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
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
Artificial Snow – The History, The Science, and DIY Tips
One of the greatest holiday movies, “It’s a Wonderful Life” brought more to the world than just an excellent performance by Jimmy Stewart. It introduced Hollywood to a new type Continue Reading
Thanksgiving Science – 5 Fun and Easy Activities to Do This Holiday
It’s been said many times, but this year’s Thanksgiving is definitely going to be different from past years. So we wanted to bring a little bit of cheer to your Continue Reading
Thanksography: Giving Thanks to Our Chromatographic Analysis
Ok, so we might have made up the term Thanksography, but it is worth taking a moment to give thanks to everything and everyone who make our days easier and Continue Reading