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Air sampler. Brochure details line of systems/accessories for high-volume air sampling and describes Ultra-Vol 159 concept. Sierra Instruments Platinum probes. Brochure describes platinum probes for thermal pollution monitoring/control in power plant, lake, and marine applications. Works at up to 2000 ft and 600 OC for certain probe types. Yellow Springs Instru160 ment Electron microscopes. Brochure describes Nanolab 2000 series of scanning electron microscopes, which provide high-quality micrographs. Applied Research Laboratories 161 Sampler pumps. Data Sheet 08-01-02 addresses Samplair Pump and Testing Kit, which can detect up to 140 toxic gases, vapors, and mists in the threshold limit ranges. Mine Safety Appli162 ances Liquid handling. List sets forth prices for liquid-handling items, such as pipettes, cuvettes, and dispensers. BIO163 R A P Laboratories Seals/fittings. Catalog 4240 lists U1traSeal fittings, which are heliumleak-tested to cm3/s at -350 to 164 1000 O F . Parker Hannifin
Ion detector. Bulletin describes Model 21 3A temperature-compensated ion detector for use down to ppm-range ion chromatography; a suppressor column is unnecessary. Wescan Instruments 165 Dissolved oxygen. Technical notes explain pitfalls and errors in the Winkler method for measuring DO in water. Orbisphere Laboratories 166 Air purification. Brochure offers new technical data related to commercial air-purification equipment for restaurants, nursing homes, offices, other. 167 Ecology Tech Vials. Bulletin 39 lists vials and accessories that meet requirements for holding priority pollutant standard materials, dangerous materials, and the like. Other items are listed. Alltech Associates 168
Groundwater monitoring. Brochures list equipment and items needed for in-situ measurements of groundwater temperature, pH, specific conductance, and oxidation-reduction potential. Can be used in 2-in. wells down 169 to 330 ft. HYDROLAB Engine testing. Bulletin describes CYCON for performing EPA transient test cycle for heavy-duty engines and certain industrial systems. Automatic, microcomputer-controlled. Ultra Electronics, Inc. 170 Sulfur determination. Application Note 30 discusses determination of sulfur species and oxalate in kraft liquors by ion chromatography/electrochemical detection. Dionex 171 Trace metals in air. Applications Note No. AA-7 tells how to measure trace elements in air by furnace atomization. Applies to particles, especially. Varian 172 Instrument Group SO2 absorption. Information packet offers case histories of custom-engineered sulfur dioxide absorption systems at petrochemical complex, other 173 sites. Swemco
Leginella pneumophilia. Booklet tells how this microbe, alleged to cause “Legionnaire’s disease,” is related to cooling water in air conditioning systems and how microbiocides may 174 combat it. Chemical Testing Water testing. Brochure describes test equipment for water conditioning and treatment, from simple boiler tests to very complicated laboratory procedures. LaMotte Chemical Products 175 Moisture-humidity instruments. Short-form catalog lists Hygroline products for humidity measurement, including recorders, sensors, and calibration items. Beckman Instruments 176 (continued on page 1031)
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Zinc determination. Bulletin No. AB-29 tells of a potentiometric titration method used together with ion selectivity to determine zinc in crudes and wastewater. Fisher Scientific 177
Hazardous materials. Information describes hazardous material placards with four-digit identification numbers to meet hazardous materials shipping regulations set forth in 49 CFR Part 172.332, Nov. 10, 1980. Seton Name Plate 178 Sludge dewatering with KMn04. Brochure tells how potassium permanganate works to dewater sludge and control odors by oxidizing many compounds. Carus Chemical 179 Flotation. Releases describe J- 1000 series of air flotation systems for separating suspended solids, oils, and greases from wastewater. Systems are multicell. Clow 180 Organic analysis. Brochures describe gas chromatographs, mass or infrared spectrometers, and other equipment for state-of-the-art organic analysis to meet many environmental needs. 182 Chemical Data Systems CC/MS. Brochure covers full line of gas chromatography and mass spectrometry systems, products, instruments for organic/inorganic analysis. 183 Finnigan MAT Fly ash control. Fly Ash Bulletin FA1 / 8 1 gives “inside story” on fly ash control, featuring “RF” filter system and 75% energy saving. Test data given. CEACarter-Day. 184 Cascade impactor. Brochure describes Pilat Mark 3 Source Test Cascade Impactor for measuring particles of 0.2-20-p diameter in stacks and ducts at emission sources. Pollution Control 185 Systems Turbidimeters. Brochure describes full line of laboratory and process turbidimeters, as well as other products for water/wastewater analysis. Hach 186
Humidity definitions. Data sheet 3-050 sets forth terms and definitions with respect to dew point, relative humidity, absolute humidity, Dalton’s law, and other related terminology. EG&G Environmental Equipment 187
Safety products. Catalog lists safety products, ACS reagent-grade chemicals, and safety/first-aid information. VWR Scientific 188
Energy-dispersive analysis. The PV9 100 brochure discusses an energydispersive analyzer for analyzing elements “ranging from carbon to ura193 nium.” EDAX International
Environmental odor solutions. Data sheets contain lists of concentrated cover odors for industrial, municipal, and sewage facilities and describe ways to eliminate odors rapidly without capital investment. Stanley S. Schoenmann. Inc. 189
Oil spill control. “Industrial CleanUp” brochure explains company’s procedures-used in over 10 000 oil and hazardous material spills-to prevent or minimize harm. Peabody Clean Industry 194
Mass spectroscopy. Full line of MS standards is described in brochure. Covers priority pollutants and environmental toxicology. Some standards are labeled. KOR ISOTOPES 190
Industrial health. Brochure explains company’s goals and purposes. American Industrial Health Council, 1075 Central Park Ave., Scarsdale, N.Y. 10583 (write direct)
Groundwater monitoring. Capabilities in groundwater monitoring, especially at facilities affected by RCRA, are set forth in brochure. Assistance to site owner/operators needing action by Nov. 19. Ecology and Environment
Chemical news. “Chemical News Report” covers environmental aspects and other facets of chemical manufacturing. Chemical Manufacturers Association, 2501 M St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (write direct)
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Desalination with RO. Brochure explains how to desalt water by reverse osmosis and gives technical data and cost comparisons. Allied Water 192
Water conservation. Flyer sheet lists publications for domestic water conservation. U S . Water Resources Council, 2120 L St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20037 (write direct)
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