OmniStar and ThermoStar benchtop analysis systems from Pfeiffer Vacuum are suited for precisely monitoring process analysis for up to 128 different gases and for identifying unknown gases. Even low detection limits can be swiftly and easily determined for condensable gases. The systems include a heated and temperature-regulated gas inlet system, the PrismaPlus mass spectrometer, a dry diaphragm vacuum pump, and the HiPace turbopump. The units cover the mass ranges of 1 to 100 amu, 1 to 200 amu and 1 to 300 amu. Their capillary inlet enables a virtually segregation-free gas supply. A pressure-regulated gas inlet is optionally available for changing pressures. The units feature a capillary of either stainless steel (OmniStar) or quartz (ThermoStar), which can be heated up to 350 C by means of a heating hose. This prevents vapors from condensing during the process analysis. The ThermoStar gas analysis system is specifically designed for being coupled with thermo scales. High-temperature gas samples can be admitted by means of a quartz capillary.
Michelle LongoAsst. Managing Editor
Striving Toward Secondary GoalsLate last month, Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich stunned most everyone when he declared his promise that "by the end of my second term, we will have the first permanent base on the moon." While I don’t fault Gingrich for dreaming and trying to set high standards and goals, I can’t help but think of the enormous amount of known and unknown variables that significantly deter this accomplishment...continue
