A Preview Exposition of Modern Laboratory Equipment Convention Hall, Atlantic City, N.J., March 5-9,1984 Most of the products in this section will b e shown at the Pittsburgh C o n f e r e n c e . Future New Product sections in ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY will include more instrumentation a n d equipment from this year's c o n f e r e n c e
Chromatography Software
XRF System
Lab data system is based on the IBM personal computer. Featuring color graphics, the software runs under PC DOS compiled BASIC for added pro cessing speed. Routines include inter nal and external standards analysis, area % , comparison and subtraction, as well as ratio, batch reprocessing, graphic reconstruct, and raw data and results storage. Nelson Analytical 418
The major distinction of the P V 9 5 0 0 / 7 0 is its integrated computer power, rapid data access, and an automatic peak identification program. It will automati cally search and identify all elements in a sample matrix and allows fine tuning for better analysis of trace elements and rare elements. EDAX International 422
Rheometer RSR-M Stress Rheometer is capable of measuring the low shear rate viscosity of polymers and the time-dependent elastic recovery of a variety of plastics and rubbers. It shears semifluid or semiviscous polymers and food prod ucts at a constant stress level in the range of 5.0 to 3 Χ 10 4 dynes/cm 2 and determines the yield stress, viscosity at low shear rates ( ^ 1 0 - 5 s _ 1 ) , and elastic recovery of the material all as a function of time. Rheometrics Inc. 423
Ion Analysis QIC lonChrom Analyzer is a singlechannel system developed for the rou tine analysis of a broad range of anions, cations, and organic acids and bases. Standard features include a chemically inert flow system for reduced contami nation and corrosion, mechanical pulse damping for enhanced S / N , a nonmetallic pump with adjustable flow rates from 0.53 to 5.3 mL/min, and a conduc tivity display. Dionex 419
Image Analyzer Input to the Quantimet 10 is provided by its own television camera mounted on the eyepiece of a light microscope. It also can be used with macro equipment to analyze plane images such as photos or real objects. An entire field can be measured and counted in terms of the area, perimeter, feature count, horizon tal and vertical intercepts, and pro grammable chord size, with 1/2o-s typi cal measurement time for all parame ters in a field. Olympus 421
Rotary Vacuum Evaporator with Micropro cessor Control contains a multifunctional control panel which allows precise adjustment of rotation speeds from 20 to 210 rpm, se lection of operation time from 1 to 999 min, and bath temperatures up to 100 °C. A tem perature-sensing device measures sample temperature, which may be monitored by referencing the LED display located on the control panel. Wheaton Instruments 408 For more information on listed items, circle the appropriate numbers on one of our Readers' Service Cards
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Production-Scale HPLC Series 150 LC is designed for the pro cessing and separating of mixtures and structural and optical isomers and for selective removal of impurities. It fea tures an axial ly compressed high-effi ciency column 2 m long and 15 cm in diameter. Applications include process ing of pharmaceuticals, fine chemicals, fragrance and flavor chemicals, essen tial oils, natural products, and biological molecules. Elf Aquitaine Development 424
New Products teed by a frequency-modulated light source combined with a synchronous photomultiplier detection system and lock-in amplifier. Analytic Parameters
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TOC Analyzer DC-85 High-Temperature TOC Analyzer is designed for solids, liquids, and slurries. Sample introduction is by sy ringe, pipet, or direct weighing into a boat. The instrument provides total car bon in solids plus ppm concentration readouts of TOC, purgeable organic carbon, and inorganic carbon in liquids. Xertex Corp. 427
Plasma Spectrometer Accessory
lmagePlus+ Image Analysis System is an Apple He microcomputer-based system with the capability to sharpen an image by applying LaPlacian or difference operators before measuring the features of interest. The statistical analysis programs provided perform complete stereological analysis of the measured features. Dapple Systems 401
