Electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis of liquids

<p><strong>In the week from June 29, the following webinars await you in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectrometry</strong></p><blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinars"><strong>👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</strong></a></h4><p><strong>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database</strong> with over <strong>5 500 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars</strong>.</p></blockquote><h5><strong>1. Metrohm: Simplifying Through-Container Testing with Raman Spectroscopy in the Pharmaceutical Industry</strong></h5><ul><li>Mo, 29.6.2026 15:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6308">Registration</a></li></ul><p>In this webinar, we will demonstrate a more robust and practical alternative to SORS for see-through Raman analysis.</p><h5><strong>2. SelectScience: End-to-end PAT: Connecting advanced analytics and data across the bioprocess lifecycle</strong></h5><ul><li>Mo, 29.6.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6307">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn how integrated PAT strategies combining NMR, Raman, IR, and digital workflows enable continuous process understanding, smoother tech transfer, and QbD from development to GMP manufacturing.</p><h5><strong>3. Bruker: Bruker Fluorescence Microscopy Solutions: Automated Imaging and Light-Sheet Microscopy</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 30.6.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6309">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover Bruker’s integrated imaging ecosystem combining light-sheet microscopy, high-content screening, and high-performance data management for scalable, high-quality biological imaging workflows.</p><h5><strong>4. Agilent Technologies: Measuring Diverse Samples with UV/VIS Spectrometers and Integrating Spheres</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 30.6.2026 20:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6052">Registration</a></li></ul><p>This webinar will discuss diffuse transmission and reflection UV/VIS measurements, including how to perform measurements with Agilent’s Cary 60 UV/VIS Spectrometer.</p><h5><strong>5. Milestone: Unlock Smarter Digestion: AI and the Smart Features that Transform Your Daily Routine</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 1.7.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6312">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn how Milestone’s intelligent digestion technologies, including MAIA AI Agent, easyTEMP, and SRC, help reduce downtime, simplify workflows, and improve laboratory productivity.</p><h5><strong>6. Bruker: High-Energy XRD - Diffraction Without Limits</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 2.7.2026 10:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6314">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Join us to explore how high-energy XRD with the D8 ADVANCE HE and D8 DISCOVER HE enables the study of materials under realistic conditions.</p><h5><strong>7. Agilent Technologies: Spectral Flow Cytometry Masterclass - Session 1</strong></h5><ul><li>Fr, 3.7.2026 07:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6316">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn how full-spectrum flow cytometry enables high-dimensional cell analysis. Explore spectral flow technology, experimental design, and applications in immunology, oncology, and vaccine research.</p>

