A new on-line searchable database has been launched by FluXana (Bedburg-Hau, Germany) that takes all the hard work out of finding the best reference materials for your XRF and OES applications. FLUXearch takes only four simple steps to search over 12,000 Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) and identify those best suited to your application. The database contains over 9000 commercially available CRMs for metals and alloys and 3000 more for non-metallic samples such as minerals, oils, plastics, ROHS, slags, cements, glasses, refractories and ceramics.
The database can be searched either by sample type and the elements required or by the CRM reference number. Searching by elements can be made more specific by choosing a particular base and any additional elements that need to be determined. A table of suitable standards is then displayed, and a single mouse click displays the full specification of that standard. Having placed all the standards of interest in a 'shopping cart', another single click will automatically request a quote from FluXana for the chosen CRMs, usually responded to in 24 hours.
FLUXearch can be used free and without obligation by registering on http://www.fluxearch.com/. On-line help is accessible from the login page.
More information on FLUXearch and FluXana's comprehensive range of sample preparation equipment, applications support and calibration packages can be obtained from UK distributors Analysco Ltd of Chipping Norton. Call 01993 831792, e-mail contact@analysco.co.uk or visit http://www.analysco.co.uk/.
About Analysco
Analysco is an independent specialist company supporting engineers and scientists, with a particular focus on the supply of sample preparation equipment and consumables to the analytical spectroscopist, and covering a range of techniques that includes XRF, ICP, NMR and AAS. Analysco also offers a complete range of machine and oil condition monitoring equipment for the oil analyst and engineer. Condition monitoring based on oil and fuel analysis can increase equipment uptime, reduce repair costs and detect potentially catastrophic machinery failures before they occur.
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