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Sensitive Gas Analyser Monitors Sealed Controlled Environments

A new interface for the QIC-series quadrupole gas analysers, the QIC-SC interface, encloses an element of the QIC sampling line within a flexible outer stainless steel bellows sealing directly to the internal wall of the process or environment enclosure to ensure totally secure containment of the enclosed environment with just the analyte extracted.

From Hiden Analytical 14 Jun 2016

Newly Published Paper Highlights Experimental Study of Electrical Conductivity Measurement of Hydrous Minerals

A newly published paper "Experimental study of the electrical conductivity of hydrous minerals in the crust and the mantle under high pressure and high temperature" on SCIENCE CHINA Earth Sciences overviews the studies of electrical conductivity measurement of hydrous minerals in recent years.

30 Mar 2016

Microwave Treatment Improves Colour and Structure of Rubies

Researchers from India’s CSIR - Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology (IMMT) have tested a new way to improve the colour, clarity and lustre of rubies: microwaves. The study, conducted by Shubhashree Swain, is published in Springer’s journal Applied Physics A.

3 Mar 2016

Deben Reports on the Use of Their CT5000 Tensile/Compression Stage at the Centre for X-Ray Tomography at Ghent University (UGCT) Belgium.

Deben, a leading provider of in-situ testing stages together with innovative accessories and components for electron microscopy, reports on the use of the CT5000 tensile/compression stage at the Centre for X-ray Tomography at Ghent University in Belgium where it is used for tensile and compressive strength tests on geomaterials.

From Deben UK Ltd 11 Aug 2015

Rice University Researchers Induce Superplasticity in 2D Materials

Researchers from Rice University have been analyzing the characteristics of a 2D dichalcogenide - molybdenum disulfide - and discovered that its atomically thin layers could adopt the characteristics of plastic in the presence of a sulfur-infused gas at a specific pressure and temperature.

5 May 2015

Rigaku Publishes Method for Analysis of Iron Concentrates

Applied Rigaku Technologies, Inc. has published a new application report detailing the measurement of iron, silicon dioxide and sulfur in magnetite ore concentrate.

From Rigaku Corporation 22 Apr 2015

Free Webinar on Automation for Analytical Solutions in Industrial Environments by PANalytical

PANalytical, the world’s leading supplier of analytical instrumentation and software for X-ray and related techniques, announces their free webinar on Automation for analytical solutions in industrial environments ...

23 Mar 2015

Glencore Signs Distribution Agreement with Minerals Technologies for Chromite Products

Minerals Technologies Inc. announced today that it has entered into agreement with Glencore in South Africa. Under the agreement, Glencore will supply chromite products from the Glencore-Merafe joint venture that will be exclusively distributed by Minerals Technologies in certain territories, including the Americas.

31 Jan 2015

SciAps Launches Geochemistry App for LIBS Analyzers in Mining & Exploration Industries

SciAps, a Woburn, MA based portable analytical instrumentation company, is pleased to announce the addition of a Geochemistry App for its family of handheld LIBS analyzers, the Z-500 and Z-100.

From SciAps, Inc. 26 Sep 2014

Golden Gate Capital Announces Successful Completion of Canada Fluorspar Acquisition

Canada Fluorspar Inc. and Golden Gate Capital announced today that Golden Gate Capital has successfully completed the acquisition of Canada Fluorspar Inc., a specialty mineral resource company based in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Canada Fluorspar will remain headquartered in St. John’s and led by the current management team.

31 May 2014

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

The global semiconductor market has entered an exciting period. Demand for chip technology is both driving the industry as well as hindering it, with current chip shortages predicted to last for some time. Current trends will likely shape the future of the industry, which is set to continue to show

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

The primary distinction between graphene-based batteries and solid-state batteries lies in the composition of either electrode. Although the cathode is commonly changed, carbon allotropes can also be employed in fabricating anodes.

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

In recent years, the IoT is rapidly being introduced into almost all sectors, but it has particular importance in the EV industry.

Minerals News

Sensitive Gas Analyser Monitors Sealed Controlled Environments

Newly Published Paper Highlights Experimental Study of Electrical Conductivity Measurement of Hydrous Minerals

Microwave Treatment Improves Colour and Structure of Rubies

Deben Reports on the Use of Their CT5000 Tensile/Compression Stage at the Centre for X-Ray Tomography at Ghent University (UGCT) Belgium.

Rice University Researchers Induce Superplasticity in 2D Materials

Rigaku Publishes Method for Analysis of Iron Concentrates

Free Webinar on Automation for Analytical Solutions in Industrial Environments by PANalytical

Glencore Signs Distribution Agreement with Minerals Technologies for Chromite Products

SciAps Launches Geochemistry App for LIBS Analyzers in Mining & Exploration Industries

Golden Gate Capital Announces Successful Completion of Canada Fluorspar Acquisition

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

Revontium™: Compact XRF Spectrometer

UV Cure Dielectric Sensor: Precision Monitoring for UV Cured Resins with Quick-Connect Fixture

Top Loading Furnaces From Deltech

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How Isolation Works in a Simple Mass-Spring-Damper System

Fiber Orientation and Distribution Measurement in a Composite Polymer

Determining 31 Elements in Soil

Nasal Spray Device Measurement Using Laser Diffraction and the Spraytec

Editorial Highlights

The Current State of the Global Semiconductor Market

How are Graphene Batteries Made?

What Role Will The IoT Play In The Electric Vehicle Industry?

Minerals News

A Platform Approach to Scientific Data Flow Management: Everything You Need to Know

Advancing Laboratory Collaboration - Connexus®

Discussing Market Expansion and Business Strategy with PerkinElmer

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2Microbial Platform for Producing Biodegradable Polylactide Modifiers

3New Recipes for Improved Battery Materials

4Transforming Carbon Dioxide and Lignin Into Biodegradable Polymers

5The Future of High-Energy Lithium-Ion Batteries

6A Greener Way of Producing Ammonia

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