|
|
|
|
|
|
|
CLIENT OF THE MONTH:
NORTHPARKES MINES PTY LTD
Winners are chosen by our computer on a random basis. The prize is the client's choice of $100 worth of laboratory items from a supplied list.
|
|
|
|
|
From Northparkes Mines Pty Ltd;
CMOC-Northparkes Mines (Northparkes) is a copper and gold mine located 27 kilometres north-west of Parkes, in the Central West of New South Wales, Australia.
Northparkes is a joint venture between China Molybdenum Co., Ltd (CMOC) (80%) and the Sumitomo Groups (20%).
Mining has been taking place at Northparkes for over 25 years. Our current Environmental Assessment allows operations until 2032 – our vision is to operate for ‘A century of mining together’.
We were the first mine in Australia to use the highly efficient block cave mining method, now used in several mines throughout the country. The first full-scale production was from E26 Lift 1 block cave in 1997.
In 2006, we began construction of a new block cave mine on the E48 copper and gold deposit with production officially commencing in September 2010. In 2016 we began production from the E26 Sub-Level Cave. Construction of E26 lift 1 North commenced in 2019, and production began in February 2022.
Northparkes is proud to be a farmer as well as a miner owning approximately 10,314 ha of land in Central West NSW. Mining operations occupy 1,630 ha and the remaining area operates as a commercial agricultural and logistics operation.
https://www.northparkes.com/about/our-story
|
|
|
CLEVER PERSON'S QUIZ
Question:
How many people have received two Nobel Prizes?
The answer will be in the next edition of the Rowe Scientific newsletter.
Did you know the answer to the last quiz question?
Raw or rare meat may leak a red substance many would describe as 'blood', however this substance does not contain any blood/ haemoglobin. What then, is this red substance?
Answer:
Myoglobin.
Muscle fibres do not contain any Blood/Haemoglobin, but do contain Myoglobin, a structurally related protein that similarly acts as an oxygen carrier. It was the first protein to have its structure determined by X-Ray Crystallography in 1957, for which John Kendrew and Max Perutz were awarded the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1962.
Despite being so well studied, its purpose in physiology is poorly understood, but is hypothesised to function as oxygen storage, to facilitate oxygen transport within muscle fibre, and as a scavenger of reactive oxygen species.
References
https://www.nsf.gov/news/news_summ.jsp?cntn_id=100689
Garry DJ, Kanatous SB, Mammen PP (2007). "Molecular insights into the functional role of myoglobin". Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. 618: 181–93.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FOODPRO 2023
Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd recently exhibited at Foodpro 2023 in Victoria, held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. It was a great turn out of industry experts, exhibitors and delegates spanning across 4 days.
It provided an opportunity to meet with our valued customers in the food manufacturing industry across Australia. Thank you to all who stopped by our display, and we look forward to talking to you in the near future.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
RMIT UNIVERSITY ROWE SCIENTIFIC PTY LTD CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Mr Pierre Helou, the 2023 recipient of the Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd Chemistry Scholarship at RMIT University
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In Pierre's own words;
"My main chemical field of interest is organic synthesis. I find the functionality and role of organic compounds in our every-day life fascinating. It’s also very satisfying to synthesise a high quality product. This semester, for my applied science project, I’m investigating the optimisation of bis-spirooxindole compounds as a potential treatment for Alzheimer's disease. I also took a liking to food chemistry and nuclear chemistry as part of my course, and have a casual interest in mineralogy and metallurgy. I hope to one day have a research career in one of these fields."
Well done Pierre, from all of us here at Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd.
|
|
|
DEAKIN UNIVERSITY ROWE SCIENTIFIC PTY LTD CHEMISTRY SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Mr Oliver Stansfield, the current 2023 recipient of the Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd Scholarship,
|
|
|
Oliver was asked: What do you find most interesting about chemistry?
"The fact that it seems bottomless in its breadth and depth. Every time I feel as though I have a grip on an area, there is another level of understanding to go to, another experiment to perform."
Well done Oliver, from all of us here at Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd.
|
|
|
MONASH UNIVERSITY ROWE SCIENTIFIC PTY LTD CHEMISTRY PRIZES
Congratulations to the following 8 recipients of Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd Chemistry prizes at Monash University for Semester 1, 2023. (The prizes are named in honour of previous Monash University chemistry lecturers).
|
|
|
Coller McKinnon Wilson Prize
CHM1011 Chemistry
Quach Kien Trung
"My immense passion for chemistry arose when chemistry was introduced in grade 8. This new subject caught my attention since it explained a lot of the natural phenomena around me.
