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Texture Analyzer

S.E International Inc Excelence in Radiation Detection

PlasmaQuant OES is the universal workhorse for a wide range of applications in routine analysis.

The unique performance of PlasmaQuant 9100 ICP-OES instruments is a result of all its features combined like the high spectral resolution, the powerful plasma system, the smart torch design and the flexible dual view feature.

PORTABLE XRF ANALYZERS FOR

RARE EARTHS, GRADE CONTROL PlasmaQuantEXPLORATION, MS The market leading sensitivity of the PlasmaQuant MS instruments guarantees lowest PRECIOUS METALS, AUTOCAT, ALLOYS

detection limits. The outstanding mass separation and lowest abundance sensitivity allow the detection of ultra low element (species) concentrations and single particles with less than 5 nm diameter as well as a superior isotope ratio precision.

The outstanding sensitivity allows reducing the measurement time considerably without sacrificing precision and reproducibility.

ZEEnit & NovAA Series AAS Spectrometer

Transvers-heated graphite furnace with Third Generation ZEEMAN background correction o Graphite Furnace. The NovAA series, a AAS for flame, graphite and hydrate technology will meet all your expectations.

TOPwave®

Microwave Digestion

Microwave assisted digestion for easy sample preparation. A versatile system offering a variety of digestion vessels, fulfilling all requirements of modern applications. Its innovative design combines highest operating comfort with maximum safety and performance.

Multi EA® Series with LPG Module

Elemental N, S, Cl, C analysis in gas, liquids, solids and pasty-like substances.

Automation and reliability are combined in unmatched quality thanks to patented innovative solutions. Analysis systems have been created to cope with the most diverse matrices.

Multi N/C® Series

Sets standards for High Performance TOC, NPOC, POC, TC and TNB. Special application on AOC/EOX. Wide range of capabilities. Simultaneous determination of C and N in any kind of water. TC.TOC in solids.

The SPECORD

Molecular Spectroscopy UV Visible Spectrophotometers series set new standard budget-priced, single-beam to high performance real double-beam instruments

Technologies

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STANDARD ELEMENTAL CALIBRATION SUITE

MINING • SOILS • PRECIOUS METAL • RARE EARTH ELEMENTS Thermo Niton XL2 100

» XL2 100G/ P/ M

» General Metal Alloys:

Sb Sn Cd Pd Ag Mo Nb Zr Bi Pb Se Au W Zn Cu Re Ta Hf Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti (25)

» Precious Metal Alloys:

Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Ir Pt Au Pb W (22)

» Base Metal Mining (grade control):

Sb Sn Cd Pd Ag Mo Nb Zr Sr Rb Bi As Se Pb W Zn Cu Re Ta Hf Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti (27)

Thermo Niton XL2 500 XL2 500/ 501/ 800:

» Mining:

U Th Ba Sb Sn Cd Pd Ag Mo Nb Zr Sr Rb Bi As Se Pb W Zn Cu Re Ta Hf Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Ca K S (33) » Soils: Ba Sb Sn Cd Ag Pd Zr Sr Rb Pb Au Se As Hg Zn W Cu Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Sc Ca K S (28) » AutoCat: Ce La Ba Sb Sn Cd Ag Pd Rh Ba Mo Nb Zr Y Sr Rb Bi Pb Pt W Ta Hf Se As Zn Cu Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti (33) » General Metal Alloys: Sb Sn Cd Pd Ag Mo Nb Zr Bi Pb Se Au W Zn Cu Re Ta Hf Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti (25) » Precious Metal Alloys: Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Ir Pt Au Pb W (22)

G = General Metals Alloy Calibration M = Mining Calibrartion P = Precious Metals Alloy Calibration & All Others = Mining Calibration REE = Rare Earth Elements

Thermo Niton XL2 Plus XL2 PLUS:

» Mining:

U Th K Ca Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn As Se Rb Sr Zr Nb Mo Pd Ag Cd Sn Sb Ba Hf Ta Re W Pb Bi Cl S P Si Al Mg (38) » Soil: Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn As Se Rb Sr Zr Pd Ag Cd Sn Sb Ba W Au Hg Pb (23) » General Metals Alloys: Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Se Nb Zr Mo Pd Ag Au Ru Cd Sn Sb Ta Hf Re W Pb Bi Mg Al Si P S (31) » Precious Metal Alloys: Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Ir Pt Au Pb W (22)

Thermo Niton XL3t XL3t 500/ 501/ 800/ 801:

» Mining:

Ba Sb Sn Cd Pd Ag Mo Nb Zr Sr Rb Bi As Se Au Pb W Zn Cu Re Ta Hf Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Ca K S (32)

» Soils:

U Th Ba Cs Te Sb Sn Cd Ag Pd Mo Zr Sr U Rb Th Pb Se As Hg Au Zn W Cu Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Sc Ca K S (35)

» AutoCat:

