<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 23rd March 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you application notes by <strong>LECO,</strong> <strong>Shimadzu </strong>and <strong>Waters Corporation</strong> and brochure by<strong> Thermo Fisher Scientific!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. LECO: Determination of Nitrogen in Fertilizer</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CN_FP_928_NITROGEN_FERTILIZERS_203_821_615_4d4b013a08.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Nitrogen is one of the most important elements for plant development and is the macronutrient that is most often found to be deficient in arable soils used for crop production. Nitrogen plays a key role in the formation of enzymes and proteins, which promotes lush, vigorous growth and development in plants that often leads to an increase in the yield from the plant. Fertilizers are utilized to re-introduce nitrogen back into arable soils. Fertilizers can be grouped by their makeup and/or origins into categories including inorganic and/or synthetic (including nitrates, ammonium, and urea) and organic (including compost materials and manures). The accurate and precise determination of nitrogen in all fertilizer types is not only important in the process of blending and preparing the fertilizer material for use, but also will have significant impact on the commercial value and guarantee of the fertilizer.&nbsp;</p><p>The CN928/FP928 is a macro combustion carbon and nitrogen/protein determinator that utilizes a pure oxygen environment in a high-temperature horizontal ceramic combustion furnace designed to handle macro sample mass. A thermoelectric cooler removes moisture from the combustion gases before they are collected in a ballast. The gases equilibrate and mix in the ballast before a representative aliquot (3 cm<sup>3</sup> or 10 cm<sup>3</sup> volume) of the gas is extracted and introduced into a flowing stream of inert gas (helium or argon) for analysis. The aliquot gas is carried to a thermal conductivity cell (TC) for the detection of nitrogen (N<sub>2</sub>).</p><h4><strong>Instrument Model and Configuration&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Thermal conductivity detectors work by detecting changes in the thermal conductivity of the analyte gas compared to the constant thermal conductivity of the reference/carrier gas. The greater the difference between the thermal conductivity of the carrier gas and the analyte gas, the greater the sensitivity of the detector. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=24&amp;search=CN928"><strong>CN928</strong></a>/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=24&amp;search=FP928"><strong>FP928</strong></a> supports either the use of helium or argon as the instrument's carrier gas. When used as a carrier gas, helium provides the highest sensitivity, and the best performance at the lower limit of the nitrogen range. The thermal conductivity difference between argon and nitrogen is not as great as the thermal conductivity difference between helium and nitrogen, therefore the detector is inherently less sensitive when using argon as a carrier gas.</p><h4><strong>TYPICAL RESULTS&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Data was generated utilizing a single standard, forced through origin calibration using ~ 0.1 g of NIST 913b Uric Acid (33.23% N). Alternatively, LECO 503-530 LCRM Urea may be used for calibration.</p><h3><strong>2. Shimadzu: Evaluation of Microscopic Foreign Matter in Recycled Plastics Using Dynamic Image Analysis, Infrared Microscopy, and SEM-EDS</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_00861_en_7485baba21.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>User Benefits</strong></h4><ul><li>&nbsp;It is easy to evaluate the size and quantity of microscopic foreign particles, which are key quality criteria of recycled plastics.</li><li>With the microcell method of DIA, microscopic foreign matter can be detected and counted quickly using a small sample quantity.</li><li>Infrared microscope and SEM-EDS systems provide information about the morphology and composition of microscopic foreign matter that is useful for improving recycling processes.</li></ul><p>One of the quality criteria for recycled plastic flakes and pellets is the content of foreign matter. Quantitatively evaluating the size and quantity of foreign particles contained in flakes and pellets is important for examining foreign matter removal processes intended to improve pellet quality and optimize manufacturing processesfor products made with recycled materials.&nbsp;</p><p>In this article, pellets of virgin and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (hereafter PET) were dissolved in hexafluoro-2-propanol (hereafter HFIP), a solvent for dissolving PET, to prepare suspensions of insoluble microscopic foreign particles. These suspensions were measured with a dynamic particle image analysis (DIA) system (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=iSpect+DIA-10"><strong>iSpect DIA-10</strong></a>) to evaluate the size and number of insoluble microscopic foreign particles (patent pending). In addition, part of the suspensions were diluted tenfold and filtered through a membrane filter to collect the insoluble microscopic foreign particles on the filter. The morphology and composition of the collected microscopic foreign particles were evaluated using a digital microscope, an infrared microscope system (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=IRTracer-100"><strong>IRTracer-100</strong></a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=AIM-9000"><strong>AIM-9000</strong></a>), and an SEM-EDS system. These evaluations enabled comparison of the sizes, quantities, and types of foreign particles contained in virgin and recycled materials.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>By using an iSpect DIA-10 system to measure suspensions prepared by dissolving two types of PET pellets (virgin and recycled) in HFIP, we obtained particle images of insoluble foreign matter and evaluated size and concentration of particles. That enabled quantitative comparison of particle size and count in microscopic foreign matter contained in virgin and recycled materials.&nbsp;</p><p>In addition, after diluting the pellet suspensions, the insoluble microscopic foreign matter in the diluted suspensions was collected on filters. The morphology and composition of the microscopic foreign matter were evaluated using an infrared microscope and SEM-EDS system. The results indicated that the suspensions contained organic substances, such as cellulose and amide-based compounds, and inorganic substances and metals that contain elements such as C, O, Ca, and Al (suggestive of carbonates and metallic aluminum).&nbsp;</p><p>Thus, the iSpect DIA-10 enables simple quantitative evaluation of the size and number of microscopic foreign particles in PET pellets using only small sample quantities. Furthermore, composition evaluation by infrared microscope and SEM-EDS systems provides useful information for investigating the origin of foreign matter, examining measures to reduce foreign matter, and evaluating impacts on final products. If similarities in size and shape are observed, particle images obtained with iSpect DIA-10 can also potentially be used to estimate particle composition.</p><h3><strong>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Ensuring safer and effective pharmaceutical formulations by X-ray diffraction</strong></h3><ul><li>Brochures and specifications</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/PF_41381_xrd_solutions_pharma_9b89684165.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>From drug discovery and preformulation studies to the efficient scaling up in the manufacturing process in the plant and finally through QA/QC validation, X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a vital analysis method in the characterization of different physico-chemical properties of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). XRD is a gold standard method and required technique in the determination of polymorphic and salt screening, % of crystallinity and stability/reactivity studies of the final API.&nbsp;</p><h5><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2297"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ SolstiX™ XRD Software</strong></a><strong> with Security Suite extends ARL EQUINOX 100 X-ray Diffractometers to 21 CFR Part 11 regulated labs&nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li>Protect stored electronic data related to quality assurance within manufacturer’s computer systems&nbsp;</li><li>Put controls in place to keep records authentic, incorruptible, and confidential&nbsp;</li><li>Electronic signatures for the user to take responsibility for the electronic data in the system&nbsp;</li><li>Requirements in the data record: date and time of scan, name of the unique signer, and technological controls to ensure security (e.g. passwords)&nbsp;</li></ul><h5><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2143"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ EQUINOX 100 X-ray benchtop diffractometer</strong></a><strong> is designed to exceed your analytical needs&nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li>Ideally suited for rapid screening of various formulations, finger printing or detection of counterfeit products&nbsp;</li><li>Polymorphism and crystallinity determination, crystallite size calculation, quantitative phase analysis, reactivity and stability of materials, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>XRD experiments on standard powders, bulks, tablets, small quantities, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Real-time full pattern XRD based on our unique PSD detector technology&nbsp;</li><li>X-ray source based on micro-source technology with no external water cooling</li><li>Unique dual-mode capability: reflection and/or transmission&nbsp;</li></ul><h5><strong>Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ EQUINOX 100 XRD for structural analysis&nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li>Easy-to-use simultaneous full pattern XRD based on unique real time PSD detector technology&nbsp;</li><li>Unique dual-mode capability on a benchtop XRD instrument: reflection and/or transmission mode&nbsp;</li><li>XRD experiments on various samples with sample spinner, capillary stage, sample changer or in controlled environment</li></ul><h5><strong>Top XRD benefits for pharma&nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li>Structural characterization technique&nbsp;</li><li>Nondestructive technique&nbsp;</li><li>Small amount of sample needed for analysis&nbsp;</li><li>Unique diffraction patterns and quick response&nbsp;</li><li>Analysis on mixtures as well as amorphous content&nbsp;</li><li>Easy determination of induced structural changes</li></ul><h3><strong>4. Waters Corporation: SIMI: A Different Approach to Revealing Dangerous Subvisible Impurities</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720009094_en_fb955e89ec.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Foreign particulate matter, also known as extrinsic particles, has become a serious threat to patient safety in recent years, with cases linked to severe immunogenic reactions, deaths, and costly recalls.<sup>1</sup> In 2021 alone, Takeda recalled 1.6 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccine in Japan after several patient deaths were linked to steel particulates shed from a malfunctioning pump.<sup>2</sup> Over the span of seven years, from 2014–2017, there were more than 110 drug recalls as a result of glass delamination,<sup>3–4</sup> and several more due to remnant crystals,<sup>5</sup> owing to the difficulty of identifying the presence and source of foreign particulate matter. To prevent against such threats, manufacturers require high throughput technologies to better identify foreign particulate matter in real time.</p><h4><strong>Results and Discussion</strong></h4><h5><strong>Shining a Light on Extrinsic Particles with SIMI</strong></h5><p>Side illumination membrane imaging (SIMI) is a proprietary illumination, imaging, and analysis technique exclusively available to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2190"><strong>Aura instruments</strong></a>. Utilizing the principles of darkfield microscopy,<sup>6</sup> SIMI is conducted on an Aura membrane plate using an oblique illumination source which emits light at an angle parallel to the surface of the plate.&nbsp;</p><p>Compared to backgrounded membrane imaging (BMI), which utilizes brightfield microscopy (epi-illumination) where particles scatter the incident light isotropically (i.e., at all angles), side illumination membrane maging (SIMI) is a technique that is specifically designed to detect light scattering from high refractive index particles, as well as those that protrude out of the plane from the membrane surface. A particle’s average SIMI intensity is measured in a relative scale where the inherent SIMI scattering of the membrane is defined as SIMI = 0. Positive SIMI values indicate particles protruding out of the membrane, as is the case with microplastics, fibers, and other common extrinsic particles, whose average SIMI intensities vary from 0–255. On some occasions, like with metallic particles and absorbing oils, particles will have reduced light refraction relative to the membrane and thus display negative SIMI values, varying from 0 to -122.&nbsp;</p><p>The majority of foreign, extrinsic particles exhibit a high refractive index and are mechanically rigid in structure, causing them to protrude from the membrane surface and scatter side illumination to a high degree, ideal for SIMI analysis. In contrast, biologic particles exhibit the opposite properties—low refractive index and malleable structures, causing them to lie flat with minimal side scatter profiles, which is best analyzed with BMI or fluorescence membrane microscopy (FMM). Utilizing all three microscopy approaches is most ideal to facilitate the determination of all extrinsic (non-biologic) and inherent (biologic) particles in biologic formulations.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>SIMI is a unique approach to providing additional characterization of subvisible particles and is available in all Aura models to help rapidly identify foreign material in biological samples with a high degree of specificity. A key tertiary imaging mode in addition to BMI and FMM, SIMI provides selective, orthogonal morphological information to identify tall and rigid materials, a defining feature of most extrinsic particles (Figure 11). While particle sizing and counting is done via BMI, SIMI provides illumination, imaging, and analysis that can be useful across a variety of biological products to reveal foreign subvisible particles from the earliest to the latest of stages in the bioprocess.</p>

