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Spectrophotometer range provides cost-eff ective onsite


analysis with laboratory precision Anyone who is involved daily in clarifi cation, measurement and analysis technology with standard- compliant routine checks of water quality needs reliable and, above all, economical equipment. It is even better when everything comes from a single source: high- quality test equipment, cost-effective reagents,


advanced problem solutions, service and know-how. With the XD7000 VIS and XD7500 UV/VIS spectrophotometers from Lovibond®


who needs laboratory quality for reliable measurement results, also directly on site, gets exactly that – and more.


With barcodes on the cuvette tests, on the reagent packages and in the Lovibond®


Handbook of Methods the instrument starts each


method automatically. In addition, the XD series has automatic cuvette recognition for the most common cuvette sizes and shapes. Simply place the cuvette test in the measuring shaft: The appropriate test method starts automatically. With the external scanner, the barcodes can also be read directly from the reagent packaging or from the Handbook of Methods. 160 pre-programmed methods are available – also for integration into your own work instructions. The reagents also come directly from Lovibond®


, most of them from the company’s in-


house production. This means: short ordering and service paths, lower acquisition and operating costs.


The high-quality reference beam technology guarantees highest accuracy. The instruments also support the user in analytical quality assurance including Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). Optionally, the complete spectrophotometer can be checked in connection with the method or the interference-free determination of ingredients in the sample. Everything is automatically protocolled. A scheduled quality check is no problem with fi xed test intervals. Up to three user levels are possible. User-defi ned methods can be set up, polynomial data/coeffi cients can be taken over from other devices and the measurement data can be transferred with a few simple steps.


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Scotland has become the fi rst country in the world to ban the use of the anaesthetic desfl urane in hospitals due to its environmental impact. Desfl urane is a potent greenhouse gas that is used to keep patients unconscious during surgery. NHS data shows that its global warming potential is 2,500 times greater than carbon dioxide. Banning desfl urane from use in hospitals across Scotland from its peak use in 2017 will cut emissions equal to powering 1,700 homes per year.


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The UK has already seen over 40 hospital trusts in England and a number of hospitals in Wales stop using desfl urane in the last few years. NHS England will introduce a similar ban from 2024, which, like Scotland, will prohibit its use for anything but exceptional circumstances. Banning desfl urane across NHS hospitals in England will cut harmful emissions equivalent to those caused by powering 11,000 homes every year, according to NHS analysis of desfl urane use in 2020.


Many countries in Europe are also likely to make similar moves in the next few years. Dr Kenneth Barker, anaesthetist and clinical lead for Scotland’s national green theatres programme, was shocked to fi nd out the anaesthetic he had used for more than a decade for many major and routine operations was so harmful to the environment. “I realised in 2017 that the amount of desfl urane we used in a typical day’s work as an anaesthetist resulted in emissions equivalent to


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Following the recent addition of ICP-MS supplies compatible with Thermo Fisher Scientifi c analysis equipment, Alpha Resources LLC has further expanded their supplies for ICP-MS analysis to include compatibility with two additional brands, Agilent Technologies®


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supplies include both sample cone and skimmer cone options compatible with leading models of ICP-MS analysis equipment. Agilent, PerkinElmer and Thermo Fisher are the top three OEM for the ICP-MS laboratory equipment used in many industrial sectors.


“Given the size of the ICP-MS market, we had always planned on supporting equipment from multiple manufacturers. It’s a little earlier than we had planned on launching the Agilent and PerkinElmer compatible cones, but once Alpha introduced the Thermo Fisher compatible cones, we began to receive customer questions about additional OEM options,” noted Ken Mantei, Director of Operations, at Alpha Resources.


“Fortunately, Alpha’s team had already been working for months to fi nalise a more expansive OEM compatible range of sample cones and skimmer cones. With our QA process complete and customer testing feedback in, we can confi dently state that Alpha can provide cost-saving ICP-MS cones for Agilent or PerkinElmer equipment which is equal in durability to OEM cones with consistently reliable analytical output throughout their life. Exactly the kind of quality customers expect from Alpha.”


As with all Alpha products, the high-quality lab supplies are compatible for aftermarket use in the specifi ed ICP-MS analysers. More information online: ilmt.co/PL/6ljX


FT-IR imaging system provides exceptional analyses


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PerkinElmer’s Spotlight 400 FT-IR Imaging System was designed and created to provide intelligent automation and state-of-the-art analytical capabilities, making it a powerful tool for a wide range of applications, from environmental analysis to biomedical research.


The Spotlight 400 FT-IR Imaging System incorporates cutting-edge technology, including an ATR imaging system that allows for the collection of high-resolution infrared images of extremely small samples to visualize the composition of materials based on FT-IR spectral


data. Other unique features of the system include high-quality spectral production and images from sample areas, yielding pixel resolutions of 6.25, 25, or 50 microns, and the ability to fi nd the region of interest (ROI) to allow for ease of analysis of multiple particles and layers all at once.


The Spotlight 400 FT-IR Imaging System is confi gurable to be used with mid-IR, near-IR, or dual range FT-IR with the Spectrum 3™ systems to give maximum information from samples in the shortest possible time. The system also comes with a variety of optional accessories and consumables for ease of sample handling and preparation.


In addition, the Spotlight 400 FT-IR Imaging System is easy to use, yet exceptionally powerful and versatile, making it a perfect addition to any lab setting, in any discipline. The system is backed by powerful software that provides full control over the microscope, including the ability to focus on the sample, manipulate spectra, and view sample images in real time.


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Scotland First in the World to Ban Potent Greenhouse Gas Anaesthetic TALKING POINT


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me driving 670 miles that day,” he said. “When you are faced with something as obvious as this and with the signifi cance it has to the environment - I am very glad we have got to this stage.”


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Many hospitals have switched to safe and eff ective anaesthetic gases with less warming potential, such as sevofl urane, which has a global warming potential 130 times that of carbon dioxide, or using alternative non-gaseous anaesthetics and more effi cient equipment. However, Dr Helgi Johannsson, vice president of the Royal College of Anaesthetists, warned that banning desfl urane is only the start and just “a drop in the ocean of the NHS carbon footprint”. He explained, “The NHS is a really carbon- intensive industry. We need to concentrate on all the other major things that can make a diff erence too - such as tackling old hospital buildings that are diffi cult to heat and reducing the journeys patients take.”


Overall, anaesthetic gases make up about 2-5% of the NHS’s carbon footprint, and eff orts are underway to tackle other medical gases like nitrous oxide. NHS England’s net-zero strategy includes looking at more environmentally friendly heating and lighting systems, greener vehicles, and examining the environmental impact of how medicines and equipment are supplied to the NHS.


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In conclusion, Scotland has set an excellent precedent by banning the use of desfl urane in hospitals due to its environmental impact. This move is likely to inspire other countries in Europe to do the same. However, this is just the start of the eff orts required to reduce the NHS’s carbon footprint. The NHS must continue to concentrate on other major factors, such as reducing the journeys patients take and addressing old hospital buildings that are diffi cult to heat. With these eff orts, the NHS can work towards a more sustainable future while continuing to provide top-quality healthcare to patients.


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