Instrumental elemental analysis: A silent star turns 125

Why the method is today still a booster for innovation

05-Apr-2023 - Over the past 125 years, elemental analysis has conquered industry after industry. It was an indispensable tool for the pioneers of organic chemistry. In fact, it made the pioneering chemical syntheses of the 19th century possible in the first place. Elemental analysis is not only a mainstay in ...

Bayesian inference massively cuts time of X-ray fluorescence analysis!

Saved seconds add up to hours over multiple measurements

10-Jan-2023 - How can the component elements of an unknown material, such as a meteorite, be determined? X-ray fluorescence analysis can be used to identify an abundance of elements, by irradiating samples with X-rays and analyzing the spectrum they emit and can detect many elements simultaneously. For this ...

Non-destructive 3D elemental analysis

Researchers use muonic x-rays to find elemental makeup of samples without damaging them

03-May-2022 - By combining technologies originally designed for high-energy particle accelerators and astronomy observations, researchers can now for the first time analyze the elemental makeup of samples without damaging them, which could be useful for researchers working in other fields such as archaeology, ...

DKSH and Bruker AXS strengthen partnership in China

10-Apr-2019 - DKSH Business Unit Technology and Bruker AXS have signed an exclusive distribution agreement in China. DKSH will drive sales for Bruker’s energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence benchtop spectrometers for elemental analysis. This agreement is an extension of the business partnership between the two ...

Adjustment of the Elementar branding strategy

23-Jan-2017 - Elementar is known as a manufacturer of analytical instruments for organic elemental analysis. Furthermore, the product portfolio contains mass spectrometers, developed and manufactured from the 100 % subsidiary Isoprime. To make clear that both brands belong together and to exploit synergy ...

Two world records at the FRM II: The world’s strongest and purest neutron beam

20-Feb-2012 - The world’s strongest neutron beam is produced by a scientific instrument at the research neutron source FRM II (Forschungs-Neutronenquelle Heinz Maier-Leibnitz) at the Technischen Universitaet Muenchen (TUM). But that is not all: During the long maintenance break in 2011, the instrument PGAA ...

Torsten Olschewski appointed as Business Unit Head at Analytik Jena AG

22-Nov-2010 - With effect from October 1, 2010, Torsten Olschewski, as Business Unit Head, will be taking overall responsibility for Analytical Instrumentation, the largest division at Analytik Jena AG. His new position also includes Research and Development, in addition to the fields of Sales, Product ...

Thermo Fisher Scientific Signs Agreement to Acquire Leading Innovator in Handheld Spectrometers, Ahura Scientific

21-Jan-2010 - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ahura Scientific for $145 million in cash plus the potential for an earn-out payment based on the achievement of certain 2010 financial targets. Ahura Scientific's products expand Thermo Fisher's ...

Bruker AXS Announces Agreement to Acquire Elemental Analysis Company JUWE Laborgeraete GmbH

07-Jan-2008 - Bruker AXS GmbH announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire all of the equity of privately-held JUWE Laborgeraete GmbH from its founders. A stock purchase agreement was signed on December 21, 2007 and the transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2008. JUWE's estimated ...

Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Online Environmental Resource Center for Trace Element

16-May-2007 - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. announced the launch of its information-rich Environmental Resource Center for trace element analysis, the most recent addition to its collection of online resources for industry professionals. According to the company, the comprehensive forum is an essential source ...