Application Continuous density measurement of liquids. Suitability cosmetics food and beverage medicines paints and lacquers petroleum Markets brewing chemical cosmetics food and beverage lubricants neutraceutical petrochemical pharmaceutical Specification Integrated reference oscillator High-precision temperature measurement Automatic detection of gas bubbles High precision and reproducibility of 0.0005 g/cm³ Touch screen interface Optional moisture and air pressure sensor Contact us now > Or call us now on 0161 442 9963 to speak to a Product Specialist. You can also visit the Schmidt & Haensch website for more product details by clicking on their logo below:
Application Determines the density of liquids. Suitability cosmetics food and beverage medicines paints and lacquers petroleum Markets brewing chemical cosmetics food and beverage lubricants neutraceutical petrochemical pharmaceutical Specification Integrated reference oscillator High-precision temperature measurement Automatic detection of gas bubbles High precision and reproducibility of 0.0001 g/cm³ Touch screen interface Optional moisture and air pressure sensor For more details on Schmidt & Haensch density meters, please visit www.schmidt-haensch.com Contact us now > Or call us now on 0161 442 9963 to speak to a Product Specialist. You can also visit the Schmidt & Haensch website for more product details by clicking…
Dust Explosions can occur in many industries where powdered materials are handled. These include Pharmaceuticals, Fine Chemicals Food, Metals, Paper, Plastics, Rubber, and Textiles. The consequences of which can be catastrophic. SciMed through our partners are able to offer a full range of dust explosivity characterisation tests including: Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE) Minimum Ignition Temperature (MIT) Minimum Explosible Concentration (MEC) Explosion Severity (Kst, Pmax and dP/dtmax) Limiting Oxygen Concentration (LOC) Layer Ignition Test (LIT) Powder Resistivity Charge Relaxation Drying Tests Contact us now > Or call us now on 0161 442 9963 to speak to a Product Specialist.
Description Key Features Application Description The RIGAKU NEX-CG is an ED(P)-XRF with ultra high performance. The (P) stands for Polarised X-ray optics. This particular X-ray optical configuration combined with a high performance detector has led to the highest performance benchtop X-ray spectrometer to date. The NEX-CG allows for high precision sample screening of unknown samples from sub ppm up to percentage levels. The NEX CG can be used for routine applications where a high level of performance is required. It ca also be used to screen totally unknown samples such waste samples, oild slurries and many other similar applications. Soils,…
Description Key Features Description NEX OL General Purpose Online XRF Analyser Rigaku NEX LS is specifically designed to service web and coil applications, with the ability to perform multi-element composition, coat weight or coating thickness. The measuring head is mounted on a rigid beam and is equipped with a linear traversing mechanism positioned over a roller so that the head-to-surface distance is constant. Where needed, elemental composition of a coating is measured directly. Ideally suited for Silicon coating on paper and food packaging. Contact us now > Or call us now on 0161 442 9963 to speak to a Product…
Overview The Rigaku SimultiX 15 simultaneous wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer system has been widely used as an elemental analytical tool for process control in industries that require high throughput and precision, such as Fe Ore, Fe/Co/Ni alloys and cement. Nearly 1,000 SimultiX systems have been delivered to customers around the world. Along with technological progress over these years, customer requirements have advanced and diversified as well. SimultiX 15 was developed to meet these changing needs. It offers significantly improved performance, functions, and usability. The compact and intelligent SimultiX 15 is a powerful analytical tool that demonstrates superior performance…
DV2T EXTRA Digital Viscometer The “EXTRA” provides all the features of the standard DV2T model but includes a more durable suspension system, EZ Lock Spindle Coupling, Quick Action Lab Stand, and RheocalcT for the ultimate user experience that also saves time and money. Description The DV2T Viscometer features a 5-inch colour touch screen to guide users through test creation and data gathering for fast and easy viscosity measurements. The DV2T also offers powerful new programming capabilities and results analysis including data averaging and QC limits with alarms. User instructions with multi-step test protocols can be created using the new Program…
