Author Archives: Geneviève Labrecque

A customer story! SN Seixal is part of the Spanish Megasa Group founded in 1953. The company specializes in the fabrication of long steel products (rebars, wire rods, etc.) and needs to validate the quality of various ferroalloys added to…READ MORE >

Walking through a trade show as a visitor requires a lot of energy. Have you ever felt disappointed after attending an event, or felt that you didn’t have enough time to see everything? Here are some simple tricks to help…READ MORE >

In the metal industry, the sample preparation of some samples can be challenging. An inappropriate sample preparation method can lead to inconsistent analytical results and even render the samples impossible to analyze. Take for example copper or zinc concentrate samples…READ MORE >

Even though fusion is the best way to prepare samples prior to XRF analysis, some people are still annoyed with some points related to this technique. Here are two customer pain points explained. 1 – High accuracy of the weighing…READ MORE >

It’s no surprise: Customers expect their Malvern Panalytical products to maintain optimal condition and a high level of performance over time. Taking great care of your sample preparation equipment eventually pays back, since it: Increases its longevity (so you can…READ MORE >

Tons of questions might come to your mind when preparing your samples prior to X-ray fluorescence (XRF) or inductively coupled plasma (ICP) analysis. We’ve collected frequently asked questions related to sample preparation by fusion, and here’s what our experts have…READ MORE >

Your preconceived ideas about fusion can prevent you from enjoying the benefits of this technique. Let’s have a closer look at six common misconceptions. 1. Fusion is only used to prepare samples for XRF analysis Don’t get it wrong: sample…READ MORE >

Petroleum refineries widely use fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) as a conversion process. This chemical process uses “a catalyst and heat to break long-chain hydrocarbons into smaller-chain hydrocarbons“, thus transforming them into valuable gasoline, distillate, butane and propane fuels1. Catalysts are…READ MORE >

The employees in Québec City gave CAD 5,000 to the local United Way Québec Chaudière-Appalaches in 2018. This important sum of money has been collected thanks to the generosity of people who give on a weekly basis as well as…READ MORE >