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8 Issue 6 2018
Anton Paar opens up new horizons in particle analysis WITH the latest acquisition of Quantachrome Instruments, Anton Paar is now the provider of the broadest portfolio for particle characterisation instrumentation worldwide: 29 instruments are available to measure more than 20 parameters. Researchers and quality controllers can holistically determine the behaviour and properties of all kinds of particles. Knowing the behaviour and characteristics of particles is a decisive advantage in the development of materials and final products, the determination of their quality, as well as when researching new materials. Thanks to technological developments and thoughtful investments, Anton Paar now offers the largest portfolio for particle characterisation from one single provider worldwide, supporting
researchers at universities and in industry alike. 29 instruments are available to determine parameters such as: • Particle size and shape • Pore size • Surface area • Density of solids • Reactive area • Vapor uptake • Open-cell porosity • Zeta potential • Powder flow • Gas storage capacity
Tel: (011) 021 5165/6/7 Fax: 086 610 3908 info.za@anton-paar.com www.anton-paar.com
United Scientific - agent for Presi metallography equipment PRESI is an expert in cutting, mounting and polishing, with 50 years of experience in the field of metallography.
IN keeping with the global celebrations, Metrohm made two special awards to aspiring chemists at its recent celebrations in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Mphoma Matsheke won the first prize of R15 000 for her thesis on fuel cell research, while Pearl Ngobeni from UWC won the R10 000 second prize for her research into biosensors that measure the efficiency of drugs used for treatment/prevention of tubercolosis. Congratulations to them both.
Metal-cutting machines: In metallography, the structure of the sample to be taken should not be changed. For this reason, Presi has specially developed a range of cutting machines and cutting discs. Presi cut-off saws are engineered for precision yet are powerful and ergonomic in use.
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Mounting metallography machines: Leveraging its expertise in the art of metallurgy, Presi also offers a range of coating machines, suitable for all types of metal parts to produce quality coatings. The result is the suppression of mounting problems, such as blistering, edge shrinkage and uncured mounts.
Tel: (011) 656 1918 CPT: (021) 852 0213 DBN: (031) 265 0067 Fax: (011) 656 2698 078 643 7113 info@metrohm.co.za www.metrohm.co.za
Metallographic polishing machines: Polishing is necessary in any analysis of microscopic details in the field of metallurgy. Optimising the grinding and polishing stages with more intelligent
Pearl Ngobeni, runner up for the Young Chemist Award
In just a few steps, it can be turned into a multifunctional rheometer with an extensive accessory range. But there is so much more: At www.anton-paar.com/pc, Anton Paar offers an interactive portfolio overview, a comprehensive knowledge database and webinars (live and recorded), showing the endless possibilities of particle characterisation by Anton Paar.
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Some of the instruments in the extensive portfolio have even been the
Metrohm announces Young Chemist Award Winners
Mphoma Matsheke, winner of the Young Chemist Award
first of their kind. For example, the PSA - this particle size analyser was invented as the first laser diffraction device back in 1967. The Quantachrome instruments, especially the gas sorption analysers, are also based on decades of experience and developments, as well as extensive application knowledge. The powder rheometer from Anton Paar is the only available system that provides absolute instead of relative values, leading to an unrivalled reliability of results.
devices. Equipped with touchscreens, easier, intuitive and assisted: the range takes advantage from the latest technologies developed by our laboratory. From grinding to superfinishing, the material is completely preserved. Hardness, optic and software microscopy: The ultimate step; the final result of the process. For the observation of your samples, the determination of the material characteristics, we design top-ofthe-range equipment. We guarantee your perfect reliable results. Progressive solutions, software-assisted or automated, we can cover the whole range up to highly specialised needs.
UNITED SCIENTIFIC (PTY) LTD CPT: (021) 592 5240 JHB: (011) 795 1900 DBN: (031) 206 0930 PE: 083 309 3939 info@united-scientific.co.za www.unitedscientific.co.za
