1. Environmental Science
- Water Quality Analysis:
- Application: Detecting heavy metals (e.g., lead, mercury, cadmium), organic pollutants (e.g., phenols, pesticide residues), and microorganisms (e.g., E. coli) in water.
- Products: Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), pH meter, Conductivity meter.
- Example: Using AAS to detect heavy metals in river water to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
- Air Quality Monitoring:
- Application: Detecting air pollutants such as sulfur dioxide (SO₂), nitrogen oxides (NOₓ), and particulate matter (PM2.5, PM10).
- Products: Gas Chromatograph (GC), Mass Spectrometer (MS), Gas Analyzer.
- Example: Using GC-MS to analyze volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in the atmosphere to assess air quality.
- Soil Analysis:
- Application: Detecting nutrients (e.g., nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium), heavy metals, and organic pollutants in soil.
- Products: High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC), Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF).
- Example: Using HPLC to analyze organic pollutants in soil to assess contamination levels.
2. Food Science
- Nutritional Analysis:
- Application: Detecting proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals in food.
- Products: High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC), Gas Chromatograph (GC), Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS).
- Example: Using HPLC to analyze vitamin C content in food to ensure compliance with nutritional labeling requirements.
- Food Additive Detection:
- Application: Detecting preservatives, colorants, sweeteners, etc., in food.
- Products: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC).
- Example: Using GC-MS to detect the preservative benzoic acid in food to ensure it meets food safety standards.
- Pesticide Residue Detection:
- Application: Detecting pesticide residues in agricultural products.
- Products: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS).
- Example: Using LC-MS to detect organophosphorus pesticide residues in fruits to ensure food safety.
3. Pharmaceutical Industry
- Drug Development:
- Application: Analyzing the components, purity, and stability of drugs.
- Products: High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC), Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (NMR), Mass Spectrometer (MS).
- Example: Using HPLC to analyze the purity of drug intermediates to ensure drug quality.
- Quality Control:
- Application: Detecting impurities and active ingredient content in drugs.
- Products: High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC), Gas Chromatograph (GC), Infrared Spectrometer (IR).
- Example: Using IR spectrometer to detect the structure of drugs to ensure compliance with standards.
- Clinical Diagnosis:
- Application: Detecting biomarkers in blood, urine, such as glucose, cholesterol, drug metabolites.
- Products: Biochemical Analyzer, Immunoanalyzer, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS).
- Example: Using a biochemical analyzer to detect blood glucose levels for diabetes diagnosis.
4. Materials Science
- Material Composition Analysis:
- Application: Detecting the elemental composition and compound structure of materials.
- Products: X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF), X-ray Diffractometer (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM).
- Example: Using XRF to analyze the elemental composition of metal materials to ensure they meet design requirements.
- Material Performance Testing:
- Application: Testing the mechanical, thermal, and electrical properties of materials.
- Products: Thermogravimetric Analyzer (TGA), Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC), Universal Testing Machine.
- Example: Using TGA to analyze the thermal stability of polymer materials to assess their performance in high-temperature environments.
5. Petroleum and Chemical Industry
- Petroleum Composition Analysis:
- Application: Detecting the components of crude oil, gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products.
- Products: Gas Chromatograph (GC), Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), Infrared Spectrometer (IR).
- Example: Using GC to analyze the hydrocarbon components in gasoline to ensure quality standards.
- Petroleum Product Quality Control:
- Application: Detecting impurities and sulfur content in petroleum products.
- Products: Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), Gas Chromatograph (GC), UV-Vis Spectrophotometer.
- Example: Using AAS to detect sulfur content in diesel to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
6. Forensic Science
- Toxin Detection:
- Application: Detecting toxins in biological samples, such as poisons and drugs.
- Products: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS).
- Example: Using GC-MS to detect toxins in blood for forensic identification.
- Trace Evidence Analysis:
- Application: Analyzing trace evidence at crime scenes, such as fibers, paint, and glass fragments.
- Products: Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF), Infrared Spectrometer (IR).
- Example: Using SEM to analyze the composition of fibers at a crime scene to provide clues for case investigation.
7. Agriculture
- Soil Fertility Analysis:
- Application: Detecting nutrient content in soil, such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium.
- Products: Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC).
- Example: Using AAS to detect potassium content in soil to guide rational fertilization.
- Agricultural Product Quality Detection:
- Application: Detecting nutritional components and pesticide residues in agricultural products.
- Products: Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS), High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC).
- Example: Using HPLC to detect vitamin C content in fruits to ensure agricultural product quality.
8. Biomedical Research
- Gene Analysis:
- Application: Detecting and analyzing DNA and RNA sequences.
- Products: Gene Sequencer, PCR Instrument, Gel Imaging System.
- Example: Using a gene sequencer to analyze the human genome to study genetic diseases.
- Protein Analysis:
- Application: Detecting and analyzing the structure, function, and interactions of proteins.
- Products: High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC), Mass Spectrometer (MS), Electrophoresis Instrument.
- Example: Using HPLC to analyze protein purity to study its biological activity.
9. Industrial Production
- Quality Control:
- Application: Detecting the quality of raw materials, intermediate products, and final products.
- Products: High-Performance Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC), Gas Chromatograph (GC), Infrared Spectrometer (IR).
- Example: Using HPLC to detect impurities in chemical products to ensure quality.
- Process Analysis:
- Application: Real-time monitoring of chemical reactions and product quality in the production process.
- Products: Online Analyzer, Process Chromatograph.
- Example: Using an online analyzer to real-time monitor key parameters in chemical reaction processes to optimize production processes.
10. Energy Sector
- New Energy Material Analysis:
- Application: Detecting the composition and performance of battery materials, solar cell materials, etc.
- Products: X-ray Diffractometer (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), Electrochemical Analyzer.
- Example: Using XRD to analyze the crystal structure of lithium-ion battery materials to optimize battery performance.
- Energy Quality Control:
- Application: Detecting impurities and components in energy products.
- Products: Gas Chromatograph (GC), Atomic Absorption Spectrometer (AAS).
- Example: Using GC to detect impurities in natural gas to ensure energy quality.