Sample Preparation Applications on Environmental XPRT

Sample preparation and pumping systems for wastewater treatment industry

A wide range of sample acquisition and filtration systems are available to prepare even the most difficult of samples for reliable on-line analyser measurement. The correct choice is often critical to prevent analyser blockage and optimise performance. Cross Flow Filtration The PPM cross flow filter, is a simple in-line device used to protect an analyser from ingress of solids, for applications where sample quality is generally good but occasionally suspended solids may be present. The stainless steel filter removes solids above 50 micron size.

By Pollution & Process Monitoring Ltd based in Sevenoaks, UNITED KINGDOM.

Improved Reproducibility and Reduced Sample Preparation Time for the HPLC Analysis of Aflatoxins in Raw Peanut Paste

The US FDA and international regulatory agencies have set contamination levels for aflatoxins in animal feedstuffs. Since Aspergillus may infect commodities pre-harvest, during storage or during processing, monitoring for aflatoxins in associated agricultural commodities at all stages of production is requisite. Field screening methods exist that are adequate to estimate contamination levels for aflatoxins. When additional confirmation or quantification is desired, chromatographic laboratory analysis is often necessary. Preparation of matrix samples prior to chromatographic analysis typically requires extraction and purification. Commonly, immunoaffinity columns (IAC), which employ a multi-step bind and elute mechanism to concentrate and purify aflatoxins, are used to purify matrix samples for subsequent analysis. Solid phase extraction (SPE), an alternate method which may use interference removal, can also be employed.

By MilliporeSigma based in Bellefonte, PENNSYLVANIA (USA).

LIBS for Macronutrient and Micronutrient Analysis in Soil

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) offers the ability to analyze soil samples with little sample preparation, provides detection of all elements in the periodic table, and has a large dynamic range (ppm to wt. %).

By Applied Spectra, Inc. based in Fremont, CALIFORNIA (USA).

Closed Vessel Digestion of Soil

Aurora`s TRANSFORM series of microwave digestion systems, offers high-pressure and temperature systems in order to increase reaction rates and decrease digestion times for sample preparation for trace metal analysis in soil.

By Aurora Biomed Inc. based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA).

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Application package Ash for analysing oxidic materials

This application package is a `ready to go` calibration kit for xrf instruments. Fusion technology is ideal for analysing oxidic materials like ashes. It performs with the highest precision possible in xrf sample preparation. Primarily power stations and their control laboratories have to check the ash from the burning process of black and brown coal. Two standard DIN and ASTM methods describe the testing in detail. FLUXANA is able to deliver both methods ready from the bench.

By Fluxana GmbH Co. KG based in Bedburg-Hau, GERMANY.

Plant Analysis by Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS)

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) offers the ability to analyze plant samples with little to no sample preparation, provides detection of all elements in the periodic table, and has a large dynamic range (ppm to wt. %). Request this application note at http://appliedspectra.com/applications/application-notes.html

By Applied Spectra, Inc. based in Fremont, CALIFORNIA (USA).

Chromatography systems for food industries

Food samples exhibit a challenge to analytical chemists to determine pesticide residues to meet food safety regulations in USA and EU. Therefore, more careful sample preparation is needed to successfully identify and quantify these compounds in food. Dikma offers SPE columns with different absorbent phases and QuEChERS method for sample pre-treament.

By Dikma Technologies Inc. based in Lake Forest, CALIFORNIA (USA).

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Application package cement

This application package is a `ready to go` calibration kit for xrf instruments. It contains all parts to perform a complete cement calibration: - Calibration set prepared from CRM as glass beads 40mm - Calibration work performed by FLUXANA expert 2 days on site - 2x drift monitors for xrf instrument - 2x control samples for validation each 10g powder for preparation on site - Flux FX-X100 FLUXANA application packages include always the sample preparation method. All packages are running in our application laboratory. You are always free to send your samples for testing free of charge. If you combine our application packages with our sample preparation machines FLUXANA garanties the analytical performance of the package like a contract.

By Fluxana GmbH Co. KG based in Bedburg-Hau, GERMANY.

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Application package raw materials

Fusion technology is ideal for analysing oxidic materials like minerals or raw materials. It performs with the highest precision possible in xrf sample preparation. However, many laboratories cannot specify exactly what material they have to analyse. Therefore FLUXANA has created a wide range oxidic application program to allow complete analysis of the unknown material. The concentration ranges and elements of interest can be adapted to customer needs. It contains all parts to perform a complete raw material (oxidic materials) calibration with 14 elements for cement, glass, ceramic and raw materials industry. FLUXANA application packages include always the sample preparation method. All packages are running in our application laboratory. You are always free to send your samples for testing free of charge. If you combine our application packages with our sample preparation machines FLUXANA garanties the analytical performance of the package like a contract.

By Fluxana GmbH Co. KG based in Bedburg-Hau, GERMANY.

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Application package glass

This application package is a `ready to go` calibration kit for xrf instruments. In the glass industry, raw materials have to be analysed together with the quality control samples from production. FLUXANA has created two basic programs Raw Materials (CS-0022) and Glass (CS-0016) for these two purposes, which can be individually adapted by the customer. FLUXANA application packages include always the sample preparation method. All packages are running in our application laboratory. You are always free to send your samples for testing free of charge. If you combine our application packages with our sample preparation machines FLUXANA garanties the analytical performance of the package like a contract.

By Fluxana GmbH Co. KG based in Bedburg-Hau, GERMANY.

Analysis of aqueous solutions

IR-Spectroscopy is not limited to gases, solid materials and pure liquids but also facilitates the measurement of solutes in aqueous media. Though, due to the strong and temperature dependent absorption of water, the usage of conventional IR-transmission and ATR accessories is not very suitable for the analysis in water. The CONFOCHECK is a dedicated FT-IR system for the fast, easy and sensitive analysis of aqueous samples. Using this system, preparing, measuring and evaluating any aqueous sample takes typically about 1 minute.

