Oxford Instruments America's Magnetic Resonance group has released the second generation of its MQC analysers.
The MQC has proven to be suitable for determining the oil content of seeds, food, wax and rubber.
Widely used in energy production and for the manufacturing of textiles, the MQC is also used to check the quality of construction materials and personal-care products.
Its compact size minimises the footprint on critical laboratory bench-top workspace.
It also includes a space-saving internal computer with operator interface, so no external PC is required.
With the recent change to a 17in (43cm) LCD flat-screen monitor mounted on the magnet, the user is provided with a clear view of data and operational instructions.
New test and diagnostic software makes the remote servicing of the instrument a cost-saving convenience, according to the company.
The MQC incorporates a small permanent magnet and has a high homogeneity.
The magnet has high field strength for maximum sensitivity and is available in several operating frequencies from 2MHz to 23MHz.
Interchangeable probes permit different sample sizes to be used for different materials.
A liquid variable temperature probe is now available for the MQC, which allows operators to run experiments at higher or lower temperatures.
The bottom of the probe is now equipped with a plug that keeps the magnet clean in the event of spills or broken sample tubes.
The MQC's magnet, computer and electronics, including the power supply, are now contained in two separate housings, making it possible to place the electronics on the floor, under the bench or even on a shelf to save bench-top space.
The MQC line is available in a number of models, with probes ranging from 5mm to 60mm in diameter.
Each instrument is shipped with all required software, hardware and sampling accessories, including setup standards tailored to the user's application.