Viscometer AVS-400 uses the capillary method of viscosity determination and automati cally registers, measures, calculates and documents all data with accuracy to ΥΊΟΟ Ο ' a second. It stores the num ber of desired measurements and the viscometer constant, calculates both the mean flow time and the absolute or relative viscosity value, and prints the result. Schott America 420
Data and Control Station Model 840 chromatography data and control station features method setup in plain English with control of all func tions from a single keyboard, multitask ing operating system which allows the chromatographer to monitor the sepa ration on the CRT as it occurs, and Win chester disk drive, which stores up to one month of continuous raw data from up to four detector channels. Waters Associates 426
scaling and time-of-flight applications. The 24-bit scaler counts to a maximum rate of 20 MHz, using standard TTL pulses, and is accurately gated by a dig ital clock. Comstock 429
TLC FTR-20 HPTLC Scanner/Densitometer allows high-speed quantitative mea surements in the UV and visible spec tral ranges. Standard modes of opera tion include fluorescence, transmittance, and reflectance with a resolution of 150 μιτι. High sensitivity is guaran
Accessory package converts a dedicat ed plasma spectrometer from a solution system to one capable of handling a va riety of sample forms. It consists of ex citation source, arc stand, and custom illuminating system and permits direct analysis of powders, oxides, chips, and solids. Zeebac 430
Cryogenic Preservation System Cryostar model 7140/7141 - 1 3 5 °C cryogenic system is the first mechani cally refrigerated alternative to liquid ni trogen vapor for long-term cryogenic storage. The 266-L storage chamber uses a standard inventory system for stainless steel racks and baskets capa ble of holding over 17 000 2-mL vials in 2-in. boxes. It incorporates a singlecompressor refrigeration system that uses 100% nonflammable freon refrig erant. Queue Systems 431
HPLC Solvent Delivery RR/065 System is completely pulse less, with no form of dampening. Its piston seals are guaranteed for 12 months, and all parts are made of 316 stainless steel, sapphire, or ruby. The piston rate is 23 strokes/s. HPLC Technology 428
Multichannel Scaling Card Model MCS-701 provides the Apple II user with complete hardware and menu-driven software for multichannel
Preparative Gradient Generator forms low-pressure linear, step, and combination linear-step binary gradients to separate complex mixtures such as natural products or biological compounds. Operators can program eight-segment gradients with run times up to 1 h, 59 min for each seg ment. Gradient capability eliminates the broad peaks normally associated with preparative chromatography and provides high-resolution separations. Waters 402
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RESEARCH PRODUCTS
hand crank for direct access to every instrument parameter. Siemens-Allis 433
Portable PCB Analyzer
Separate thousands of racemic mixtures by chromatography
PCBA-102 analyzer identifies and quantitates PCBs in dielectric oils and soil samples in the concentration range from 0.5 to 1000 ppm. It is a field-transportable 63 Ni electron capture detector GC that automates the EPA/ASTM regulatory analysis method. The on-board pattern recognition software microprocessor is designed to be used by nonscientific personnel. S-Cubed 434
Portable X-ray Spectrograph SPT-871 Lab Computer System features SPL, a FORTH-like language that allows collection, reduction, and display of complex data with powerful but simple, easy-to-learn commands. Hardware includes high-speed 12-bit A/D and D/A, relays, sense inputs, bit manipulation ports, printer port, 3 RS-232C, full GPIB, and high-resolution graphics. Burcon Inc. 403 K-F T i t r a t o r
J.T. Baker Research Products can supply all the appropriate materials you need for chromatographic chiral separations. B A K E R B O N D ™ Chiral Phase HPLC Columns use high purity DNBPG ((R)-N-3.5-dinitrobenzoylphenylglycine) bonded to aminopropyl silica to separate a wide range of optical isomers. Up to 10 mg of sample can be applied to the column in a single injection. Preparative chiral sorbents. in 40 nm particle size, are also available for scale-up of separations. In addition, longer column life can be achieved with our Chiral Column Regenerating Solution. For more information, call or write today.
