Proper formulation is essential to the manufacture of plastics and polymers. The right balance must be maintained among the components or the final product will not have the desired characteristics. The resulting product will require rework, a loss of time and money for the manufacturer. Trace metal impurities in plastics can lead to unexpected results in final products and, more importantly, they can be hazardous to human health, as in the case of lead contamination in plastic toys.
Microwave technology can provide timely, accurate results for sample preparation and process and quality control. It also offers chemists a faster, more efficient method for performing polymer synthesis.
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Microwave technology can provide timely, accurate results for sample preparation and process and quality control. It also offers chemists a faster, more efficient method for performing polymer synthesis.
Related Products
Sample Preparation for Trace Metals Analysis
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.
Recommended Configurations
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.
MARS System with GreenChem Vessels or 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.
Process & Quality Control
PhoenixMicrowave 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.
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.