News from LabRulezICPMS Library - Week 13, 2026

<ul><li><strong>Category:</strong> Certified Reference Material</li><li><strong>Analyte:</strong> Calcium (Ca)</li><li><strong>Product code:</strong> ANS009</li><li><strong>Primary starting material and purity:</strong> CaCO₃ 99.999%</li></ul><p><strong>Matrix:</strong> 2% HNO₃ (v/v) prepared from sub-boiling distilled HNO₃ (ANALPURE®) and ultrapure demineralized water, filtered through a membrane filter with a pore size of 0.22 µm (resistivity ≥18 MΩ·cm)</p><blockquote><p><strong>Certified concentration value and expanded uncertainty (k = 2) at 20 °C: </strong>1,000 ± 5 mg/L</p></blockquote><h3><strong>Specifications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Batch number:</strong> 1050</li><li><strong>Date of manufacture:</strong> 29 August 2023</li><li><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 5 years from the date of manufacture</li></ul><h4><strong>Application</strong></h4><p>For calibration and validation of analytical methods used for the analysis of aqueous solutions, such as atomic spectroscopy (AAS, AFS), molecular absorption spectrometry, and certain electroanalytical methods.</p><h4><strong>Characterization and traceability</strong></h4><p>This CRM is certified based on gravimetric preparation, which also ensures direct traceability to the SI unit – kilogram. The certified value, its uncertainty, and traceability were verified by complexometric methods (using SRM NIST 928) or instrumental analytical methods (AAS, AES, ICP-OES) using CRM AN9009(1N) through a short, uninterrupted calibration chain.</p><h4><strong>Content of trace impurities in the prepared solution</strong></h4><ul><li>Maximum 0.5 mg/L (total)</li></ul><h4><strong>Homogeneity and stability</strong></h4><p>The calibration solution is homogeneous, and its stability is guaranteed throughout the entire shelf life, provided it is stored under the conditions specified below.</p><h4><strong>Storage and instructions for use</strong></h4><p>This CRM must be stored and kept in its original packaging at temperatures between 5 and 30 °C. The manufacturer guarantees the stated shelf life and expiration date only if the material is handled properly.</p><p>The solution temperature must be 20 ± 0.5 °C before each use. The date when the bottle was first opened must be recorded on the certificate. The expiration date, which depends on the date of first opening, must also be recorded on both the certificate and the label.</p><p>After use, it is recommended to protect the bottle neck with a layer of parafilm. Small residual amounts in the bottle (less than 10% of the original content) should no longer be used. For this reason, especially in the case of dark bottles, it is advisable to record each withdrawn volume, for example directly on the bottle.</p><p>Do not pipette directly from the bottle, and do not return any poured-off liquid back into the original packaging (bottle).</p>