Portaspec Model 2501 can perform onsite quantitative elemental analysis in the range of titanium through uranium on bulk materials without the need for cutting samples. New features include integrated electronic readout as part of the power supply interfaced to an Epson computer and a remote readout in the lightweight probe or analyzing head. Hankison Corp. 435
DL18 Karl Fischer Titrator, a microprocessor-controlled instrument for water content determinations, is capable of analyzing the moisture range from 1 ppm to 1 0 0 % . It covers the full determination range, which until now could only be done on two different instruments—coulometers for trace analysis and volumetric titrators for high water content. Mettler 432
Uranium Phosphorimeter provides a way of quantifying uranium fluorescence that virtually eliminates quenching effects. This instrument offers minimal sample preparation, rapid analysis, an analytical range covering several orders of magnitude, and subpicogram detection limit. U.S. Testing Co. 436
Sequential X-ray Spectrometer
Laser Fiber Illuminator
Features of the SRS 300 System include optimized beam path that affords lower detection limits, 3-kW end-window tube technology with choice of targets and ease of interchangeability, and manual control program and electronic
F-LFI has been field-tested for lab and medical use. It has a high intrinsic power-handling capability and is simple to mount. The output intensity can be varied by a built-in beam stop/attenuator. Newport Corp. 442
Trace Uranium Determination
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System 100 CEM is for the rapid determination of solids and fats in all types of liquid dairy products. Major applications include milk, ice cream, and cream with potential application to the full range of dairy products. Complete determination requires 4 min with accuracy and precision comparable to standard test methods. The system includes an AVC-80 Solids Analyzer, fat module, and 80-column printer. CEM Corp. 404
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CUSTOM SOLUTION STANDARDS for Plasma Emission Spectroscopy
NOW Starting Materials for these Standards are available as
HiPure Compound Kits
Light Sources A line of high-intensity light sources, covering the wavelength region from 180 to 2000 nm, includes regulated de supplies, starters, and even optical feedback. Short- and long-term optical ripple is extremely low. Due to high col lection optics, the output powers are extremely high; the smallest system can irradiate a sample with as much light as a 900-W arc lamp system. Pho ton Technology International Inc. 438
Software Package Sci-Mate Personal Text Manager allows owners of personal computers to create their own mini-data bases with the following features: random access storage, a menu-driven command sys tem with a tutorial subsystem to teach the researcher how to use the program without getting lost; capability to store 1 to 1900 characters per record with no preindexing or keywords for loading data; a flexible record layout with up to 20 user-defined fields per record; and provision for immediate record updates. ISI 439
Fiber-Optic Illumination System
4 kits — 72 elements Highest purity, non hygro scopic compounds Makes single element or multielement standards Stable in HCI and/or HN0 3 solutions Rapid dissolution plus interelement compatibility Certified assay with impurities analysis
Both our Compound Kits and our Custom Solution Standards are potent and adaptable resources for your ICP or DCP Spectrometer. Call or write:
SPEX INDUSTRIES, INC. 3880 PARK AVENUE EDISON, NJ 0 8 8 2 0 201-549-7144
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System includes a monochromator for continuously tunable control of the illu mination wavelength, an arc lamp (150-W xenon or 200-W xenon-mercu ry), lamp housing, lamp power supply, monochromator, and all necessary ca bling, adapters, etc. Standard size, 1 / 8 -in., or 1/4-in. fiber bundles can be used. Kratos 440
EC Detector for HPLC The cell design combines a large elec trode surface area with low internal vol ume (1.5 μΐ.) for maximum sensitivity and compatibility with microbore re quirements. The cell is held in an ac cessible clamp and can be disassem bled in seconds for cleaning of the electrode surfaces. The solid-state ref erence electrode is an integral part of the flow cell and requires no regular maintenance. LKB Instruments 441
UV-B Transilluminator Spectroline TR-302 Transilluminator produces a UV-B (302 nm) irradiance of 8000 μνν/cm 2 . An internal fan main tains lower filter surface temperatures and keeps the unit cool for safe opera tion. The 6 X 12-in. filter surface area is designed to accommodate large gels and facilitates cutting and handling. A diffusing screen ensures irradiance uni formity. Spectronics Corp. 447
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Spectrolab Is designed to operate outside of a typical lab environment and to provide im mediate on-site chemical analysis of steels, cast iron, and nonferrous metals and their al loys. This microprocessor-controlled spec trometer does not require environmental controls and can be located on the production floor. A split optical system allows the instru ment to be custom designed as either an air path or vacuum spectrometer. Spectro Inc. 405
Flow Injection Ion Analyzer QuikChem analyzer allows sequential or simultaneous determinations of an ions and cations. Diverse sample ma trices with widely varying concentration ranges can be accommodated. The sys tem features automated sample prep, fast start-up, high throughput, short analysis times, simple method change over, and colorimetric and potentiometric detection. Lachat Chemicals Inc. 437
