30 March 2015 Issue

Look inside for practical advice on separation science and thought–provoking commentary.

GC troubleshooting tips

A guide to simple troubleshooting steps in gas chromatography (GC) with an emphasis on petrochemical analysis.

Are you using your balance correctly?

Incognito continues with his “back to basics” focus. This time is the turn of the analytical balance.

Emerging trends in pharmaceutical analysis

Benedetto Natalini spoke to Bethany Degg of The Column about the driving forces in pharmaceutical analysis, including the importance of regulation, chirality, and miniaturization.

TD–GC for indoor air quality measurement

This article describes sampling methodology for thermal desorption–gas chromatography (TD–GC) that can extend the compatible analyte range of tests used to determine chemicals released from materials, as well as associated indoor air quality measurements.