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Product Introductions: -Electronic Balances -Headspace Autosampler -Dish and Puck Mill

The 57th Pittsburgh Conference and Expo
Something for Everyone
Date: Sunday, March 12th – Thursday, March 16th
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, USA

Exposition hours:
Monday, March 13 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 14 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Wednesday, March 15 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 16 – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Invited Symposia

At the Discovery through GCxGC Separations symposium, a variety of speakers will speak about two-dimensional GC as the next step in complex sample analysis. Scheduled for Thrusday, March 16, the discussion will also examine how two-dimensional GC may provide the platform for discoveries that have been hidden from analysts because of incomplete separations on conventional single column formats.

Monday, March 13, Electron-Based Methods for Tandem Mass Spectrometry will provide attendees with a brief history of MS/MS methods, in addition to the instrumentation, theoretical understanding of ECD and ETD, and applications involving increasingly streamlined detection of post-translational modifications.

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Complete Line of Refrigeration Equipment Nor-Lake Scientific manufactures a complete line of refrigeration and environmental storage equipment to meet the most demanding needs and specifications. Laboratory and Pharmacy Refrigerators and Freezers, Stability Chambers, Blood Bank Refrigerators and Plasma Freezers, Chromatography Refrigerators and Environmental Walk-in rooms. Learn more>>>

 

Special Session: Gemstone Analysis

Gemstone/Mineral Analysis: Developing Non -Destructive Analytical Methods and Assessment Standards for Identification and Classification is a comprehensive program addressing emerging technologies for gemstone analysis. Sunday, March 12, researchers will talk about the technological challenges facing the diamond and colored-stone world in the next decade.

Dr. Russell Hemley will conduct the opening segment, which will cover developments in chemical vapor deposition diamonds that can potentially break the 100 carat, mega, gem quality diamond mark at growth rates of 1 mm/hr. Seven other researchers will present their individual research activity ranging from beryllium/ light element detection and quantification to current Raman applications for advanced diamond examination.

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Short Courses

Scientists, engineers and technical managers currently using (or intending to use) two-dimensional X-ray diffraction for materials characterization should stop by Tuesday, March 14 and listen to Bob He present Applications of Two-Dimensional X -Ray Diffraction. This course covers the basic concept and recent progress in two- dimensional X-ray diffraction theory and technologies, and compares conventional diffractometers with the two-dimensional diffractometers in terms of geometry, components and application advantages.

Sunday, March 12, Clara Carver will introduce infrared spectroscopy and describe major chemical structures of polymers as used for identification and characterization. The course, FT-IR Characterization of Polymers, includes needed theory for obtaining and interpreting spectra of unknown polymers, copolymers and polymer blends. The value of subtraction techniques and scale expansion will be demonstrated by spectra of complex systems.

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LED: Thermo is expanding its comprehensive centrifuge offering with two new centrifuge lines: the Espresso personal microcentrifuge and Sorvall RC-6 Plus High-speed floor model centrifuge. In addition to the two new centrifuges launched, Thermo will also be showcasing leading products such as the new Finnpipette Novus 1200 electronic pipette and the Appliskan filter-based multi-mode reader. Learn more>>>

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PITTCON 2006 Product Introductions

Electronic Balances Utilize Advanced Weighing Technology Scientech, Inc. (Booth 938) will feature the Zeta Series of electronic balances. The units utilize advanced, proprietary weighing technology that is based on a direct-loading weighing cell concept. When combined with the proprietary displacement detection system and digital servo, a weighing sensor can easily handle readabilities down to 0.1 mg. more>>>

Static and Dynamic Headspace Autosampler EST Analytical (Booth 3745) will showcase the Markelov HS 9000 static and dynamic headspace autosampler, which features a dual needle design and horizontal rotary mixing. Sensitivity can be increased up to 100X because the dual needle continually sweeps the headspace for concentration on the optional adsorbent trap or at the analytical column. more>>>

Cast Stainless Steel Dish and Puck Mill Glen Mills Inc. (Booth 3902) presents the Model 2000 dish and puck mill used for pulverizing ores, minerals, metallurgical samples, ceramics, soils and more. Typically, samples can be ground to 95% minus 75 micron in approximately 3 minutes, depending on their mass and physical characteristics. more>>>