The Automatic Non-Woods Metal Noack Evaporative Apparatus tests for the evaporation loss tendencies of lubricating oils at temperatures up to 275°C. The electrically heated aluminium block allows for testing without the use of hazardous Woods Metal. The Noack tester is equipped with an electronic regulator that allows automatic control of temperature and differential pressure. The system is managed by an integrated Touchscreen Panel PC by means of the Noack Evaluation Software run by a Windows® based operating system. The evaluation software is capable of recording all analytical parameters, allowing for user customizable parameters, methods and result reports as well as…
The PFT Powder Flow Tester delivers quick and easy analysis of powder flow behaviour in industrial processing equipment. It is ideal for manufacturers who process powders daily and want to minimise or eliminate downtime and expense that can occur when hoppers discharge erratically or fail to discharge altogether. The following parameters may be determined. Bulk Density (Fill and Final) Wall Friction Flow Index Arching Dimensions Rat-hole Diameter Hopper Half Angle Gravity Chute Angle Compressibility (Carr) Index Compressibility (Hausner) Ratio FEATURES AND BENEFITS Compact design – easily fits on a workbench Easy to use and intuitive Powder Flow Pro software included…
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,…
Overview Key Application Overview NEW benchtop wavelength dispersive XRF spectrometer. The RIGAKU SUPERMINI200 is the second generation product in RIGAKU’s unique range of benchtop WDXRF. Its 200W air cooled tube combined with its benchtop size, make it a unique and powerfull tool for most analytical laboratories. Simple The first benchtop WDXRF first released by Rigaku in 2001 represented a paradigm shift in the industry, providing many of the benefits of the larger WDXRF machines at a greatly reduced cost, with simplified installation. The Supermini200 only requires a standard 13A power supply, P-10 gas for its detector and optional He purge…
The InfraCal 2 offers fast, easy, on-site measurements with improved sensitivity and added features over the basic InfraCal Analyser. The new intuitive touch screen display is ideal for non-technical users, providing many features not available with the basic InfraCal Model. The system has no moving parts, is enclosed in a rugged metal case, and is available with an optional internal battery pack. At a price significantly lower than an FTIR spectrometer, and requiring minimal or no consumables, the InfraCal 2 offers the following features: • Increased sensitivity/performance • Touch screen intuitive display • Multiple calibration • Up to 4 wavelengths…
The Spectro Q5800 is a rugged, portable expeditionary fluid analysis system that gives operators in the field the ability to perform comprehensive, mobile lubricant sampling. The battery-powered device enables complete lubricant assessment for condition monitoring and rapid results that permit informed maintenance decisions. The Q5800 includes three major components: • A Filtration Particle Quantifier (FPQ) unit that provides particle counts as well as abnormal wear metal analysis using XRF technology. • A solvent-free kinematic viscometer at 40°C that measures lubricant kinematic viscosity. • An infrared spectrometer featuring an innovative flip-top cell which tests for TAN/TBN, water content, soot, oxidation and…
Application • Machine condition-based monitoring Description • particle counter • wear particle classifier • ferrous monitor The Spectro LNF Q200 series features LaserNetFines™, the world’s best particle counter technology. With an intuitive, configurable GUI and no calibration required, the Q200 series is fast, accurate and easy to use. Sample preparation is efficient with the LNF. Viscosities up to 320cSt can be processed without dilution due to the wide dynamic range. And unlike conventional light blockage particle counters, there are no flow control valves that need adjusting when testing different sample viscosities. The advanced design makes it much more than just…
Application • Machine condition based monitoring Description The SpectroT2FM Q500 Analytical Ferrography Laboratory is a complete analytical system for the separation and interpretation of wear and contaminant particles in used lubricant oils, hydraulic fluids, coolants and fuels. It consists of the T2FM Ferrogram maker, a bichromatic microscope, video camera and image capture software. The SpectroT2FM Q500 is fast because there is no delay time as sample is pumped through plastic tubing before reaching the ferrogram surface. The T2FM delivers the entire sample and all the particles contained therein onto the ferrogram surface. A crystal clear rinse is obtained without fail…
The new Smartlab SE is a new mid-range, cost effective and highly-versatile automated multipurpose X-ray diffractometer from Rigaku. It features: • 3kW sealed tube with Bragg-Brentano, parallel and divergent beam optics • high speed detector • semiconductor detector as standard component • selectable D, 1D & 2-D detector • low cost and improved performance. The new Smartlab Studio II for measuring and data processing: • consolidates all data processing packages into one area • enables automatic user guidance function for rapid instrument setup • allows single or 3-phase power options provides a wide range of sample attachments to meet demanding…
