2009-11-11 16:31:15 -
Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces Fast, Accurate and Reliable X-Ray Analysis for the Cement Manufacturing Industry FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Elemental Analysis
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Name: Celine Callender/Charlotte Culley
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Claes Berglund
+41 21 694 7404
claes.berglund@thermofisher.com
ECUBLENS, Switzerland (November 11, 2009) - Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, announces the introduction of a new analytical package designed specifically for the X-ray analysis of cement related materials. The ARL OPTIM'X Cement Analyzer is a
compact instrument optimized for fast and reliable analysis of major and minor oxides present in the raw materials and products found in cement.
Cement quality is determined by key performance parameters such as setting time and strength, so it is imperative that raw materials used in the manufacturing process are carefully controlled. Based on the successful ARL OPTIM'X WDXRF spectrometer, Thermo Fisher Scientific introduces this new industry specific package to meet the analytical testing requirements of the cement industry. The Thermo Scientific ARL OPTIM'X Cement Analyzer is an entry level pre-calibrated turn-key solution designed for ease of use with minimal running and maintenance costs.
The ARL OPTIM'X Cement Analyzer can accurately and reliably detect both major and minor oxides in commonly used raw materials such as limestone, sand, feldspar, bauxite and magnesite, as well as clinker and raw meal.
Major and minor oxides can also be tested for in products such as sanitary ceramics, refractories, slags and sinters. The analysis of sodium - an important industry demand - can be carried out without problem with the SmartGonio goniometer.
Thanks to the innovative Ultra Closely Coupled Optics (UCCO), the equivalent of a 200W analytical performance is generated from 50W X-ray power.
Temperature regulation of both the spectrometer and the crystals ensure outstanding stability and repeatability to comply with ASTM C114 and other similar methods. The compact instrument offers consistent performance without the need for water cooling and its powerful, user-friendly Thermo Scientific OXSAS software supports the spectrometer operation and data handling.
Quick and easy to install, the regulatory compliant package is pre-calibrated for cement and clinker in the factory using a series of reference samples, and can be optimized on-site using customers' own standard samples to provide an accurate and reliable solution.
For more information about the Thermo Scientific ARL OPTIM'X Cement Package, please call +1 866-463-6522, e-mail
analyze@thermofisher.com or visit www.thermo.com/opticement
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With 2008 revenues of $10.5 billion, we have approximately 34,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. Visit www.thermofisher.com.
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