Thermo Electron

Combining Thermo’s PlasmaLab software for the X Series ICPMS
Combining Thermo’s PlasmaLab software for the X Series ICPMS with the established Metals Analytical Review and Reporting System (MARRS) from EISC, a scientific software development company, has yielded a comprehensive reporting and electronic data deliverables (EDD) package for EPA methods. Environmental analysis for regulatory work using ICP-MS must be of a consistent, high quality, and the laboratory undertaking the analysis must work from approved documented methods. For ICP-MS, relevant EPA methods include 200.8 (Office of Water) 1991; 6020 (Office of Solid Waste) 1994; 6020A (Office of Solid Waste) 1998 and ILM05.3D (Superfund’s Contract Laboratory Program) 2004. The MARRS/PlasmaLab XML combination maximizes the Performance Report capability of PlasmaLab to fully comply with the EPA requirements for mass calibration and peak-width validation. It is also possible to use the extra features of MARRS to link data from the LIMS with data from the X Series into a single report.

Hypersil GOLD High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography (HPLC
Hypersil GOLD high-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) columns now come in a new 1.9-μm particle size model, in addition to the 3-, 5- and 8-μm columns already available. The smaller particle size allows higher separation efficiency and improved peak capacity, enabling the accurate detection and quantification of lower concentrations of analytes. Dimensions are optimized for high-throughput analysis, and include 20-, 30- and 50-mm lengths and 2.1 to 4.6 mm i.d., as well as 10- and 20-mm Javelin columns.

TOC and TOX Analyses Software
To comply with U.S. and European legislation, laboratories analyzing samples for organic halogens (TOX/AOX) must also measure total organic carbon (TOC). In response, the HiPerTOC bench-top TOC analyzer and the ECS coulometric analyzer have been revamped to allow highquality TOC and TOX analyses to be performed on the same software platform.

GC and GC/MS Columns and Consumables
This 28-page catalog has been updated to highlight the range of the TRACE capillary gas chromatography (GC) columns and consumables. It provides a complete guide to how the company’s products assist each aspect of chromatographic analysis. It highlights the range of conditions over which the columns are applicable, and gives specifications, USP listings, ordering tables, applications, and chromatograms for each column.

High-Resolution GC/MS
The DFS high-resolution gas-chromatography/mass-spectrometer for trace and target compound analysis is the subject of this 18-page brochure. It provides a detailed description of the instrument and its operation and benefits, and demonstrates the device’s target-compound performance with two real-life application stories.

iCAP Series inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectrometers
The iCAP Series inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectrometers are said to be the smallest such instrument available on the market today. They feature a new close-coupled optical design with orthogonal optics, which increases the amount of light reaching the detector. The RACID86 fourth-generation charge injection device (CID) detector allows high-intensity signals to be read very rapidly, while lower-intensity signals are accumulated over a longer time. This ensures optimum signal-to-noise ratio and provides resistance to saturation. Pushing the plug-and-play, semi-demountable torch into place in the torch compartment automatically makes the gas connections and aligns it with the optical system. In addition to the standard aqueous system, optional sample-introduction kits are available for organics, high-solids samples, and samples containing hydrofluoric acid.

Watson laboratory information management system
The Watson laboratory information management system (LIMS) is the subject of this datasheet aimed at scientists in biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies and contract research organizations (CROs). The bulletin provides an overview of the data processing capabilities of the LIMS, describes the system’s benefits, and discusses the challenges facing pharmaceutical firms and CROs to decrease costs while optimizing efficiency.

near-infrared integrating sphere
An addition to this vendor’s Smart Accessories, the novel near-infrared integrating sphere is designed for the analysis of diffuse reflection. Samples can be placed on top of the instrument, so that minimal sample preparation is required. The integrating sphere achieves highly accurate and fast diffuse-reflectance measurements of a wide range of powders and solids, including polymers, plastics, natural materials and incoming feed materials. These types of analyses are of primary interest to research and analytical services in the polymer industry as well as raw material manufacturers. When coupled with the company’s Nicolet FT-IR spectrometers, the integrating sphere leads to automatic optimization of the entire system, thereby eliminating errors and saving time through maintenance of appropriate experimental conditions. The system has been equipped with an optimized, dedicated InGaAs detector, enabling the scattered near-infrared energy to be collected with an efficiency of more than 95%.

Spectral Libraries
This catalog provides quick access to large and comprehensive collections of FT-IR and Raman spectral libraries, including the most common chemicals found in the “Aldrich Handbook of Fine Chemicals” and the “Sigma Biochemical Condensed Phase Library.” Several industry- and application-specific compounds related to petroleum products, foods and fragrances, as well as forensics, are also included. Concurrent with the release of this catalog is a newly revised format for the ftirsearch.com and ramansearch.com websites, which offer instant, pay-as-you-go access to a searchable collection of more than 71,000 FT-IR and almost 16,000 Raman spectra.

Mi and Si “intelligent” atomic absorption (AA) spectrometers
The benefits of the new Mi and Si “intelligent” atomic absorption (AA) spectrometers for use in high-throughput elemental analysis laboratories are outlined in this 8-page brochure. It explains in detail the principles of operation and the unique capabilities of the instruments, which incorporate intelligent Spectrometer Qualification (iSQ) to automatically test and confirm the device’s hardware performance.

Chromatography Resource Center
The web-based Chromatography Resource Center focuses on high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC) and solid-phase extraction (SPE) consumables and their use in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, environmental, chemical, and food and beverage industries. It features a virtual library that offers technical guidelines, application notes and recent scientific posters. One value-added benefit is a compendium listing more than 400 applications categorized by industry. Numerous tips have been compiled into an FAQ section, which focuses on theory, product operation and equipment maintenance, as well as method development and improvement. Interactive troubleshooting tools, including an email connection to technical support scientists get high marks in providing assistance.