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Journal of Automated Methods & Management in Chemistry, Vol. 21, No. 4 (July-August 1999) pp. 139-143

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CD-ROM guides for ELAN 6000 sampling acces-sories

Perkin-Elmer Sciex and CETAC Technologies are pro-ducing a series of interactive CD-ROMs describing theinstallation, set-up, optimization and typical applicationsof CETAC’s main sampling accessories, used with theELAN 6000 inductively coupled plasma mass spectro-meter (ICP-MS).The ELAN 6000 is a fully automated, computer-con-trolled instrument, designed for both routine and re-search trace element determination in environmental,clinical, geochemical, semiconductor, nuclear, food andmetallurgical application areas.

The following CDs are available: ’Using the MCN-6000Desolvating Microconcentric Nebulizer with the ELAN6000 ICP-MS’ and ’Using the LSX-200 Laser AblationSystem with the ELAN 6000 ICP-MS’.

Forfurther information contact Perkin-Elmer Limited, Post OfficeLane, Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 1QA, UK. Tel: + 44 (0)1494676161; Fax:+44 (0)1494 679331/3; e-mail: [email protected]; Internet http: //www.perkin-elmer.com

New 4100 Series from Shimadzu for high-perform-ance on-line water quality analysis

The 4100 Series is a new range of total organic carbon(TOC) on-line water quality analysers from Shimadzuwhich will be shown for the first time at this year’s WETShow (Stand number: B6).The Series comprises the TOC-4100 for TOC meas-urement, the TN-4100 for TN (total nitrogen) meas-urement, and the TOCN-4100 for both TOC and TNmeasurement. All analysers provide quick and accurateanalysis of organic carbon and nitrogen in aqueousmatrices, and are therefore ideal for use in applications,e.g. the management of influent and effluent for wastewater treatment, management of plant waters, monitor-ing of boiler and condensate water, monitoring of drink-ing and highly processed water as well as natural water,and monitoring of water quality for regulatory reporting.

The TOC-4100 is a high-performance analyser whichadopts the same 680 C catalyst-aided combustion tech-nique as the successful TOC-5000(A) Series of instru-ments, which are used worldwide in a variety ofdemanding applications.

The analyser allows any of three TOC measurementmodes to be selected, depending on sample character-istics--TOC (NPOC, non-purgeable organic carbon)measurement using the acidify/sparge process, TOCmeasurement via differential total carbon (TC) and IC(inorganic carbon) components, and TOC measurementby addition of POC (purgeable organic carbon) andNPOC. Total nitrogen measurement can also be added.

A complete line of options is also available, to accom-modate samples with suspended particles, slime or sea-weed.

The TN-4100 uses a combustion/chemiluminescencedetection technique. It features an automatic dilutionfunction as standard which enables TN measurement ofconcentrations up to 4000 ppm, and a short measurementcycle of 4 min, which means that sudden changes in TNmeasurement can be captured and more effective mon-itoring is possible by switching between multiple streams.Measurement of sea water can also be accommodated bythe system.

The TOCN-4100 enables simultaneous measurement ofTOC and TN with a single instrument. A compact wateranalyser, the TOCN-4100 is unique in its ability tohandle TOC analysis by combustion oxidation/infrareddetection and TN analysis by combustion]chemilumines-cence, all in a single unit.

TOC and TN are simultaneously measured with resultsavailable in as little as 4min. The unit also featuresautomatic dilution, calibration and various input/outputfunctions as standard, along with a range of options,

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including a suspended particle flow line switcher, whichfacilitates its use in a wider variety of applications.

’A great deal ofthought has gone into the development ofthis new Series of Shimadzu instruments, to give users araft of new featuresmmany of them unique to our tech-nology’, said Peter Sidhu of Shimadzu.

’The range of applications in which on-line TOC tech-nology can be used continues to expand, while TNmeasurement is gaining in importance since nitrogen isconsidered one of the factors which contribute to theover-proliferation of organisms in enclosed bodies ofwater so the management of public water sources andtreatment plants demands the exact monitoring of nitro-gen levels’.