From the simple formation of carbon dioxide in the combustion of carbon to the complicated reactions of different classes of inorganic and organic compounds.
CHM1011 has introduced to me many new concepts such as orbitals from week 2, gas laws from week 6, enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs energy from weeks 7 and 8, equilibrium from weeks 9 and 10, and reaction rates in weeks 11 and 12. These concepts amplified my passion for chemistry since they gave me a deeper insight into the reasons behind chemical reactions. For example, HI has a big energy gap between the orbitals of hydrogen (1s) and Iodine (5p) that makes this compound undergo equilibrium with initial reactants, or the release of CO2 from soft drinks when opening the bottle that enables CO2 inside with higher pressure than the partial pressure of CO2 in the atmosphere to escape, or the combustion of hydrazine used as a source of energy can occur spontaneously due to the negative Gibbs energy that produces work for the engine."
|
|
|
Jackson Prize
CHM1051 Chemistry I Advanced
Jude Revill
"As a current engineering student, chemistry has helped me understand the reason why the physical interactions I learn about are the way they are and helped inspire myriad ‘Eureka!’ connections in my mind between fascinating concepts. For example, my knowledge of alloying helped me understand why metals are work hardened, why elastic strain is recovered after fracture, and well-nigh countless other awe-inspiring concepts.
It seems simple, but chemical explanations for physical occurrences are often overlooked, but such knowledge is the only way to truly understand our vibrant world. The highlight of CHM1051 for me has been seeing just how passionate my lecturers are about chemistry and the experiences it has guided them to; it is galvanising to see Prof. Toby Bell so eager to help students, alongside his cool confidence when reacting purportedly dangerous chemicals: something only born out of deep understanding. This detailed and recondite comprehension of the universe is something I strive to possess, and without chemical knowledge, such an accomplishment will remain intangible. Physics and chemistry are fundamentally intertwined, and really, once you get into small enough particles, the boundaries between the two blur, don’t they? As an engineer, I know my future includes both."
|
|
|
RFC Brown Prize
CHM2911 Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
Chelsea Scott-Hayward
"My passion for chemistry stems primarily from the nature in which molecules and chemical reactions logically progress through mechanisms. I love how so many different aspects of chemistry can be rationalised by the inner workings of molecules and the ways they interact.
Throughout my university studies, this passion has been elevated as I initially began with a love for organic chemistry, before being introduced to the world of inorganic chemistry and finding my passion equally divided between the two areas. During my studies in CHM2911, I have been inspired by these two passions to further my studies in both areas, drawing links and connections between both organic and inorganic chemistry."
|
|
|
Hart McKelvie Beckett Prize
CHM2951 Environmental Chemistry – Water
Tom Anderson
"Chemistry has always been a passion of mine, as it allows us to understand how the world works and how things interact with each other. I've also always had a passion for the environment and Water Chemistry has allowed me to further explore and understand the workings of our waterways and what we can do to improve their health. Entire ecosystems rely on the health of our local waterways and being able to further understand and improve them is amazing work."
|
|
|
Burden Prize
CHM3960 Environmental Chemistry
Chang Hoong Chek
"In CHM3960, the topic of water chemistry addressed waste water and drinking water issues, both of which are highly relevant to our modern life.
The topic of air chemistry covered air quality and how it is closely monitored to ensure healthy levels, especially in dense living zones, and energy security of the country was also covered with its connection to social and economic factors. Lastly, soil chemistry gave me the foundation to understand different types of soil and various techniques which are crucial to change soil chemistry for agriculture and human and environmental safety.
Overall, CHM3960 taught me how chemistry can contribute to the environment to secure human health and food sources globally. Both man-made and natural contributions or treatments should be considered for a full picture of the environmental aspect. It also inspired me to be conscious of how actions contribute to the environment, such as different types of pollutants and greenhouse gases which contribute to major issues affecting our planet."
|
|
|
Youatt Prize
Joint winner 1 of 2
CHM3930 Medicinal Chemistry
Mason Lam
"Throughout my university degree, I have had the privilege of seeing many aspects of chemistry from organic to inorganic to physical and much more.
