Due to NIR analysis requiring no sample preparation and being non-destructive, many polymer and plastic attributes can be measured rapidly inline, online, atline or offline for qualitative as well as quantitative parameters. NIR spectroscopy in the polymer industry In this application bulletin we presents some examples of NIR applications and...Read More
MEP Instrument has installed a new analyser in a Chlor-Alkali plant in NSW to monitor hardness in saturated brine samples. The analyser was tailor-made to fit in the challenging environment while constantly providing accurate results with the minimum maintenance. It has been on-duty since March 2017 and provides precise and...Read More
High cost of environmental incidents Government monitoring of trade wastes and industrial outflows is at its highest level in history. In combination with this, the fines being handed out for exceeding trade waste limits or environmental contamination due to process failures is also at its highest. With the cost of...Read More
Ensuring the minimum concentrations of cyanide While considered highly dangerous, cyanide is also extremely useful in metal extraction and plating baths due to the solubility of the complexes it creates with the likes of gold and copper. As regulations around the use of cyanide increase, so too does the cost...Read More
MEP Instrument has installed a new analyser in an alumina smelter in NSW to monitor fluoride in storm water. The analyser was tailor-made to fit in the challenging environment while constantly providing accurate results with the minimum maintenance. It has been on-duty since March 2017 and provides precise and reliable...Read More
Traditional halide and nutrient analysis Traditionally, for soil analysis, extraction and analysis with ion exchange chromatography or flow injection analysis has been the way to go for halide and nutrient analysis in soils. The benefit of this technique is a high sample throughput and complete nutrient analysis, whether to very...Read More
Pharmaceutical dry granulation Pharmaceutical granules are, from a technical point of view, agglomerates that usually consist of a mixture of a medicinal agent and various excipients. The granules can be prepared by different methods. One of these is dry granulation, a simple and rapid method. Mixtures of powders containing the...Read More
Covering the basics of analytical techniques and creating practical experiments can be a tedious process. Metrohm Monographs incorporate the basic theory with practical examples of analytical techniques for fundamental chemistry applications. Monographs include Practical Titration Water determination by Karl Fischer Titration Conductivity Measurement Complexometric Titration Practical Thermometric Titrimetry Non-Aqueous Titration...Read More
DropSens designs, develops, and manufactures electrochemiluminescence based instruments and equipments dealing with hyphenated UV/VIS, NIR and Raman spectroelectrochemical techniques. DropSens is an ISO9001 and ISO13485 certified company for the ‘Manufacturing of sensors for medical devices’. The Switzerland-based Metrohm AG is pleased to announce the acquisition of the majority of share...Read More
The Metrohm DropSens Electrochemistry Kit is designed to provide all essentials for an electrochemistry course, lab class or similar teaching event. Teaching practical electrochemistry is the most effective way to give students the opportunity to discover a passion for that discipline. Practical experiments create the ideal environment to promote fresh...Read More
Safety is high priority for all workplaces. Ongoing repetitive work must be minimised wherever possible. RSI and arthritis can be avoided with automation. No need for laboratory staff to waste time grinding tablets and pills. The Mortar Grinder RM 200 can mix and homogenize solids, including powders, suspensions and pastes....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