Digital versatile viscometer with 5 inch touch screen. The DV2T Viscometer features a 5-inch colour touch screen to guide users through test creation and data gathering for fast and easy viscosity measurements. The DV2T also offers powerful new programming capabilities and results analysis including data averaging and QC limits with alarms. User instructions with multi-step test protocols can be created using the new Program Generator Software and uploaded to the DV2T through a USB Flash Drive. Test Data can be recorded directly on a local printer or sent to a PC. Additional automated control and data collection can be achieved…
Economic, continuous sensing DV1 Digital Viscometer now with timed measurement function. The DV1 has a continuous sensing capability for rapid viscosity measurement. It has the capability to measures viscosity and temperature simultaneously with a choice of 18 different speed settings. The DV1 is available in a choice of languages such as English, French, German, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. Optional software allows the DV1 to collect, analyse and store test data on a PC. Features: • PC Interface for use with optional Wingather SQ Software and output connection to printer • Simplified user interface for more direct access to features •…
The original Brookfield Dial Reading Viscometer has been the laboratory standard used around the world since 1934. Current units have a multi-speed electronic drive and ergonomically designed speed control knob so selection of any one of the 10 pre-set speeds (8 speeds on LVT models) is quick and easy. The direct-drive design results in extremely quiet operation and greater versatility while the universal power supply facilitates the use of worldwide power sources. The user calculates viscosity from the reading on the instrument. Features: • Continuous torque sensing capability with measurement accuracy: 1% of full scale range • Repeatability: 0.2% of…
The UP200S device can run continuously – 24 hours/7 days, if needed. By using the laboratory devices in combination with flow cell reactors, you can process larger sample volumes. In this case, the liquid is pumped into the reactor made of glass or stainless steel. For example, a UP400S (400 watts) can process approximately 10 to 50 litres per hour. There it is exposed to defined intense sonication before it reaches the exit of the reactor cell. In order to cool heat-sensitive material during sonication, the flow cells are jacketed to improve heat dissipation. …
The Ring Shear Tester RST-XS.s is compact and bench-mounted. It is designed for applications with powders of up to particle size 1.5 mm. This RST is particularly well-suited for small sample volumes. The RST-XS is an easy-to-operate, computer-controlled tester for the precise determination of the flow properties of fine-grained powders and bulk solids. It is appropriate for those industries and research institutions which deal with either fine-grained materials or have only limited amounts of powders for testing (e.g. pharmaceutical, food, chemical industries and others). The tester measures the flowability and other physical quantities like the internal friction of a powder,…
Analytik Jena AG has now extended its latest generation of double-beam spectrophotometers by the new SPECORD® 50 PLUS. This new dual-beam UV/Vis photometer for the spectral range from 190 to 1100 nm combines high energy throughput with best stability. Quartz-coated, premium encapsulated optical components guarantee highest quality, maximum performance and extreme durability. The SPECORD® PLUS series consists of the: • SPECORD® 200 PLUS with fixed slit widths for time-resolved sample and reference measurements • SPECORD® 210 PLUS with 5 different slit widths to measure samples requiring high optical resolution • SPECORD® 250 PLUS with 5 different slit widths and double…
The MicroNIR PAT is an ultra-compact, near-infrared (NIR) wireless spectrometer covering 950 – 1650 nm for on-line process monitoring applications in the pharmaceutical, food, and chemical industries. It is suitable for batch processes. The MicroNIR PAT also allows continuous manufacturing processes that use multiple NIR sensors across an entire process flow. Pharma applications includes monitoring blend uniformity, drying conditions, and API concentrations in blenders, fluid bed dryers, and tableting. The MicroNIR PAT is available as a wired or wireless device. The MicroNIR PAT WIFI: • non-destructive, non-invasive, and real-time near-infrared analysis • user-selectable WiFi or Ethernet for system control and…
SciMed has over 20 years direct experience of Supercritical CO2 processes. Together with our partners Core Separations, SciMed can offer a complete range of systems, often tailored to suit very specific and one-off design requirements, as well as standard “off the shelf” solutions. All the systems provided by SciMed are modular and can therefore be modified with ease, as and when requirements change. SciMed has supplied numerous systems for all Supercritical CO2 applications including: Reactions in Supercritical CO2 SFE: Supercritical Extraction solutions for solids as well as counter column systems for continuous extraction of liquids Particle generation using CO2 as…
