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Instruments of Satellite 3
| Particle size distribution analyzer | Ion chromatograph |
| Nitrogen/phosphorus analyzer | Nitrogen/phosphorus analyzer by form |
| Total organic carbon analyzer | Printer |
Particle size distribution analyzer
| Model | Malvern, MASTERSIZER 3000 |
|---|---|
| Measurement method | Laser light scattering |
| Detection system | Red light: Forward scatter, Side scatter, Back scatter Blue light: Wide-angle forward scatter, Back scatter |
| Laser wavelength, power | Red light：4mW He-Ne, 632.8nm Blue light: 10mW LED, 470nm |
| Lens arrangement | Reverse Fourier (convergent beam) |
| Particle size range | 0.01µm - 3,500µm |
| Applications | Measurement of particle size distribution of various kinds of powders such as metal materials, gypsum, cement, environmental samples such as algae and mud, pharmaceuticals and foods. |
| Person in charge | Maruo |
| Notes | Please contact us in advance if you want to use a solvent other than ultrapure water for the wet measurement. Both wet and dry samples can be measured. Please contact us for any questions. |
Ion chromatograph
| Model | Thermo Fisher Scientific Integrion (auto sampler) |
|---|---|
| Detection mode | Suppressor method |
| Detector | Electric conductivity |
| Separation mode | Ion exchange |
| Applications | Measurement of cation, anion in aqueous solution sample. Ex.) Na+, K+, Ca+, Mg2+, F-, Cl-, NO2-, NO3-, SO42- |
| Condition of the sample | The sample solution should be filtered through a 0.22 µm membrane filter. |
| Person in charge | Maruo |
| Notes | Application to use this equipment must be made through the Technical Support Center. Please see below for details. TSC Facilities and Equipment Use System, for off-campus use (accessible from inside and outside Tohoku university) |
Nitrogen/phosphorus analyzer
| Model | BLTEC, Auto Analyzer II |
|---|---|
| Colorimeter | Dual beam system |
| Light source | Halogen lamp |
| Wavelength | N: 540nm P: 880nm |
| Injection method | Autosampler |
| Applications | Measurement of total nitrogen and total phosphorus content in sample. |
| Person in charge | Maruo |
| Notes | It is necessary to preprocess before decomposing the sample before measurement. For details, please contact us. |
Nitrogen/phosphorus analyzer by form
| Model | BLTEC, QuAAtro 2HR |
|---|---|
| Colorimeter | Dual beam system |
| Light source | Krypton discharge lamp |
| Wavelength | 340 - 900nm |
| Injection method | Autosampler (AIM3000) |
| Applications | Measurement of nitrate nitrogen, nitrite nitrogen, ammoniac nitrogen and phosphate phosphorus in the sample solution. |
| Person in charge | Maruo |
| Notes | It is necessary to preprocess before decomposing the sample before measurement. For details, please contact us. |
Total organic carbon analyzer
| Model | Shimadzu, TOC-L |
|---|---|
| Measurement method | Combustion / NDIR |
| Measured items | TC, IC, TOC(TC-IC) |
| Combustion temperature | 680°C |
| Measurement range | 0.1 - 4000ppm |
| Sample injection | Liquid: autosampler Solid: SSM |
| Applications | Measurement of total carbon, inorganic carbon and organic carbon in the sample. |
| Person in charge | Maruo |
| Notes | Either liquid sample or solid sample can be measured. Pretreatment is required depending on the sample. For details, please contact us. |
Printer
| Model | Canon iPF750 |
|---|---|
| Maximum paper width | 914mm (36inch/A0) |
| Resolution | 2,400×1,200dpi |
| Paper | Plain paper Semi-glossy paper Cross sheet |
| Applications | Posters for academic meeting, etc. |
| Person in charge | Maruo |
| Notes | If you wish to print multiple sheets, please contact us in advance. |