May 1, 2023
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is pushing the boundaries of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) with the introduction of small parts capabilities for its Thermo Scientific Niton Apollo Handheld LIBS Analyzer. This highly portable, user-friendly analytical device—based on optical emission spectroscopy —allows customers in locations like oil refineries and stainless-steel production sites to measure carbon and steel samples as small as 1/4 inch (6 mm) in diameter.
Users grading and identifying complex metal alloy structures can now benefit from the innovative optical engine and compact tapered-nose design of the Niton Apollo. This analyzer brings the precision and power of laboratory testing to the field, offering exceptional coverage and cleaner, safer analysis for intricate samples.
The Niton Apollo Handheld LIBS Analyzer now features an enhanced laser with a reduced aperture, allowing it to measure previously challenging structures, including 1/4-inch (6 mm) pipes, 3/8-inch (9.5 mm) bars, and larger weld wires. The analyzer’s fully sealed Argon environment enables rapid and precise mobile carbon analysis for metals and alloys with accuracy and safety, while continuing to provide excellent identification, an easy-to-use interface, calibration adaptability, drift correction, an ergonomic design, and fast results.
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Paul N. Gardner USA, global distributors, producers, and designers of quality physical and inspection instruments for the paint, coatings, and related industries, has introduced a new offering: The compact, portable Sling Psychrometer.
As an easy way to measure relative humidity levels quickly, this uniquely compact Bacharach Sling Psychrometer accurately determines per cent relative humidity without the necessity of consulting complex tables. There is no need to wet the wick each time a reading is taken, and it contains a slide rule calculator which correlates wet and dry bulb thermometer indications for direct reading of relative humidity. When not in use, the thermometer case telescopes into the handle for protection.
The Sling Psychrometer consists of two thermometers that are turned by vigorously swinging the handle and exposing the thermometers to rapid air movement. These two thermometers are called dry bulb and wet bulb. The bulb of one thermometer is placed in direct contact with the room air to measure dry-bulb air temperature. The bulb of the other thermometer is covered with a silk or muslin sleeve that is kept moist to record the wet bulb temperature. Evaporation cools the wet bulb more than the dry bulb, and the humidity is obtained as a function of change in temperature. The atmospheric humidity is determined by calculations, steam tables, or using a psychrometric chart. Gardco.com