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University of Sydney

Phenom XL G3

The Engineering Analytical Facility (EAF) at the University of Sydney is a key hub providing researchers and students with access to state-of-the-art analytical instruments and technical expertise. To meet growing demand, the facility has expanded its capabilities with additional Phenom desktop SEMs in order to supercharge their user output! The EAF now operates two Phenom XL G2 systems, as well as a Phenom ProX system.

Earth AI

Phenom Particle X series

Earth AI has installed their new Thermo Scientific Phenom XL Desktop SEM. The company Earth AI uses artificial intelligence and proprietary drilling technology to discover critical mineral deposits (such as copper, nickel, and gold) faster and cheaper than traditional mining methods. See video here

Hysata

Phenom Particle X series

Hysata has installed their new Thermo Scientific Phenom XL Desktop SEM. The company manufactures ultra-efficient electrolysers used to produce green hydrogen from renewable electricity and water. Based in Port Kembla, Australia, the company has developed a breakthrough “capillary-fed” technology that is approximately 20% more efficient than existing commercial systems.

CSIRO

Mastersizer 3000+

CSIRO in Canberra have installed their new Malvern Panalytical Mastersizer 3000+ Ultra particle size analyser, with both wet (Hydro LV) and dry (Aero S) dispersion units. Delivering accurate particle size distribution measurements from 10 nm to 3.5 mm, the system will enable the group to advance soil analyses and characterisation. The information gained will deepen understanding of the central role soil plays in our environment and the need for environmental monitoring to address current concerns over food, water and energy securities, land degradation and climate change.

University of Sydney

3Flex Surface Area Analyser, Micromeritics technology

The University of Sydney, School of Chemistry recently installed their new Micromeritics 3Flex a high-performance gas adsorption analyser for measuring pore size, pore volume and surface area of powders and particulate materials. Standard methods or user-customised protocols can be used to characterise adsorbents, catalysts, zeolites, MOFs, APIs, excipients, and a wide variety of porous and non-porous materials. The group works on Advanced Catalytic Processes for Renewable Chemicals Manufacture.