Supercritical fluids are very dense fluids, with superior properties when compared to liquids or solvents. The most commonly used of these fluids is CO2. Unlike solvents, it has a much less harsh impact on the environment. Pumping high density liquid CO2 requires supercritical CO2 pumps, such as the range of high-pressure pumps from Core Separations. Why is Supercritical CO2 So Effective? Once it reaches critical temperature, CO2 remains a gas-like fluid, combining the solvating power of a liquid with the diffusion properties of a gas. Adding small amounts of fluids or other modifiers can improve its solvating properties. Applications for…
With the 5400 tubular reactor systems, Parr offer a fully customisable, cost-effective and efficient way for researchers to meet their needs for continuous flow chemistry from benchtop to pilot plant scale. The 5400 tubular reactor systems use a continuous reactant feed via either liquid or gas, a range of heating options and scope for automation and data collection. Fluidised bed reactors Fluidised bed reactors operate by suspending the solids bed or catalytic particles in an up flow of gas; allowing easy loading and removal of catalyst as well as a range of other benefits: • High conversion with large throughput…
Flame Photometry is the technique of choice for the measurement of sodium, potassium and calcium in all sample types for: • mineral extraction • oil industry • paper industry • pharmaceuticals • soil analysis • utilities • food and beverage • chemical manufacture • fertilisers Sherwood Scientific’s Model 410 Industrial Flame Photometer with digital output (for printer or PC connection), also offers sodium linearization capability to allow higher concentrations of Sodium (<40 ppm) to be directly measured using a single point calibration. This facility can be switched on or off according to the operator’s preference or protocol for sodium determinations….
The PlasmaQuant MS range of instruments from Analytik Jena provides unparalleled sensitivity and speed, but with the lowest running costs of any ICP-MS instrument. With their flexibility and added features, the PlasmaQuant MS range is perfect for meeting both routine and complex analytical challenges with user-friendly software and simple maintenance. In the sections below we highlight some key features and applications of the PlasmaQuant MS range, demonstrating why they are the currently the preferred choice for ICP-MS in research, commercial, and industrial laboratories. Further information is also available on the Analytik Jena website or contact SciMed today! Key features of…
Complimenting our range of Hitachi thermal analysis instruments, SciMed is also pleased to provide a high-throughput multi-sample TGA from Navas Instruments. This instrument is specifically designed for applications in industries that require fast, consistent and reliable analysis of moisture, volatiles and ash content without the need for constant operator attention. Typical areas of applications include: • coal • food • plastics • cement • iron ore • flour • rubber • fertiliser • soil analysis • biomass industries Features • An internal balance prevents the need to remove samples for weighing. • Up to 19 samples with automatic crucible cover…
The Parr Model 6200 Isoperibol Calorimeter represents the current development of the traditional removable bomb and bucket calorimeter. This model is suitable for those who require a high degree of precision and a reasonable anticipated workload but without the automation associated with the 6400 model. It is recommended for use with: • waste • fuel • coal • oil purposes • propellants • explosives • food samples for nutritional data • small scale samples (micro conversion kit required) It is deal for university research and for those working to ASTM or BS standards. Contact us now > Or call us…
The Sherwood Model 926 Chloride Analyser is used for the determination of Chloride Ions (Cl-) in both human and animal food products, agriculture, cement, gypsum and the pharmaceutical and water industries. Sample preparation is minimal for most products with running costs of approximately £0.20/test. The Sherwood Model 926S is used in clinical laboratories, generally for sweat test analysis on infants. It is calibrated at 100mmol/L. Sample size for this application is user selectable at 20ul or 100ul. Contact us now > Or call us now on 0161 442 9963 to speak to a Product Specialist. You can also visit the…
Thermal Analysis techniques are widely used in the food industry. The Setaram Calvet sensor instruments are ideal for these applications due to their increased sensitivity over standard DSC sensors
