On March 14th the world celebrates the mathematical constant π. Pi Day is observed on this day since 3, 1, and 4 are the first three significant digits of π. Continue Reading
Cómo Mejorar el Rendimiento de su Columna de Micro HPLC/UHPLC
Autora invitada: Helen Whitby, PhD, Especialista técnica Las columnas de Micro HPLC/UHPLC ofrecen a los cromatógrafos la oportunidad de mejorar la sensibilidad o de usar flujos inferiores debido a su Continue Reading
Derivatizing Reagents for GC – The Buffers Strike Back
Our previous technical tip spoke about silylation reagents that may be used to derivatize a range of polar, acidic, and basic analytes to improve volatility and peak shape during gas chromatography. Silylating Continue Reading
Mycotoxins in Cannabis – Exploring More Comprehensive Testing
Reprinted with the kind permission of International Labmate Ltd – first printed in International Labmate, November 2020, Volume45 Issue 7 – www.intlabmate.com The Movement Towards More Comprehensive Testing of Mycotoxins in Cannabis Guest Author Continue Reading
Derivatization in Gas Chromatography (GC) Explained
Gas Chromatography is a fantastic technique to achieve exceedingly sharp peaks and resolutions within a complex mixture of analytes. But each analyte must be volatile to facilitate GC analysis. Derivatization Continue Reading
The Importance of a Well Prepared Mobile Phase Explained
Guest Author – Helen Whitby, PhD A buffer is an AQUEOUS solution containing a weak acid and its conjugate base (or a weak base and its conjugate acid). The pH of a buffer solution changes Continue Reading
HILIC Technical Tip for Stronger Analytical Methods
Technical Tip: Engineering successful analytical methods using HILIC as an alternative retention mechanism Overview: This technical tip will outline hydrophilic interaction chromatography (or hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography, HILIC) as an alternative retention mechanism that is particularly effective for LC-MS. Continue Reading
Principios Básicos de la Resolución: Revisión Para Cromatografistas
Autor invitado: Zachary Woodward, especialista técnico Recientemente revisamos cómo la relación de la fase puede acortar los tiempos de análisis sin perder resolución y quisiera explicar en detalle la importancia de Continue Reading
LC Tubing – How to Set Bend Radius with SecurityLINK
Gust Author – Genevieve Hodson – Senior Technical Specialist Liquid chromatography (LC) tubing can be made from a few different types of materials depending on the needs of the laboratory. Continue Reading
The Science of Champagne Bubbles: The Pop Is Just the Start!
It’s almost a new year and many of you will probably be popping some sparkling wine (or Champagne) and toasting it to friends and family. But before the clock strikes Continue Reading