Aqueous Calibration Solution ASTASOL® ANS009

<p><strong>Anna Vanluchene&nbsp;from UCT Prague’s&nbsp;Department of Chemical Engineering has received a&nbsp;prestigious start-up grant from the Dagmar Procházková Fund. However, she did not receive funding right away. In this interview, she describes how she developed ten versions of her&nbsp;</strong><i><strong>Illuminating Flow</strong></i><strong>&nbsp;project idea (combining photocatalysis with flow reactors for pharmaceutical synthesis). She explains why she considers perseverance to be crucial when applying for grants, how international experience has influenced her approach to team management, and how her research can reduce the chemical industry’s&nbsp;dependence on fossil fuels and imports from China.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_2_5b7d63b8e9.jpg" alt="VŠCHT Prague/Tomáš Balický: I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_2_5b7d63b8e9.jpg 127w," sizes="100vw" width="1128" height="1387"></p><h5><strong>What did the Dagmar Procházková Fund grant mean to you?</strong></h5><p>I&nbsp;consider it to be a&nbsp;great success. It is the first injection of funding that will allow me to ensure full independence for my research endeavour, to start my own research group, and to fund students so I&nbsp;can get started properly.</p><h5><strong>What have been your previous experiences with grants?</strong></h5><p>During my doctorate, a <i>cotutelle</i> (international doctorate under dual supervision), I&nbsp;was funded by a&nbsp;grant from the French government. Then I&nbsp;worked at the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic (CAS) and received a&nbsp;Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship to go abroad. The idea for my now-funded project was developed about two years ago and, since then, I&nbsp;have gradually developed and adapted the idea for various grant calls. I&nbsp;submitted about ten different versions of the proposal. I&nbsp;did not receive a&nbsp;grant from the Dagmar Procházková Fund last year, but this year, my application was successful.</p><h5><strong>This probably requires a&nbsp;great deal of patience and perseverance.</strong></h5><p>Certainly, because the success rates for most grants have been declining for some time. But as a&nbsp;motivational example, I&nbsp;will tell the story of Timothy Noel, a&nbsp;Belgian professor of chemistry living in the Netherlands. He applied for the prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grant, which is among the most sought-after in Europe, seven times. But no failure deterred him and eventually he succeeded and opened the door to potentially massive grant funding. He was already one of the world’s&nbsp;top scientists in the field at that time and openly described his journey on his blog <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.noelresearchgroup.com/2022/03/17/my-personal-story-to-obtain-an-erc-grant-7-submissions-4-interviews-and-6-heartbreaks/"><strong>blog</strong></a>.</p><h5><strong>What advice does this convey to other grant applicants and early career researchers?</strong></h5><p>Start early, read a&nbsp;lot, don’t&nbsp;give up, and—most importantly—apply repeatedly. Learn from rejections and overcome possible frustration from failures. Read blogs and books by successful people, where you will find not only the glorious results of their work, but also the hardships they faced over their entire journeys. Of course, building your team and laboratory is impossible without finances. I&nbsp;myself still hope that I&nbsp;will be able to receive even bigger grants in the future.</p><h5><strong>How has your international experience influenced your scientific approach?</strong></h5><p>A&nbsp;lot and on several levels. Different laboratories teach you how to do&nbsp;things differently. You gain varied experience about how different institutions function. You see other people’s&nbsp;positive motivations, their ability to be ambitious without negativity, their involvement in institutional matters, their openness to cooperation with companies (e.g., tech transfers, spin-offs). The most important thing is to broaden your horizons. I&nbsp;see going abroad as a&nbsp;necessity. What I&nbsp;have taken away the most is drive, great support, and the idea that scientific output is not just about metrics, but also about dedication to one’s&nbsp;topic.</p><h5><strong>What is your </strong><i><strong>Illuminating Flow: Transport Phenomena in Photocatalysis</strong></i><strong> about, in layperson’s&nbsp;terms, and how is it unique?</strong></h5><p>Most of today’s&nbsp;chemical industry is still based on thermal processes and fossil fuels. Photochemistry enables electrification, where the energy source is photons delivered by LEDs, which can generate electricity from renewable sources. Current research focuses mainly on chemical reactions and their mechanisms, but as a&nbsp;chemical engineer, I&nbsp;focus on designing processes and reactors suitable for industrial use. In batch reactors, light fades rapidly with distance from a&nbsp;source, so much of a&nbsp;reaction mixture is not illuminated. Flow reactors solve this problem, but they bring new challenges such as working with solid catalysts and subsequently scaling up production and achieving higher production rates of the desired chemicals at a&nbsp;given scale.</p><p>One can imagine a&nbsp;transparent tube with a&nbsp;catalyst on the walls, upon which light shines and through which reactants flow. This project has a&nbsp;unique emphasis on engineering solutions and overall process efficiency.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_3_b978abf25c.jpg" alt="VŠCHT Prague/Tomáš Balický: I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_3_b978abf25c.jpg 241w," sizes="100vw" width="1228" height="799"></p><h5><strong>So, were you inspired by a&nbsp;gap in the market to connect photocatalysis with transport phenomena?</strong></h5><p>Exactly. I&nbsp;combine my areas of expertise: microfluidics, photocatalytic degradation of organic substances (CAS), and synthesis (MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship). The idea itself is not new, and pharmaceutical companies are very interested in “greener” photochemistry, but in practice, there is often a&nbsp;lack of appropriate engineering solutions and apparatus for industrial use.</p><h5><strong>What are the practical applications of your work and what substances are you focusing on?</strong></h5><p>Mainly on pharmaceuticals and on the synthesis of so-called fine chemicals, which are often the building blocks for the production of pharmaceuticals. There is also a&nbsp;geopolitical dimension to this, i.e. less dependence on imports from China and sustainable synthesis in Europe where it makes economic sense.</p><h5><strong>And what chemicals are you specifically talking about?</strong></h5><p>For example, building blocks for advanced synthesis, compounds prepared by trifluoromethylation reactions, or products of oxidation reactions with singlet oxygen. At the same time, we focus on reactions that are, in the classical design process, less safe or technologically demanding, where new approaches, such as photochemistry in flow reactors, could be safer and have better process control. Of course, this is not a&nbsp;universal solution for all types of reactions.</p><h5><strong>The goal of this project?</strong></h5><p>I&nbsp;plan to start a&nbsp;fully functional laboratory and research team, create high-quality experimental data on selected molecules and based on them, try to build cooperation with industrial partners. Without data, it is impossible to come to companies with just an idea. Within three years, I&nbsp;would like to have results that can be realistically presented and further developed.</p><h5><strong>What are the main challenges in transport phenomena during photocatalysis?</strong></h5><p>The methodology for repeatability of experiments in photochemistry is relatively demanding and there are unforeseen obstacles in building apparatus. Also, the scale-up from microliters to a&nbsp;larger scale.</p><h5><strong>What methodology will you use, and how big are the microreactors and their flow rates?</strong></h5><p>I&nbsp;have two different directions in methodological design. The first direction involves microreactors the size of a&nbsp;laboratory slide. You make a&nbsp;structure using a&nbsp;laser, and then you have to cast it and make a&nbsp;microreactor. This allows you to quickly adjust the geometry of the reactor. This method is, of course, not applicable in the commercial setting, but it is ideal for studying transport phenomena and precise measurements.</p><p>The second direction involves reactors that are flow cells. These are already larger, approximately 15 x 15 centimetres, and their flow rates are in the order of millilitres per hour. This is the initial scale that we will further increase during the project.</p><h5><strong>There is a&nbsp;big difference between a&nbsp;flow rate of microlitres per hour and industrial needs. Will it not work differently in reality?</strong></h5><p>Our research will focus on studying the phenomena themselves for now, and scaling will be addressed later. In addition, we will combine the experimental data obtained with computer simulations that will help design suitable conditions for a&nbsp;larger scale. For some high-value fine chemicals, these scales, combined with continuous operation or parallelization of reactors, may already be practically usable.</p><h5><strong>What catalysts will you use and how will you attach them to the reactor walls?</strong></h5><p>I&nbsp;am focusing on heterogeneous photocatalysis, and we will mainly use graphitic carbon nitride and its more advanced modifications. These are semiconductor materials that can be synthesized relatively easily and are suitable for immobilization on glass reactor walls. A&nbsp;key part of this project is the creation of a&nbsp;stable catalytic layer for long-term flow-through operations. To increase the contact of reactants with the catalyst, we will also consider multiphase modes, for example, gas bubbling, in order to disrupt the otherwise laminar flow.</p><h5><strong>Why did you choose this field and the Department of Chemical Engineering?</strong></h5><p>During my postdoc in Belgium, the department had an opening for an Assistant Professor position that caught my attention and I&nbsp;applied for it. I&nbsp;did my undergraduate, graduate, and initial doctoral studies here, and I&nbsp;love the department. I&nbsp;have a&nbsp;Bachelor’s&nbsp;degree in Chemistry.</p><h5><strong>Are you collaborating with anyone?</strong></h5><p>We collaborate with BUT Brno focusing on creating layers and immobilizing catalysts on glass, as well as with the Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic. And as for organic synthesis, we are connected with Ghent University via postdoc internships. At the same time, my colleague Viola Tokárová and I&nbsp;received a&nbsp;Czech Science Foundation grant in cooperation with BUT Brno and Masaryk University, with our part of the project focusing on the use of flow reactors for photochemical reactions and testing the antibacterial properties of photocatalytic materials. And I&nbsp;am writing other grant proposals in which I&nbsp;am trying to build new collaborations.</p><h5><strong>What does the creation of an independent research group at UCT Prague look like?</strong></h5><p>I&nbsp;started by renovating the premises that were assigned to me and gradually building my team. It is important for research work to have Ph.D. students; I&nbsp;have already hired one and we will recruit more. In addition to building the group, I&nbsp;will engage in securing further funding for the group, so I&nbsp;will be writing more grant proposals. It is important to think far enough in advance when it comes to prospective funding for a&nbsp;research group.</p><h5><strong>What type of students are you looking for?</strong></h5><p>The laboratory and team I&nbsp;are building will be very multidisciplinary, just like the area I&nbsp;am working on. That is why I&nbsp;am looking for students who are attracted to true multidisciplinary research, those who, for example, have knowledge of engineering, but who don’t&nbsp;mind a&nbsp;little bit of pure chemistry. One student in their own right does not have to (and cannot) know every subject, so I&nbsp;will ideally have a&nbsp;team consisting of different people with different research backgrounds. Motivated, DIY-type students who would rather enthusiastically build or invent something themselves than conduct repetitive measurements. Organic or analytical chemists will also find their place here. If this topic is interesting to students in any way, they can definitely contact me. I&nbsp;am also open to interdepartmental cooperation with other UCT Prague Faculties.</p><h5><strong>How would you describe your path to photocatalysis/chemical engineering?</strong></h5><p>Studying Chemistry as an undergrad gave me a&nbsp;broad perspective, but I&nbsp;was gradually narrowing my focus and eventually chose engineering. Chemical engineering intrigued me with its logic and was the easiest for me to grasp at the time. But I&nbsp;have always enjoyed working on projects more than the studies themselves. Even during my Bachelor studies, I&nbsp;really enjoyed and was interested in the Professor Štěpánek Group’s&nbsp;projects, where I&nbsp;was doing something completely different than I&nbsp;do&nbsp;now. I&nbsp;only got into photochemistry during my time at CAS and then, during my postdoctoral fellowship, I&nbsp;devoted myself to electrochemistry. My current focus is, thus, a&nbsp;natural interlinking of all these areas. Consequentially, I&nbsp;developed an awareness of the necessity to become independent and return to the department with my own, different research agenda, which, in my opinion, is an important and correct basis for establishing my own research group.</p><h5><strong>What is the biggest challenge of this project for you?</strong></h5><p>The transition from being a&nbsp;postdoc to a&nbsp;leadership position is a&nbsp;big change for me and I&nbsp;think it is not talked about enough. It means a&nbsp;shift from my own experimental work to leading a&nbsp;team, planning and delegating tasks, and motivating students. From a&nbsp;practical point of view, one of the main challenges is the transfer of reactions from the microscale to functional systems, the construction of reactors, the immobilization of catalysts, and generally confirming that this direction makes sense in the long term and that it has future potential.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_1_66ac267e06.jpg" alt="VŠCHT Prague/Tomáš Balický: I waited two years for a start-up grant and wrote ten versions of my project idea" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_VSCHT_Praha_Na_startovaci_grant_jsem_cekala_dva_roky_a_napsala_deset_verzi_projektu_1_66ac267e06.jpg 155w," sizes="100vw" width="830" height="839"></p>