These experiences have only continued to foster my passion and appreciation of chemistry. Learning about how different disciplines in chemistry view the same concepts has highlighted to me the enormity of the field, and while some may find it all daunting, I personally take it as a challenge and something to be really excited about as my knowledge deepens with every unit. CHM3930 has built upon my love of chemistry by focussing fundamentals from other units into the practical context of medicine.
Discussion of natural products and drug development has enriched my understanding of organic chemistry whilst learning about applications of metals in medicine has allowed me to apply inorganic chemistry into molecules that have changed the world and saved millions of lives. It has helped me take a step back from small scale synthesis and encouraged me to understand how chemistry is done on industrial scales. This big picture approach of not just doing chemistry but optimising it to suit our needs I feel is the greatest inspiration I've taken from this unit."
|
|
|
Pullen Heffernan Prize
CHM3911 Advanced Physical Chemistry
Thi Truc Ly Nguyen
"My passion for chemistry comes from the curiosity towards nature, the composition of matter, the chemical reactions which occur within complex systems, and how these reactions and components impact on human and its society.
I have ample interest in drug developments and drug interactions on various diseases. Computational Chemistry is one of the branches in Physical Chemistry which uses computational stimulation to understand and investigate virtual chemical phenomena.
This aspect of Physical Chemistry is an important step in drug discovery and design by virtual screening of potential drug candidates to predict their interactions with target sites before the actual experiment. Physical Chemistry can also predict the properties and behaviours of materials, as well as reaction kinetics, allowing the utilisation of this knowledge for efficient drug development. To this end, Physical Chemistry has given me insight into how to utilise different tools and technology available so that it can aid my ambition in becoming a better synthetic chemist."
|
|
|
Dickson Prize
CHM3941 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Sidney White
"My passion for chemistry was sparked after watching documentaries on the impacts of insulin prices in America, where small scale research groups were helping individuals afford insulin.
As I’m doing a double degree with law, this has made me passionate about using my intersectional knowledge to develop strong policies that support researchers, while providing lifesaving pharmaceuticals at affordable prices. Based on this, I hope to work in intellectual property, where I can utilise my chemistry knowledge to support scientists, and particularly small-scale research groups in protecting their research and findings.
This unit has highlighted my interest in the diverse biological applications of inorganic molecules. In the lab, we created macrobicyclic cage complexes, which I discovered are highly useful in targeted cancer imaging and treatment. While I had previously appreciated the theoretical aspects of inorganic chemistry, this lab in particular resonated with my interests in pharmaceuticals, and provided me with an opportunity to delve into ongoing research done by the Paterson Group at Monash. I had never previously contemplated undertaking research as a part of my science degree, but the real-world focus of this lab gave me a greater appreciation about the tangible impacts of research in chemistry."
|
|
|
Congratulations and well done to you all, from the national staff of Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd.
|
|
|
|
|
NEW SOUTH WALES
Dear Clients.
Spring has definitely sprung! The days are getting warmer, and the sun is taking a little longer to set in the evenings. In a matter of days, our clients here in NSW will be blessed by an extra hour of sunlight in the afternoons.
If you are looking to do a little seasonal cleaning in Spring, it may be a good time to take a look at your site safety requirements. We currently have a range of specials on eye wash stations and DG storage cabinets from Pratt Safety Systems, which can be found in our current Lablikes 16 catalogue. We can also supply other items from Pratt’s extensive range. If you can’t find your preferred unit in our catalogue, please reach out to us so that we can help you with supply of your required safety products.
We also encourage our clients to start thinking about their laboratory needs over the coming months, and to plan in advance wherever possible. The silly season is just around the corner, and this can result in longer lead times for items, as freight congestion causes significant delays both locally and overseas. One way to ensure availability of your core chemicals and consumables is to set up a forward order for supply of the items you use regularly. Please speak to your Account Manager, or to our friendly sales team, to discuss this further.
We look forward to speaking with you soon
All the best from:
Kathryn, Ari, Cindy, Diana, Dylan, Hayden, John, Julia and Kai
|
|
|
QUEENSLAND
Dear Clients.
You have all kept us very busy during the past two months and we thank you for your continued support. Our team looks forward to receiving your emails and phone calls and to hear the latest news about your work.
In order to improve our service to you, we have two new customer service team members who are currently working through their training schedules. There is a lot to learn, and in the months ahead, we can focus on providing you with a quicker turnaround time for quotations, support, and resolving any issues that may arise. Our Account Managers are dedicated and knowledgeable people, who care about your needs.