’We are very proud of these new analysers, all of whichuse proven combustion technology to truly lead the fieldin on-line water quality analysis’.

Free literature on the new 4100 Series is availablefrom Shimadzuat Shimadzu Europa (UK Branch), Mill Court, FeatherstoneRoad, Wolverton Mill South, Milton Keynes MK12 5RE, UK.Tel: +44 (0)1908 552200; Fax: +44 (0)1908 552211;e-mail: [email protected]

Free spectorscopy software catalogue

Galactic releases new product catalogue for GRAMS/32 and itsadd-on applications

Salem, NHml0 December 1998: This new cataloguefeatures Galactic’s innovative line of spectroscopy soft-ware products. The catalogue includes detailed productdescriptions and graphics on GRAMS/32, the completedata processing and data management package; SpectralID, the spectral library searching tool that supports allthe popular commercial libraries; PLSplus/IQ, the spec-troscopy chemometrics toolbox; and GRAMS]3D, thereal-time 3D visualization package. System requirementdetails are also given for each product. For a copy of this12 page, coloured product catalogue, contact Galactic.

Galactic Industries Corporation is the leading developerof spectroscopy software for PCs. Galactic products aredesigned to integrate all laboratory data in one commonsoftware package for data processing, viewing and mana-ging. Galactic is headquartered in New Hampshire at395 Main Street, Salem, NH 03079. Tel: + (603) 898-7600. World Wide Web http://www, galactic.com.

For more information contact: Christine Cassa, MarketingCommunications Coordinator. Tel: + 1 603 898 7600; [email protected]

Electronic Handbook of Infrared and Raman Spec-tra of Inorganic Compounds and Organic Salts

The Electronic Handbook of Infrared and Raman Spectra ofInorganic Compounds and Organic Salts provides a guide forchemists. It combines Volumes 1-4 of the print versioninto an interactive database of spectra, which enablesusers to undertake spectra analogue searches, and assistswith identifying unknown entities. It is particularly

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recommended for anyone involved in analysing a widerange of inorganic compounds and organic salts.

Advantages of the CD-ROM include the following.

Reversible forms of spectra with regard to absor-bance and transmittance.Visualization tools include multi-pane spectra dis-play, pan, zoom and colour options.Manipulation tools for comparisons between spectraof known and unknown compounds.Spreadsheet wavenumber log creationto overlayspecimen spectra on known spectra.Spectra analogue search option via pattern recogni-tion.Band assignment and selection capabilities.Provides vibration mode animations.Displays spectra based on user-supplied compoundinformation.

A free demonstration version of the CD-ROM is avail-able on application to Microinfo. This contains fewerspectra, but provides all the functional aspects of the fullversion.

The Electronic Handbook of Infrared and Raman Spectra ofInorganic Compounds and Organic Salts is available fromMicroinfo, for the one-time purchase price, before 31January 1999, of 1830.00 plus 10.00 UK postage andpacking, plus VAT.

To view recent press releases, visit the Microinfo web siteat: http:][www.microinfo.co.uk]

Database of palladium chemistry: reactions, cata-lytic cycles and chemical parameters on cd-rom

The Database ofPalladium Chemistry on CD-ROM, Version1.1, includes reactions, catalytic cycles and chemicalparameters. It is an update of the previous version. Thenew edition contains 3850 reactions, 87 types of mechan-isms and now includes papers using combinatorial chem-istry.

The CD-ROM incorporates a search engine enablingusers to find reagents, reaction products, or the under-lying mechanisms. For each type of mechanism, search-ing is possible by author name, periodic structure,substructure, solvent or catalyst ligand.

Additional features on this CD-ROM include the follow-ing.

Chemical parameters related to reactions and typesof mechanism.Searchable via reagents, reaction products and theunderlying mechanisms.Three hundred and fifty new reactions and twonew types of mechanisms.Combines 10 years of literature into a single search-able resource.