SciMed offers the entire Hielscher range. The range can be split into two categories: • Laboratory devices • Industrial devices The Laboratory devices range from small handheld systems for mixing and homogenizing small volumes of liquid up to larger stand and clamp-held devices which can process a flow of up to 50 litres per hour. The Industrial devices are tailored more towards small scale production devices for personal bio-fuel production, to large industrial scale for production scales up to 2000 L per hour. Designed for the Lab: Compact and extremely versatile,…
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. …
Ultrasonic output power is a key factor for process scale-up. In order to process larger volumes in a given amount of time, you need to deploy more power. The power per device ranges from 500 watts to 16 kilowatts. For typical liquid processing applications, four or more units are combined in clusters for enhanced redundancy and capacity adaptability. For example, a cluster of 6 x UIP10000 (60kW) may be used for the processing of up to 50 cubic metres of biodiesel per hour. High power equipment uses more electricity. Considering rising energy prices, this affects the costs…
Based on first principle of photo-sedimentation, the Brookhaven Instrument disc centrifuge instruments are the only optical disc centrifuge that measures particle size without calibration. The DCP has a traditional light source and the XDC use X-rays. These instruments measure the size of particles according to the time the particle takes to sediment in the detector according to Stokes Law. High resolution measurements are typically obtained in 5 to 30 minutes. Modelling software is included to predict optimal experimental conditions like disc speed and run time. The high resolution instrument can resolve peaks as close as a 13% size differential and…
The ffTA is a powerful and flexible multifunctional system that provides laboratories with a range of analytical facilities using a single microscope and PC. An optical multiplexer allows the operator to switch from one function to another to perform a range of applications. The various modules are optional and can be simply retro-fitted to expand system capability when required. Equipped with three tuneable laser wavelengths, 785nm (invisible), 638nm and 532nm, the ffTA module is a uniquely versatile device that offers high levels of sensitivity using the 532nm, the ability to supress fluorescence using the near infra-red 785nm laser, as well…
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…
For all systems above 10 litres in vessel volume, the products are classified as pilot scale or production scale. SciMed can provide bespoke solutions for such larger scale requirements. Our dedicated team can discuss your requirements factoring scale, throughput, space restrictions, ATEX, automation and many other aspects relevant to such larger scale projects. Scimed – An SFE Journey 2000-2020 Over the last 20 years Scimed has been providing SFE technology into a number of different industries. We have worked with some of the pioneering providers to offer customised solutions from including Waters and Separex which was created by Michel Perrut…
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…
A recycling system can be used to recycle carbon dioxide after collection system (high pressure fraction collection vessel). This system consists of storage vessel with level sensor for carbon dioxide storage, level sensor module to display level, condensing heat exchanger, condensing cooling bath, and valves. The system also features pressure relief valve that can be piped to vent to relieve pressure in case of over-pressurization or overfill conditions. Fill conditions in a system are dictated by operating conditions. Based on display of level sensor module, user switches carbon dioxide supply to system from carbon dioxide source or to storage vessel…
The back-pressure regulator consists of a pneumatic–driven valve assembly controlled by a Core Separations adaptive pressure control system, (APC™). The high–strength stainless steel needle and reinforced PEEK seat have a high resistance to erosion and allow stable pressure control over a wide pressure range. Using a pressure sensor the SFX software provides adaptive closed loop feedback in-order to provide extremely accurate pressure control. CO2 flow rate 0.5 g/min to 350 g/min Closed-loop control SciMed – An SFE Journey 2000-2020 Over the last 20 years Scimed has been providing SFE technology into a number of different industries. We have worked with…
SciMed offers a complete range of components and accessories for use in Supercritical CO2 processes, rigs, and systems, for those wanting to design their own solutions. The range includes high-pressure pumps, vessels, view cells and reactors, heat exchangers, collection vessels, back pressure regulators ( manual and automatic), and many other items useful for the design of a bespoke SC CO2 solution. Scimed – An SFE Journey 2000-2020 Over the last 20 years Scimed has been providing SFE technology into a number of different industries. We have worked with some of the pioneering providers to offer customised solutions from Thar instruments…
hello As all of our equipment is used by researchers and all research is different, at SciMed, we take the view that there is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. In partnership with Parr Instrument Company, we are able to tailor the equipment to your needs using catalogue items as a starting point. The tailored change may be something as small as the addition of an extra valve, through to the construction of a full interrogated pressure system with numerous vessels, ancillaries and full DCS control. This can be achieved in the following way: What does the customer need? In the initial consultation…
