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Comparing the Thermometric and Potentiometric Titrations of Acidic Crude Oils

One of the oldest and preferred methods for analyzing the total acid number (TAN) in petroleum products is titration. Conventional methods like ASTMD664 are not optimized for analysis of petroleum feed stocks, refinery fractions and crude oil.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 16 Oct 2015

Using Thermometric Titration to Measure Acidity in Crude Oils and Petroleum Products

Efficient process control and consistent plant operations are the key to success in petroleum refineries. One of the main issues faced in the refining process is corrosion, which decreases the efficiency of the refining process which has a negative impact on the production and economic costs.

From Metrohm USA Inc. 16 Oct 2015

Determining the Permeation of Water through Films using the IGAsorp

This article outlines the use of the IGAsorp to determine the permeation of water through films.

From Hiden Isochema 15 Oct 2015

Analysing the Moisture Sorption Uptake of Pharmaceuticals using the IGAsorp

This article discusses the major concerns to the development of new pharmaceutical products such as the process of storing the compounds without degradation and analysing the moisture sorption uptake of pharmaceuticals.

From Hiden Isochema 15 Oct 2015

Detection and UHPLC Separation of Bisphenol A (BPA) in Plastics

Today, analysis of plastics is a requisite condition as health concerns regarding exposure to BPA is growing. The PerkinElmer Flexar FX-10 UHPLC system offers an adequately sensitive and robust solution for this analysis.

From PerkinElmer 9 Oct 2015

Using the Spectrum Two Polymer Analysis System for Polymer Analysis

PerkinElmer’s Spectrum Two™ IR spectrometer provides a fast and simple analysis of polymers. The instrument can be used and maintained easily. A Polymer Application Pack coupled with user-friendly design features allows even novice users to operate the system.

From PerkinElmer 9 Oct 2015

Using the LAMBDA 950/1050 UV/VIS/NIR Spectrophotometer with the ARTA Accessory for Full-Spectrum, Angle-Resolved UV/Vis/NIR Spectroscopy Reflectance and Transmittance of Optical Coatings

In the case of optical coatings, especially those that receive direct light into or light from non-normal angles, it is important to define the polarization-, angle-, and wavelength-resolved transmittance and reflectance.

From PerkinElmer 9 Oct 2015

Polymer Identification for Recycling

By using a Spectrum Two™ FT-IR in conjunction with a UATR accessory chemical identification of the polymer can be performed with no hassle.

From PerkinElmer 9 Oct 2015

Characterizing Melting and Softening Points Using the TMA 4000

Melting point is the basic property of any material, whether it is a ceramic, metal, or plastic. Differential scanning calorimetry or DSC is capable of establishing the temperature where the heat capacity amplifies at the transition of glass or the crystalline melting occurs.

From PerkinElmer 9 Oct 2015