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Applied
Microsystems Ltd. (AML) is pleased to announce
the sale of one underwater mass spectrometer -
the In-Spectr - to AZTI Tecnalia.
Spain's AZTI Tecnalia ordered the instrument in
December of 2004. Founded in 1981, AZTI is a non-profit
research organization with a staff of over 150
professionals. Located in Pasaia and Sukarrieta
in Basque Country, AZTI Tecnalia specializes in
research in the following fields: oceanography,
marine environment,
fishing and foodstuffs.
The In-Spectr is the only commercially available
underwater mass spectrometer in the world. The
instrument detects and measures chemical species
with a m/z (mass to charge) ratio of under 200,
often to parts per billion thresholds. Sample
cycle time is a question of seconds. The In-Spectr
system currently functions at
depths of up to 200 meters.
AZTI intends to use the instrument for in-situ
analyses of organic compounds. Where possible,
studies will also cover PCBs, pesticides, PAHs,
and other organo-chlorine compounds in estuarine
and coastal environments.
The In-Spectr was chosen for it's ability to circumvent
the challenges related to obtaining and analyzing
appropriate chemical samples from marine environments.
The instrument is also expected to reduce overall
sampling costs, enabling the Institute to expand
it's sampling regime while maximizing the value
of individual samples.
The
first deployments of the In-Spectr are expected
to be in polluted estuarine areas such as ports
and harbours. AZTI authorities are also interested
in other coastal areas close to submarine outfalls
and river mouths.
Applied Microsystems manufactures sensors and
systems for in-situ, real-time detection and measurement
in water. Located in Sidney, Canada the company
holds an exclusive license to commercialize the
In- Spectr, a technology originally designed by
the University of South Florida.
For
more information on these and other Applied Microsystems
contracts, please contact marketing@AppliedMicrosystems.com
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