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EDXRF Analysis of Agricultural Soils and Plant Materials

Applied Rigaku Technologies, Inc. has announced the publication of a new method for the analysis of agricultural soils and plant materials by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF).

From Rigaku Corporation 29 Apr 2015

Analytik Jena AG Receives Major Order for Analytical and Life Science Instrumentation from China

Analytik Jena's success in China includes supplying 33 atomic absorption spectrometers, vital for monitoring drinking water quality in a region of 30 million.

From Analytik Jena 29 Apr 2015

Precise & Accurate CHN Data from Low Weight Samples

A new report from Exeter Analytical demonstrates how the Model 440 CHN Analyser provides precise and accurate determination of percentage Carbon, Hydrogen and Nitrogen on samples as small as 0.3 milligrams (mg). Using...

From Exeter Analytical (UK), Ltd 29 Apr 2015

TESCAN Enters the Optical Microscopy Market

TESCAN, a traditional manufacturer of scanning electron microscopes, is now entering the optical microscopy market with its unique multimodal holographic microscope (MHM) - Q-PHASE.

From Tescan Group 29 Apr 2015

Cincinnati Test Systems Releases New Multi-Port Sentinel Blackbelt Pro Leak & Flow Test Instrument

The Sentinel Blackbelt Pro is a multi-functional leak and flow test instrument built for maximum performance utilizing high speed pressure and flow measurement technology. Designed by Cincinnati Test Systems, the inst...

From Cincinnati Test Systems 29 Apr 2015

Researchers Use Sophisticated 3D Imaging to Track Exploding Lithium-Ion Batteries

Researchers have used advanced 3D imaging to show how Li-ion batteries explode they are overheated. The study was a collaborative effort of University College of London (UCL), the National Physical Laboratory, ESRF The European Synchrotron, and Imperial College London.

29 Apr 2015

Transparent Light Shutters Switch Between Opaque and Transparent States

A research team at Pusan National University in South Korea has developed transparent light shutters using a new liquid crystal technology.

29 Apr 2015

Researchers Discover Special Proteins that Play Key Role in Rubber Production From Dandelions

A research team has identified special proteins in the white milky fluid of dandelion plants, specifically the Russian dandelion, Taraxacum kok-saghyz, that play a vital role in the formation of rubber in the plant.

29 Apr 2015

Michell Announces Simple System for Moisture and Hydrocarbon Dew Point in Natural Gas

The world’s most established hydrocarbon dew-point analyzer and the latest generation of tuneable diode laser spectroscopy moisture analyzer are now available in a single package to help gas companies ensure the quality of their pipeline transmission gas.

29 Apr 2015

Sir Martin Wood Science Prize Winners for China Announced by Oxford Instruments

Oxford Instruments is delighted to announce Dr Jian WANG from Peking University and Dr Shiyan LI from Fudan University as the joint winners of the 2015 Sir Martin Wood Science Prize for China.

29 Apr 2015

Smithers Rapra Publishing Releases New Book on Chemistry and Processing of Recycled Polymers

The increasing consumption of different kinds of polymer based materials results in huge amount of waste materials. Once the polymers have fulfilled the function for which they have been manufactured, they are disposed of in landﬁlls in large amounts each year, which is incompatible with current environmental goals. The disposal of polymer based plastics such as incineration and landfill results in environmental pollution and land occupation.

29 Apr 2015

AMETEK Creaform Releases Intuitive 3-D Inspection Software Tool for First Article Inspection and Quality Control

AMETEK Creaform has introduced VXinspect, a powerful and intuitive 3-D inspection software that includes all the tools for first article inspection (FAI) and quality control. VXinspect provides simple integration for contact (probing) and non-contact (scanning) measurement in numerous manufacturing applications.

29 Apr 2015

NRL Researchers Use Sintering Technique to Develop Transparent Ceramic Spinel

A team of researchers headed by Dr. Jas Sanghera of the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has been involved in a research spanning over 10 years to create transparent spinel, a special ceramic which is tough as armor, scratchproof and unbreakable, using the sintering technique. The probable areas of use are camera lens and smart phone.

By Stuart Milne 29 Apr 2015

Free Webinar on Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) Method for Quantitative Analysis of Blended Cements by Panalytical

PANalytical, the world’s leading supplier of analytical instrumentation and software for X-ray and related techniques, announces their free webinar on Partial least squares regression (PLSR) method for quantitative analysis of blended cements on 12 May 2015, presented by Thomas Fuellmann, Senior Application Specialist XRD, PANalytical B.V., the Netherlands.

28 Apr 2015

Lucideon Publishes Revised Guide: Toxic Metal Release from Ceramic and Glass Tableware in Contact with Food

Lucideon, the international provider of materials development, testing and assurance, has published a revised edition of its worldwide regulations and standards guide for the safe use of ceramic and glass tableware in contact with food.

28 Apr 2015

Materials Science News

EDXRF Analysis of Agricultural Soils and Plant Materials

Analytik Jena AG Receives Major Order for Analytical and Life Science Instrumentation from China

Precise & Accurate CHN Data from Low Weight Samples

TESCAN Enters the Optical Microscopy Market

Cincinnati Test Systems Releases New Multi-Port Sentinel Blackbelt Pro Leak & Flow Test Instrument

Researchers Use Sophisticated 3D Imaging to Track Exploding Lithium-Ion Batteries

Transparent Light Shutters Switch Between Opaque and Transparent States

Researchers Discover Special Proteins that Play Key Role in Rubber Production From Dandelions

Michell Announces Simple System for Moisture and Hydrocarbon Dew Point in Natural Gas

Sir Martin Wood Science Prize Winners for China Announced by Oxford Instruments

Smithers Rapra Publishing Releases New Book on Chemistry and Processing of Recycled Polymers

AMETEK Creaform Releases Intuitive 3-D Inspection Software Tool for First Article Inspection and Quality Control

NRL Researchers Use Sintering Technique to Develop Transparent Ceramic Spinel

Free Webinar on Partial Least Squares Regression (PLSR) Method for Quantitative Analysis of Blended Cements by Panalytical

Lucideon Publishes Revised Guide: Toxic Metal Release from Ceramic and Glass Tableware in Contact with Food

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