Electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis of liquids

In the week from June 29, the following webinars await you in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectrometry<blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinars">👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</a></h4>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database with over 5 500 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars.</blockquote><h5>1. Metrohm: Simplifying Through-Container Testing with Raman Spectroscopy in the Pharmaceutical Industry</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>In this webinar, we will demonstrate a more robust and practical alternative to SORS for see-through Raman analysis.<h5>2. SelectScience: End-to-end PAT: Connecting advanced analytics and data across the bioprocess lifecycle</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>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.<h5>3. Bruker: Bruker Fluorescence Microscopy Solutions: Automated Imaging and Light-Sheet Microscopy</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>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.<h5>4. Agilent Technologies: Measuring Diverse Samples with UV/VIS Spectrometers and Integrating Spheres</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>This webinar will discuss diffuse transmission and reflection UV/VIS measurements, including how to perform measurements with Agilent’s Cary 60 UV/VIS Spectrometer.<h5>5. Milestone: Unlock Smarter Digestion: AI and the Smart Features that Transform Your Daily Routine</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>Learn how Milestone’s intelligent digestion technologies, including MAIA AI Agent, easyTEMP, and SRC, help reduce downtime, simplify workflows, and improve laboratory productivity.<h5>6. Bruker: High-Energy XRD - Diffraction Without Limits</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>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.<h5>7. Agilent Technologies: Spectral Flow Cytometry Masterclass - Session 1</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>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.

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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;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]:<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">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;<h4>Evaluation of measurement procedure performance&nbsp;</h4>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;<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><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"><h4>Characterisation of candidate reference materials&nbsp;</h4>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;<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>Other ILCs&nbsp;</h4>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).

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Agilent ICP Expert Software for the 5800/5900 ICP-OES and 5110/5100 ICP-OES systems features a familiar worksheet interface, easy method development, and preset methods to simplify your analysis and save you time.
Smart features make recommendations and solve problems before they happen, reducing the number of samples you have to remeasure and giving you more confidence in your results. Be assured of your analysis and compliance for your electronic records under the 21 CFR 11 regulations with the optional SCM and SDA software applications designed to support your lab requirement with ease.
Learn more about how the new ICP-OES Expert Software can transform your ICP-OES workflow in this Part 2.
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Presenter: Greg Gilleland (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Greg began his spectroscopy career in 1987 in Colorado, working at a series of environmental labs. After 14 years working in the world of commercial environmental labs, he moved on to a spectroscopy instrument manufacturer where he performed service and sales functions over the course of 11 years. He has been with Agilent Technologies, Inc., since 2012 in the role of Application Scientist for ICP-OES, MP-AES and AA products.
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Agilent Technologies: Software BootCamp Kick-off - ICP-OES Part 2

Software BootCamp Kick-off - ICP-OES Part 2

Learn more about how the new ICP-OES Expert Software can transform your ICP-OES workflow in this Part 2.

Agilent Technologies: Software BootCamp Kick-off - ICP-OES Part 1

Software BootCamp Kick-off - ICP-OES Part 1

Learn more about how the new ICP-OES Expert Software can transform your ICP-OES workflow in this Part 1.