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Thermo Scientific AnStat-330 Online Sampling and Elemental Analysis Station

The AnStat-330 provides real-time elemental analysis of slurries, improving metal recovery and eliminating delays and the need for sampling pumps.

<p><strong>The Thermo Scientific™ AnStat-330 Online Sampling and Elemental Analysis Station is a high availability, low head loss solution for:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Metallurgical accounting</strong></li><li><strong>High-quality measurement</strong> of <strong>critical slurry streams</strong> in mineral processing plants</li></ul><p>It features an <strong>integrated analyzer</strong> and a <strong>full-flow, multistage, representative sampler</strong>, delivering:</p><ul><li><strong>Accurate real-time assays</strong></li><li><strong>Enhanced control</strong> of flotation circuits, including:<ul><li>Flotation plant feed</li><li>Roughing and cleaning circuits</li><li>Final concentrates and tailings</li></ul></li></ul><h3>🔧 <strong>Key Advantages</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Eliminates</strong>:<ul><li>Costly and unreliable sample transport systems</li><li>Measurement lag from cycle time delays and cross-contamination common with centralized analyzers</li></ul></li><li><strong>Delivers</strong>:<ul><li><strong>Reliable and rapid response</strong> to process upsets and feed fluctuations</li><li><strong>Low head loss design</strong>, removing the need for sample pumps</li><li><strong>Simplified flotation plant layout and installation</strong></li></ul></li></ul><h3>⚙️ <strong>Operational Benefits</strong></h3><p>Use the <strong>AnStat-330</strong> to:</p><ul><li>Improve processing efficiency</li><li>Reduce life-of-mine OPEX for sampling and analysis</li><li>Lower energy consumption</li><li>Optimize reagent use</li><li>Improve metal recovery</li><li>Maximize Net Smelter Return (NSR)</li></ul><h3>📌 <strong>Key Features</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Real-time elemental analysis</strong> and <strong>composite sampling</strong> for effective process control and metallurgical accounting</li><li><strong>Very low head loss</strong> for simplified plant design – no sample pumps required</li><li><strong>Advanced EDXRF detector</strong> (Ca to U), with <strong>Peltier cooling</strong> for stable, reliable operation in harsh environments</li><li><strong>Versatile, compact system</strong> – easy to integrate into existing plants</li><li><strong>24/7 high availability</strong> for both analysis and sampling</li><li><strong>Multistage proportional sampling</strong>, including final-stage <strong>hardened cross-cut sampler</strong> for representative samples</li><li><strong>Low maintenance</strong> – only moving parts in final-stage cross-cut sampler</li><li><strong>Final-stage sampler identical</strong> for both <strong>AnStat-330</strong> and <strong>SamStat-30</strong> across full flow range</li></ul><h3>🧩 <strong>Optional Features</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Pebble screen</strong>: Removes oversized particles from cyclone overflow; acts as backup to upstream primary screen</li><li><strong>Outlet distributor</strong>: Splits slurry flow into 2+ streams with defined volume ratios</li><li><strong>Upwelling/reverse flow sampling zone</strong>: Ideal for <strong>particle size analysis</strong> (with <strong>PSM-500</strong>)</li><li><strong>Vacuum filter</strong>: For use with composite sampling</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ Optical Emission Analytical Software

Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ software for OES enables fast, accurate metals analysis, method and calibration development, automation, and easy batch processing.