The mineral content of animal feeds is carefully blended and monitored to ensure optimal animal health and quality of product. Grass-fed dairy cattle require the optimum balance of the major minerals calcium, potassium, magnesium and phosphorus, as well as the trace minerals copper, manganese and zinc. Proper mineral balance ensures optimum milk quality and production. To meet the industry need of monitoring the mineral content Rigaku offers the NEX QC+ EDXRF analyzer for the fast and simple measurement of grass and other animal feeds. The NEX QC+ offers analysts a simple yet powerful and versatile system for quantifying elemental composition…
Paper and plastic are coated with a thin layer of silicone as a release coating in the manufacture of labels, tape or other adhesives, or as a barrier coating for protection against air in the packaging of food, medical products and other materials. In a clay coated paper the clay coating adds weight and adjusts various physical properties, such as paper glossiness and ink retention. During the coating process the amount of silicone coating, usually expressed as coat weight in g/m2 or lbs/ream, must be periodically measured in order to ensure the proper physical properties of the product. When coating…
Electric arc furnace steelmaking, also called EAF, typically uses Direct reduced iron or ferrous scrap as the feed materials. In the electric arc furnace lime (calcium) is added to remove silicates and phosphorus. With the addition of oxygen the ferrous materials are essentially melted, while the remaining material is changed to oxide forms. The slag by-product, also called EAFS, contains relatively constant levels of these oxides and variable amounts of iron, calcium and silicon oxides. Monitoring the FeO levels indicates the efficiency of the process, while monitoring the ratio of CaO to SiO2 gives information on the basicity of the…
The analysis of finished animal feeds and premixes is demonstrated using EDXRF with indirect excitation and Fundamental Parameters software, suitable for feeds for cattle, pigs, chickens, ducks, and other fowl and livestock. The Rigaku NEX CG using the RPF-SQX Fundamental Parameters method yields excellent performance for the elemental analysis of various animal feed products. The use of RPF-SQX fundamental parameters eliminates the need for calibration standards. If desired, FP quantification can be optimized with Matching Libraries based on one or more assayed samples of the particular material type. These features make the NEX CG an ideal EDXRF tool for the…
The Rigaku NEX CG using the RPF-SQX Fundamental Parameters method yields excellent performance for the elemental analysis of various animal feed products. The use of RPF-SQX fundamental parameters eliminates the need for calibration standards. If desired, FP quantification can be optimized with Matching Libraries based on one or more assayed samples of the particular material type. These features make the NEX CG an ideal EDXRF tool for the elemental identification and characterization of animal feeds, raw meals and premixes throughout the animal feed industry to ensure proper nutrient balance and to screen for the presence of toxic elements. For less…
The following application note describes methods for determining macro minerals, trace minerals, and toxic trace metals in powdered milk, a dairy product used, for example, in manufacturing infant formula, chocolate and other sweets, baked goods, or cheese and yoghurt. It provides the advantages of longer shelf life, no need for refrigeration, and reduced bulk for easier transportation while almost maintaining the content of minerals. Furthermore, lactose powder and whey protein powder were analyzed. The analysis was performed on a dual atomizer system for AAS, thus allowing simple routine analysis for monitoring the nutritional value using flame AAS as well as…
Sunflower oil is a vegetable oil that is commonly used as main component or supplement in food, such as frying oil, salad dressing, baby food, margarine, or mayonnaise. Furthermore, it is used as an additive in cosmetics, biodiesel, varnish, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. Sunflower oil is among the most widely produced vegetable oils and is obtained from the seeds of the sunflower plant. The production includes the initial oil extraction by pressing (cold or hot) and refining processes such as solvent extraction, degumming, bleaching, and dewaxing. Refining sunflower oil increases its heat stability for frying and cooking purposes but is known…
Mercury is a well-known toxic element and considered as one of the top ten chemicals of public health concern by the World Health Organization. It is a neurotoxin that rapidly bioaccumulates and can cause major health problems, and even death, in small quantities. Chronic exposure at low levels is known to affect the nervous, digestive and immune systems as well as the lungs, kidneys and eyes with fetuses and breast feeding babies susceptible to developmental effects. Mercury is a naturally occurring element found in air, water and soil through volcanic activity. Although, human activity contributes significantly through the burning of…
