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March 2015 
 

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Selecting the Best ICP-OES Plasma Interface for Your Research
Learn core concepts surrounding optical interfaces available for ICP-OES spectrometers and the strengths and weaknesses of each. Learn how each works and why the interface should be a major factor in your selection of the best instrument for your research. Download the PDF


EDXRF Analysis of Glass and Raw Materials
The analysis of glass and raw materials is demonstrated in the manufacturing of soda-lime glass, which makes up 90% of the global glass production and is used to make windows, glassware, and bottles. The Rigaku NEX CG spectrometer yields excellent performance for the elemental analysis of raw materials and final characterization of finished glass.
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ICP Analysis of Multiple Elements in Drinking Water
Typically, there are many target elements included in the testing of drinking water, such as sodium (Na), calcium (Ca), lead (Pb), and cadmium (Cd). This note presents how ICPE spectrometry can provide accurate measurement of many elements, from those present at trace levels to those at high concentrations.
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Understanding SRC Microwave Digestion for Trace Metals Analysis
The Milestone UltraWAVE featuring single reaction chamber (SRC) technology enables simultaneous digestion of mixed sample types and vials. The UltraWAVE offers unmatched performance and productivity compared to conventional closed-vessel microwave digestion. This article describes how SRC technology works without cross contamination, and improves analytical data quality.
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Simultaneous Detection of Surface and Bulk Composition of a Magnesium Alloy
In this note, we examine a magnesium alloy plate to determine the type of anti‐corrosion coating present. In the same experiment, the chemistry of the bulk magnesium alloy can also be observed. All data was collected using the ChemReveal® Desktop LIBS Analyzer.
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Initial Quantitative Measurements with Handheld LIBS
The analytical technique laser induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for elemental analysis is rapidly evolving from a laboratory-based to a field-able technology. Keys to this evolution include the development of more powerful yet compact, battery operable lasers, and combining the advancing laser technology with powerful processors and compact, high resolution spectrometers. The result is the first generation of truly handheld LIBS-based analyzers, such as the SciAps Z-500 LIBZ analyzer that has been utilized in a number of studies of different material types including alloys, ceramics, catalysts, soils, and glass sample types. This note presents the early quantitative results from several field tests.
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