ICP-based analytical technologies are common inorganic analysis tools for trace elemental analysis in a wide range of industries. Instrument performance has evolved with ever more challenging regulations and to meet requirements for new and emerging applications. The role of software, however, is often underestimated when considering opportunities to improve the overall performance of the instrument and laboratory.
In a laboratory environment where personnel are required to operate a growing number of technologies, instruments that can support and facilitate daily tasks are critical to success.
The Thermo Scientific™ Qtegra™ Intelligent Scientific Data Solution is an instrument agnostic software platform controlling a wide range of instruments, such as ICP-OES, ICP-MS and MC-ICP-MS, that can help address this challenge. User centric architecture and intelligent software features for bringing the system into operation, handling interferences and real time data evaluation help overcome the typical challenges faced by many inorganic analytical laboratories.
This presentation will highlight the key role that software plays in a modern and integrated laboratory for elemental analysis. Attend and learn how software can support daily tasks and streamline your analytical workflow.
Attend this presentation to...
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<li>Discover how cross-platform software can assist your daily work and help you be more efficient in the modern inorganic laboratory</li>
<li>Understand how software can leverage the full potential of your instrument</li>
<li>Learn how data visualization can help you to streamline processes and deliver results faster</li>
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Who Should Attend:
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<li>Analysts operating multiple instruments for the analysis of trace elements</li>
<li>Operators handling large sets of data and expected to deliver results quickly</li>
<li>Lab leaders in search of new solutions for efficiency and compliance</li>
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Presenter: Jon Peters (Product Marketing Manager, Trace Elemental Analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Jon applies his experience with trace elemental analysis software, consumables, and sample introduction accessories to innovative marketing initiatives for ICP-OES and ICP-MS.
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Presenter: Shona McSheehy Ducos (Senior Product Manager, Qtegra ISDS Software, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Following post graduate studies specializing in analytical chemistry, Shona joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2006 and has had a series of roles applying experience to development of trace elemental instruments and platform software.
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Separation Science: Learn how Intelligent Software can Streamline your Elemental Analysis Workflow

Learn how Intelligent Software can Streamline your Elemental Analysis Workflow

Upcoming presentation examining the key role that software plays in a modern and integrated laboratory for elemental analysis.

How Intelligent Software can Streamline Elemental Analysis

Over the course of the pandemic, labs had to adapt to unanticipated challenges that will continue to shape the future of how labs operate and do business. Those challenges taught us key lessons about: personnel management, operational flexibility, and the value of time spent in the lab.
Drawing from the lessons learned, the Agilent 5800 and 5900 Smart ICP-OES systems are designed to support and grow with the lab of the future. Join us to learn how well your lab is prepared for the future.
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Presenter: Chris Conklin (Atomic Spectroscopy Product Specialist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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With a degree from the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, Chris worked in, and lead, a quality control lab testing fine chemicals ranging from reagent grade to high purity. Over the course of 12 years in that role, Chris has run a variety of atomic elemental instruments and techniques including AA, ICP-OES, and ICP-MS. As a result, he has seen most of the periodic table in its elemental form and overcome the associated interferences. In 2018, Chris brought that knowledge and experience to his current role with Agilent as the Product Specialist for Atomic Spectroscopy supporting AA, MP-AES, and ICP-OES for the Eastern US.
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Agilent Technologies: Powering the Lab of the Future: Agilent’s Smart ICP-OES

Powering the Lab of the Future: Agilent’s Smart ICP-OES

Drawing from the lessons learned, the Agilent 5800 and 5900 Smart ICP-OES systems are designed to support and grow with the lab of the future.

A Humidifier is a water filled chamber through which your argon is bubbled adding moisture and reducing salt build up in your injector. Various high TDS applications will be discussed.
A combination of humidification, injector sizes and sample introduction systems will be discussed.
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Presenter: Paul Krampitz (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Graduate of Bowling Green State University with a Chemistry Bachelor of Science degree. Twenty – five years of Spectroscopy experience mainly Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Spectroscopy as well as ICP-MS and AAS. Experience also includes X-Ray Fluorescence (ED, WD), Laser Ablation, Inorganic Speciation and Microwave Plasma Spectroscopy. Market Segment expertise includes environmental, petrochemical, metallurgical applications.
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Agilent Technologies: Does Your ICP Need a Moisturizer? When and How to Use a Humidifier for ICP-OES Analysis – Typically High TDS Applications

Does Your ICP Need a Moisturizer? When and How to Use a Humidifier for ICP-OES Analysis – Typically High TDS Applications

A combination of humidification, injector sizes and sample introduction systems will be discussed.

