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 PlasmaQuant MS…
The Pensky-Martens Closed Cup Flash Tester determines flash points of a wide range of products by a closed cup method with two option speed stirring of the sample. The method is extensively used in shipping and safety regulations for detection of contamination by volatile and flammable materials in fuel oils and lubricating oils, and for characterization of hazardous waste samples. The operating cover mechanism slides the shutter open and applies the test flame at the turn of a knob. The electrically heated model is equipped with a 1000W nickel-chromium heater with stepless variable control for accurate, repeatable temperature ramps. The…
Introducing the Automatic Cleveland Open Cup Flash Point Tester, the newest addition to the Koehler Flash Tester family of products. This robustly designed unit uses state-of-the-art technology to seamlessly conduct flash and fire point testing in accordance with ASTM procedure. The system software runs on an integrated processor PC running the latest Windows operating system. The 10.4” touch screen interface displays all operator parameters and results on a single screen for easy operation. Data results can be stored on the local hard drive for further analysis. One of the most impressive features of this Flash Point Tester is the integrated…
This instrument allows us to characterise a ferromagnetic material by measuring the specific saturation magnetisation (SSM) which is independent of structure and shape of the material. This measurement is performed by driving a sample in and out of a magnetic field and measuring the emf induced in a coil. The SSM is the ratio of the maximum magnetic moment to the sample mass. This technique is a unique solution to quality control for ferromagnetic compounds. You can also visit the Setaram website for more product details by clicking on their logo below: Contact Us ENQUIRE CALL US LIVE CHAT *…
Evaluation of corrosion inhibitors for refinery and oilfield applications requires an apparatus that can simulate corrosive fluid and carbon/low alloy steel interaction, such as the rotating cage (RC) described in ASTM G170. Our high pressure, high temperature RC system includes a reactor system with a rotating cage, gas and liquid feed systems, reflux condenser, pressure controller, and control and data logging system. Components can be customised to meet specific testing requirements. What next? At SciMed, we are committed to providing our customers with the best possible experience. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about our…
Description VIDEO Why Polarised optics? Application Description Second-generation Polarised Optics EDXRF from Rigaku.This New Generation instrument performs Quantitative and Qualitative Elemental Analysis What are the main features of the Rigaku NEX CGII? NEX CG II, performs elemental analysis of major, minor and trace elements from light elements – Na to heavy U. Measurements can be made of metals, glass and other solid matrices, powders of soils, geological matrices, polymers, pharmaceuticals and other powders, liquids, pastes, waste materials, thin films and coatings and any material that can be presented to the instrument in pre-defined cups or discs or any free form…
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 The PRIMUS IV is the latest generation of Optics Above Sample high powered WD-XRF from RIGAKU and superceeded the PRIMUS II As a tube-above sequential wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, the new Rigaku ZSX Primus IV offers fast quantitative determination of major, minor and trace elements from beryllium (Be) through uranium (U), in a wide variety of sample types — with minimal standards. KEY Features• Analysis of elements from Be to U• ZSX Guidance expert system software• Digital multi-channel analyzer (D-MCA)• EZ Analysis interface for routine measurements• Tube above optics minimizes contamination issues• Small footprint…
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…
Overview Key Application Overview The PRIMUS IV is the latest generation of Optics Above Sample high powered WD-XRF from RIGAKU and superceeded the PRIMUsSII As a tube-above sequential wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, the new Rigaku ZSX Primus IV offers fast quantitative determination of major, minor and trace elements from beryllium (Be) through uranium (U), in a wide variety of sample types — with minimal standards. KEY Features• Analysis of elements from Be to U• ZSX Guidance expert system software• Digital multi-channel analyzer (D-MCA)• EZ Analysis interface for routine measurements• Tube above optics minimizes contamination issues• Small footprint uses less…