Parr Instrument Company offer laboratory scale pressure vessels without mechanical internal stirring. These autoclaves, (referred to as ‘general purpose vessels’), are provided in several convenient sizes and cover a wide temperature and pressure range (shown below) to allow the researcher’s specific application to be carried out. Examples of the uses of these vessels are: Simple organic chemistry pressurised reactions Many organic chemists use our general purpose vessels for carrying out hydrogenations where they heat and stir the vessel on a conventional stirrer hotplate. This is a low cost way of undertaking simple synthetic pressurised reactions while keeping safely as the…
Designed for on-the-spot identification of the most difficult alloy grades, Katana™ represents the latest in handheld metal analysis. Katana employs laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) to enable durable and accurate alloy identification for use in:
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…
The Fauske VSP is a laboratory tool which allows a hazards assessor to collect precise ‘off-normal’ process design data. Using the VSP calorimeter, experiments can be performed to model upset scenarios such as loss of cooling, loss of stirring, mischarge of reagents, mass-loaded upset, batch contamination and fire exposure heating. As these experiments are performed prior to taking a chemical process from the small lab scale onto the pilot plant and manufacturing scales, the data needs to replicate the cooling properties of a large scale vessel. This is achieved by the calorimeter being centered around a 120ml thin walled metal…
The study of metals and metal alloys can be achieved using thermal analysis techniques to measure properties such as corrosion, oxidation, reduction, expansion, transitions and magnetic properties.
The quality and grade of crude oil is partly determined by the metal content as well as the sulfur content. Nickel and vanadium are important impurities to detect, as well as iron in some crudes and in residual oils. The metal content is particularly important in the quality of bunker fuels. ASTM D8252 covers the need to measure low levels of nickel and vanadium in crude to meet the new NYMEX/CME specifications for light sweet crude oil futures contract concerning maximum allowable levels the Ni and V. Rigaku offers the NEX QC+, a simple, versatile, and portable benchtop EDXRF analyzer…
Metals and ceramics are used in various fields of engineering endeavor including buildings, airplanes, automobiles, etc. In almost all of these applications the materials are polycrystalline and have a degree of texture, i.e. crystal orientation. The crystal orientation is typically derived as a result of materials processing stages such as forming and/or heat treatments. The crystal orientation can have a profound effect on thermal, electrical and mechanical properties. Hence analysis of the crystal orientation is crucial for controlling material properties. Crystal orientation can be determined from pole figures obtained by X-ray diffraction. Furthermore, from the analysis by the Crystallite Orientation…
Copper is one of the essential base metals in modern infrastructure. It is used for construction, electronics, machinery, automobile and marine vessel etc. in the form of electric cable and copper alloys. Copper ore mined as mainly sulfide ore is usually shipped as concentrate of 20 – 40% in copper content after processing at the plant near mine site. Copper concentrate contains a variety of impurities that are either valuable elements as byproducts, or harmful to quality in copper metal products and hazardous to the environment and human health. In modern copper deposits, ore grade of copper is decreasing while…
Phosphorous, sulfur and chlorine are commonly analyzed elements in liquids such as petroleum products and organic solvents. For example, phosphorous is added to lubricating oils to prevent wear of gears under high pressure. Sulfur content in automotive fuel oils are regulated by the US environmental protection agency (EPA) and directives such as EURO VI to minimize air pollution due to automotive vehicles. Chlorine, contained for example in crude oil, is an unwanted element known for corroding oil processing installations and liquid transmission pipelines. To better meet demands of such applications, the benchtop wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescent (WDXRF) spectrometer Supermini200’s analyzing…
Nickel is one of the most important base metals for modern infrastructure. Over 60 percent of world nickel production (nickel metal based) is used for the making of stainless steel. There are mainly two types of resources for nickel mining – sulfide and laterite (oxide) ores. More than 70 percent of world nickel resources on land are found in laterite ores. Nickel laterite ore deposits are formed by weathering of ultramafic rocks in tropical to subtropical regions. Stratigraphic rock facies of nickel laterite deposit are typically layered upward as follows: serpentinized peridotite – saprolite – transitional rock – limonite –…
Clothing fabrics for work clothes, uniforms, baby clothing and other uses can be coated with a phosphorus compound for the purpose of flame retardancy. Bromine and antimony are typically no longer used in clothing due to the toxicity of these heavier elements, but can still be used in heavier textiles such as draperies, carpet and mattress materials. During the coating and processing of treated fabrics, the flame retardant material must be closely monitored to ensure optimum quality without incurring cost overruns due to product rejection or overuse of chemicals. EDXRF is an excellent measurement method. Quick and simple, EDXRF offers…