By Bruker Corporation based in Billerica, MASSACHUSETTS (USA).

Filtration systems & solutions for biosciences and scientific industry

The scientific community and in particular for that of the life science industries such as the medical, pharmaceutical and healthcare, have a growing need for superior technologies and products in filtration, separation, purification, aeration and liquid transfer. The range of BioVyon materials and applications are continuously expanding, driven by new market requirements and available to both OEM and end user customers. Applications include separation or filtration for healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical products, shut off valves for catheters, diagnostic wick and sample preparation devices.

By Porvair Filtration Group based in Fareham, UNITED KINGDOM.

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Application package continous casting powder `ready to go`

This application package is a `ready to go` calibration kit for xrf instruments. Together with the company Stollberg, FLUXANA has developed a fused bead method for the product control of continuous casting (CC) powders. The general idea was a universal program which covers a wide product range and that is also able to control the used raw materials. The result was two different application packages each with a set of standards and a set of control samples. - Calibration set continuous casting powders prepared from CRM as glass beads - Calibration set raw materials prepared from CRM as glass beads - Calibration work performed by FLUXANA expert 2 days on site - 2x drift monitors for xrf instrument - 2x control samples for validation each 10g powder for preparation on site - Flux FX-X100 FLUXANA application packages include always the sample preparation method. All packages are running in our application laboratory. You are always free to send your samples for testing free of charge.

By Fluxana GmbH Co. KG based in Bedburg-Hau, GERMANY.

Automated System for High Throughput PCR Setup

Modern genomics labs are looking for high-throughput, quality-data workstations to perform PCR reactions at a reduced cost. PCR reaction setup is a tedious and time consuming process as it requires mixing multiple reagents in specific ratios to achieve the proper master mix for amplification. Moreover, the exact volumes of the reagents and buffers depend upon the total number of samples to be amplified and the desired final concentration of sample DNA. Automation of such procedures eliminates both human error and contamination problems generally associated with manual process. To provide an automated solution to such a cumbersome protocol, Aurora Biomed’s VERSA 110 PCR Setup Workstation was developed for the preparation of reagents and samples used in an amplification protocol in 96-well format.

By Aurora Biomed Inc. based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA).

X-ray fluorescence XRF analysis for environmental protection and waste management

To meet the requirements of new regulations and to protect the environment effectively, industries need techniques that enable the analysis of elements at lowest concentration levels. Bruker X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis is the most suitable analytical technique for handling different kinds of materials. Bruker’s XRF, ICP-MS, GC, TOF-MS, FT-IR, CBRNE products and applications help you to monitor contaminated land efficiently and quickly, to determine hazardous elements in the air and water, as well as to classify waste material and to specify products for recycling and disposal. Whether solids, sludge, filters, liquids or powders: there is a fast and simple sample preparation technique for every material type.

By Bruker Corporation based in Billerica, MASSACHUSETTS (USA).

Analysis of Herbicides in Drinking Water

Herbicides are used throughout the world to combat the growth of unwanted plant life. These polar compounds are hydrophilic, so they may find their way into drinking water sources. While gas chromatography has historically been the preferred technique for analysis of herbicides in water samples, the use of LC-MS/MS for this application is gaining acceptance. This is due to the power of MS/MS to provide detailed identification of multiple analytes, but also in part due to the variety of HPLC stationary phases that are available. In particular, several HPLC phases are available that provide great retention and peak shapes for polar analytes, such as herbicides, even under mostly aqueous mobile phase conditions. The combination of these factors may possibly eliminate need for time-consuming sample preparation.

By MilliporeSigma based in Bellefonte, PENNSYLVANIA (USA).

Disposable soil headspace testing container

The OVT container is an innovative product and a highly effective tool for the preliminary testing of media/soils that have been impacted by a wide variety of volatile organic contaminants of concern (COC’s). • No preparation or modification needed prior to use in field • Air tight OVT lid has built in sealed sampling ports of varying sizes to accommodate different size OVA probes. • Lids snap together so all samples from one well/boring can be easily grouped together. • Reduced potential for injury to employees due to non-breakable material, lighter carrying weight and no sharp cutting edges as on aluminum foil boxes or use of razor knives; • Lid is recyclable & container is made from an environmentally friendly biodegradable material (corn-based) ; • Disposable container reduces potential for cross-contamination of samples (creating invalid data) due to washing and reusing mason jars from multiple sites; • The OVT cell can be purchased on-line and shipped directly to your office or obtained at a local equipment rental location. • Granted a USPTO patent and accepted by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection-BPSS as an Innovative Technology.

By OVT Environmental Products based in Cape Coral, FLORIDA (USA).

Determination of Additives in Beverages using Ascentis Express Columns

Beverages, such as sodas and energy drinks, can include a number of polar ingredients, which are easily soluble in the water matrix of the drinks. These ingredients include sweeteners (sugars and sugar substitutes), caffeine, vitamin supplements, amino acids, organic acids, and plant extracts. Because the analytes are already in solution, there is no need for extensive sample preparation. Dilution followed by direct injection into an HPLC is typically suitable. In this article we present two beverage applications using Ascentis Express HPLC columns. Ascentis Express columns offer faster HPLC on any system. One benefit is their ability to produce the resolution, efficiency, and speed on conventional HPLC systems that is associated with the use of sub-2 micron columns on a UHPLC system, without generating high backpressure. Column chemistries (RP-Amide and HILIC) were selected for this article based on their enhanced performance with polar compounds in comparison to C18.

By MilliporeSigma based in Bellefonte, PENNSYLVANIA (USA).

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