The species or chemical form of elements determines their mobility, bioavailability and toxicity. Liquid chromatography or ion chromatography allow a separation of these species. The subsequent detection by mass spectrometry provides a highly sensitive method for their quantification. Hence, LC-ICP-MS and IC-ICP-MS provide an essential tool for assessing benefits and/or risks of elements present in the sample. An element can be essential and toxic just based on the oxidation state or compound in which it occurs. Thus, food samples like seafish, rice or chocolate, apple juice and other foods and beverages are controlled by LC-ICP-MS for arsenic, selenium or chromium…
Agricultural products play a significant role in the daily uptake of nutrients and fibers to maintain good health. The agricultural products and resulting foods contain nutritional elements in various concentrations but also elements deemed to be toxic to humans and/or animals. Besides the organically bound elements: hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen and oxygen, there are more than 30 dietary elements necessary for the correct functioning of living organisms. According to their concentration, these elements are classified into macroelements (Ca, Mg, Na, K, P, S, Fe, Cu, Zn) with concentration levels above 0.01% and microelements (Ge, B, Cr, Sn, Zn, F, I, Co,…
Next to drinking water, rice consumption is a major source of arsenic that concerns approximately 3 billion people. Studies show that arsenic exposure is more critical in rice than in any other food stuff. For example, the arsenic level in rice is 10 times higher than in wheat and barley. In addition to direct ingestion, using rice straw for cattle feed increases the risk of arsenic exposure. The toxicity of arsenic depends not only on the total concentration, but also its chemical forms as these differ in terms of mobility, toxicity and bioavailability.
Water within power plants, and particularly boiler feed water, is subject to strict analytical control. Organic impurities in the boiler feed water can easily oxidize under high pressure and high temperatures and may lead to the formation of corrosive organic acids and carbonic acid. State-of-the-art feed water production therefore uses reverse osmosis or ultrafiltration membranes and ion exchangers to reduce and control the corrosion potential of the final feed water. The condensate return has to be checked for TOC levels as well to monitor for contamination, for example contamination caused by leakages in the steam pipes or heat exchangers. In…
Clean drinking water is the most important food for humans, and measures to ensure its healthiness and purity are therefore highly regulated by law. This applies to water for human consumption, which has to meet minimum requirements regarding microbiological, chemical, and further indicator parameters, expressed in limit values. In addition to color, taste, and conductivity, oxidizability and TOC are also mentioned.
Phosphoric acid is used in many industries, for example, in the production of fertilizers and detergents or in food industries as a preservative in beverages or as an antioxidant in meat products. The monitoring of impurities in phosphoric acid is crucial for these kinds of applications. In addition to other parameters, the TOC is used as a sum parameter in quality control that addresses the whole range of contamination by organic impurities.
Hydrogen peroxide is used in many processes. It can be used as a disinfectant in the food industry or in water purification, as an oxidation agent in chemical synthesis or as an environmentally friendly means of bleaching pulp, paper, and textiles. According to the different fields of application, products of various H2O2 concentrations and purity grades are available. To guarantee product quality H2O2 is monitored for elemental impurities, for example, for heavy metals or for TOC concentration. This application note focuses on the determination of TOC and TN in undiluted H2O2.
ultrasound is one of the cleanest, cheapest and most efficient ways to homogenise materials and liquids from lab to industrial scale. This is particually important in the food and restaurant industry and also the cosmetics industry.
Anything that is meant for consumption has a calrofic value associated with it. Whether that is for you beloved pet, for you own dietry requiremtns or high end nutritional research and needs, all food for consumption must have an energy or, calorie value associated with it. Parr calorimeters determin this calorific value
The distribution and stability of coloids and emulsions are key to a number of industries from the food and beverage industry, cosmetics and medicines. The stability of the these emulsions are key to their shelf life and is easily measured by zeta potential by either the traditional ELS (elecrophoteric light scattering) or the more sensitive PALS (Phas Analysis light scattering) for delicate biologial materials.