<p><strong>Perform rapid high quality metals analyses with a customizable software solution for optical emission spectrometers. Flexible and powerful Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ Optical Emission Analytical Software runs a variety of analyses, including the development of new analytical methods and calibrations as well as rapid high-quality routine elemental analysis.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>From simple tasks to complex jobs, the <strong>OXSAS software platform</strong> can perform many operations in a <strong>single click</strong> and is designed to <strong>evolve to meet your needs</strong> throughout your instrument's lifetime.</p><h3><strong>📋 Template-Driven Analysis</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Simple, comprehensive analysis of unknown samples</strong>.</li><li><strong>Required analytical parameters</strong> and <strong>results processing details</strong> pre-defined in the <strong>routine analysis shortcut</strong>.</li><li><strong>One click creation of a batch</strong> with all samples requiring analysis.</li><li><strong>Automatic Method Choice</strong> selects the best analytical parameters set <strong>without user intervention</strong>.</li></ul><h3><strong>⚙️ Fast Calibration</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Multiple analyte curve display</strong>, <strong>instant base curve calculation</strong>, templates for editing and measuring of calibration standards.</li><li><strong>Calibration curve determination</strong> using <strong>multi-variable regression</strong> with <strong>additive and multiplicative correction models</strong>.</li></ul><h3><strong>🖥️ Familiar User Interface</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Comprehensive post-treatment</strong> of results, including <strong>export and Microsoft™ Excel support</strong>.</li><li>Integrated <strong>Microsoft SQL Server Express</strong> relational database stores setup and analyses data.</li><li><strong>Export and import facilities</strong> allow <strong>calibration standards, methods or grades</strong> to be easily <strong>transferred between instruments</strong>.</li><li><strong>Full network and serial transmission capabilities</strong>.</li><li><strong>Common software platform</strong> with the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products?manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=WDXRF"><strong>WDXRF Thermo Scientific series</strong></a> instrument range.</li><li><strong>Supports Thermo Scientific SMS system</strong> for <strong>full automation</strong> of sample analysis.</li><li><strong>Monitoring and maintenance tools</strong> to <strong>maximize uptime</strong>.</li><li><strong>Measurement Uncertainty and Conformance Probability</strong> on unknown samples analysis.</li><li><strong>SCT Manager</strong>: status and history overview of instrument and method analytical capability.</li><li><strong>Comprehensive, on-line contextual Help</strong>.</li><li><strong>Real, on-line integrated SPC</strong>.</li><li><strong>Key to Metals</strong>: <strong>comprehensive steel and nonferrous metals database with cross-reference</strong>.</li></ul><h3><strong>🔌Instrument Compatibility</strong></h3><p>Supports the <strong>Spark option</strong> of the:</p><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1977"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ ARL iSpark™ Plus</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1213"><strong>ARL iSpark™</strong></a></li><li><strong>Thermo Scientific™ ARL 4460™ Optical Emission Spectrometer</strong></li></ul><p>Allows <strong>complex calculations</strong> such as:</p><ul><li><strong>element soluble/insoluble</strong></li><li><strong>element inclusions</strong> (number, size and chemical composition)</li><li><strong>with no additional analysis time</strong></li></ul><h3><strong>🧩 Options for OXSAS Software</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Charge correction</strong>: calculates <strong>material weights</strong> to correct out-of-spec charges.</li><li><strong>SPC-Full</strong>: <strong>full graphical extension</strong> for <strong>on-line Statistical Process Control</strong>.</li><li><strong>ARLcom</strong>: result transmission over network or serial <strong>via TCP/IP</strong> or <strong>to files/printers</strong>.</li><li><strong>Remote Sample Definition</strong>: <strong>sample registration from external applications</strong> anywhere on the network.</li></ul><h3><strong>✅ Compatible with:</strong></h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1977"><strong>ARL iSpark Plus Optical Emission Spectrometer</strong></a></li><li><strong>ARL iSpark Plus Fire Assay Analyzer</strong></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1213"><strong>ARL iSpark Optical Emission Spectrometer</strong></a></li><li><strong>ARL 4460 Optical Emission Spectrometer</strong></li><li><strong>Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ Fire Assay Analyzer</strong></li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ X-Ray Fluorescence Analysis Software

Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ is a powerful and customizable XRF software that enables fast, template-driven analysis, automation, and standardless quantification options.

<p><strong>Enhance your lab efficiency and productivity with a customizable software solution that operates with XRF spectrometers. The flexible and powerful Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ X-ray Fluorescence Analytical Software performs rapid, high-quality sample analysis using template-driven operations.</strong></p><p>Optional <strong>standardless quantitative analysis packages</strong> offer additional versatility for labs analyzing a <strong>wide range of materials</strong>. This platform <strong>evolves</strong> to meet changing needs with <strong>up-to-date solutions</strong> throughout the instrument's lifetime.</p><h3><strong>⚙️ Ease of Use</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Integrated Analytical Assistant</strong> guides method creation/extension, suggesting optimal parameters for fast and accurate analysis.</li><li><strong>Automatic Method Choice</strong> selects the best parameter set <strong>without user intervention</strong>.</li><li><strong>Routine analysis</strong> requires <strong>minimal data-entry</strong> (e.g., just sample ID).</li><li><strong>One-click batch creation</strong> for all samples requiring analysis.</li><li><strong>Simple batch definition and management</strong> allows <strong>sample prioritization</strong>.</li></ul><h3><strong>🖥️ Familiar User Interface</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Comprehensive post-treatment</strong> of results, including <strong>export and Excel support</strong>.</li><li><strong>Integrated Microsoft SQL Server Express database</strong> stores setups and data.</li><li><strong>Export/import functions</strong> simplify transfer of <strong>standards, methods, or grades</strong> between instruments.</li><li><strong>Regular software updates</strong> available from the <strong>OXSAS website</strong>.</li><li><strong>Monitoring and maintenance tools</strong> help <strong>maximize system uptime</strong>.</li><li><strong>Real-time integrated SPC (Statistical Process Control)</strong>.</li><li><strong>SCT Manager</strong> provides <strong>overview of instrument and method capability</strong>.</li><li><strong>Measurement Uncertainty and Conformance Probability</strong> reporting for unknowns.</li></ul><h3><strong>⚡Fast Calibration</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Multiple analyte curve display</strong>, <strong>instant base curve calculation</strong>, <strong>calibration templates</strong>.</li><li><strong>Multi-variable regression</strong> and correction models with <strong>integrated theoretical alpha calculation</strong>.</li></ul><h3><strong>🧩 Available Options</strong></h3><p><strong>Optional standardless analysis packages</strong> for broader capability:</p><ul><li><strong>Thermo Scientific™ QuantAS™</strong> – Semi-quantitative analysis.</li><li><strong>Thermo Scientific™ UniQuant™</strong> – Analyze up to <strong>79 elements in unknown samples</strong> <strong>without specific calibration</strong>, <strong>no certified reference materials needed</strong>.</li></ul><h3><strong>🔧 Other Options</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>ARLcom</strong>: Result transmission via <strong>LAN/TCP/IP</strong>, serial, or to files.</li><li><strong>Remote Sample Definition</strong>: Sample registration from <strong>external networked applications</strong>.</li><li><strong>Automation</strong>: Supports <strong>Thermo Scientific SMS</strong> for <strong>fully automated analysis</strong>.</li><li><strong>Charge correction</strong>: Calculates material weights needed to adjust out-of-spec charges.</li><li><strong>SPC-Full</strong>: Full <strong>graphical package</strong> for online <strong>Statistical Process Control</strong>.</li></ul><h3><strong>✅ Compatible with:</strong></h3><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1211"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ PERFORM'X Series</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1212"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ OPTIM'X Series</strong></a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products?manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=9900"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ 9900 IntelliPower Series</strong></a></li></ul>

Thermo Scientific™ FLASH 2000 CHNS/O Analyzers

The FLASH 2000 CHNS/O analyzer combines simplicity, precision, and low operating costs. Offers up to 12 configurations for a broad range of applications across science and industry.

