For a long time in analytical laboratories, the goal has been automation. Automation removes the human factor from sample preparation and analysis, whether it is 4 am, 11.55 am or 5 pm, sample are handled the same way. The disadvantage of automation has, historically, been each analysis requiring a sample...Read More
Lactoperoxidase process Slowing the lactoperoxidase process is a key way of prolonging the shelf life of milk. Unfortunately, the simple way of doing this, adding thiocyanate to milk, can have a negative effect on the thyroid, especially for infants. Along with iodine and perchlorate, thiocyanate levels in milk have a...Read More
Looking to make sure you are getting a reliable system for your lab? Don’t just take our word for it. Here are the real life users opinions. Watch what IC Analyst Lledo Altava from Spain and others around the world have to say. Lledo Altava, IC Analyst at Iproma in...Read More
Seawater naturally contains safe, low ppb, levels of boron. When desalinating, boron can be concentrated to ppm levels. This concentration, while harmless for human ingestion, it highly toxic for a wide range of fruit and vegetables. Ion exclusion provides a simple solution for low-level analysis of boron, as borate, in...Read More
The most common water purification techniques are very efficient in removing biological and heavy metal contamination. The drawback, excessive chlorination can produce high levels of highly carcinogenic chlorinated hydrocarbons. Similarly, ozonification can lead to high levels of bromate. These highly carcinogenic oxyhalides are defined as disinfection by-products. Disinfection by-products, at...Read More
Nitrogen and Phosphorus The analysis of nutrients in soil and water is very important to farming and environmental health. A lack of nitrogen or phosphorus in soils will inhibit crop growth. An excess can lead to unwanted organic growth in waterways due to runoff waters. ASTM D8001 Historically, total nitrogen...Read More
Ion Chromatography Applications on metrohm.com.au The Metrohm Application Finder: Struggling to find the correct application note? Metrohm’s website includes a powerful and fast Application Finder. With its five filter categories — standard, analyte, matrix, industry and method as well as a full text search, it enables you to narrow down...Read More
Do it faster - with our help! Finding time to develop new methods and applications is hard. MEP Instruments specialists can develop analysis solutions specifically for your lab or process. In the past two years alone, MEP have developed over 60 customer specific applications in our local laboratory facilities. Applications...Read More
Simplified process for the analysis of solid samples In 2015 a shipment of coal to China was rejected on the dock due to fluoride levels above the limit set by the Chinese government. The high cost of re-loading and finding a new export destination, not to mention the cost to...Read More
Gold extraction: Enhancing the leaching process Thiosulphate leaching is a sensitive process that requires both dependent and independent optimization of each of the chemical components of the leach reaction in order to maximize gold recovery and minimize reagent losses. Through the use of ion exchange separation and UV/Vis detection, the...Read More
Research into the environment takes place all over the globe. Having the ability to perform immediate analysis in remote locations can make or break a research project. Robust IC systems have allowed researchers to continue their analysis in some spectacular locations, from the Southern Ocean to the edge of the...Read More
Learning to work in the laboratory can be a tough process for both student and teacher. Teachers want to give their students the best experience without damaging expensive research equipment. Students want hands on experience with all of the technology on offer but lack the experience with which to handle...Read More