Ce La Ba Sb Sn Cd Ag Pd Rh Mo Nb Zr Y Sr Rb Bi As Se W Hf Ta Pt Pb Zn Cu Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti (32)

» General Metal Alloys:

Sb Sn Cd Pd Ag Mo Nb Zr Bi Pb Se Au W Zn Cu Re Ta Hf Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti (25)

» Precious Metal Alloys:

Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Ir Pt Au Pb W (22)

Thermo Niton XL3t GOLDD XL3t GOLDD:

» Mining:

Ba Sb Sn Cd Pd Ag Mo Nb Zr Sr Rb Bi As Se Au Pb W Zn Cu Re Ta Hf Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Ca K Al P S Si Cl Mg (37) » Soils: U Th Ba Cs Te Sb Sn Cd Ag Pd Mo Zr Sr U Rb Th Pb Se As Hg Au Zn W Cu Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Sc Ca K S (35) » AutoCat: Ce La Ba Sb Sn Cd Ag Pd Rh Mo Nb Zr Y Sr Rb Bi Pb Pt W Ta Hf Se As Zn Cu Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Ca K Al P Si Cl S Mg (40) » Rare Earth Elements: La Ce Pr Nd Y Th U Ba Sb Sn Cd Ag Mo Nb Zr Sr Rb Bi As Se Au Pb W Zn Cu Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Ca K Al P S Si Cl Mg (40) » General Metal Alloys: Sb Sn Cd Pd Ag Ru Mo Nb Zr Bi Pb Se Au W Zn Cu Re Ta Hf Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Al S P Si Mg (31) » Precious Metal Alloys: Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Ir Pt Au Pb W (22)

Thermo Niton XL5 PLUS XL5 PLUS:

» Mining:

Sb Sn Cd Pd Ag Mo Nb Zr Y Sr Rb U Th Bi As Se Hg Au Pb W Zn Cu Re Ta Hf Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Ca K Ba Al P Si Cl S Mg (41) » Soils: Ag Mo Zr Sr Rb U Th As Se Hg Au Pb W Zn Cu Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Sc Ca K S Ba Cs Te Sb Sn Cd Pd (33) » AutoCat: Ce La Ba Sb Sn Cd Pd Rh Ag Mo Nb Zr Y Sr Rb Bi As Se Pt Pb W Zn Cu Ta Hf Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Ca K Al P Si Cl S Mg (41) » Rare Earth Elements: Nd Pr Ce La Ba Sb Sn Cd Ag Mo Nb Zr Y Sr Rb U Th Bi As Se Au Pb W Zn Cu Re Ta Hf Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Sc Ca K Al P Si Cl S Mg (45) » General Metal Alloys: Y Te Sb Sn Cd Pd Ag Ru Mo Nb Zr Bi Pb Se Au W Zn Cu Re Ta Hf Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Al S P Si Mg (33) » Precious Metal Alloys: Sn In Cd Ag Pd Rh Ru Mo Nb Zr Pb Au Pt Ir W Ge Ga Zn Cu Ni Co Fe Mn Cr V Ti Al (27)

Which analyzer for your application?

Niton handheld XRF analyzers are built for rugged use and deliver rapid, lab-quality results Niton XL2 100

Analyzers

Niton XL2 Plus

Niton XL3t GOLDD+

Niton XL5 Plus

PMI Applications: Mining & Exploration Precious Metals Gold Jewelry Composition Metallurgy Recycling & Scrap Metal Stainless Steel RoHS & WEEE Compliance

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Features Description

• Robust, reliable value analyzer • For analysis of metal & alloys (Ti to Bi)

• Basic alloy ID • Sorting stainless steel and nonferrous scrap metals

• Standard analyzer with some light element capabilities (Mg-Bi)

• Versatile analyzer well-suited for analysis of both heavy and light elements

• Elite, state-of-the art handheld XRF analyzer

• Most metal and alloy analysis

• Advanced PMI (API RP571, API RP-939-C, flow accelerated corrosion)

• Wide-ranging analytical capability for metals & alloys, precious metals, mining, soil and plastics • Enhanced scrap metal sorting including lightweight alloys • Basic PMI (API RP-578) • Alloy QA/QC

• Automotive catalyst analysis • Mining grade control and environmental analysis • Regulatory analysis

• Best in class limits of detection for light and heavy elements

• Aluminum sorting • Coating thickness measurements • Mining exploration and detection of trace metals in ores

Weight X-ray tube power

Heavy element detection (Sb, Pb, Sn, Cd)

Detector technology

Light element analysis (Mg-S) / overall performance

3.5 lb (1.6 kg)

3.5 lb (1.6 kg)

3.5 lb (1.6 kg)

2.8 lb (1.3 kg)

38kV – 2W

45kV – 2W

50kV – 2W

50kV – 5W

Si-PIN

SDD with graphene window

SDD

Large SDD with graphene window

BT, USB

BT, USB

BT, USB

BT, USB WiFi

Hot swap battery

Tilt screen, GPS

Tilt screen, GPS, Hot swap battery

Micro

Micro

Micro + Macro

Weld mask

3mm collimator

3mm collimator

ProGuard detector protection Communication Added features Camera/display

Micro camera for precise positioning; macro camera for full sample imagery

Small spot sample positioning Isolate welds and very small samples

Weld mask

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Intelligent Performance for Applications Requiring Extreme Accuracy Explorer semi-micro balances offer capacities ranging from 52g–220g with a readability of 0.01 mg.

