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June 15, 2016
 
Spectroscopy Spotlight
Total Reflection X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry for Metals and Nanoparticle Analysis
Total reflection x-ray fluorescence (TXRF) spectrometry is an energy-dispersive x-ray technique that is used for elemental and chemical analysis, and is especially suitable for small-sample analyses. Ursula Fittschen, an assistant professor at Washington State University, has been using TXRF to analyze stainless steel metal release, and also airborne silver nanoparticles (NPs) from fabrics. Here, she describes the advantages and challenges of this technique.
 
Featured Articles

The Importance of Method Development for Trace-Element Analysis by Inductively Coupled Plasma–Optical Emission Spectroscopy
When developing or optimizing an ICP-OES method for trace-element analysis, a number of parameters must be evaluated, including analytical wavelengths, interferences, plasma parameters, data acquisition parameters, and validation. Here's what to consider for each.
 
2016 National Environmental Monitoring Conference
August 8-12, 2016; Orange County, CA
NEMC is the largest conference focused on environmental measurements in North America! NEMC 2016 features over 175 oral and poster presentations on a variety of cutting-edge environmental monitoring issues; an exhibit program showcasing the latest innovations in environmental monitoring; an Innovative New Technology Showcase; and special keynote presentations on topics of general interest. Learn more
 
Metabolomics in Food and Nutrition Laboratories
A look at the various strategies and tools related to metabolomics applied to food and nutrition.          
 
Simplifying Mass Spectrometry Through New Ionization Technology: Application to Drugs and Clinical Analyses
A newly discovered method, matrix-assisted ionization (MAI), is described for generating gas-phase ions from volatile and nonvolatile compounds. The method is both simple and sensitive.
 

 Analysis of Nicotine Alkaloids and Impurities in Liquids for e-Cigarettes by LC–MS, GC–MS, and ICP-MS
The development of various analytical MS methods to investigate the chemical composition of liquids used in electronic cigarettes and characterize their quality is presented in this study.
 
Featured News

Proceeds from Pittcon 2016 Award Grants to Fund Science Education Grants at the Elementary, High School, and College Levels
Proceeds from Pittcon 2016 are distributed by its sponsoring societies, the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP), and the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP).
 
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   New Webcasts

Raman Spectroscopy and Imaging of Low-Energy Phonons in Solid-State Structures
Thursday, June 16, 2016
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Investigating CO2 Where and When You Want It: High Precision Carbon and Oxygen Isotope Analysis
Monday, June 20, 2016
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Live Webcast Series

Part 1: Which Technique is Right for My Trace Elemental Analysis?
Tuesday, June 21, 2016
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Part 2: What is Required and How to Do It
Tuesday, June 28, 2016
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High Precision Elemental Analysis Using an ED-XRF Spectrometer
Thursday, June 30, 2016
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   On Demand Webcasts

Preparation and Elemental Analysis of Foodstuffs Using Microwave Assisted Sample Digestion and ICP-OES
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USP 232 and 233: Understanding Method Requirements and Guidance for Getting Your Laboratory Ready for Implementation
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