The Database of Palladium Chemistry is available fromMicroinfo, for the price of 650.00 plus 5.00 UKpostage and packing, plus VAT.

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A free copy of the Microinfo Electronic Media Directory,containing details of over 3000 CD-ROM, Internet anddiskette titles, is available on request.

N.B. Prices are subject to change without notice. Forfurther information, please contact Brian Bridge atMicroinfo, e-mail: [email protected] Toview recent press releases, visit the Microinfo web siteat: http://www.microinfo.co,uk/

Ninety-six- or 384-well microplate pipetting work-station

The RapidPlate Workstation is now available for pipet-ting using 384-well plates. The workstation improvesthroughout and eliminates well-to-well variability bydelivering reagent to 96 wells of a microplate simul-taneously. You can pipette to and from both 96- and384-well plates. The pipettor aspirates and dispenses in1-gl increments, and can pipette volumes to and fromlal-200 gl from reagent reservoirs, deepwells and micro-

plates. The six-position turntable can accommodateplates, tips and reservoirs, and an on-line filling or tip-washing option is available.

The WindowsTM software allows adjustments and opti-mization of pipetting variables for procedures includingplate replications, reagent addition, multi-aspirate andserial dilutions. The flexible, stand-alone workstation canalso be integrated into a VirtuosoTM or AllegroTMrobotic system.

Zymark Corporation, headquartered in Hopkinton, MA,is a worldwide leader in laboratory automation forpharmaceutical and biotechnology applications. Zymarkserves the wordwide pharmaceutical and biotechnologyindustries employing about 300 people in the USA,Canada and Europe, and with authorized sales andservice distributors throughout the rest of the world.

For more information contact Sharon Correia. Tel: + 1 508 4976403, [email protected]

New size exclusion]gel permeation chromatog-raphy software now available from justice labora-tory software UK

Justice Laboratory Software UK has announced a full-featured size exclusion chromatography (SEC) softwarepackage that is fully integrated with Chrom PerfectTM forWindows. With three modes of operation, the softwareallows one to retrieve a chromatogram collected byChrom Perfect and produce SEC plots and reportsinteractively. It also allows one to produce reports andplots interactively after each run or by batch reprocessinga series of runs. Specifications come from an SEC methodfile that the chemist prepares ahead of time.

The SEC/GPC software package supports a wide varietyof calaborations, including: narrow standard; broadstandard; and universal calibration. The software fitsthe calibration curve with a polynominal up to degree 5.

This software can transfer plots and reports to othersoftware, e.g. EXCEL, Lotus 1-2-3 or most word pro-

cessing programs. It leaves SEC results in ASCII fileformat for transfer. It can also leave the plot in aWindows(R) metafile or bitmap file for transfer to a wordprocessor or desktop publishing software. SEC provides awide variety of calibrations and reports, and producesaccurate and reproducible measurements of molecularweight.

Justice Laboratory Software UK offers a highly compre-hensive line of high-technology software products for theanalytical laboratory. From NT-based client server chro-matography systems, to single user basic data systems,Justice Laboratory Software UK meets the demandingneeds of chromatography applications. Their productsoffer multi-vendor instrument interfacing and distributeddata processing for total integration of the laboratory.

For more information contact Jim Russell at + 44 (0)1337828494 or visit the website at http://www.JusticeUK.com

Atomic fluorescence gaining acceptance as stan-dard method for low-level mercury analysis

In 1988, P S Analytical introduced the world’s first fullyautomated mercury analyser based on atomic fluores-cence. The technology was developed in conjunction withALcontrol Laboratories and the methodology acceptedby the UK Environment Agency’s Standing Committeeof Analysts as a suitable standard. In many countries,however, legislation and standard methods were pre-dominantly based on atomic absorption.

