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Using Raman Spectroscopy to Assist in the REACH Registration of Gases

One of the potential alternative techniques of the REACH registration of gases is Raman spectroscopy since it enables the identification of homonuclear diatomics that are inactive to infrared radiation.

From Endress+Hauser 29 Oct 2015

Using Raman and IR Spectroscopy to Monitor Soil Gases and the Sequestration of CO2

Vibrational spectroscopic techniques, such as Raman and mid-infrared (IR) absorption spectroscopies provide a capable means to continuously monitor species such as water vapor, O2, CO2, CO, N2, NOx, SOx, and CH4 in soil gas for comparison with ambient levels.

From Endress+Hauser 29 Oct 2015

Improving Equipment Service Life with Onsite Oil Analysis

Robert Wopperer, Vice President, Business Development at Spectro Scientific, talks to AZoM about how the Spectro Scientific MicroLab oil analyzer has helped reduce cost, save time and improve equipment service life in the city of Boston, USA.

From AMETEK Spectro Scientific 26 Oct 2015

Analysis of Three Samples Each Using a Different Adsorptive

The 3Flex surface characterization analyzer is a fully automated instrument that can perform chemisorption, physisorption, micropore and mesopore studies.

From Malvern Panalytical 23 Oct 2015

Automotive Mass Benchmarking – The Advantages of Steel Over Aluminum

The WorldAutoSteel report ‘A new paradigm for automotive mass benchmarking’ examines critically the claims made by both the steel and aluminum industries regarding mass reduction in the manufacture of modern vehicles.

From WorldAutoSteel (World Auto Steel) 21 Oct 2015

Examining the Constituents of Fish Oil Supplements Using the Nanalysis 60e Benchtop

This article uses benchtop 60MHz and standard 400MHz 1H NMR spectroscopy to highlight the variations between four supplements.

From Nanalysis Corp. 20 Oct 2015

Using NIRS to Analyze Petroleum Products (e.g. TAN, Aromatics, Cetane Index, Sulfur)

Fractional distillation, or the refining process of crude oil, is integral to lots different everyday products. Refinary products are typically used as raw materials for such products or they are used as a source of energy.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 16 Oct 2015

Determining the Fluoride, Chloride, Bromide and Sulfur Concentration in Liquid Butane and Propane Using Metrohm Combustion IC

This article shows how the concentrations of sulfur, chloride, fluoride, and bromide in liquid propane and butane are determined using the Metrohm combustion IC.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 16 Oct 2015

Identifying Heat Stable Salts in Methyldiethanolamine MDEA Solutions

In most cases natural gas is processed to remove the presence of acidic gases, such as carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and other contaminants. This practice ensures products meet their specifications. This article demonstrates how different heat stable salts (HSS) can be separated.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 16 Oct 2015

Identification of Amines Found in Refineries via Ion Chromatography Using a High Capacity Cation Exchange Column

The amine content in gas sweetening solutions needs to be monitored to optimize the amine content and to profile waste, which minimizes the plant maintenance effort. The type of amine used for gas sweetening varies for each plant.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 16 Oct 2015