NEWS
NEW PRODUCTS
Niagara Plus upgrade
The Niagara Plus reduces the time for a typical analysis by half,
thereby doubling your sample throughput, halving your operating
costs and significantly reducing your environmental footprint.
A positive displacement pump rapidly fills a sample loop and the
sample is delivered to the nebulizer via a proprietary switching
valve. The internal standard is added automatically and the sample
does not contact any peristaltic pump tubing. Since its release two
years ago, the Niagara Plus has allowed numerous laboratories
to save many thousands of dollars in costs. We have recently
implemented several improvements to make the Niagara Plus
even more effective.
Seven-port valve. The original 12-port valve has been replaced by
a 7-port valve, simplifying the installation. If inline addition of internal
standard is not required, the mixer is simply removed from the front
of the valve, turning the valve into a 6-port system. (The original valve
needed to be configured with or without internal standard in advance.)
Netbook computer. The Niagara Plus is now supplied with a
Netbook computer which has the operating software pre-installed.
This streamlines the installation by eliminating the need to install
new software on a host computer. Of course, installation of the
software on the host computer is still an option, if preferred.
Pneumatic actuator. In order to get the maximum time saving,
it is important to have the valve close to the nebulizer. Some ICP
models have the nebulizer inside the torch compartment. It is not
feasible to have an electrically-operated valve inside the torch
compartment due to the high levels of RF radiation. For these
models, an optional pneumatically operated valve is used.
For more information on the Niagara Plus, check our website at
www.geicp.com or send an email to enquiries@geicp.com.
INSTRUMENT NEWS
From Bruker – New Quantum software package
Bruker has released the new ‘Quantum’ software package for its
ICP-MS product range. With Quantum comes a range of new features,
making your Bruker ICP-MS even easier to use. Now offered as
standard on Bruker’s recently released aurora M90 model, some
of the new software capabilities include:
• Full support of existing ex-Varian and Bruker ICP-MS systems
• Complete automation of the ‘aerosol dilution’ technique allowing
direct analysis of complex samples
• Multiple language support including English, Chinese, Japanese,
German and French
• Nitrox-500 gas accessory control for online addition of N2 and O2
to plasma gases
• Operation under Microsoft’s Windows 7 operating system
• Touchscreen compatible for greater ease-of-use
As a bonus, existing Varian/Bruker ICP-MS users who upgrade to
Quantum will receive a new ‘aurora M90 style’ sample introduction
tray (in dark grey).
To order your copy of Quantum software, contact your local Bruker
representative. http://www.bdal.com/offices.html
Bruker brings in a new era in ICP-MS with the recently released aurora
M90. To learn more about the aurora M90, check out our YouTube
video explaining the innovative technologies that make the aurora M90
a powerful, yet easy-to-use system, no matter what your application.
Available in English and Chinese.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCgCqqNxa80 (English)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58wtFPJYxR8 (Chinese)
From Spectro – High-Performance SPECTROBLUE
ICP-OES Spectrometer Offers Simplified Operation,
Greater Stability and Lower Cost
SPECTRO Analytical Instruments, a leading supplier of analytical
instruments for optical emission and X-ray fluorescence spectrometry,
has introduced the SPECTROBLUE, an ICP-OES that sets new
benchmarks among compact, mid-range spectrometers for simplified
operation, low maintenance and affordability.
“SPECTROBLUE ICP-OES is the ideal system for environmental
laboratories that require a low-cost, high-throughput spectrometry
solution. SPECTROBLUE was designed to establish new levels
of performance for common laboratory analysis where stability,
uninterrupted operation and throughput are as important as sensitivity
and resolution. It couples an ultra-reliable design with no-compromise
technical innovation to achieve the lowest cost of ownership in its class,”
comments Olaf Schulz, Product Manager ICP-OES.
Robust Generator Handles Extreme Plasma Loads
A robust generator design packs an ample power reserve that can
handle the most extreme plasma loads. The heat from the generator’s
high-power ceramic tube is eliminated through the use of innovative
air-cooled technology that alleviates the need for an expensive external
water-based cooling system.
Innovative Optics Eliminate Consumable Purge Gases, Ensure
Long-Term Stability
SPECTROBLUE’s optic system and unique full-transparency UV-PLUS
approach eliminate consumable purge gases and ensure excellent
long-term stability, adds Olaf Schulz. The instrument’s sealed optic
system abolishes gas purging for a lifetime savings totaling up to one-third
of the instrument’s purchase price. Additionally, SPECTRO’s innovative
Paschen-Runge optic technology permits a direct, high-luminance path for
maximized light throughput, allowing the system to more easily process line-rich
spectra, improve measurement accuracy and reduce expensive rework.
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