Since this time, P S Analytical has been working withmany standards groups around the world to incorporatethe atomic fluorescence approach. In the USA, a new1631 method has been published which proposes atomicfluorescence albeit using an amalgamation stage. Whilstsuch stages are prone to contamination and carry-over,the new range of P S Analytical Millennium Merlinsystems can achieve the levels of detection requiredwithout recourse to a preconcentration step. In theUSA, a method (7474) for sediment and tissue sampleshas been published using the atomic fluorescence ap-proach. In Europe, the Community European Normal-ization TC230 working groups have formulated amethod for water samples in the range 1-100 ppt basedon atomic fluorescence. This is in the final stages ofacceptance as an appropriate standard. In several coun-tries in the European Community, national groups areaccepting atomic fluorescence technology as being themore reliable easy-to-use option for low-level Hg analysis.

Recently, P S Analytical and Red Control SA, Avda.Blasco Ibanez 153, Bajos, Valencia, Spain, have workedtogether to generate an endorsed method suitable for usein the Spanish water industry. Red Control have re-ported reliable data for water, soils and sludges. Themethodology which was originally developed on theMerlin Plus technology can be readily transferred tothe Millennium range with the added advantages ofimproved precision and lower detection levels.

The Millennium Excalibur system extends the range ofanalytes to the hydride-forming elements, especiallyarsenic, antimony and selenium at ppt levels.

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PS Analytical has also developed the Sir Galahad IIinstrument which is a market leader for the analysis ofmercury in the National Gas Industry. It can be used inboth on-line and off-line modes.

References

Methods for the Examination of Waters and AssociatedMaterials

Mercury in Waters, Effluents, Soils and Sediments, etc.,Additional Methods (1985). Published by Her Majesty’sStationery Office, London, UK.

Forfurther information on these and other PS Analytical products,either visit our Website at http:]/www.psanalytical.demon.co.ukor contact us at PS Analytical Ltd, Arthur House, CrayfieldsIndustrial Estate, Main Road, Orpington, Kent, BR5 3HP,UK. Tel (Int): +44 (0)1689 891211; Fax (Int): +44(0) 1689 896009; e-mail: [email protected]

Shimadzu technique for food safety testing byanalysis of plastic packaging

Printed plastic filmma common packaging material formany food productsncontains solvent residues, e.g.alcohols, hydrocarbons and ketones which, because oftheir high volatility, can be easily absorbed by food andthen by the people who eat it.

The main problem for food and packaging materialsmanufacturers has been the accurate quantification ofcomponents in packaging material so that leaching of

solvent to foodstuffs can be minimized, and optimumhygeine and health and safety standards attained.

The headspace analysis method using a Shimadzu gaschromatograph CG-14A and HSS-2B headspace systemis a particularly useful technique for this; its easy, user-friendly handling system and high level of automationmake it a fast, accurate and efficient approach to theroutine determination of the solvent content ofpackagingmaterials.

Quantification is possible via conventional externalcalibration, or by standard addition techniques wheresolutions of different concentrations are added to thesample for analysis.

In all tests using the Shimadzu headspace methodologyand instruments, the approach has been found to yieldconsistently accurate and sensitive results in the qualita-tive and quantitative analysis of volatile solvents inprinted plastic film, giving analysts a fast and reliabletechnique for greater confidence in food safety andhygiene.

For more details on Shimadzu headspace technology--includingfree copies ofscientific application notes describing the technique inuse--and information on other Shimadzu products for foodstuffand drinks manufacturing and processing, contact Shimadzu on+ 44 (0)1908 552200 or e-mail [email protected]

For more information, please contact: Shimadzu UK, Mill court,Featherstone Road, Wolverton Mill South, Milton KeynesMK12 5RE UK; Tel.: +44 (0)1908 552200; Fax.: +44(0)1908 552211; e-mail: [email protected] or Ross Hea-ven, Strong Words, 32 Cranstoun Street, Northampton NN13BH, UK; Tel +44 (0)1604 250221; e-mail: [email protected]

Announcement

ISLAR’99--Keynote Talks by Novartis and RocheBiosciences Highlight the 17th International Sym-posium on Laboratory Automation and Robotics

ISLAR ’99, the seventeenth in a continuing series ofsymposia dedicated to laboratory automation and ro-botics, will be held at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel during17-20 October 1999. A strong emphasis will be placed onpresentations by senior laboratory managers and onapplications in drug discovery research. The preliminaryprogramme details many of the presentations and sessiontopics as well as short courses and interactive discussiongroups. Visit the ISLAR Web pages for more informa-tion, including abstracts of the presentations (http://www.islar.com).

