April 05, 2018

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April 05, 2018

LCGC Blog

Problems and Ionic Liquid Solutions for Soil BTEX Analysis

I do not remember the application, but I remember very clearly Professor McNair telling us that soil is one of the most challenging sample matrices, if not the toughest, from which to perform analytical determinations. Sources indicate the composition of soil ideal for growing plants to be 25% air, 25% water, 45% minerals, and 5% organic matter. That does not seem like a daunting makeup, but the reality is that the relative proportion of the constituents can vary dramatically. read more

VICI DBS Mistral 40 Nitrogen Generator

The VICI DBS Mistral EVO 40 self-contained nitrogen generator produces greater than 99% pure LC-MS grade nitrogen gas with pressures up to 116 psig and flow capacity up to 40 LPM. A proprietary combination of compressors, ltration, and high performance pressure swing technologies produce nitrogen quietly and conveniently, right under the laboratory bench. Learn more

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Features

Rapid Trace Analysis of Multiresidue Contaminants

Mira Petrovic from the Catalan Institute for Water Research (ICRA) in Girona, Spain, reveals the advantages and practical applications of a novel method she developed for the multiresidue trace analysis of pharmaceutical compounds and their corresponding metabolites and transformation products using dual-column liquid chromatography (LC) coupled to tandem mass spectrometry (MS/MS). read more

Guide to Microplate Closure & Sealing

A new informative guide to assist lab scientists select the optimum seal and closure device for different types of microplate has been published by Porvair Sciences. Choosing the correct combination of seal and closure device for each type of microplate is important to achieving best laboratory practice and to avoid unnecessary work further downstream. Learn more

Peak Purity in Liquid Chromatography, Part 1: Basic Concepts, Commercial Software, and Limitations

Is that peak "pure"? How do I know if there might be something hiding under there? read more

ACE HILIC Method Development Kits

ACE HILIC Method Development Kits group together the acidic character ACE HILIC-A phase, the basic character ACE HILIC-B phase, and the neutral character ACE HILIC-N phase – each offering alternative selectivity – to provide you with a powerful screening platform for the development of a successful and robust HILIC separation. Available in 1.7, 3, and 5µm and a variety of column dimensions.
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News

Combatting Stink Bug Infestations Using VOC Analysis and GC–MS

Researchers from Lincoln University, Lincoln, New Zealand, have investigated the potential of VOC analysis using GC–MS to identify the presence of the agricultural and urban pest the brown marmorated stink bug. read more

BioPureSPN™ RPC Desalting SPE

Eliminate capillary plugging particles when desalting very small samples! BioPureSPN™ SPE utilize an enhanced bed of PROTO™ 300 or TARGA® RPC chemistry to both desalt and remove particles. Try BioPureSPN RPC spin columns today for reproducible, high capacity desalting while reducing capillary column replacement costs! Tested and proven by leading proteomic laboratories around the world. The Nest Group, Inc. - "Not Just Columns … Answers!" Learn more

Application Note

LC–MS/MS Analysis of THC in Whole Blood

This note describes how Agilent Captiva EMR—Lipid removed over 97% of unwanted phospholipids from the whole blood matrix with over 92% recoveries of target analytes. / Learn more /

FEATURED PRODUCTs

New YMC HIC column

YMC’s BioPro HIC BF is a high-resolution column phase designed for the analysis of antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates and proteins. The butyl bonded polymer phase provides long-term stability and ensures excellent lot-to-lot reproducibility. / Learn more /

VICI DBS Mistral 40 Nitrogen Generator

The Mistral EVO 40 is a self-contained nitrogen generator producing greater than 99% pure LC-MS grade nitrogen gas with pressures up to 116 psig and flow capacity to 40 LPM. / Learn more /

Molex Polymicro Capillary Configurator

Molex Capillary Configurator 2.0 is a free online tool which helps customers configure fused silica capillary tubing to their specific application needs. Chat with our experts at Analytica — Hall A2 Booth 528A. / Learn more /

Innovative HILIC Columns

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NEW Sample automation & concentration platform

Centri® – a multi-technique sample automation, pre-concentration and injection platform for GC that delivers enhanced analytical sensitivity and higher throughput for VOC and SVOC analysis in liquid, solid and gas samples. / Learn more /

New PerkinElmer Clarus GC Systems

Clarus® 590 and 690 GC instruments include powerful new features to deliver superior sensitivity, capacity, and throughput – plus added versatility with the TurboMatrix™ MultipPrep Autosampler for liquid injection, headspace and solid-phase micro-extraction (SPME). / Learn more /