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GC Anlysis for ASTM D5501
GenTech Asia Expansion
Need for Speed
Equipment Specials

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U.S. ethanol production is reaching unprecedented levels. In 2004, 3.4 billion gallons of ethanol were produced in the nation, up from 2.81 billion gallons the previous year. By the end of 2005, the ethanol industry reached a capacity of more than 4 billion gallons. This dramatic growth does not show signs of stopping.

For ethanol production, GC analysis is used to determine the total amount of denaturant added to the final ethanol product prior to shipment. The GC analysis for ASTM D5501 certification measures the amount of methanol, ethanol, and total amount of denaturant as area percents. READ MORE...

-To prevent an increase in retention times in your chromatography, replace the septum daily.

-For improved performance and better results, always degass your solvents.

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GenTech Expands Overseas

We are extremely pleased to announce the opening of our new office, GenTech Asia, in Taichung City, Taiwan. A brand new website is currently under construction and we look forward to sharing more details with our customers in the months to come.

Need for Speed

Fast Bikes. Faster Results. In this day and age, speed is everything - from high speed internet to motorcycle drag racing. Yes, motorcycle drag racing. In fact, the AHDRA (All Harley Drag Racing Association) has grown into a national organization hosting 14 races this past season. To ensure fairness amongst competitors, especially with more on the line in the way of bigger purses, the AHDRA called on GenTech to be their Official Fuel Testing Equipment Supplier.

GenTech recently installed a Shimadzu GC-2010 gas chromatograph in the AHDRA’s mobile testing lab. This GC will be used in the testing of Nitromethane (nitrocarbol) CH3NO2 and Methanol (methyl alcohol) CH3OH racing fuels. READ MORE...

Equipment Specials

• ThermoFinnigan LCQ Classic LC/MS/MS - $33,000
• HP 1100 HPLC System with DAD - $34,900
• Shimadzu GC-2010 with FID and ONE (1) YEAR WARRANTY - $6,200
• 50% OFF Used Vacuum Pumps - Select Models

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