The opening plenary session will feature two keynotespeakers. Stefanie G. Nair PhD, Head of Quality Assur-ance at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, will

speak on ’Working smarter: automation as a strategyfor laboratory efficiency objectives’. Roger L. WhitingPhD, Senior Vice President of Roche Bioscience, willdiscuss ’Frontiers in drug discovery: use of new tech-nologies’.

Parallel podium presentations and afternoon poster ses-sions will cover a variety of automation topics in thetbllowing areas:

drug discoverypharmaceutical development and quality controlbioanalytical researchchemical and related industriesmanaging laboratory automationemerging technologies for combinatorial chemistrycompound preparation and distributionhigh throughput structural characterizationhigh throughput screening

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Announcement/Meeting report

ultrahigh throughput screening and assay miniatur-izationautomation technologies for genomicssecondary screeningassay optimization and methods developmentdata management/data handling and bioinfor-maticsintroduction to laboratory roboticsautomation strategies for assay development andprimary and secondary screeningdissolution testing: theory, practice and automationtechniquesbioanalytical automation: trends, technology andnew developmentsEasyLab(R) programming: tips and tricks

P(sTM: tips and tricks

The three-day programme consists of over 120 podiumand poster presentations describing laboratory roboticsand laboratory workstation procedures from pharmaceu-tical, biotechnology and chemical laboratories. Thesymposium’s technical presentations and informal discus-sions provide an excellent opportunity for laboratorymanagers, automation users and novices to exchangeideas and applications experience.

For more information write or call: Christine O’Neil, ISLAR, 68Elm Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748, USA. Tel: + 1 508 4972224, Fax: + 1 508 435 3439, e-mail: [email protected], URLhttp www.islar.com

Meeting report

ISLAR ’98 Recognizes Pioneers in LaboratoryAutomation and Robotics

The 16th International Symposium on Laboratory Auto-mation and Robotics, held at the Boston Park PlazaHotel during 18-21 October, recognized six scientistsfor their roles in developing new applications and tech-niques, designing unique solutions to technical problems,and implementing laboratory automation in their orga-nizations. Nominated by colleagues in their companies orindustry, these scientists were selected for this recognitionby a committee of previous award winners.

The six scientists included"

Muhammed Alburakeh, Barr Laboratories, Pomona,NY, USA;

Siegfried Brandtner, Grunenthal GmbH, Germany;Harnath Doddapaneni, SmithKline Beecham

Pharmaceuticals, King of Prussia, PA;Jim Perry, Procter & Gamble, UK;Richard Wildonger, Zeneca Pharmaceuticals,

Wilmington, DE, USA;Rudy Willebrords, Janssen Research Foundation,

Belgium.

ISLAR ’98 attracted about 700 scientists from 33 statesand 19 countries for three days of presentations on

laboratory automation and robotics. The premier tech-nical symposium in this field featured a program withnearly 150 papers and posters, seven discussion groupsand several workshops, and six hands-on short courses,including the following areas of interest.

High throughput screening.Data management/data handling.Ultra high-throughput screening.Managing laboratory automation.Methods transfer/validation.Pharmaceutical analysis.Bioanalytical applications.Advanced topics.Automated synthesis.Compound purification, distribution and analysis indrug discovery.Managing pharmaceutical development and QClaboratories.Automated physical testing & chemical analysis.Consumer products/food applications.Predictive design]structural characterization.

For more information contact: Christine O’Neil, ISLAR, 68 ElmStreet, Hopkinton, MA 01748, USA; Tel.: + 1 508/435-9500;Fax.: + 1 508]435-3439; e-mail: [email protected]

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