In Lablikes 16 we promoted the Nuline range of laboratory refrigeration and freezer models, including pharmacy refrigerators and refrigerator/freezer combo units that are Australian made and owned. There are still good savings to be made with these products, so please call our team as they will be eager to assist you.
We also advised that we are now stocking Tuttnauer autoclaves. You may find the 2840ED-D benchtop 38L chamber model ideal for your Life Science laboratory, and we can deliver it immediately for you. Our team looks forward to assisting you with additional information about the range of autoclaves available from Tuttnauer.
Thank you for your business, keep well and stay safe, from the Queensland Team:
|
|
|
Yvonne, Brian, Cherise, Dan, George, Jessica, Jordanne, Josephine, Juan, Kelly, Leon, Martin, Richard, and Steve.
|
|
|
SOUTH AUSTRALIA &
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Dear Clients.
With the days finally starting to warm up I hope you are all looking forward to a wonderful Spring.
Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd will be proudly attending the Interwinery Analysis Group Technical Seminar at Adelaide Oval in the John Halbert Room on November 10th 2023, as well as the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute Research Showcase taking place in Adelaide on the 15th and 16th November 2023. If you are attending these events, please come and visit us at our stands as we would love to talk to you and answer any of your questions.
Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd is now the official distributor for Starna Scientific Australia-wide. We can offer the Starna Scientific range of spectrophotometer cells, optical components and certified reference materials. Download the latest Starna® catalogue found in the web article here, for a complete list of products and specifications. Our latest Lablikes issue 16 is now out in circulation. As always, our dedicated team are here to assist you with any enquiries you may have.
All the best.
Chris, Aarushi, Choo, Dani, Erik, Joanne, Leonie, Luke, Matt, Michael, Paula and Samuel.
|
|
|
VICTORIA & TASMANIA
Dear Clients.
SPRING! Thank goodness it has finally arrived. I think we have all had enough of the cold weather.
Thank you to our Victoria and Tasmanian clients for continuing to choose Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd for your laboratory requirements. To keep up with the business growth, we have appointed a new Internal Sales and Support specialist, Shalina Naicker, who started with us on 4th September. Shalina has a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Science and is looking forward to taking your call.
Our newest agency, Starna Scientific, is proving to be popular with many spectroscopists making use of the re-calibration facility to update their reference standards and acquire new cells.
You should have your copy of Lablikes 16 by now, which is packed with great deals, such as the Miele Glasswasher offer, which is particularly generous; and the PRATT safety range of eye wash units.
Thank you for visiting us at Foodpro 2023, it was great to see so many people making the time to visit our exhibition. We will be attending ICFA (International Conference on Food Analysis) in Melbourne on the 20th November, and LABCON a few days later. We look forward to seeing you there. Of course, please don’t forget to check our Website for the latest information and pricing!
Hope to hear from you soon.
From your team in Victoria:
Garry, Adam, Amanda, Christine, Chris, Darren, Hoa, Louise, Mango, Nic, Paul and Shalina.
|
|
|
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Dear Clients.
Business sentiment, based on your orders, continues to be positive. We have struggled with our supply of standard flasks recently (apologies) but are increasing our stock of BRAND equivalents. Similarly priced, they are a premium product standardised in the BRAND, state of the art, manufacturing facility in Germany.
Increasingly you ask of our steps to reduce our impact on the environment. The BRAND products we promote, are pre-packed (no foam, no plastic) securely in a recyclable cardboard box - please give them a try. We can also supply these flask (and pipettes, burettes, measuring cylinders, liquid dispensers and pipettors) with an individualised ISO 17025 accredited calibration certificate. For when NATA come calling, we have started to stock the more common items.
As always, thank you for your business, and we appreciate your confidence in working with Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd as your supply partner.
All the best from:
Peter Sommers and the Western Australian Team.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
South Australia
& NT
|
Queensland
|
Victoria & Tasmania
|
New South Wales
|
Western Australia
|
|
|
|
|
Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd
www.rowe.com.au
We have sent this message to all existing Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd clients, as a way of keeping you informed of special offers and company news. If you do not wish to receive these emails, please click here to Unsubscribe.
*Prices do not include GST and are only valid while current stocks last. We reserve the right to change specifications, details and descriptions without notice. Pictures are for illustrative purposes only. Discounts do not apply to service, freight or repair charges.
©2023 Rowe Scientific Pty Ltd. All rights reserved.
|
|
|
