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3 June 2016
LC Troubleshooting: How Does it Work? Part 1: Pumps Understanding how liquid chromatographic pumps operate can help streamline solving pump problems. This month's “LC Troubleshooting” considers the history of pump development, and describes the two most common pump designs in use today and the problems that can affect them.
What Really Makes a Good Analytical Chemist in 2016
Incognito ponders on what it takes to be a “good” analytical chemist in 2016. Do you make the grade or do you fall short? What are the skills that aren't on job advertisements but can ensure you are a cut above the rest? What can you do to improve yourself, and even exceed in your field? Incognito spells it out.
LCGC TV: Separating Carbon-Based Nanoparticles: Why Anion-Exchange HPLC?
Identification of a particle based on charge is very important in analytical science. Luis Colon from the State University of New York at Buffalo discusses his reasons for using anion-exchange HPLC to separate carbon-based nanoparticles.
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Investigating Alzheimer's Using UHPLC–MS
Researchers from China have used ultrahigh-performance liquid chromatography coupled to mass spectrometry (UHPLC–MS) and metabolomics to investigate the metabolic networks of Alzheimer’s disease, identifying potential biomarkers and biochemical mechanisms.
Shimadzu Lab4You Accepting Applications
Following a successful launch last year, Shimadzu's Lab4You program is once again accepting applications from young and enthusiastic researchers hoping to advance their research. Winners will be granted access to the state of-the-art equipment at the “Shimadzu Laboratory World” including well serviced analytical instruments and on hand product specialists.
The Thermosorb®-N is used to monitor airborne nitrosamines in the work place. As Air is drawn through the Thermosorb®-N it captures any nitrosamines present so they can be analysed and levels reported. Learn more
Tandem Ionisation® - Soft and hard EI spectra obtained simultaneously across a single GC or GC×GC run, allowing comprehensive characterisation of complex samples and easing isomer speciation. Learn more
These valves have an improved lifetime compared to the previous models. Designed for 1/4" tubing and with 4, 6 or 8 positions. Manual, pneumatic or electric actuated. Learn more
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