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Monitoring drinking water: new contaminants and global demand boost market for water testing tools.(Special Feature)(Industry overview)

May 01, 2008; Tulsi, Bernard ... Faced with newer contaminants and declining sources of drinking water, providers worldwide are escalating their monitoring and testing as they seek to tap into non-traditional water supplies. While testing is increasing overall, it is growing exponentially in several developing countries, ...

MEMS-based system for liquid flow management: accurate viscosity measurements at high shear rates.(Featured New Product)

May 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] RheoSense's micro-fabricated VROC[TM] features "viscometer/rheometer-on-a-chip" technology that enables microliter-sized samples to be used for high-resolution, accurate and repeatable viscosity measurement. The small chip geometry extends viscosity ...

Safe to drink.(INNOVATIONS)

May 01, 2008; Ahlberg, Pam ... A number of pharmaceuticals--including antibiotics, anticonvulsants, mood stabilizers and sex hormones--have recently been found in the drinking water of at least 41 million Americans. While the concentrations of these pharmaceuticals are tiny, the presence of so many prescription ...

FT-IR microscope for investigative and routine analysis.(INNOVATIONS)

May 01, 2008 ... The integrated architecture of the Nicolet FT-IR microscope removes the need for an external spectrometer, allowing data to be obtained with speed and simplicity. The instrument is equipped with a room-temperature detector, eliminating the hazards and expense associated with liquid ...

Particle analyzers deliver zeta potential measurement.(INNOVATIONS)

May 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] DelsaNano Series particle analyzers perform zeta potential and particle size analysis on the same sample. They deliver size measurement on particles ranging from 0.6 nm to 7 [micro]m. They are designed to ...

Environmentally friendly rotary vane pumps.(INNOVATIONS)

May 01, 2008 ... PentaLine rotary vane pumps with an optimized drive system provide environmentally friendly vacuum for applications in the low and medium range of [10.sup.-3] mbar. Available in pumping speeds up to 35 [m.sup.3]/h, they are suited for use in analytical instrumentation, R&D applications, ...

Sub-ambient reaction cooling systems.(INNOVATIONS)

May 01, 2008 ... The DrySyn COOL systems provide controlled cooling for sub-ambient chemistry without the need for jacketed reaction vessels or ice baths. They accommodate a single, standard round-bottomed flask from 50 to 1000 mL and give accurate temperature control down to -30 C with a suitable ...

Seven new infrared databases.(INNOVATIONS)

May 01, 2008 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Spectral databases are used by scientists in the verification, classification, and identification of chemical substances. Applications include pharmaceutical, forensic, environmental, materials sciences, polymers, and others. Seven new infrared databases ...

Rheometer provides temperature control from the keypad.(INNOVATIONS)

May 01, 2008 ... The R/S Plus rheometer features modern styling and a small diameter spindle shaft, small-sized water jacket accessory, and direct control of temperature from the keypad on P1 and P2 Cone Plate models. It is suited for rheological evaluation of materials through the direct measurement of ...

Polypropylene ductless fume hood line.(INNOVATIONS)

May 01, 2008 ... The AC5000 ductless fume hood is based on a folding-sash design. All proprietary polypropylene ductless hoods, including the AC5000, utilize a gas phase bonded carbon filter, which eliminates filter dusting and dead zones associated with traditional granular carbon filters. Each unit uses ...

Correction.(INNOVATIONS)(Correction notice)

May 01, 2008 ... On page 2 of the April issue, we mistakenly switched captions for Mettler Toledo's HR83 moisture ...

Considering laboratory cold storage: temperature stability, sample integrity, safety and security matter.(Instrumentation & Equipment)

May 01, 2008; Decatur, Chris ... Introduction Researchers today spend countless lab hours developing valuable samples, reagents, cells and enzymes. Lost samples can result in weeks, if not months, of lost work and hundreds of thousands of dollars. Many are irreplaceable. Refrigeration problems have recently ...

Furnaces and environmental chambers.(PRODUCT NEWS)

May 01, 2008 ... The stainless-steel-lined F-200CT furnace is compatible with eXpert 26xx twin-screw electromechanical test frames and offers drying, baking and pre-heating of specimens up to 200 C. The 220-V electric heater is accurate to [+ or -] 0.3 C. A manual air recirculation control and minute/hour ...

Impedance analyzers feature intuitive interface.(PRODUCT NEWS)

May 01, 2008 ... The 6500 series impedance analyzers achieves maximum frequencies ranging from 5 to 120 MHz for production, test and research applications. Features include an intuitive touch-screen user interface with dropdown menus and a Windows-compatible data format for subsequent analysis. Seven ...

pH monitor and controller.(PRODUCT NEWS)

May 01, 2008 ... Developed to control pH throughout sensitive reactions, the Atlas pH monitoring and control system offers chemists a reliable tool for use in chemical synthesis. Intelligent, PC-free control allows efficient maintenance of pH via real-time detection, display, and adjustment with the ...

Analog hot plates, stirrers, and stirring hot plates.(PRODUCT NEWS)

May 01, 2008 ... Analog hot plates, stirrers, and stirring hot plates feature 12" square heater tops in a choice of ceramic or milled-flat cast aluminum. The temperature range measures to 450 C with stirring aqueous solutions of 10 L from 100 to 1500 rpm. The units can support 50 pounds on the plate ...

Sensor measures pore water conductivity.(PRODUCT NEWS)

May 01, 2008 ... The WET-2 sensor has applications in precision horticulture and soil science research and is usable in both soils and artificial substrates. The device measures pore water conductivity (ECp)--the EC of the water that is available to the plant. Monitoring the water content and conductivity ...

Flow cell enables more rapid exchange of analytes.(PRODUCT NEWS)

May 01, 2008 ... A low volume flow cell for improved kinetics analysis is suited for the SPRimagerll label-free array platform. It is interchangeable with the standard flow cell so both current and future users of the label-free array platform can access these capabilities. Moreover, the flow cell enables ...

Compact profiling system offers axial chromatism.(PRODUCT NEWS)

May 01, 2008 ... The Nanovea PS50: compact profiler offers the benefits of axial chromatism in environments where flexibility and easy-to-use operation are required. More versatile than laser systems, axial chromatism provides optimal spatial resolution, measures highly angular surfaces, and eliminates ...

Compact, all-in-one graphical controller.(PRODUCT NEWS)

May 01, 2008 ... XL OCS all-in-one controllers feature a superior graphics display for better process visualization and machine control. Measuring 3.75" square, the devices fit in the palm of the hand and are more compact and affordable than separate PLC and operator interfaces. Features include built-in ...