<div><div><p><strong>Decades of experience combined with our constant innovation in developing organic elemental analyzers (OEAs) contributed to the design of the Thermo Scientific™ FLASH 2000 CHNS/O Analyzers. This system delivers the ultimate in simplicity, precision, and cost effectiveness for any laboratory requiring the quantification of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur, and oxygen.</strong></p><p>Providing a reliable, high-speed, accurate <strong>24/7 </strong>analytical solution to a range of industries, this series of flexible, configurable analyzers uses a globally recognized technique endorsed by official organizations worldwide.</p></div><div><h3><strong>An Elemental Analysis Solution for a Range of Industries</strong></h3><p>With an extraordinary range of applications, the modular design of the<strong> FLASH 2000 Series OEAs</strong> enables <strong>12 configurations</strong> tailored to the fields of application they serve.</p><ul><li>Organic or inorganic chemistry and pharmaceuticals</li><li>Petrochemistry and energy</li><li>Environmental analysis</li><li>Material characterization</li><li>Agronomy and marine science</li><li>Food industry</li><li>Human and animal samples</li><li>Isotope analysis</li><li>Academic</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_FLASH_2000_CHNS_O_Analyzers_3139f1b44b.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ FLASH 2000 CHNS/O Analyzers" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_FLASH_2000_CHNS_O_Analyzers_3139f1b44b.jpg 149w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="680"></p><h3><strong>Gain Cost Efficiency and Improve Productivity</strong></h3><p>The simplicity of the OEA method combined with unparalleled data reproducibility and truly quantitative results are the essence of the sophisticated package of benefits offered by the FLASH 2000 Series OEA instruments.</p><ul><li><strong>Wide analytical range</strong>, enabling extensive applications</li><li><strong>Versatility and modularity</strong>, ensuring that performance meets users' requirements no matter how often those requirements change</li><li><strong>Accuracy and precision</strong> due to the integrated mass flow controller, which enables high stability to deliver precise, accurate results in all sample types and concentrations</li><li><strong>Ease of use </strong>as a result of the unique automated functions, reducing the demands on operators</li><li>Simplified operation with T<strong>hermo Scientific™ Eager Xperience™ software</strong>, which minimizes user involvement in set-up</li><li><strong>Compatibility and automation</strong> no matter how high your throughput requirement, <strong>with a range of autosamplers </strong>that ensures efficient analysis</li><li><strong>Comprehensive and user-friendly software,</strong> a useful and powerful tool tailored for every lab requirement</li><li><strong>Ground-breaking OEA CookBook</strong> (4th edition), which provides a wealth of analysis tips to get optimal results every time</li></ul></div></div>

Thermo Scientific™ FLASH 2000 N/Protein Analyzers

The FLASH 2000 N/Protein analyzer delivers accurate nitrogen and protein determination in all foods and beverages, operating 24/7 with both solid and liquid samples.

<div><div><h4><strong>Determine Nitrogen concentration and the relative protein content in every type of food and beverage.</strong></h4><p><strong>The Thermo Scientific™ FLASH 2000 N/Protein analyzer is an essential tool for both Quality Control and Research/Development laboratories in the food industry, which require precise and accurate determinations, limited cost per analysis, and a 24 hour hard worker able to analyze solid and liquid samples continuously.</strong></p><p>Providing a reliable, high-speed, accurate <strong>24/7 </strong>analytical solution to a range of industries, this series of flexible, configurable analyzers uses a globally recognized technique endorsed by official organizations worldwide.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_FLASH_2000_CHNS_O_Analyzers_3139f1b44b.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ FLASH 2000 N/Protein Analyzers" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_FLASH_2000_CHNS_O_Analyzers_3139f1b44b.jpg 149w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="680"></p><h3><strong>An Elemental Analysis Solution for a Range of Industries</strong></h3><p>With an extraordinary range of applications, the modular design of the<strong> FLASH 2000 Series OEAs</strong> enables <strong>12 configurations</strong> tailored to the fields of application they serve.</p><ul><li>Organic or inorganic chemistry and pharmaceuticals</li><li>Petrochemistry and energy</li><li>Environmental analysis</li><li>Material characterization</li><li>Agronomy and marine science</li><li>Food industry</li><li>Human and animal samples</li><li>Isotope analysis</li><li>Academic</li></ul><h3><strong>Gain Cost Efficiency and Improve Productivity</strong></h3><p>The simplicity of the OEA method combined with unparalleled data reproducibility and truly quantitative results are the essence of the sophisticated package of benefits offered by the FLASH 2000 Series OEA instruments.</p><ul><li><strong>Wide analytical range</strong>, enabling extensive applications</li><li><strong>Versatility and modularity</strong>, ensuring that performance meets users' requirements no matter how often those requirements change</li><li><strong>Accuracy and precision</strong> due to the integrated mass flow controller, which enables high stability to deliver precise, accurate results in all sample types and concentrations</li><li><strong>Ease of use </strong>as a result of the unique automated functions, reducing the demands on operators</li><li>Simplified operation with T<strong>hermo Scientific™ Eager Xperience™ software</strong>, which minimizes user involvement in set-up</li><li><strong>Compatibility and automation</strong> no matter how high your throughput requirement, <strong>with a range of autosamplers </strong>that ensures efficient analysis</li><li><strong>Comprehensive and user-friendly software,</strong> a useful and powerful tool tailored for every lab requirement</li><li><strong>Ground-breaking OEA CookBook</strong> (4th edition), which provides a wealth of analysis tips to get optimal results every time</li></ul></div></div>

Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ 80 Series II NMR Spectrometer

Benchtop 82 MHz NMR spectrometer with high resolution and no cryogens. Ideal for teaching, reaction monitoring, and small-molecule analysis in any lab.

<div><h4><strong>Compact, high-resolution benchtop NMR for education, research, and process control</strong></h4><p><strong>The picoSpin™ 80 Series II NMR spectrometer brings the power of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to laboratories of any size. With a compact footprint, temperature-stabilized 2 Tesla permanent magnet, and proton Larmor frequency of 82 MHz, the instrument delivers chemical shift resolution below 20 ppb—unmatched among benchtop NMR systems.</strong></p><p>Designed for users of all experience levels, the picoSpin 80 is ideal for structural analysis, compound identification, reaction monitoring, and education. It operates without cryogens or deuterated solvents and requires only 40 µL of liquid sample, introduced via a replaceable capillary cartridge.</p><h3><strong>Key Benefits</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>High-resolution performance</strong> for routine small molecule applications</li><li><strong>Compact and portable</strong>—placeable on bench or near reactors</li><li><strong>Low operating cost</strong>—no cryogens, no consumables, standard power supply</li><li><strong>Easy to use</strong>—automatic shimming, minimal training required</li><li><strong>Fast data acquisition</strong>—NMR spectrum delivered in minutes</li></ul></div><h3><strong>Applications</strong></h3><p><strong>Pharmaceutical &amp; Chemical Research</strong><br>Gain rapid insight into reaction progress and sample composition without relying on centralized NMR facilities. The 82 MHz field strength ensures better signal dispersion and structural clarity than lower-frequency desktop systems.</p><p><strong>Education</strong><br>Provide hands-on experience with real NMR spectra. The intuitive web interface and included Mnova™ software allow students to operate the instrument and analyze data independently, with no re-shimming required between measurements.</p><p><strong>Process Analysis &amp; QA/QC</strong><br>Built for rugged environments, the instrument fits easily into production labs or fume hoods. Monitor reactions in real time and ensure reproducibility through a stable magnetic field and network-based remote access.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_80_Series_II_NMR_Spectrometer_7_7a843b395f.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ 80 Series II NMR Spectrometer: 82MHz spectrum of Oil of Wintergreen resolves neighboring multiplets and reveals small couplings." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_80_Series_II_NMR_Spectrometer_7_7a843b395f.jpg 200w," sizes="100vw" width="1056" height="825"></p><h3><strong>Interface &amp; Data Handling</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Web-based control</strong> from PC, tablet, or smartphone</li><li><strong>Data export</strong> in JCAMP-DX format, compatible with most NMR software</li><li><strong>Mnova™ software license</strong> included (1 year) for advanced analysis</li><li><strong>Ethernet connectivity</strong> for remote monitoring and control</li></ul><h3><strong>Technical Specifications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Magnet</strong>: 2 Tesla rare earth permanent, temperature stabilized</li><li><strong>Larmor Frequency</strong>: 82 ± 2 MHz (proton)</li><li><strong>Spectral Resolution</strong>: ≤ 20 ppb FWHM</li><li><strong>Sample Volume</strong>: 40 µL (injected via syringe)</li><li><strong>Capillary Cartridge</strong>: 400 µm ID, 1/16 in. fittings, user replaceable</li><li><strong>Power Supply</strong>: 100–230 V AC, 50/60 Hz, 150 W</li><li><strong>Environmental Requirements</strong>: Standard lab environment, no cryogens or compressed gases</li><li><strong>Dimensions</strong>: 43 × 35.6 × 25.4 cm</li><li><strong>Weight</strong>: 19 kg (43 lb)</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_80_Series_II_NMR_Spectrometer_4_267f669007.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ 80 Series II NMR Spectrometer: Easily operate your system through a web-browser for remote access, automatic shimming and single-click data collection." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_80_Series_II_NMR_Spectrometer_4_267f669007.jpg 222w," sizes="100vw" width="1053" height="739"></p>

Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ Accessories

Enhance your nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy analysis with a complete set of accessories designed to help you get the most from your Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ NMR Spectrometer.