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<p><strong>The international standard ISO/IEC 17025 [1] clause 7.7.2 with regards to ensuring the validity of results, requires a laboratory to participate in proficiency testing (PT) and/or to participate in interlaboratory comparisons (ILCs) other than PT. However, no guidance as to what these other ILCs might be, or indeed how they might compare in relation to PT, is provided. This leaflet aims to outline other ILCs available, pointing out some of the limitations as compared to PT.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>There are three major types of ILCs in which a group of laboratories analyses identical portions from a homogeneous, stable test sample, with each type being characterized by its intended purpose [2,3]:</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Interlaboratory_comparisons_other_than_proficiency_testing_2_d9263807fb.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Interlaboratory comparisons other than proficiency testing" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Interlaboratory_comparisons_other_than_proficiency_testing_2_d9263807fb.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1507" height="607"></p><p>A key point is that PT is an ILC that is designed to specifically evaluate the performance of participants, providing them with an infrastructure to monitor and assess the validity of their results. This is not the key purpose of the two other ILCs, and thus depending on their intended purpose they have a number of limitations that laboratories need to be aware of when using them rather than PT. Only proficiency testing should have been conducted in full compliance to the competency standard ISO/IEC 17043 [4].&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Evaluation of measurement procedure performance&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>These ILCs, are designed to assess how a particular measurement procedure performs and whether it is fit for its intended purpose. These ILCs are often referred to as a ‘method performance study’ or a ‘collaborative study’ [2]. Some limitations of using such ILCs for monitoring laboratory performance as an alternative to PT are:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>All participants use the same measurement procedure i.e. the measurement procedure that is being validated. Unless the measurement procedure is being routinely used by the participating laboratory such an ILC will not assess the routine performance of the laboratory using their own routine measurement procedure. Nor does it enable them to compare their performance with other laboratories using alternative measurement procedures.&nbsp;</li><li>The measurement procedure is likely to be new, so participants may not have established stable procedures and quality control, so performance may not reflect routine use.&nbsp;</li><li>The report from such an ILC would not provide information on the performance of the participant, if the statistical model used makes the assumption that all laboratories perform with equal variability.</li><li>The design of the study may require the participants to assess multiple samples and/or to undertake multiple replicate analysis on the test materials. This may not be representative of the routine measurements or tests undertaken by the laboratory.&nbsp;</li><li>The conclusion of the ILC might be that the measurement procedure being assessed is not valid.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Interlaboratory_comparisons_other_than_proficiency_testing_3_a53ecd2f5d.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Interlaboratory comparisons other than proficiency testing" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Interlaboratory_comparisons_other_than_proficiency_testing_3_a53ecd2f5d.jpg 157w," sizes="100vw" width="570" height="566"></p><h4><strong>Characterisation of candidate reference materials&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>These are ILCs that assign a property value to a candidate reference material, usually with a stated measurement uncertainty. These are often referred to as a ‘material certification study’ [2]. Limitations of using such ILCs as an alternative to PT are:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>The analysis of the candidate reference material is likely to require additional care in exercising the routine measurement procedure, such as substantially more replication, and/or may require quite different reporting formats (e.g. all valid replicates instead of a mean result). Thus, such an ILC will not necessarily provide an evaluation of the performance of the laboratory based on the routine use of their measurement procedures.&nbsp;</li><li>The report from such an ILC may include the results from the participating laboratories but would not provide information on the performance of each laboratory.&nbsp;</li><li>Participating laboratories may be required to assess multiple samples and/or to undertake multiple replicate analysis on the candidate reference materials. Thus this may not be representative of the routine measurements or tests undertaken by the laboratory.&nbsp;</li></ul><h4><strong>Other ILCs&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Some other ILCs, whilst not being conducted in full compliance of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17043, may be designed to evaluate participant performance. These would include small ILCs as defined by EA‑2/21 [5] or split sample ILCs i.e. where a portion of a single sample is sent to two or three laboratories. Whilst these ILCs are specifically designed to evaluate participant performance, they may not provide a comprehensive comparison that a PT might provide. In such cases the laboratory needs to evaluate carefully the competence of the organization managing the ILC and the suitability of the service externally provided (ISO/IEC 17025 clause 6.6).</p>

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Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ TQ ICP-MS

Future-proof your laboratory with the power of Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS. Exceptional interference removal for research level analysis combined with routine ease of use.

