Continuing introduction of the key oil analysis tests offered at the lab we would like to draw your attention to this 7 minute video on Elemental Analysis of Industrial Lubricants. It covers the basic principles of elemental analysis and introduces the two types of instruments that are most commonly used. We have recently switched from using a rot-rode spectrometer to a new ICP, although the rot-rode is still used for grease and aqueous samples and as back up.
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Continue reading March 13th 2012 -
New ICP now online
Conversion of Aqueous ICP methodology to that with Internal Standard (IS). We are introducing an improvement into the aqueous ICP analysis by adding an Internal Standard to the test method. An Internal Standard is an additional element, that is not expected to be found in the substance being measured, which is introduced into the dilutionRead More
Continue reading December 13th 2023 -
Formula Student Sponsorship
We are proud to announce the beginning of a long term sponsorship of the Swansea University Racing Engineering Formula Student Team.
Continue reading April 17th 2018
