocks from anywhere within 50 meters.
Manufacturer: Questron Technologies Corp.
Product name: Qlabpro
New this year: Microwave Digestion System for Closed Vessel Digestions.
Used for: Lab analysis
Special features: Precise dual temperature controls Ideal for sensitive environmental and high organic content samples. Multi-layered safety features.
Software: User-specified methodology through integrated software
Available as separate product.
Suggested applications: Digestion, extraction, evaporation and synthesis
Primary benefits: Comes with Preloaded EPA and other digestion methods, high recovery, vessel choice to suit wide range of applications
Unique features: Automatic power control to match sample load, automatically protect against unusual heating of vessels, OPGuard™ pressure protection safely vents over pressurized vessel.
Manufacturer: Questron Technologies Corp.
Product name: Vulcan
Automated HotBlock Digestion & Work-Up System
New this year: the first automated workstation combining the two essential steps of sample preparation - digestion and work-up.
Special features: It is the only true completely automated sample prep, accepting samples and returning prepared autosampler racks ready to be analyzed.
Used for: Lab analysis
Software: User-specified methodology through integrated PC software. Easy-to-build digestion recipe, Available as separate product, Compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: Auto digestion, dilution, sample transfer, preparing auto sampler rack
Primary benefits: Freedom from manual acid handling / exposure to fumes, Contaminationfree environment for trace level sample preparation, automatic, precise addition of corrosive reagents, internal standard, can handle two digestion recipes simultaneously
Unique features: All-plastic housing, choice of syringe or peristaltic reagent delivery system, handles corrosive acids like HF, H2SO4 and HClO4, processes up to 84 samples in 50 mL vials, Multistep heating of hot blocks. Makeup volume at the end of digestion.
Manufacturer: Snowy Range Instruments
Product name: CBEx Immersion Probe
Raman probe
New this year: SnRI introduces the BallProbe immersion Raman probe for its CBEx handheld systems
Used for: Lab, process, handheld analysis
Portable: 6.25 in. x 0.5 in.
Primary benefits: ½ in. BallProbe creates new functionality for many different applications. Just immerse the probe into a sample and press a button
Unique features: This unique adaptor collimates the rastering beam making the BallProbe compatible with CBEx's exclusive ORS technology. No need to use vials or adjust the focus.
Manufacturer: Specac Ltd
Product name: Quest
ATR Accessory New this year: Brand new product
Used for: Lab analysis
Measurement mode: ATR
Specialty accessory description: Compatible with most spectrometers with use of the Benchmark Baseplate system
Special features: Strong and durable monolithic diamond crystal, interchangeable crystal pucks, extended wavelength capability 10,000 – 40 wavenumbers
May be used in other equipment, Compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: Qualitative and quantitative analysis, pharma, R & D
Primary benefits: High performance monolithic diamond ATR accessory at an attractive price.
Manufacturer: SPEX CertiPrep
Product name: USP-233, USP-233
Standards
New this year: Standards developed in accordance with USP <232> elemental impurities and USP <233> procedures SPEX CertiPrep offers these standards as a calibration or check standard to verify oral daily dose PDE, parenteral component limit or parenteral daily dose PDE
Used for: Lab analysis
Suggested applications: ICP-MS
Unique features: Compatible with other manufacturers' equipment.
Manufacturer: SPEX SamplePrep
Product name: 6870D
Freezer / mill
New this year: Cryogenic grinder. Powerful grinder holds up to 200 g of sample, to pre-cool and grind two sets of samples simultaneously.
Used for: Lab applications
Dimensions: 20 in. (50.8 cm) x 21 in. (53.34 cm) x 25.5 in. (64.77 cm); weight: 78 lb (35 kg); compatible with other manufacturers' equipment
Suggested applications: DNA/RNA extractions, materials testing, polymers, pharmaceutical analysis, drug testing, RoHS/WEEE and volatiles extraction.
Primary benefits: Increased throughput for cryogenic grinding of tough or temperature sensitive samples.
Unique features: Dual cooling and grinding chambers allow the user to pre-cool and grind two sets of samples simultaneously.
Manufacturer: Teledyne CETAC Technologies
Product name: LSX-213 G2+
Laser ablation system with HelEx CellN
New this year: The laser ablation system has been redesigned for reliability, and flexibility.
Used for: Lab analysis
Specialty accessory description: Works with most ICP-MS spectrometers. HelEx sample holder fits up to nine samples and two standards at one time.
Special features: New, optional HelEx 2-volume sample cell. The ablation cup features an independently controlled vortex gas flow.
Software: DigiLaz G2
Suggested applications: Petrology/geology, otolith studies/marine biology, brain science/biological tissue analysis, trace element determination in metals, forensic investigation
Primary benefits: Smaller ablated craters achievable, millisecond washouts are routine. The HelEx cell allows for greater control on washout and fractionation. Optimal aerosol transport efficiency, consistent fractionation effects, uniform response and washout time of up to 2.5 orders of magnitude per second.
