 |
            
|
What's New at PTL Microscopy
The Keyence VHX-500 digital microscope provides advanced functions that enable ultra-deep and high definition 3-D observation at magnifications of 20-200X. It also provides a depth of field larger than those of optical microscopes. The VHX-500 allows changes in observation angles (held by hand or mounted to the stand) and real time image improvement and measurements of distance, radius, angle, and area of target. Applications include electronic/electrical, automotive, metal, materials, chemical, and other industries.
The Zeiss Axiovert 200 MAT is a research-grade metallograph designed for examination of mounted samples. Contrasting methods for reflected light include brightfield, darkfield, and polarization. The metallograph is integrated with the AxioVision 4™ software for imaging and analysis.
Viscosity A Brookfield RVDV-III Ultra Programmable Rheometer covers the Viscosity Range of 100 centipoise to 40 million centipoise (cP = mPa·s).
The RVDV is recommended for medium-viscosity measurements on the following: Adhesives (Hot-melt), Asphalt, Ceramic Slurries, Creams, Dairy Products, Food Products, Gums, Inks, Organisols, Paints, Paper Coatings, Paper Pulp, Plastisols, Starches, Surface Coatings, Toothpaste, Varnish. A Brookfield LVTD Digital Viscometer covers the Viscosity Range of 10 centipoise to 2 million centipoise; Viscosity only; 32 Ranges, with 8 selectable speeds. This unit exhibits an accuracy of ± 1% of the Viscometry Range. This unit is equipped with a Small Sample Adapter, enabling measurements from 5 centipoise to 10,000 centipoise, on an 8 mL sample. The LVTD is recommended for low-viscosity measurements on the following: A Cannon Model 9274-L65 Calibrated Vacuum Viscometer (Glass Capillary) covers the range of 12 poise to 240 poise. The system is expandable to cover a range of 0.036 poise to 80,000 poise. This unit is recommended for measurements of highly-viscous materials, in accordance with ASTM D 2171. In addition to the Viscometers listed above, PTL has several Brookfield dial-reading Viscometers, suitable for measurements of low viscosity fluids. Several Constant-Temperature baths are available to bring the Sample Under Test to the recommended temperature, and to maintain the temperature within a fraction of a degree. RoHS
Testing To complement PTL's RoHS testing capabilities, PTL has purchased a new Oxford Instruments Horiba XGT-1000WR XRF Hazardous Substances Analyzer, which is compliant with the RoHS, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), and End of Life Vehicle (ELV) directives. Industries and products covered by the WEEE and RoHS include:
The instrument allows for non-destructive elemental analysis, including screening for RoHS elements such as Br, Cd, Cr, Hg, and Pb in trace concentrations. Verification analysis for some of the elements can also be performed using such techniques as Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS), UV-VIS spectroscopy, and Ion Chromatography (IC):
Elements measured range from Si to U (Cd/Pb/Cr/Hg/Br high-sensitivity model). X-Ray
Fluorescence (XRF)
Pacific Testing Laboratories has upgraded its thermal laboratory by purchasing four additional Thermal Analysis instruments: TA Instruments Dynamic Mechanical Analyzer (DMA) Q800, Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC) Q10, Thermomechanical Analyzer (TMA) Q400, and Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA) Q50.
Pacific Testing Laboratories has upgraded its chemical laboratory by purchasing two additional Ion Chromatographs (Dionex ICS-2000 and ICS-1500). The additional Ion Chromatography systems allows one system to be dedicated to the analysis of anions while the other is dedicated to the analysis of weak organic acids and cations (i.e. ammonium, Ca, Li, Mg, K, Na, etc.):
Pacific Testing Laboratories - In addition to its existing number of Scanning Electron Microscopes (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-Ray analyzers (EDS), Pacific Testing Laboratories has acquired a JSM-6460LV SEM and a Thermo Noran System Six Energy Dispersive X-ray analyzer (EDS):
The SEM has a large specimen stage and chamber for the evaluation of taller and larger specimens. The SEM also has a low vacuum SEM mode in addition to the conventional high vacuum SEM mode. The low vacuum SEM lets you observe a non-conductive specimen as is and can then be analyzed with EDS. The low vacuum SEM easily handles a specimen with much out-gassing. Principal Specifications and Features:
|
