Analytical Instruments

Accelerated Solvent Extractor

Brand: Thermo Fisher Scientific Dionex™ ASE™ 350 Accelerated Solvent Extractor

Description: The Accelerated Solvent Extractor automatically extracts, filters and cleanups compounds from solid and semi-solid samples, allowing unattended extraction of up to 24 samples, using 50% to 90% less solvent. Both acidic and basic sample matrices and solvents are supported.

Contact: Dr Alex Tsang at Tel: 2176 1843 or

Email: ctsang@thei.edu.hk

Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

Brand: Thermo Scientific, ICE3000

Description: The Atomic Absorption Spectorscopy is for analysing the concentration of trace elements in liquid samples.

Contact: Dr Alex Tsang at Tel: 2176 1843 or

Email: ctsang@thei.edu.hk

Benchtop Fermentation System

Brand: Winpact Basic Benchtop Fermentation System FS-06-D10P-220

Description: The Benchtop Fermentation System is equipped with controls for basic microbial culture indicators such as temperature, defoaming, acid-based and dissolved oxygen. The maximum tank volume can be controlled up to 10L.

Contact: Dr Paul Tsang at Tel: 3890 8143 or

Email: paulwktsang@thei.edu.hk

Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry

Brand: Shimadzu, SPL-2010Plus (GC unit), GCMS-QP2020 (MS unit)

Description: Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometers can be used to analyze volatile substances in liquid samples. A preconcentrator is installed. Autosamplers are available for liquid and gas samples.

Contact: Dr Alex Tsang at Tel: 2176 1843 or

Email: ctsang@thei.edu.hk

Gel Permeation Chromatography / Size Exclusion Chromatography System

Brand: Malvern Omnisec, CHR6410

Description: A Gel Permeation Chromatography can be used to:

• Identify and separate small molecules
• Analyze macromolecules with the same chemical properties and different molecular volumes
• Separate and measure the relative molecular mass and relative molecular mass distribution of polymers
• Separate fat-soluble and water-soluble substances according to the different gel fillers used

Contact: Dr Alex Tsang at Tel: 2176 1843 or

Email: ctsang@thei.edu.hk

Total Organic Carbon Analyzer

Brand: Shimadzu, SSM-5000A (Solid Sample Module), TNM-L (Total Nitrogen Measuring Unit), ASI-L (Auto Sample)

Description: The Total Organic Carbon Analyzer is for the indirect analysis of organic matters in solid or liquid samples.

Contact: Dr Alex Tsang at Tel: 2176 1843 or

Email: ctsang@thei.edu.hk

Universal Testing Machine

Brand: N/A

Description: The Universal Testing Machine is used for tensile and bending tests on specimens.

Contact: Mr Sonny Choy at Tel: 3890 8305 or