<div><div><p><strong>Enhance your nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy analysis with a complete set of accessories designed to help you get the most from your Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ NMR Spectrometer. Whether in the classroom or in a chemical manufacturing QA/QC lab, valuable picoSpin accessories will help you achieve the progress that only personal NMR can offer for your research, teaching or process applications.</strong></p></div><div><h3><strong>Choose from these picoSpin accessories:</strong></h3><h4><strong>Benchtop NMR Reaction Monitoring Accessory</strong></h4><p>Adding a reaction monitoring accessory to the <strong>Thermo Scientific™ &nbsp;picoSpin™ 45</strong> or the <strong>picoSpin 80 NMR spectrometer</strong> gives organic chemistry students valuable hands-on experience of chemical reaction mechanisms, kinetics, &nbsp;thermodynamics, and other physical organic properties to complement the core of your undergraduate chemistry curriculum.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_16_4378eed143.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ Accessories: Benchtop NMR Reaction Monitoring Accessory" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_16_4378eed143.jpg 198w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="513"></p><p>The new reaction monitoring accessory for high-resolution benchtop picoSpin spectrometers uses a pump and computer-actuated valve operator to quickly and automatically direct samples from a chemical reaction to the spectrometer for data acquisition. The instrument generates real-time, information-rich images about the state of the chemical reaction as each NMR spectrum is automatically processed and analyzed.&nbsp;</p><p>The picoSpin NMR spectrometer’s fluid capillary system is perfectly suited to an online flow configuration; eliminates the need for fragile NMR tubes and messy preparation when the time comes for the next timed sampling of the reaction mixture.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_17_10838af3e0.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ Accessories: Benchtop NMR Reaction Monitoring Accessory" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_17_10838af3e0.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="296"></p><ul><li>Reaction Monitoring lesson plan for teaching</li><li>Low-maintenance NMR accessory</li><li>Real time operation</li><li>Enhance chemistry curriculums</li><li>Provide a richer experience in spectroscopy</li><li>Integrated into an installed picoSpin instrument</li><li>Included as part of a new instrument purchase</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_18_b8591d5e7e.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ Accessories: Benchtop NMR Reaction Monitoring Accessory" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_18_b8591d5e7e.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="373"></p><h4><strong>Thermo Scientific™</strong>&nbsp;<strong>picoSpin™&nbsp;NMR Classroom Kit for 1/16-inch and 1/32-inch Fittings</strong></h4><p>Each kit provides sample injection accessories for use with the picoSpin NMR spectrometer. The kits include polypropylene syringes, syringe filters, inlet and outlet port plugs, inline filters, and drain tubes. Also included are easy to use instructions describing sample injection into the picoSpin NMR spectrometer using accessories in this kit.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_5_a6ea2283b8.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ Accessories: Thermo Scientific™&nbsp;picoSpin™&nbsp;NMR Classroom Kit for 1/16-inch and 1/32-inch Fittings" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_5_a6ea2283b8.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="321"></p><h4><strong>Thermo Scientific™&nbsp;picoSpin™ NMR Laboratory Kit for 1/16-inch and 1/32-inch Fittings</strong></h4><p>Each kit provides sample injection accessories for use with the picoSpin NMR spectrometer. The kits include a 100 μL Hamilton Gastight™ syringe, a 22 gauge blunt-tip needle with inlet port adapter (for 1/16-inch fittings), &nbsp;a 26s gauge blunt-tip needle with inlet port adapter (for 1/32-inch fittings), inline filter, drain tube assembly, and a pair of inlet and outlet port plugs. Instructions describing sample injection into the picoSpin NMR spectrometer using accessories are included.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_7_8a97301229.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ Accessories: Thermo Scientific™&nbsp;picoSpin™ NMR Laboratory Kit for 1/16-inch and 1/32-inch Fittings" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_7_8a97301229.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="351"></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_15_0f8ec6822c.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ Accessories: Thermo Scientific™&nbsp;picoSpin™ NMR Laboratory Kit for 1/16-inch and 1/32-inch Fittings" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_15_0f8ec6822c.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="292"></p><h4><strong>Thermo Scientific™&nbsp;picoSpin™ Inline Filter Kit</strong></h4><p>This kit provides inlet filters for use with the picoSpin NMR spectrometer. The kit includes a 5 replacement, 2 μm stainless steel mesh inlet filters for 1/16-inch fittings.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_4_f203223c20.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ Accessories: Thermo Scientific™&nbsp;picoSpin™ Inline Filter Kit" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_4_f203223c20.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="400"></p><h4><strong>Mnova™ NMR</strong>&nbsp;</h4><p>The Mnova NMR plugin is ideal both for the non-expert NMR user looking for an easy to learn software which delivers quick, high quality results, and for the expert user looking for extensive advanced functionality.</p><h4><strong>Mnova™&nbsp;NMRPredict Desktop</strong></h4><p>NMRPredict Desktop allows Prediction of 1D (1H, 13C, 15N, 19F, 31P, 17O, 29Si) and HSQC from molecular structure (mol file, ChemDraw, IsisDraw, ChemSketch) within Mnova. Easily combine and compare experimental and predicted data as part of your workflow and leverage your company’s unique knowledge.</p><h4><strong>Travel Case for the&nbsp;Thermo Scientific™&nbsp;picoSpin™ 80 NMR</strong></h4><p>Make the most of system portability with a handy travel case.</p><h4><strong>Replacement Capillary Cartridge</strong></h4><p>The replacement Capillary Cartridge includes the fluid sub-panel assembly, the sample capillary, the NMR RF coil and the NMR shim coils. Replacement of the Capillary Cartridge is necessary when the 300 μm ID sample delivery tubing becomes clogged or contaminated. &nbsp;To minimize downtime it is advisable to keep a spare cartridge in stock. &nbsp;The picoSpin Capillary Cartridge comes complete with the tools needed for installation and removal. Capillary cartridges come standard with 1/16-inch fittings. Cartridges with 1/32-inch fittings are available by special order.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_11_c087685ee3.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ Accessories: Replacement Capillary Cartridge" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_11_c087685ee3.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="206"></p><h4><strong>Thermo Scientific™&nbsp;picoSpin™ Cartridge Maintenance Kit for 1/32-inch Fittings</strong></h4><p>This kit provides accessory items needed to perform maintenance on the capillary inlet filter of the picoSpin NMR spectrometer. &nbsp;The kit includes 1/4” and 3/16” inch open-end box wrenches, 10 replacement 2 μm frit filters, and 2 short pieces of wire to help with the removal of frit. &nbsp;Instructions are included describing how to ‘back-flush’ clean the existing frit filter and how to replace a frit filter.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_14_8f72ac1f3b.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ Accessories: Thermo Scientific™&nbsp;picoSpin™ Cartridge Maintenance Kit for 1/32-inch Fittings" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_Accessories_14_8f72ac1f3b.jpg 241w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="421"></p></div></div>

Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ 45 Series II NMR Spectrometer

Affordable, compact NMR spectrometer for research, education, or QC. 30 μL sample volume, web GUI, auto shimming, replaceable capillary, and 1-year Mnova™ software license included.