Sulfur, vanadium and nickel occur naturally in crude oil, and their concentrations vary depending on the geographical region of the oil deposits. Depending on the region some crude may also contain measurable levels of calcium and iron. High metal content can foul the refining process during cracking, and so low metal crude is desirable. At the refinery as well as midstream at pipelines, transportation, gathering points and during blending a quick and easy means of screening and monitoring the metal content is a valuable tool in characterizing the quality of the crude before refining. Applied Rigaku Technologies meets the industry…
The Rigaku NEX CG combines indirect excitation with secondary targets, polarization targets and a high performance SDD detector to yield the optimum performance for elemental analysis of limestone. During the entire quarrying and processing cycle, oxide composition of the limestone material must be reliably monitored to ensure optimal process control and profitability. The Rigaku NEX CG analyzer is an ideal tool throughout the quality control process. In addition, the NEX CG can be used to monitor air filters for air quality emission control, and UltraCarry can be used to monitor process effluents to ppb range detection limits, making the NEX…
Milk and dairy products play an important role in the human diet. From infants to adults, various types of dairy products accompany us in our everyday lives and provide us with important major and trace elements, vitamins, and other essential substances. Since many dairy products are perishable and have a limited shelf life, powdered milk is the alternative for preparing milk for direct consumption or for processing into other products. The growing use of powdered milk in infant nutrition requires a strict quality control to ensure the quality of the product on a permanent basis. Here, the samples are not…
ICP-MS offers the capability to reach sub microgram per kilogram (ppb) detection limits making it an ideal tool for quantitative measurement of impurities in pure metals such as copper. The high-sensitivity PlasmaQuant® MS Elite model, achieving in excess of 1.5 million counts per second per ppb on the Indium 115 isotope, was used in the analysis of high purity copper metal samples and standard reference materials.
The coupling of ICP-MS, mass spectrometry with inductively coupled plasma and laser ablation allows the characterization of solid samples without digestion or other sample preparation procedures. This work evaluates the suitability of this technique for the characterization of trace element concentrations in metal alloys. The analysis was concentrated on elements that require lowest possible detection limits that for now cannot be ensured with complementary techniques. Main focus was put on elements like As, Se, Ag, Sb, Te, Tl, Pb, Bi as well as Ca and Mg. Additional elements were included to show the capability of the method for a simultaneous…
ultrasound is one of the cleanest, cheapest and most efficient ways to directly promote particle size reduction for wet-milling and micro-grinding of particels down to a few microns and below. Metal oxides, ceramics, TiO2 carbon black and other stubborn materials that are a challenge for traditional methods are easy with ultrasound.
gold and other metal oxides are perfect for anaysis by DLS. Particle size determination along with stabilty via zeta potential can be measured to determine the consistency and quality of your product. Clumping and aggregation will be easy to detect and detection all the way down to 0.5nm is possible.
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…
Oxidation stability is determined by exposing the sample to a measured oxygen flow at elevated temperature in the presence of metal catalysts.
Oxidation stability is determined by exposing the sample to a measured oxygen flow at elevated temperature in the presence of metal catalysts.
Oxidation stability is determined by exposing the sample to a measured oxygen flow at elevated temperature in the presence of metal catalysts.
Various methods are available for testing the resistance to oxidation and/or the corrosiveness of lubricants, insulating oils, hydraulic oils and distillate fuel oils. The samples are subjected to a metered flow of air at elevated temperatures, sometimes in the presence of a metal catalyst.
Various methods are available for testing the resistance to oxidation and/or the corrosiveness of lubricants, insulating oils, hydraulic oils and distillate fuel oils. The samples are subjected to a metered flow of air at elevated temperatures, sometimes in the presence of a metal catalyst.
Various methods are available for testing the resistance to oxidation and/or the corrosiveness of lubricants, insulating oils, hydraulic oils and distillate fuel oils. The samples are subjected to a metered flow of air at elevated temperatures, sometimes in the presence of a metal catalyst.
Tests the ability of metal preservatives to prevent steel panels from rusting under conditions of high humidity. Polished steel panels are immersed in the sample oil and then suspended in the humidity cabinet for a specified test period
Determines the ‘carbon residue’ left after evaporation and pyrolysis of a sample oil in the Ramsbottom furnace, providing an indication of the deposit forming tendencies of fuels and guidelines for the processing of refinery products.
