Equipment
Name : UV-Visible PerkinElmer Lambda 35
Location : Central Laboratories Complex.
Manufacturer/Model :PerkinElmer /Lambda 35
introduction/features : A spectrometer that operate in the ultraviolet (UV) and Visible (Vis) spectral ranges. The lambda instrument is easy to operate and have the following features:-
  • True double –beam operation provides the best possible stability and allows reference to be measured and corrected in real-time.
  • Fast Scanning with no compromise in analytical performance.
  • The lambda instrument is controlled via UV Winlab software.
Application Area of application includes:- Food, drink, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Environment, Clinical and Healthcare.
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Name : AAnalyst 700 Spectrometer
Location :Central Laboratories Complex.
Manufacturer/Model : PerkinElmer / AAnalyst 700
introduction/features : The AAnalyst 700 spectrometer from PerkinElmer is a high performance atomic absorption spectrometer incorporating a burner system for flame atomization and graphite furnace for electrothermal atomization. The complete system is operated from the associated computer using the AA Winlab software. The AAnlyst 700 spectrometer is currently upgraded to PinAAcle 900. The PinAAcle 900 is a combine flame/longitudinal Zeeman furnace system. It has the flexibility to switch between flame and furnace in seconds. The PinAAcle 900 is controlled by the proven WinLab 32 for AA Software.
Application: Determination of elements in food, water, plant and Soils.
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Name : Scanning Electron Microscope
Location : Central Laboratory Complex
Manufacturer/Model : Leo Electron microscopy/Leo 1450
Introduction/features : The LEO 1450 provides a full range of variable pressure and conventional scanning that easily and quickly provides information about the composition and morphology of surfaces. The wide magnification range allows the examination of both macro and micro structure.
Application: : SEM is used in various applications and provides valuable results. It is used in the following application:-
  • Examination of paint particles and fibres
  • Trace composition
  • High resolution surface imaging
  • Counterfeit bank notes
  • Handwriting and print examination/forgery

 

Name : Freeze Dryer
Location : Central Laboratory Complex
Manufacturer/Model : SB4
Introduction/features : Freeze drying or lyophilization is a dehydration technique, which enables liquid or slurry products which have previously been frozen to be dried under a vacuum.
Application: :The applications of freeze drying are numerous, but is generally employed when the requirements demand:
  • Preservation of temperature sensitive products, particularly those of biological origin, such as enzymes, blood plasma, vaccines, etc.
  • To achieve a chemical balance such as for biological reagents.
  • To implement an important stage of a product (such as concentration).
  • To improve storage life.
  • Temperature sensitive product and its relation to taste.

 

Name : Fraction collector with low pressure sample clean-up system
Location : Department of Biochemistry
Manufacturer/Model : BIORAD /Biologic LP
Introduction/features :
Application: :Column Chromatography linked to automated fraction collection with UV detector of Analyte.

 

 

Name : Fully Automated Clinical Chemistry Analyzer
Location : Department Biochemistry
Manufacturer/Model : Biomedica /BMD 100
Introduction/features :
Application: :- Determination of Clinical chemistry parameters such as serum glucose, Urea, Creatinine, Protein, Cholesterol, Uric acid etc.

 

Name : Fourier Transform – Infra Red (FT-IR)
Location : Department Biochemistry
Manufacturer/Model : Biomedica /BMD 100
Introduction/features :
Application: :- Determination of Clinical chemistry parameters such as serum glucose, Urea, Creatinine, Protein, Cholesterol, Uric acid etc.

 

Name : Sample Extraction Unit
Location : Department Biochemistry
Manufacturer/Model : Buchi/E812
Introduction/features :
Application: :- Extractions using organic solvent with capability of six (6) Samples concurrently.

 

Name : Speed Digester attached to scrubber
Location : Department Biochemistry
Manufacturer/Model : Buchi/K4360
Introduction/features :
Application: :- Acid Digestion

 

Name : Kjehdal Distillation System
Location : Department Biochemistry
Manufacturer/Model : Buchi /k360
Introduction/features :
Application: :- Automated Distillation of Kjehdal distillate Coupled with a receiver flask.