Axiom
Analytical, Inc. Announces the First Raman Spectroscopy Sampling Systems for
use with the Industry Standard NeSSI Process Analytical Platform
IRVINE,
Calif., Feb. 25, 2008 – Axiom Analytical
Inc., a leading supplier of sampling equipment,
software, and integrated systems for all forms of vibrational spectroscopy,
today announced the availability of its RFP-400Ne Surface Mount Raman Flow
Cells designed specifically to mate to the standard NeSSI (ANSI/ISA
SP76.00.02-2002) platform.
NeSSI (New Sampling/Sensor Initiative)
is an industry initiative undertaken to standardize and simplify the design of
systems used in chemical process analysis. A significant part of this
initiative has been the development of modular, miniature, and automated sample
system technology using a platform based on the ANSI/ISA SP76.00.02-2002
standard. This platform defines a
standard mounting and interfacing geometry for a new generation of surface
mount analytical components. Among the benefits of the NeSSI platform are modular
assembly and replacement, short sample lines, fast response, compact design,
low sample volume, and a high level of automation.
Until recently, the emphasis in the
development of NeSSI compatible hardware has been on devices for sample
conditioning and control and on scalar sensors for such variables as
temperature, pressure and flow rate. Axiom Analytical recently extended these
developments to encompass multi-dimensional sensor systems employing near-IR
and UV-visible spectroscopy. With the introduction of its RFP-400Ne, Axiom has
now further extended NeSSI technology to encompass Raman spectroscopy, a
powerful technique which combines the specificity of mid-infrared spectroscopy
with the convenience and flexibility of near-infrared. The new sampling systems
combine Axiom’s flexible RFP-400 Raman probes with a surface mount sampling
fixture which mates to a standard 1.5 inch square NeSSI substrate. The system is
designed to be interfaced to a remote Raman spectrometer by means of
fiber-optic cables.
Pittcon 2008
The RFP-400Ne Surface Mount Raman Flow
Cells will be exhibited at Axiom’s booth (#4323) at the upcoming Pittcon
Conference, in New Orleans.
About
Axiom Analytical, Inc
Axiom
Analytical, Inc. was founded in 1988 by Dr. Mike
Doyle and Norm Jennings, pioneers in the field of process FTIR spectroscopy.
The Company’s mission is to develop and market the robust sampling equipment, software, and
integrated systems required to fully realize the potential of molecular
spectroscopy for solving economically significant problems both in laboratory
analysis and manufacturing processes.
The Company’s products are employed in diverse industries ranging from
basic chemicals to pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and polymer
processing.
More
information about Axiom Analytical Inc. can be found at http://www.goaxiom.com/.
More
information about the NeSSI initiative can be found at http://www.cpac.washington.edu/NeSSI/NeSSI.htm.
EDITORIAL
CONTACTS:
Jennifer
Lyons
Axiom Analytical, Inc.
(949)
757-9300
Direct:
(949)533-6740
PR
Agency Contact:
(541)
482-8744