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Plastics & Polymers

trace metal impurities

during the manufacturing process

Proper formulation plays an important role in the manufacturing process of plastics and polymers. The correct balance must be achieved and maintained among the components or else the end product will not have the desired characteristics. Trace metal impurities occurring in plastics can lead to unexpected, and possibly detrimental results in final products that can be hazardous to human health, such as in the case of lead contamination in plastic toys.

Microwave technology can provide timely, accurate results for sample preparation, process and quality control as well as offering chemists a prompt and more efficient method for performing polymer synthesis.

Quality Control

Related Products

Pheonix

Microwave Furnace

Determine the amount of filler content in filled plastics and polymers with the Phoenix Microwave Furnace. Up to 10 times faster than conventional furnaces, this system can use any type of crucible. Phoenix meets the requirements of ASTM D5630-94 and ASTM D1506-94b.

SMART Turbo

Microwave Moisture/Solids Analyzer

Determine solids content in liquids, such as polyvinyl alcohol prior to polymerization. Check the moisture/solids content in liquids, solids, slurries, and powders to ensure proper formulation and keep production running smoothly with rapid testing in an easy-to-use, robust system.

FOR TRACE METALS ANALYSIS

SAMPLE PREPARATION

MARS 6

Microwave Reaction System

With a variety of vessels and accessories, the MARS System offers high throughput and the capability to handle difficult to digest materials, as well as routine samples. MARS may also be configured for microwave solvent extraction or as a dual digestion/extraction system. MARS only uses a tenth of the solvent required for Soxhlet, providing a faster, safer alternative to conventional techniques.

MARS System with GreenChem/MARSXPress Vessels

MARS can help improve quality and process control with fast, accurate extraction of additives, such as slip agents, anti-bacterials, and antioxidants, introduced into plastics and polymers during production.

MARS System with Easy Prep Vessels

Fast, complete digestions of plastics and polymers as a sample preparation step prior to elemental analysis for trace metals.

RESEARCH

Discover / Explorer SP

Microwave Synthesizers

Synthesize novel monomers and polymers in the research lab. The Discover Series of single-mode microwave synthesizers are available with a variety of options and accessories, including automation. They are used for research scale reactions with volumes up to 75 mL.

With a variety of vessels and accessories, the MARS System offers high throughput and the capability to handle difficult to digest materials, as well as routine samples. Process up to 40 samples per run!