Superior craftsmanship, a High Speed Single Module weighing cell and a variety of advanced features make Explorer balances well suited for even the most complex weighing tasks.

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Intuitive Balances Designed for Routine Weighing Striking the ideal balance between inventive features and functional, uncomplicated weighing capabilities, the OHAUS Adventurer incorporates all of the applications necessary for routine weighing and measurement activities. With a color touchscreen, three level user management to fulfill GLP/GMP compliance capabilities, two USB ports, and much more, Adventurer is the most complete balance in its class.

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Affordable Balance to Achieve Reliable Results The Pioneer PX combines essential weighing functionality with competitive performance, offering high accuracy and repeatability for applications in laboratory, industrial and education settings.

The PX is affordably priced, intuitively designed for intelligent operation with a second line display for additional information, and USB and RS-232 connectivity for easy communication.

PR Series

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Economical Balances For Routine Weighing Applications Offering accuracy and repeatability in essential weighing applications in laboratory, industrial and education settings, PR Analytical and Precision Balances deliver competitive performance at an economical price. Featuring RS-232 connectivity for easy communication, and a backlit display and a simple interface for uncomplicated operation, the PR is perfectly designed for your workplace.

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Modern Compact Jewelry Balances for Accurate Weighing of Precious Metals and Stones The PJX Series offers a range of Jewelry Balances for weighing precious metals and stones in a variety of capacities and readabilities. The PJX Series is OIML-approved and ideal for legal-for-trade applications.

The PJX features an auxiliary display that can be easily connected to provide simultaneous viewing of results for both trader and customer. Select models come with a built-in internal adjustment system.

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Convenient, compact and portable weighing capability in the palm of your hand!

The OHAUS YA Series pocket scale delivers great performance in a stylish, yet functional design and convenient size, that’s ideal to take anywhere – carry it in a brief case or drop it in your pocket! With a bright, backlit LCD and simple, quick operation, there’s no reason to settle for other brands when you can have an OHAUS.

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Aquasearcher Series Highly Reliable and User-Friendly pH Benchtop Meter for Standard Laboratory Applications

The next step in the evolution of OHAUS’s original Starter Series, the all-new AquaSearcher™.

The AquaSearcher AB33 benchtop meter is designed to be reliable, efficient, and user-friendly.

The i-Steward ensures repeatable and consistent measurement accuracy for optimal peace of mind.

The 6.5 inch LCD display and touch keypad makes changing the parameters, executing setup, and performing calibration as simple as using a smartphone.

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Water Analysis Portable Meters

Versatile and Portable Electrochemistry Products for Wherever Your Work Takes You After more than a century of perfecting the art of measurement through our durable weighing products, OHAUS precision is now available in a line of Starter portable water analysis meters, for measuring pH, conductivity, salinity, total dissolved solids (TDS), oxidation reduction potential (ORP) and dissolved oxygen (DO). These portable meters offer convenience, reliability and durability in one compact design.

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Internal Halogen-quenched, uncompensated GM tube with thin mica window, 1.4-2.0 mg/ cm2 areal density. Effective diameter of window is 45 mm (1.77 in.).

Operating Range

mR/hr - .001 (1µR) to 100 CPM - 0 to 350,000 µSv/hr - .01 to 1000 CPS - 0 to 5000 Total/ Timer - 1 to 9,999,000 counts

Energy Sensitivity

3340 CPM/mR/hr referenced to Cs137 • Detects Alpha down to 2 MeV. • Detects Beta down to .16 MeV; typical detection efficiency at 1 MeV is approx. 25%.

• Detects Gamma down to 10 KeV through the end window. Smallest detectable level for I125 is .02 µCi at contact.

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35Sulfur (S35), 90Strontium (Sr/y90), 137Cesium (Cs137), 32Phosphorus (P32), 14Carbon (C14), 131Iodine (I131), 60Cobalt (Co60), and Alpha

Energy Sensitivity 3340 CPM/mR/hr referenced to Cs137 • Detects Alpha down to 2 MeV. • Detects Beta down to .16 MeV; typical detection efficiency at 1 MeV is approx.

25%.

• Detects Gamma down to 10 KeV through the detector window. Smallest detectable level for I125 is .02 μCi at contact.

Built-In Efficiencies 35Sulfur (S35), 90Strontium (Sr/y90), 137Cesium (Cs137), 32Phosphorus (P32), 14Carbon (C14), 131Iodine (I131), 60Cobalt (Co60), and Alpha