A single analyser for liquid, gaseous, solid and LPG samples The new multi EA® 5100 provides an all-round solution for the determination of carbon, nitrogen, sulphur and chlorine, but this is only a small part of what it can do. TOC, EOX or AOX/TOX analyses are further areas easily covered and its supremely flexibility means it can handle solids, liquids, pastes and gases. The new EA 5100 has a whole host of new improvements over the very successful and popular EA 5000. Here are some of the new developments Unique double furnace technology is now standard to ensure optimum results…
The multi EA® 5000 is extremely versatile: The determination of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur and chlorine is only a small part of what it can do. TOC, EOX or AOX/TOX analyses are further areas easily covered by the multi EA® 5000. This makes it a universal talent to be used in various fields. • Application diversity – one analyzer for solid, paste-like, fluid, gaseous and LPG samples • C, N, S and Cl determination in one instrument • Multi-matrix sampler, for fully-automated determination of solid and fluid samples in vertical or horizontal furnace configuration • • Extended measuring range with low…
The Q6000 Fuel Dilution Meter (FDM) is a portable fuel dilution meter that can be used in the laboratory or in the field to provide rapid and accurate measurements of fuel contamination in engine oil. The Q6000 was designed with a patent-protected sampling method using an innovative ‘fang’ design. The sampling occurs using a headspace system with repeatability of <+5 percent RSD up to 15 percent fuel content. The headspace vapour sampling approach also eliminates the need to heat fuel-laden samples and does not require the use of solvents. Fuel dilution in lubrication oil can cause serious engine damage. For…
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…
Environmental analysis The multi EA® 4000 offers precise and reliable environmental analysis and is incredibly easy to use. It guarantees you the fully automated determination of the environmentally relevant parameters TC, TOC, TIC, EC and BOC in soil, sediments, waste, minerals and other inorganic solids. Elemental analysis The multi EA® 4000 stands for fast, low-maintenance macro elemental analysis. It enables you to determine the parameters TS and TC in inorganic and organic solids straightforwardly and simultaneously. TX determination is no problem at all. Furthermore, additional options allow the speciation of carbon – TOC, TIC, EC, OC, and BOC. Advantages at…
Latest Applications SciMed Applications RIGAKU – WD-XRF Standard Test Method for Sulfur in Petroleum Products by Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry – WD-XRF. RIGAKU offers a selection of WD-XRF solutions which comply with ASTM D2622. A full application note is available on request demonstration the performance of the Micro Z-ULS, the Supermini 200 and the ZSX Primus range. These application note demonstrates quantitative analysis of sulfur in petroleum products according to ASTM D2622-16 on Rigaku ZSX Primus, a wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer. The equipment specified for Test Method D2622 is restricted to WD-XRF and does not include ED-XRF…
Recent developments in ultra low sulfur (ULS) fuel have improved fuel efficiency and created cleaner exhaust gases. Globally, the permitted sulfur limit in fuel oils has been decreased to 10ppm in many countries and regions. For compliance verification, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry is the definitive analysis tool for use at distribution terminal and refineries, as well as mobile or stationary testing laboratories. In recent years, there has been an increasing need for an instrument which does not require the use of helium gas, for instances, when acquisition or delivery of helium to the analysis site is difficult. The Micro-Z ULS…
Sulfur in petroleum-based fuels contributes to atmospheric pollution. Sulfur content in fuels, especially in automobile fuels, is strictly controlled and regulations of sulfur content in fuel oil, such as diesel fuel and gasoline, have been tightened. Therefore, control of sulfur content is very important in refineries. X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry has been used for quantitative analysis of sulfur in petroleum-based fuels, owing to simple sample preparation. In XRF analysis of fuel oil, the sample is simply poured into a plastic cup equipped with a transparent film without any complicated treatment, such as chemical decomposition or serial dilution. In addition, concentration…
Vacuum Gas Oil (VGO) is a highly viscous left-over fraction of petroluem distillation, which is further subject to catalytic refinement. Here, a VGO sample is submitted for residual analysis of Al, As, Fe, Na, K, Ni, P, Pb, Si and V. Lack of soot formations and deposits is of importance in the configuration of the system.
