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Hiden Analytical Ltd. Articles
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Characterizing Air Purification Plasmas with the Hiden HPR-60 MBMS
The quest for pure, pollutant-free indoor air is a priority in our modern age. Advanced air purification technologies have risen to the forefront to tackle this challenge. But behind every successful air purification technology lies a pivotal ...
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Exploring the Crucial Role of Hydrogen in Steels
Hydrogen’s unique behaviour in metals, particularly in steels, plays a pivotal role in various scientific and industrial applications. Notably, hydrogen’s influence on phenomena like hydrogen embrittlement and tritium retention in fusion ...
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What is On-line Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry?
On-line Electrochemical Mass Spectrometry (OEMS) is an advanced analytical technique that combines electrochemical methods with mass spectrometry. It enables real-time monitoring and analysis of evolved gases during electrochemical processes and is ...
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Pioneering Metabolism Studies through VOC Analysis: A Glimpse into Hiden Analytical’s Novel Approach
As a leader in patient-focused research, Hiden Analytical continuously pioneers innovative methods to understand human metabolism better. One significant aspect of our work is centred around the analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) present ...
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High-Altitude Low-Pressure Human Physiology Studies with the Hiden HPR-20 R&D
In the field of aviation and aerospace research, it’s crucial to understand how low-pressure, high-altitude conditions affect the human body. These studies can help ensure the safety and efficiency of flight and space crew selection and ...
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Using Gas Analysis in Water Electrolysis to Enable Green Hydrogen
As governments and manufacturers continue their search for clean, sustainable energy solutions, green hydrogen is proving a viable option that can help decarbonise the planet. Green hydrogen is produced through the electrolysis of water using ...
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Comprehensive gas analysis of a 21700 Li (Ni<sub>0.8</sub>Co<sub>0.1</sub>Mn<sub>0.1</sub>O<sub>2</sub>) cell using mass spectrometry
The failure of lithium-ion batteries can be partly defined by the release of toxic and flammable gases. The composition and volume of these gases varies depending on cell type, failure mechanism, state of charge (SoC) and environmental oxygen ...
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Effect of 3 T magnetic field on RF plasma sputtering in an ITER-relevant first mirror unit
Metallic first mirrors (FMs) make up important components in many of the optical diagnostic systems in the fusion reactor ITER. They are responsible for directing the light from the fusion plasma towards the diagnostic sensors through an optical ...
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Using Mass Spectrometry to Quantify Nitrogen Pollution in Coastal Ecosystems
Pollution in coastal ecosystems is becoming increasingly problematic, causing harm to animals, humans, and the environment. It destroys animal habitats, results in bacterial and viral pathogens that cause multiple illnesses, and can reduce economic ...
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Deeper Insights into Marine Fish Migration Amid Global Warming
Introduction In the era of climate change, understanding the shifting dynamics of marine ecosystems is paramount. With rising global temperatures, marine fish populations are responding by altering their spatial distributions, opening up a new ...
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Discover the Innovative Features of the HPR-60 MBMS
Spotlight on the Heated Front Sampling End & Integrated Beam Stop & Chopper As advancements in scientific technology continue to unfold, researchers in the realm of molecular beam mass spectrometry (MBMS) have a new cause for excitement. ...
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Real-Time Multi-Species Gas Analysis & Reaction Monitoring
Real-time gas analysis and reaction monitoring using mass spectrometry have opened up new possibilities in various industries, including biotech, petrochemical, environmental monitoring, and chemical synthesis. With the Hiden QGA system, researchers ...
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A Quick Intro to Oceanic Trace Gas Analysis
Oceanic trace gas analysis is a vital tool for understanding the complex relationship between the Earth’s oceans and its atmosphere. It focuses primarily on measuring gases besides nitrogen, oxygen, and argon, which form the bulk of our ...
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Revolutionizing Fermentation and Bioreactor Monitoring in the Food Industry
The Hiden QIC BioStream Gas Analysis System is a cutting-edge technology that provides real-time, continuous monitoring of gases in complex gas mixtures. This system has become a vital tool in the food industry, particularly in fermentation and ...
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Characterising Swimming Pool Contaminants via Dissolved Species Analysis
Swimming pool contamination refers to several products that can cause health problems if not prevented and maintained correctly. Using specific chemicals and cleaning methods will ensure pool water is disinfected. However, chemicals used in the ...
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Why Use SIMS Imaging for Depth Profiling?
Secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS) is advantageous for its high sensitivity and the ability to provide high spatial resolution elemental and molecular information as a function of depth. This makes SIMS imaging an essential tool for depth ...
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Why is SIMS good for Tribofilm analysis
What are tribofilms? Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry, SIMS can be used to analyse the solid surface layer that forms when materials rub against each other in the presence of a lubricant. The boundary lubricant film, or tribofilm film, is a ...
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Using SIMS to Determine Isotopic Compositions
Isotopic composition refers to how many different isotopes of an element are present and presented by highlighting the abundance of each isotope in atom percentage (%). This percentage indicates how many atoms in a sample are a specific isotope from ...
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How SIMS Imaging Works
Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (SIMS) imaging is a powerful technique to obtain information on the composition of solid surfaces, molecules, and other materials. It is a highly sensitive method that benefits many applications in materials science, ...
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Monitoring Water Quality in Groundwater Studies
Groundwater derives from fresh water, such as rain or melted snow. It seeps under the Earth’s surface level into the pores between rocks, sand and soil. The water can be stored in these pores for many years or released into a river or the sea ...