<div><div><p><strong>Get a dedicated NMR spectrometer for your research, manufacturing process, or classroom with the affordable Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ 45 Series II NMR Spectrometer. A true breakthrough in chemical instrumentation, the picoSpin 45 occupies only a fraction of the space of a conventional NMR system and requires no specialized training to operate. Simply inject 30 microliters of liquid sample into the internal capillary via front-panel fittings to obtain a high-quality spectrum.</strong></p><p>The Series II model offers streamlined workflows, a modern web-based interface, automatic shimming, and customizable methods — ideal for both novice and experienced users.</p><p>A temperature-stabilized permanent magnet ensures consistent, maintenance-free performance with no need for cryogens. NMR data is generated in the industry-standard JCAMP-DX format, compatible with common NMR analysis software. The internal capillary is housed in a replaceable cartridge, allowing users to easily swap it out if blocked or contaminated.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_80_Series_II_NMR_Spectrometer_0b279c7ee9.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ 45 Series II NMR Spectrometer" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_80_Series_II_NMR_Spectrometer_0b279c7ee9.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2505" height="1157"></p><h3><strong>Key Features:</strong></h3><ul><li>High-performance, high-resolution, compact, and portable design</li><li>Easy to use — no specialized training required</li><li>Replaceable capillary cartridge</li><li>Microcoil capillary probe</li><li>Fully programmable pulse sequencer</li><li>Ethernet connectivity</li><li>Web-based graphical user interface</li><li>Includes a one-year license for Mnova™ NMR software</li><li>Sample volume: 30 μL</li></ul><h3><strong>Specifications:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Capillary Cartridge:</strong> 400 µm ID, 30 µL volume, 1/16 in. fittings, user-replaceable</li><li><strong>Electrical Requirements:</strong> 100/230 V, 50/60 Hz, 150 W</li><li><strong>Environment:</strong> No cryogens or compressed gases required; standard lab environment</li><li><strong>Magnet:</strong> Rare earth permanent magnet, 1.1 Tesla, temperature stabilized</li><li><strong>Performance:</strong> Larmor Frequency 45 ± 1 MHz (proton), chemical shift resolution ≤ 40 ppb (FWHM)</li><li><strong>Data Output:</strong> JCAMP-DX format, compatible with standard NMR programs</li><li><strong>Sample Introduction:</strong> Syringe injection</li><li><strong>Dimensions (W × D × H):</strong> 14.6 × 17.8 × 29.2 cm (5.75 × 7 × 11.5 in.)</li><li><strong>Weight:</strong> 4.8 kg (10.5 lb)</li><li><strong>Unit Size:</strong> Each</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_45_Series_II_NMR_Spectrometer_34cde1c4c1.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ picoSpin™ 45 Series II NMR Spectrometer" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_pico_Spin_45_Series_II_NMR_Spectrometer_34cde1c4c1.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="365"></p></div></div>

Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ iSpark Plus Fire Assay Analyzer

Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ iSpark Plus Fire Assay Analyzer – fast and accurate spark-OES system for direct precious metals analysis in lead buttons without cupellation.

<h4><strong>Efficient and Clean Alternative to Traditional Fire Assay</strong></h4><p><strong>Traditional fire assay analysis is labor-intensive, expensive and environmentally harmful.</strong><br><strong>The Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ iSpark Plus Fire Assay Analyzer provides a simple and clean alternative to traditional cupellation and analysis stages by using spark optical emission spectrometry (OES) to determine precious metal concentrations directly in lead buttons.</strong></p><p>With this system, you can achieve <strong>simultaneous quantitative determination</strong> of all precious metals in fire assay lead buttons <strong>in less than a minute</strong>.<br>The ARL iSpark Plus is a <strong>high-end spark OES spectrometer specially optimized for lead button analysis</strong>.</p><h3><strong>Applications and Detection Capabilities</strong></h3><p><strong>The analyzer is ideal for various types of samples in:</strong></p><ul><li>Gold and platinum mining (plant control, exploration, metal accounting)</li><li>Precious metals refining and recycling</li><li>Contract laboratories</li></ul><p><strong>Thanks to:</strong></p><ul><li>1-meter focal length Paschen-Runge optics</li><li>High-performance photomultiplier tubes (PMTs)</li><li>Advanced signal processing technologies</li></ul><p>…it offers <strong>excellent detection limits</strong> for <strong>trace levels</strong> of gold, silver, and platinum group elements in lead buttons.</p><h4><strong>Key Benefits and Technical Highlights</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Unmatched hardware</strong> for long-term stability and reliability</li><li><strong>Exceptional performance</strong> in detection limits, precision, accuracy and speed</li><li><strong>Minimal training</strong> required for operators</li><li><strong>Automation-ready</strong>: streamlined sample prep and high throughput</li><li><strong>Factory-calibrated</strong> for fast commissioning</li><li><strong>Compatible with automated fire assay labs</strong></li></ul><h4><strong>Advanced Technology Inside</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Current Controlled Source (CCS)</strong>: Flexible spark discharge control for high sensitivity, reproducibility and small sample geometry</li><li><strong>Time Resolved Spectroscopy (TRS)</strong>: Signal acquisition at optimal timing for improved sensitivity and precision</li><li><strong>1-meter Paschen-Runge vacuum polychromator</strong> for excellent resolution</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2028"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ OXSAS™ software</strong></a>: Powerful and intuitive interface</li><li><strong>Temperature-controlled cast iron cabinet</strong>: ±0.1°C at 38 °C</li><li><strong>Argon-flushed, water-cooled table</strong> with closed-loop coolant system</li></ul>

Thermo Scientific ARL EQUINOX 100 X-ray Diffractometer

The ARL EQUINOX 100 is a compact benchtop XRD for QC, research, and routine use. It captures full diffraction patterns in real time with a CPS detector — no moving parts or scanning needed.

<h4><strong>Compact, powerful, and flexible benchtop XRD system for routine and advanced applications</strong></h4><p><strong>The ARL EQUINOX 100 is a compact benchtop X-ray diffractometer (XRD) designed for quality control, academic research, and routine analysis. It features a unique curved position-sensitive (CPS) detector that enables real-time acquisition of the entire diffraction pattern — with no moving parts and no scanning required.</strong></p><h3><strong>Key Features</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Real-time acquisition</strong>: entire diffraction pattern captured in seconds</li><li><strong>Wide angular range</strong>: up to 110° 2θ without moving components</li><li><strong>No external water cooling</strong>: no chiller required</li><li><strong>Standard power outlet</strong>: plug-and-play with no special electrical setup</li><li><strong>Low-power microfocus X-ray source</strong>: high intensity and efficient optics</li><li><strong>Versatile measurement</strong>: reflection and transmission modes</li><li><strong>Easy installation</strong>: suitable for labs, mobile labs, and field vans</li></ul><h3><strong>Sample Handling &amp; Accessories</strong></h3><ul><li>Fixed non-spinning sample stage</li><li>Spinning stages for powders, bulks, filters, and pressed pellets</li><li>Capillary sample stage for transmission mode</li><li>Controlled atmosphere sample stage</li><li>6-position automatic sample changer</li><li>Dedicated stage for thin film analysis (GIXRD, XRR)</li><li>Temperature-controlled stages (–10 °C to 500 °C)</li></ul><h3><strong>Typical Applications</strong></h3><ul><li>Phase identification and quantification</li><li>Degree of crystallinity, crystallite size, and lattice parameters</li><li>Crystal structure solutions and Rietveld refinement</li><li>Thin film characterization (GIXRD, XRR)</li><li>In-situ and dynamic studies (e.g., phase transitions)</li><li>Fields: materials science, geology, nanomaterials, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, metallurgy, teaching</li></ul><h3><strong>Software &amp; Compliance</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>SolstiX™ XRD Software</strong> with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance</li><li>Electronic signatures, audit trails, secured data handling — ideal for pharmaceutical QA/QC environments</li></ul><h3><strong>Why Choose ARL EQUINOX 100?</strong></h3><ul><li>Simultaneous, real-time data acquisition</li><li>Compact, rugged, and mobile-ready design</li><li>High performance at low operating cost</li><li>Flexible platform for a broad range of samples and applications</li></ul>

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