The petrochemical industry generates large volumes of wastewater or effluents that need to be treated before they can be reused or released into natural waterways. Total organic carbon (TOC) and the total nitrogen bound (TNb) content is routinely determined, as these contaminants lead to eutrophication of surface water recourses, endangering aquatic life and groundwater supplies. According to the European Industrial Emissions Directive (IED), Best Available Techniques (BAT) have to be implemented within the EU for direct wastewater discharges from the refining of mineral oil and gas. The BAT reference document (BREF) indicates that, among other parameters, TOC and TNb are…
The Copper Strip Tarnish Test assesses the relative degree of corrosivity of petroleum products, including aviation fuels, automotive gasoline, natural gasoline, solvents, kerosene, diesel fuel, distillate fuel oil, lubricating oil and other products. A polished copper strip is immersed in 30mL of sample at elevated temperature. After the test period, the strip is examined for evidence of corrosion and a classification number from 1-4 is assigned based on a comparison with the ASTM Copper Strip Corrosion Standards. For aviation fuels and natural gasoline the sample tube is placed inside a stainless steel pressure vessel during testing.
The RPVOT (RBOT) procedure employs severe oxidation conditions to rapidly determine oxidation stability. Suitable for both new and in-service oils, the RPVOT (RBOT) method is applicable to many types of petroleum oils. The sample is oxidized in the presence of water and a copper catalyst in a stainless steel pressure vessel under an initial pressure of 90psi (620kPa). Pressure inside the vessel is recorded electronically or mechanically while the vessel is rotated at 100rpm at constant temperature, and the amount of time required for a specified drop in pressure is the oxidation stability of the sample. A variation of the…
The Copper Strip Tarnish Test assesses the relative degree of corrosively of petroleum products, including aviation fuels, automotive gasoline, natural gasoline, solvents, kerosene, diesel fuel, distillate fuel oil, lubricating oil and other products. A polished copper strip is immersed in 30mL of sample at elevated temperature. After the test period, the strip is examined for evidence of corrosion and a classification number from 1-4 is assigned based on a comparison with the ASTM Copper Strip Corrosion Standards. For aviation fuels and natural gasoline the sample tube is placed inside a stainless steel pressure vessel during testing
Accelerated Laboratory and Field Procedure for the determination of corrosion of iron, in the presence of water, on samples such as gasoline and gasoline blended with 10% ethanol, E10 (Specification D4814); gasolineblend components (except butane); diesel fuel and biodiesel B5, except Grade No. 4-D (Specification D975); biodiesel B6 to B20 (Specification D7467); diesel-blend component such as light cycle-oil; No.1 fuel oil, No.2 fuel oil (Specification D396); aviation turbine fuel (Specification D1655)
Determines low concentrations of water in a wide range of liquid, gas and powder samples. Used for assessing water content in petroleum and petrochemical products including oils, gasolines, solvents, and fluids as well as other products such as pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
ASTM Colour: For the visual determination of the colour of a wide variety of petroleum products, such as lubricating oils, heating oils, diesel fuel oils, and petroleum waxes. Saybolt Colour: Determines the colour of refined oils such as undyed motor and aviation gasoline, jet propulsion fuels, naphthas and kerosine, and, in addition, petroleum waxes and pharmaceutical white oils.
The preparation of liquids (e.g. water, oils and fuels) using X-ray fluorescence analysis is done by simply pouring the sample into a sample cup. But measuring samples in sample cups can be a risk to the XRF instrument. Leaks in the film and damaged or poorly prepared samples cups can lead to liquids dripping onto the X-ray tube. The use of the right sample cups and films are mandatory for good results and the analysis of light elements. Correct prepared sample cups decrease the analytical error and increase repeatability. The use of already prepared and tested sample cups offered by…