When and How to Use a Humidifier for ICP-OES Analysis – TDS

This is a dive into using Intelliquant and streamlining your analysis with sublist for specific needs of your customers.
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Presenter: L. Craig Jones (ICP-MS Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Craig has been with Agilent for over 15 years as an ICP-MS applications scientist. He has been involved with multiple type of applications for ICP-MS, including environmental, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, semiconductor, geologic, and clinical analyses, to name a few. Previous to Agilent he worked in an environmental lab performing analysis and supervising both the inorganic and organic sections of the laboratory. In his spare time, Craig enjoys volunteering at the local marine science center, mountain biking, hiking and relaxing at the beach. Craig obtained a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.
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Agilent Technologies: Diagnosing your analysis using Intelliquant and the benefits of using sublist

Diagnosing your analysis using Intelliquant and the benefits of using sublist

This is a dive into using Intelliquant and streamlining your analysis with sublist for specific needs of your customers.

Diagnosing your analysis using Intelliquant

Join us for a Discussion and Demonstration of IEC collection and Optimization on the Agilent 5800/5900 ICPOES. This will be a comprehensive look at setting up your IEC worksheet and maintaining your IECs between collections.
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Presenter: Greg Gilleland (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Greg began his spectroscopy career in 1987 in Colorado, working at a series of environmental labs. After 14 years working in the world of commercial environmental labs, he moved on to a spectroscopy instrument manufacturer where he performed service and sales functions over the course of 11 years. He has been with Agilent Technologies, Inc., since 2012 in the role of Application Scientist for ICP-OES, MP-AES and AA products.
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Agilent Technologies: Implementation and Maintenance of IECs

Implementation and Maintenance of IECs

Join us for a Discussion and Demonstration of IEC collection and Optimization on the Agilent 5800/5900 ICPOES

This webinar discusses about total solution approach for USP Chapters &lt;232&gt;/ &lt;233&gt; and ICHQ3D.
We will clarify regulatory requirements and recommended analytical methods for elemental impurities analysis in Pharmaceuticals.
Join us to learn about total workflow of microwave digestion for sample preparation and instrumental analysis using ICPMS following total regulatory compliance for data management. Also learn about how to overcome the challenges posed by ICHQ3D guideline, by removing metals from APIs or intermediates using metal scavengers.
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<li>Elemental Impurities Regulations: USP Chapters &lt;232&gt;/ &lt;233&gt;, ICH Q3D
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<li>Elemental Analysis Workflow using ICPMS in compliance with USP &lt;232&gt; and &lt;233&gt;
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<li>Implementing Microwave Digestion technology for Sample preparation 
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<li>Mitigating the common Metal Impurities in Pharmaceutical Products using Metal Scavengers
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Presenter: Dr. Pravin Konde (Product Specialist (Atomic Spectroscopy), Shimadzu Asia Pacific)
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Dr. Pravin is a Product Specialist (Atomic Spectroscopy) at Shimadzu Asia Pacific and has been based at Singapore. He has more than 12 years of industry experience of which about 10 years in analytical instruments with expertise in trace element analysis applications using AAS, ICP-OES &amp; ICP-MS. He is engaged primarily in technical support to regional sales teams and customers. Prior to joining industry, he has done his PhD in Chemistry from Institute of Chemical Technology (formerly UDCT), Mumbai, India.
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Presenter: Yogesh Baldua (Dy. General Manager (Elemental &amp; Spectroscopy), Toshvin Analytical Pvt. Ltd.)
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Yogesh is Deputy General Manager at Toshvin Analytical, India. He has overall 20 years of working experience in analytical instruments industry and has worked with many leading Multinational and Indian organizations. In his current role at Toshvin, he provides product and technical support to the sales team on Shimadzu elemental analysis products like AAS, ICPE, ICPMS and PreeKem Scientific for wide range of microwave digestion systems.
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Presenter: Sunil Rana (Global Business Manager for Biotage Scale-Up business, Biotage AB, Sweden)
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Dr. Sunil gained his BSc. Double Honours degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry from the University of Southampton, UK in 1997 and completed an organic polymer/peptide chemistry PhD. with Professor Mark Bradley. During an Industrial post-doc at Argonaut Technologies, USA, he developed novel supported reagents/scavengers, then headed the analytical and chemical production groups. In 2008, he moved from Senior Scientist/Project Manager to Global product management. Sunil has an MBA from the Open University (UK), is a member of the ACS (21+yrs) and been involved in numerous publications and patent applications. He is Global Business Manager for Biotage Scale-Up business.
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Shimadzu: USP <232>/ <233> and ICH Q3D | Prepare Your Lab to Measure and Mitigate Elemental Impurities in Drug Products

USP <232>/ <233> and ICH Q3D | Prepare Your Lab to Measure and Mitigate Elemental Impurities in Drug Products

Total solution approach for USP Chapters <232>/ <233> and ICHQ3D.

