Sample analysis is quick and easy at Akinalytics with rapid turnaround and competitive pricing.
Stay in the loop and in constant contact with our team of chemists and technicians. Receive the full report including original analysis results in native file formats as well as in exported formats. Exported formats depend on the analysis but may include Adobe Acrobat (.pdf), MS Excel (.xls), or generic comma-separated values (.csv).
Analysis and testing is held confidential and your results will be for you alone.
FTIR (Nicolete Protege model 460 E.S.P.)
FTIR analysis of organic samples elucidates the kinds of chemical bonds present in the molecule based on their absorbance spectrum in the infra-red region.
Sample capable of solvent casting/placement on KBr plate - $25/sample (bulk discounts available)
Thermo Genesys 10S UV-Vis spectrophotometer
Soluble sample full spectrum 190-900nm against solvent blank - $5/sample (bulk discounts available)
Soluble sample specified wavelength against solvent blank - $0.05/sample (bulk discounts available)
Measures refractive index from 1.30 to 1.72 at 589nm with an accuracy of ±0.0001 at a controlled temperature ranging from 10-60°C.
Typical assay $25/sample (bulk discounts available)
Modulated DSC analysis available from PolySciTech using a TA instruments Q2000 instrument operating under argon purge and controlled using a Discovery Refrigerated Cooling System - RCS90. This allows for testing samples in the range between -90 C to 550 C. Modulated DSC allows for collecting not just heat flow of the sample but also the reverse heat flow which is related to analysis of complex mixtures and multiple transitions.
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HPLC analysis is available via Hitachi D-7000 series HPLC system with a L-7100 pump, L-7200 autosampler, L-7300 column oven and L-7400 UV detector. A wide variety of testing is available with this equipment, please contact us with questions and/or pricing.
GPC performed using Waters 1515 Breeze system with refractive index detection. Used to determine molecular weight in the range of 400,000- 500 Da, test sample compared to polystyrene standards for determination of number average molecular weight, weight average molecular weight, polydispersity index, and other parameters as desired. $100/sample (bulk discounts available)
Test viscosity of solutions in range of 0-100 cP under controlled temperature conditions. Ideal for dilute polymer viscosity testing. Customer specified solvent.
Single test: $30/assay (bulk discounts available)
3-point intrinsic viscosity determination of polymer: $70/assay (bulk discounts available)
PolySciTech® offers texture analysis via a Texture Technologies Corporation TA.XTplus. The current configuration utilizes a 5 kg load cell for extreme sensitivity with soft and elastic materials. The testing arm can be equipped with either tensile grips for tensile testing or a ¼ inch steel ball/half inch dacron cylinder for compressive testing.
Typical mechanical tests include elastic modulus from 0-2% strain, stress relaxation (a.k.a. creep) as percent decline in force over 60 seconds of being held at a constant strain, elongation to break, yield stress. Akina can custom design tests to your specifications as well as perform textural tests such as crispiness and firmness. Below are elastic modulus and stress relaxation of some common food ingredients.
| Item | Elasticity (kPa/%) | Stress Relaxation (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Marshmallow - (Great Value) | 0.6 ± 0.1 | 38.3 ± 1.8 |
| Gummi Worm - (Great Value) | 0.7 ± 0.2 | 46.2 ± 2.8 |
| Gum - (Ice Breakers "Ice Cubes") | 29.9 ± 7.7+ | 10.0 ± 1.5 |
| Crouton - (Rothbury Farms) | 36.6 ± 10.4 | 63.4 ± 14.1 |
| Sugar Cube - (Domino) | 112.0 ± 12.1 | NA* |
Mechanical analysis can be performed using texture exponent software allowing for mechanical as well as textural properties to be quantified.
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Instrument collects both static and dynamic light scattering signals for robust data. Commonly used used for the analysis of proteins, inhibitors, micelles, quantum dots, liposomes, metallic nanoparticles and more. Available to assay in either water or a wide variety of organic solvents.
Typical assay $50/sample. If a sample requires support assays for data interpretation (refractive index or viscosity) these will be billed separately as stand alone assays.
Rheometric tests can be performed at Akina, Inc. utilizing an AR550 (TA Instruments) Rheometer in the temperature range of ambient to 150°C.
This peltier controlled rheometer has both a 20 and an 8 mm attachment for viscosities ranging from water to viscous polymer melts. Rheometer can do both basic viscosity as well as oscillation measurements with continous or stepped sweeps of temperature, frequency, stress, as well as other variables. G',G", Delta and other rheometric variables are collected in oscillation mode. Rheological as well as molecular information about the material can be gleaned from this data.
Rheometric data can be analyzed on Rheology Advantage Data Analysis software.
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USP 1 and USP 2 dissolution testing is available with a Distek Premiere 5100 dissolution system. Seven jacketed vessels are available for dissolution testing with temperature control at 37 °C and 45 °C. Vessel volume is 500 mL to 1000 mL. Dissolution sample analysis available via HPLC. Please contact for pricing.
Tablet hardness and friability testing with a VanKel tablet hardness tester and GlobePharma friabilator, following USP guidelines. Please contact for pricing.
*note prices reflect samples as described. Samples which require additional processing may incur additional fees. Large numbers of replicate samples may be eligible for lower bulk pricing. Contact us for more information.