<h4><strong>Ultralow limits of detection - even for the most challenging analytical applications - and surprisingly easy to use</strong></h4><p>Harness the power of Triple Quadrupole (TQ) ICP-MS for uncomplicated analysis with incredible accuracy. Expand your applications and enhance your laboratory efficiency with this breakthrough technology, which is so easy to use that it can be operated by any analyst.</p><ul><li><strong>Reaction Finder </strong>enables you to tackle challenging matrices without complex, time-consuming method development.</li><li><strong>Common Thermo Scientific™ Qtegra™ ISDS Software</strong> platform allows analysts to switch easily between ICP techniques without the need for specialist training.</li><li>Minimal installation and bench space requirements ensure any laboratory will benefit from this technology.</li></ul><p><strong>The Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ TQ ICP-MS is the solution to future-proofing your laboratory</strong>: explore developing markets, push the boundaries of your research and meet the requirements of evolving legislation.</p><ul><li>‘Right first time’ analysis with powerful interference removal, even in the toughest matrices.</li><li>Reduced re-runs in the daily workload with assured accuracy and repeatability.</li><li>Maintains the flexibility of single quadrupole (SQ) mode for less challenging analyses.</li></ul><h3><strong>Inside TQ Technology</strong></h3><h4><strong>Highly effective interference removal for accurate and reliable results</strong></h4><ul><li>Utilizes up to<strong> four different collision and reaction gases </strong>and the unique Reaction Finder simplifies method development. There is no requirement for advance knowledge of complex reaction chemistry: Reaction Finder does it all for you!</li><li>Integrated reaction gas handling features ensure<strong> safe and reliable</strong> instrument operation.</li><li>If SQ analysis is required, simply use the <strong>preset Single Mode Kinetic Energy Discrimination</strong> (KED) mode for rapid and reliable results.</li><li>For ultimate flexibility, the iCAP TQ ICP-MS enables you to easily <strong>switch from SQ to TQ mode in a single sample analysis</strong>, providing the best results for your complete suite of elements.</li></ul><p><strong>Let Reaction Finder select the right mode for your analysis:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>SQ mode</strong>: comparable to SQ-ICP-MS instruments, Q1 transmits all masses</li><li><strong>TQ on mass mode</strong>: Q1 and Q3 set to the same mass</li><li><strong>TQ mass shift mode</strong>: Q1 and Q3 set to different masses</li></ul><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_i_CAP_TQ_ICP_MS_3_cea2b3cb58.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ TQ ICP-MS" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_i_CAP_TQ_ICP_MS_3_cea2b3cb58.jpg 176w," sizes="100vw" width="1739" height="1536"></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_i_CAP_TQ_ICP_MS_4_29db95b766.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ TQ ICP-MS" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_i_CAP_TQ_ICP_MS_4_29db95b766.jpg 206w," sizes="100vw" width="1352" height="1024"></p><h3><strong>Ultimate Ease of Use</strong></h3><h4><strong>Qtegra Intelligent Scientific Data Solution Software</strong></h4><p>Intuitive software enables plasma ignition to data reporting in just five clicks, enhancing your productivity for rapid results.</p><p><strong>Reaction Finder</strong><br>Streamline your workflow with Reaction Finder.&nbsp;<br>Use this intuitive feature to achieve<strong> optimal interference removal</strong> for your target analytes via intelligent measurement mode selection.</p><ul><li>Removes the complexity from TQ technology.</li><li>Automatically selects the isotope, reaction gas and product ion.</li><li>Dramatically decreases method development time.</li><li>Enables accessibility to all users.</li><li>Provides the confidence of accurate data.</li></ul><p><strong>Enhance your productivity through automated sample handling</strong>, managed within the simple interface of Qtegra ISDS Software. Routinely tackle advanced applications with hyphenated techniques to expand your application capabilities.</p><p><strong>Autodilution</strong><br>Fully integrated control of autodilution peripherals in Qtegra ISDS Software, delivering <strong>error-free prescriptive and intelligent dilution options</strong>.</p><p><strong>Speciation</strong><br>The <strong>Qtegra ISDS Software ChromControl Plug-in</strong> provides control of chromatography systems for automated sample analysis in a single software.<br>In addition, dedicated chromatographic data processing and compound quantification features deliver simple and reliable speciation analysis.</p><p><strong>Nanoparticles</strong><br>Enhance your laboratory with dedicated data analysis for nanoparticle size and concentration characterization using the advanced feature set provided in the <strong>Thermo Scientific npQuant Plug-in</strong>.</p><p><strong>Laser Ablation</strong><br>trQuant data evaluation <strong>simplifies quantification and data export</strong> when coupled with dedicated and highly flexible laser control plug-ins.</p><h3><strong>Environmental and Human Health</strong></h3><h4><strong>Meet the most demanding challenges in protecting our future</strong></h4><p><strong>Clinical Accuracy</strong><br>Advance your clinical research with total confidence provided by superior interference removal. Use Reaction Finder to determine the appropriate measurement mode for your specific application to easily obtain accurate results. Perform robust and rapid analyses, even with small volume or complex samples, such as blood and urine.</p><p><strong>Pharmaceutical Compliance</strong><br>Comply with confidence: iCAP TQ ICP-MS technology meets global regulatory standards including FDA, U.S. Pharmacopeia &lt;232&gt; and &lt;233&gt;, and ICH Q3D. Full system qualification, powerful reporting and integral regulatory compliance tools in the Qtegra ISDS Software enable simplified method validation, total data security and audit assurance.</p><p><strong>Geoscience</strong><br>Optimize geochemical exploration and mining profitability with accurate mineral analysis. Discover more about your sample with easy coupling to a range of lasers for spatial analysis of precious minerals and zircons.</p><p><strong>Environmental Health</strong><br>The iCAP TQ ICP-MS is a powerful solution for routinely and accurately quantifying trace analytes in the most challenging environmental matrices. Optimize your productivity with a combination of SQ and superior TQ interference removal modes. In addition, seamless speciation is achievable in any laboratory for accurate risk assessment in environmental analysis.</p><p><strong>Food Safety</strong><br>Remove uncertainty from food safety analysis and be prepared for future legislation with speciation and nanoparticle characterization capabilities. Even the most challenging matrices are no obstacle for the iCAP TQ ICP-MS, ensuring reliable elemental analysis to support production of safe, high quality food and beverage products.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_i_CAP_TQ_ICP_MS_2_ba6da840f1.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ TQ ICP-MS" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_i_CAP_TQ_ICP_MS_2_ba6da840f1.jpg 191w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="532"></p>

Thermo Scientific Neoma MS/MS MC-ICP-MS

The Neoma MS/MS MC-ICP-MS is the first dedicated collision/reaction cell MC-ICP-MS with unique pre-cell mass filtering technology, allowing you to separate out isobaric interferences.