ISE Analyzers These analytical systems are capable of determining from one to four param eters simultaneously with conversions to other parameters possible. Since a microprocessor controls calibration, analysis, and self-diagnostics, the in strument will pay for itself in 15 months or less from increased productivity based on a sample volume of 15/day. Parameters available include pH, sodi um, potassium, chloride, ammonia, ni trate, fluoride, calcium, water hardness, and conductivity. Nova Analytical 446
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Penta-Pycnometer measures the true density and volume of powders and bulk solids auto matically. It allows the operator to load up to five samples, enter the sample weights, push the start button, and walk away. The instrument will purge the samples, make the measurements, and do all calculations in about 10 min. Quantachrome Corp. 406
Analysis System Binos 5 High-Temperature Analyzer can be set at temperatures up to 180 °C. Advantages of the Binos include combinability of IR, VIS, and UV photometry with thermal conductivity measurement in one unit, short warm-up time, heated mass flow meter, cross-footing of the four measurement signals, and longterm stability. Leybold-Heraeus 443
HPLC Model KNK 500 microprocessor-based system allows up to four solvent com
plex gradients. It features a pump unit with low dead volume, constant pulsefree flow in the range from 0.01 to 10 mL/min, and solvent degassing. A large choice of detectors is available. Konik Instruments 451
Calibration Gas Diluter Calibration diluter mixes a calibration gas with a diluent gas thus generating further calibration standards. Gas con centrations of 1 0 - 9 0 % of the primary calibration gas concentration can be mixed simply by turning a switch. Airco Industrial Gases 454
In process monitoring & control, ISAAC is the name towatch. APPLE and IBM/PC-based data acquisition and control systems. • For lab-scale, pilot plant or production • Direct connection t o sen sors, w i t h onboard remote or local signal conditioning • Menu-driven data logging package • Multiple PID loops 1 Change set points on the fly "» Real-time color graphics for process displays • Parallel processing Multi-level alarms
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ISAAC Automated System for Total Nitrogen Determination includes the 703C Chemiluminescent Nitrogen System, the 736-2 Automatic Liquid Sampler, and the SP-4270 Computing Integrator. The system can perform up to 40 nitrogen determinations per hour for a wide variety of liquids from aqueous solutions to hydrocarbon solvents. Precision is ± 2 % . The system is sensitive and can detect from 20 ppb to 3% total chemically bound nitrogen. Antek Instruments, Inc. 407
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New Products to test for product flammability. In addition, a large heater output dial located on the front of the instrument allows for improved heat control. The self-contained stirrer eliminates added accessories. UIC Inc. 445
Computer Testing Packages
DocuSpec is for counterfeiting and forensic investigations. Its computer quantitatively compares spectra of unknown materials against reference materials for authentication in just 12 s using a spectral pattern recognition method. This instrument consists of a UV-VIS-NIR microspectrophotometer with a microscope, processor computer with 32K nonvolatile RAM memory, and CRT display with keyboard. Manometries, Inc. 410
GC/IR Interface
Surface Area Analysis
Cryolect 200 interface allows highquality IR spectra to be obtained from a capillary GC run of less than 10 ng per component. Cryolect GC/IR systems freeze the effluent from the GC onto a cold, mirrored surface kept near absolute zero. The separated components may be stored in this frozen state for extended periods of time, allowing the IR spectra to be collected at leisure. Cryolect Systems Inc. 448
FlowSorb 2300 uses a flowing-gas adsorption system to perform rapid BET measurements on particulate matter. It permits analysis of a wide range of sample surface areas from 0.01 to over 1000 m 2 /g. Reproducibility is better than 0.5%. A unique feature is singleinjection calibration. Micromeritics Instrument Corp. 444
Flash Point Tester The Herzog unit's features include a built-in stirrer motor and an automatic stirrer cutoff when the shutter is opened
3450 Vibrating-Orifice Aerosol Generator generates solid or liquid aerosols from a wide range of solutes and solvents for a variety of applications. It creates aerosol particles that are uniform not only in size, but in density, shape, and surface characteristics as well. It allows the operator to monitor and control liquid flow, dispersion air, dilution air, and oscillation frequency from the front control panel. TSI Inc. 412
Two new packages for polymer characterization are available. The creep-testing package facilitates study of the long-term deformation characteristics of polymers as a function of strain, stress, and temperature over periods as long as several months. The heat-deflection-testing package facilitates the study of flexural characteristics as a function of temperature. Laboratory Microsystems Inc. 449
IR Measurement System Model 800 provides an accurate method of IR component determination in electrochemical cells. Using the current interruption technique, errors in cell electrode potential measurement caused by solution and separator resistances can be determined. By subtracting error components from reference electrode measurements, true electrode potentials can be determined. The Electrosynthesis Co. 450
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MultiFlow Carbohydrate Analyzer combines the technologies of FIA and immobilized enzyme electrodes. Rapid results (
