Equipment
MEGAMIX analytical and research center is equipped with the following instruments:
The analytical and research center is equipped with the latest UHPLC that consists of a diode-matrix detector, autosampler, binary pump, and thermostat. The instrument can measure 3D spectrum in any point of the chromatogram and compare it against the reference samples. Chromatograph with such specifications has high sensitivity and accuracy.
MEGAMIX analytical and research center has the state-of-the-art analytical equipment built by the Russian and foreign manufacturers from USA, South Korea, Australia, Japan, Germany, and France.
- Automated crude fat analyzer – was developed to determine crude (free) fat using diethyl ether. Most of the compounds derived are triglycerides with few adjacent lipids, traditionally called “free fats”. The analysis is done by measuring a sample fat weight loss. Crude fat can be measured in 15 samples simultaneously.
- Atomic-absorption spectrophotometer – complete with hydride attachments,can determine heavy and toxic metals (cobalt, sodium, potassium, copper, iron, manganese, lead, cadmium, mercury, selenium, chromium, calcium, magnesium, and zinc).
- Crude protein analyzer using Bernstein method - methodcan analyze up to 8 samples simultaneously.
- EIA-reader (photometer) to determine micotoxins by the enzyme immunoassay method.
- Crude fiberanalyzer.
- Automatic bioanalyzer – is a modern microscope with built-in computer, which is used to determine total toxicity of feed and raw materials by Stylonychia bioassay express method.
- Ionometers – instruments to determine the acid value, total acid number, chlorides, fluorides, amino acids, urease activity in soya products and other parameters.
Auxiliary equipment is used for sample preparation, such as: sample dividers, grinders, rotary evaporators, lab furnaces, centrifuges, shakers, and water baths.