<div><div id="product-description"><p><strong>Separate out isobaric interferences to achieve new levels of precision and accuracy in your isotope research. There are some situations when even the highest resolution is not enough and isobaric interferences cannot be resolved, even with the best ICP-MS instruments available. Thermo Scientific™ Neoma™ MS/MS MC-ICP-MS provides the solution.</strong></p><p>The Neoma MS/MS MC-ICP-MS is the first dedicated collision/reaction cell MC-ICP-MS with unique pre-cell mass filtering technology, allowing you to separate out isobaric interferences and opening up new avenues in the field of laser ablation MC-ICP-MS and beyond.</p></div><div><h3><strong>Modes</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Full transmission mode:</strong> High-precision isotope analysis without utilizing the collision/reaction cell technology. Additionally, the pre-cell mass filter can be used to remove matrix elements, boosting sensitivity and improving abundance sensitivity.</li><li><strong>Collision/reaction cell mode:</strong> For isotope systems with significant isobaric interferences, patented pre-cell mass filter technology removes matrix elements that might act to cause secondary reactions in the CRC.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:650/468;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Neoma_MS_MS_MC_ICP_MS_0986e1671d.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Neoma™ MS/MS MC-ICP-MS." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Neoma_MS_MS_MC_ICP_MS_0986e1671d.jpg 217w," sizes="100vw" width="650" height="468"></figure><h3><strong>Applications</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>In-situ Rb-Sr dating:</strong> Unprecedented precision for dating geological samples by a combination of the pre-cell mass filter, the collision/reaction cell and the multicollector detector array.</li><li><strong>Interference-free Ti isotope analysis:</strong> The pre-cell mass filter can be used to remove molecular and doubly charged interferences, and the collision/reaction cell can be used to remove isobaric interferences.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_001006_sr_ioms_b_isotopes_an001006_en_90167475a4.pdf"><strong>In-situ boron isotope analysis of biogenic carbonates</strong></a>: Unprecedented accuracy LA-MC-ICP-MS analysis by using the pre-cell mass filter to remove interferences from scattered Ca<sup>4+</sup> ions on <sup>10</sup>B</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_001035_ioms_mc_icp_ms_neoma_potassium_an001035_em_en_913d82d28d.pdf"><strong>K isotope analysis</strong></a>: Interference of <sup>40</sup>Ar<sup>+</sup> can hamper the precision and accuracy of the K isotope analysis. Remove the <sup>40</sup>Ar<sup>+</sup> interference with either: (1) the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/BRE0014262">eXtra High Resolution (XHR)</a> of Neoma MC-ICP-MS, or (2) for smaller sample sizes, the use of H<sub>2</sub> and He in the collision/reaction cell to neutralize <sup>40</sup>Ar and <sup>40</sup>ArH</li></ul><h3><strong>Technology options</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Extended choice with 24 amplifier array:</strong> Ion current amplifiers are mounted in a doubly shielded, evacuated and thermostatted housing with a temperature stability of 0.01°C/hour, to guarantee baseline and gain stability.</li><li><strong>Enhanced variable detector array:</strong> Precise alignment of all 11 cups with ion beams of different dispersions to ensure the flexibility to cover isotopic applications from Li through to U, in low or high resolution, and without compromising the native dispersion of the mass analyzer.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/BRE0025160"><strong>Jet Interface</strong></a>: The Jet Interface, in combination with a desolvating nebulizer system, increases sensitivity by 10 to 20 times compared to standard wet plasma.</li><li><strong>Choice of resolution:</strong> 3 different mass resolutions for maximizing the sensitivity of your analysis whilst allowing interferences to be resolved.</li><li><strong>Flexibility of detector types:</strong> A flexible, three-detector system spanning &gt;9 orders of magnitude in signal intensity range (1 cps – 6 Gcps). The central channel is equipped with a dual-mode detector that can be switched from Faraday cup to SEM ion counter, and with the proprietary relay matrix, any amplifier can be assigned to any of the Faraday cups via software.</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/order/catalog/product/IQLAAMGAATFAPTMZZZ"><strong>10<sup>13</sup>Ω amplifier technology</strong></a>: Ensures fast response times with extremely low noise characteristics. The benefits of Faraday cups can be realized at low signal intensities (30 kcps – 3 Mcps), delivering external precisions that approach the ultimate limits of counting statistics.</li></ul></div></div>

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