DC arc spectrometer
Teledyne Leeman Labs' Prodigy DC arc spectrometer is designed for fast trace element analyses of difficult samples. The spectrometer reportedly provides low detection limits and fast turnaround times. According to the company, the instrument can be used to analyze samples such as ceramics, refractory powders, graphite, geological materials, nuclear materials, soils, sludges, and ashes. Teledyne Leeman Labs, Hudson, NH;
http://www.leemanlabs.com/

Cell cleaning agent
HELLMANEX II alkaline concentrate from Hellma is intended for use in cleaning cells and optical components. The concentrate is used at a maximum dilution of 2%, and the ingredients reportedly include no corrosive substances. The phosphate-based cleaning agent is available in 0.5- and 1-L bottles. According to the company, the cleaning agent provides optimum wetting of all surfaces. Hellma USA, Inc., Plainview, NY;
http://www.hellmausa.com/

Sample transmission probe
Aabspec's Dual Sample Transmission probe is designed for use with the company's #S and #SX multimode spectroscopy–microscopy systems. The probe is formed from a single piece of 316 stainless steel with no welds or brazes and reportedly provides lower thermal mass with integral sample temperature read-out. The probe can be used at temperatures ranging from -150 °C to 600 °C and pressures ranging from ultrahigh vacuum to 1000 psi. Applications include polymer, adhesive, catalyst, and materials research. Aabspec Instrumentation Corp., Plainview, NY;
http://www.aabspec.com/

DPSS laser
The CONCERTO DPSS laser from KLASTECH is designed to provide continuous wave output at 442 nm. According to the company, the laser is smaller (<200 mm long) than traditional He-Cd lasers. The laser's beam pointing stability reportedly is <10 μrad/°C, and it has a projected life of more than 10,000 h. Other reported specifications include Mz better than 1.05, long-term power stability of >2%, a line width of less than 1 MHz, and a coherence length > 100 m. KLASTECH GmbH, Dortmund, Germany;
http://www.klastech.com/concerto.php/