Application Notes: Industrial
AFFF-MALS-RI for Determining the Mass and Size Distributions of Amylose and Amylopectins in Starch
September 1st 2014Starch is used for a variety of industrial and nutritional purposes. Its functional properties are influenced by the ratio and molar masses of its macromolecular constituents, which vary with source, crop year, and climate.
A Single-Column Capillary GC Application for the Determination of Benzene in Reformulated Gasoline
September 1st 2012The amount of benzene in gasoline is a concern because it is a known human carcinogen, and exposure to it has been linked to detrimental health effects. The challenge with the analysis lies in the complex composition of gasoline, which consists of hundreds of different compounds. Reformulated gasoline also contains additives to produce more complete combustion and subsequent lower emissions of harmful compounds.
Fast Separation of Eleven Nitroaromatic Compounds on ZirChrom-CARB
September 1st 2012This technical bulletin details the separation of 11 closely related nitroaromatic compounds, namely RDX, HMX, Nitrobenzene, 2-Nitrotoluene, Tetryl, 2,6-Dinitrotoluene, 4-Nitrotoluene, 1,3-Dinitrobenzene, 2,4-Dinitrotoluene, 2-amino 4,6-dinitrotoluene, 1,3,5-Trinitrobenzene. Our customers have reported that similar separations on silica-based phases produce run times as long as 30 min. Here we report a method on ZirChrom?-CARB at a column temperature of 125 ?C in under 4 min.
Rapid and Sensitive Determination of Biofuel Sugars
September 1st 2012Biofuels have emerged as an attractive alternative to fossil fuel. Biofuel refers to any fuel that is derived from biomass (typically, plant and animal waste). A common feedstock for bioethanol production is corn stover (leaves and stalks of maize plants left after harvesting). Corn stover processing involves acid treatment to release a mixture of water-soluble carbohydrates, followed by enzymatic reactions to convert the sugars to ethanol.
Determination of Sulfur in Natural Gas by ASTM Method D 6228-11
September 1st 2012Natural gas and other gaseous fuels contain varying amounts and types of sulfur compounds which can be corrosive to equipment and can inhibit or destroy gas processing catalysts. Small amounts of sulfur odorants are added to natural gas and liquefied petroleum gases (LPGs) for safety purposes. Accurate measurement of sulfur species ensures proper process operation and odorant levels for public safety.
Determination of Sulferin Natural Gas by ASTM Method D 6228-11
September 1st 2011Natural gas and other gaseous fuels contain varying amounts and types of sulfur compounds which can be corrosive to equipment and can inhibit or destroy gas processing catalysts. Small amounts of sulfur odorants are added to natural gas and liquefied petroleum gases (LPGs) for safety purposes. Accurate measurement of sulfur species ensures proper process operation and odorant levels for public safety.