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Bruker Elemental, Kennewick, Wash., introduced the second
generation of its S1 Titan handheld XRF analyzer platform.
Based on feedback, the new S1 Titan en-
hancements include a weatherproof IP54-
rated housing and optional integrated camera
and small spot collimator. S1 Titan 600 and
800 use a thin film window and Fast SDD de-
tector for analysis of up to 37 elements, in-
cluding light elements such as Mg, Al, and Si,
without the need for a vacuum or helium gas flush.
The analyzer is available specifically configured to
analyze precious metals.
Thwing-Albert Instrument Co., West Berlin, N.J., offers
an additional pneumatic sample preparation tool—
the Alfa Cutter 240-15B. This cutter can apply up to 15
tons of pressure allowing larger samples to be cut
quickly using a steel rule die. The tool
is a pneumatic press
style cutter used to prepare
samples for materials testing.
It can cut multiple samples at
once with multiple configura-
tions on one die, and thicker
and larger samples are possible
with a maximum size of 10 × 22 in.
.
HMV-G Series Micro Vickers hardness testers from Shimadzu
Scientific Instruments, Columbia, Md., feature a CCD camera for
automatic length measurement and provide simple, secure analy-
sis with minimal risk of human error. The new G-frame design ex-
pands the workspace, dramatically improving operability while
permitting effective measurement of long and large test samples.
Additionally, the camera’s automatic lens switching function ad-
justs the lens to suit the size of the indentation. Even users with
limited experience can measure samples of unknown hardness
easily and reliably. .
Engineered with a silicon carbide filler material, EP21SC-1 two-
part epoxy from Master Bond Inc., Hackensack, N.J., delivers
abrasion resistance for an array of chemical and mechanical pro-
cessing applications. It features a smooth paste consistency and
noncritical 1:1 mix ratio by weight or volume. As a two-part sys-
tem, it cures readily at room temperature or more quickly at ele-
vated temperatures. With a Shore D hardness exceeding 95,
EP21SC-1 is a rigid compound that adheres well to treated met-
als, ceramics, and many
plastics. Its physical strength
profile includes tensile
strength greater than 6000
psi and compressive strength
of more than 15,000 psi at
room temperature.
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