USP <232>/ <233> and ICH Q3D for Elemental Impurities

As our No. 1 priority remains everyone’s health and safety, please join our Virtual Workshop series of events as we work to do what we can to prevent further spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.&nbsp;Join our two-hour Virtual Workshop on the analysis of metals in oil, petrochemicals, and edible oils in various semi-volatile and volatile solvents. Subject matter will include standard preparation, method development, internal standardization, and optimization for problematic elements. While you’re working remotely, join us online to learn how to further simplify and automate your organic analysis, from start-up through analysis.Agenda11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Lecture &amp; Demo: Microwave Digestion - CEM12:00 p.m. – 12:15 p.m.: ICP-OES Hardware Overview12:15 p.m. – 12:45 p.m.: Live – ICP-OES oil analysis demo12:45 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.: ICP-MS Hardware Overview1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Live – ICP-MS oil analysis demo<blockquote>Presenter: Paul Krampitz (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)Graduate of Bowling Green State University with a Chemistry Bachelor of Science degree. Twenty – five years of Spectroscopy experience mainly Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Spectroscopy as well as ICP-MS and AAS. Experience also includes X-Ray Fluorescence (ED, WD), Laser Ablation, Inorganic Speciation and Microwave Plasma Spectroscopy. Market Segment expertise includes environmental, petrochemical, metallurgical applications.Presenter: Bert Woods (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)Joined the Agilent ICP-MS team in 2004, with previous employment in the semiconductor industry with Dominion Semiconductor (IBM/Toshiba) and Micron. Bert is a 1997 Chemistry graduate of Radford University in Virginia and an avid Washington DC Sports fan.</blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Agilent Webinars On Demand

Virtual Petrochem & Edible Oil Workshop - Agilent Petrochemical Workshop on ICP-OES and ICP-MS

Join our two-hour Virtual Workshop on the analysis of metals in oil, petrochemicals, and edible oils in various semi-volatile and volatile solvents

Agilent Petrochemical Workshop on ICP-OES and ICP-MS

Countries and U.S. states that permit use of medicinal and recreational marijuana require rigorous testing of cannabis and associated products to ensure safety from inorganic contaminants, including toxic elements such as As, Cd, Pb, and Hg. The analysis of mineral and additional trace elements provides labeling information that is required when these products are used as nutritional supplements.&nbsp;As contamination can occur during the manufacturing process, analysis is necessary at all stages of production. Following acidic digestion to break down the primary components of the plant-based samples, ICP-MS and ICP-OES instruments are often used for multi-element analysis because of its high sensitivity, robustness, and wide dynamic range. In this study, the 7800 ICP-MS and the 5110 ICP-OES was used to analyze 25 elements in a range of cannabis and cannabis-related products.<blockquote>Presenter: Jenny Nelson, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)Jenny Nelson received her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati in 2007, and her MBA from Saint Mary’s College of California in 2011. Currently, Jenny is an Application Chemist for the Life Science and Chemical Analysis team at Agilent Technologies, joining in 2012 (with a step away in 2019). Jenny is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at University of California, Davis since 2013. Jenny has been very active with AOAC and ASTM over the past 8 years, serving on expert review panels, chairing committees, and volunteering to develop new methods needed by the industry.</blockquote>

Food Safety: Multi-Element Analysis of Cannabis Using the Agilent 7800 ICP-MS

In this study, the 7800 ICP-MS and the 5110 ICP-OES was used to analyze 25 elements in a range of cannabis and cannabis-related products.

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