Spectroscopy App Note: Having trouble viewing this e-mail? Click here. August 2015

Echelle vs ORCA—Which ICP-OES Optical Technology Offers Superior Performance? This paper explains fundamental differences between two leading optical designs as used in high performance spectrometers. The paper explains how each technology deals with technical challenges such as light loss, stray light, spectral order overlaps, and others. Application examples and analytical results are included. Learn more now. Download the PDF Applications in Gemology Using the ChemReveal™ LIBS Desktop System In gemology the TSI ChemReveal LIBS Desktop Analyzer has been used to aid gemologists in gemstone classification. This paper highlights study results of this instrument in some of those applications. Download the PDF ICP Analysis of Heavy Metals in Toys and Accessories The presence of heavy metals such as lead (Pb) and cadmium (Cd) in toys poses a health risk. These toys and accessories must be evaluated for safety with respect to their content using defined test methods. This note presents an example of high-sensitivity ICP analysis conducted quickly and at low cost. Download the PDF Safer Dietary Supplements Through Accurate Testing Using the MARS 6™, CEM has ensured fast, accurate, dietary supplement testing by completely digesting 2 g samples producing reliable recovery results for mercury, arsenic, and lead. Download the PDF Miniature 60 kV, 1000 μA 12W X-ray Source Moxtek's MAGPRO miniature X-ray source which is capable of up to 60 kV 200 μA and down to 4 kV and 1000 μA, and limited to an output power of 12W. The 12W source is meant for use in small benchtop systems where small size is valued. Download the PDF S & Cl In Activated Carbon Activated charcoal is used as a filter medium. As activated charcoal is processed, sulfur and chlorine levels are monitored, EDXRF offers a fast and simple low cost method of measurement. Download the PDF Mercury Detection in Environmental Samples by Direct Analysis This paper describes the challenges faced by labs analyzing mercury in soil, wastewater, and other environmental samples when using conventional technologies and how direct mercury analysis can overcome these challenges. Download the PDF

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