Food safety has been a global topic in recent years stemming from a wide range of incidents related to foodborne illnesses and food adulteration. According the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), 48 million people fall ill every year in the United States from foodborne illnesses; this is 1 in 6 people1. Economically motivated adulteration has cost many lives and is estimated to cost the industry $10 to $15 billion per year, affecting approximately 10% of all commercially sold food products, according to the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA)2.
Palm oil and palm kernel oil production has grown drastically in the last 50 years. With more than 30 %, it is the largest contributor to global oil and fat production. Traditionally the food and cosmetics industries are amongst the main consumers with a share of 70 % of the world palm oil production, followed by usage for biofuel production. Palm oil is used in products like margarine, oil, spreads, chocolate, cleaning agents, cosmetics, candles and many more. To improve taste characteristics and shelf life palm oil needs to be refined. But refined palm oil can pose a health risk to…
Lactic acid is one of the most popular biochemicals in the food, animal food and cosmetics industries and a valuable starting material for the production of sustainable biopolymers. Especially in the food industry it is used in many ways, e.g., as an additive to regulate the pH value or to improve the taste of beverages, to extend the shelf life of refrigerated food and dairy products or as antibacterial agent. Lactic acid is a true all-rounder, which has led to a rapid increase in demand. As a result, industrial production is becoming increasingly important. The natural precursors and the manufacturing…
Saccharides, often commonly referred to as sugars and starch, are important ingredients in food production, e.g. in soft drinks, confectionery and others. The possibility of easily and quickly converting them into alcohol by fermentation processes also makes them interesting for the chemical industry and for fuel production
New methods for the production of alternative fuels are a growing field of interest. Technologies based on fermentation of starch and sugar, and the transesterification or hydrocracking of plant and animal oil, delivering so-called first generation biofuels, are already well established but linked to limited resources for ethical and ecological reasons. Another promising approach consists of processes based on the conversion of cellulose-rich biomass and waste (second generation biofuels). With the use of biogenic materials for fuel production, the inherently high amount of harmful nitrogen, sulfur and chlorine-containing hydrocarbons that results has to be monitored. Therefore, a strict monitoring of…
Heavy fractions, as thick as molasses, are not only difficult to transport and handle, but also require advanced strategies for the compulsory quality control. For such matrices especially the nitrogen content is of interest due to its negative effects on the refining process (e.g. by poisoning of catalysts, unwanted side products etc.). The typical boiling points of above 400 °C and relatively high nitrogen content exceeding 0.5 wt-% make the investigation of these materials non-trivial. A dilution step before analysis to decrease the extremely high nitrogen content is often applied for small improvement, but it cannot eliminate this effect. An additional…
Waste materials are becoming more and more important as valuable feed materials for energy production, as fuels and recycled feed materials for the chemical industry. To ensure a trouble-free processing and high quality of the final products, the exact elemental composition has to be determined. In addition to heavy metals, carbon, hydrogen and sulfur, chlorine plays an important role. During processing, HCl can be formed and damage system components and contaminate costly catalysts. Under nonoptimal combustion conditions Cl compounds can influence the formation of extremely toxic dioxins. It’s therefore important to know the exact Cl content of the matrix being…
Total Nitrogen Determination in Bio-based Fuels According to ASTM D4629 – Standard Test Method for Trace Nitrogen in Liquid Hydrocarbons by Syringe/Inlet Oxidative Combustion and Chemiluminescence Detection The production of alternative fuels becomes increasingly popular, as they provide a way to respond to both, the growing demand for energy and the goal to reduce carbon emissions. In addition to technologies based on the fermentation of starch and sugar, and the transesterification or hydrocracking of plant and animal oil (first generation biofuels), processes based on the conversion of cellulose-rich biomass and waste appear to be promising (second generation biofuels). With the…
Polarimetry is a sensitive, non‐destructive technique for measuring the optical activity exhibited by inorganic and organic compounds. A compound is considered to be optically active if linearly polarised light is rotated when passing through it. The amount of optical rotation is determined by the molecular structure and concentration of chiral molecules in the substance. Each optically active substance has its own specific rotation. The polarimetric method is a simple and accurate means for determination and investigation of structure in macro, semi‐micro and micro analysis of expensive and non‐duplicable samples. Polarimetry is employed in quality control, process control and research in the…