<p><strong>🎤 Presenter:</strong> Kevin Hayes (Mount Royal University)</p><p>💾 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/paper/32773"><strong>PDF presentation</strong></a></p><h3><strong>Abstract</strong></h3><p><strong>An elemental analysis was conducted on matched pairs of new and used aircraft engine oils for various aircraft engine types (piston, turboprop, and jet). The analysis aimed to determine what, if any, accumulation or loss of oil and fuel additives may occur with engine use. Losses in elemental loadings from new to used oils imply that there may be a possibility for the element-containing compounds to enter the pneumatic system of bleed air pressurized aircraft at a higher rate than that of oil attrition and potentially impact cabin air quality. Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP OES) was employed to complete the elemental analysis, and results describe a greater than twenty percent loss of phosphorus from new to used jet oils and a significant accumulation of lead in the oil of piston aircraft (Range: below LOD to 6821 ± 83 mg kg-1 ; n=2).</strong></p><p>In an effort to speciate and identify compounds of concern, the oil samples were introduced to a flow modulated GCxGC-TOFMS (SepSolv BenchTOF). Data was analyzed utilizing Chromspace and Analyzer Pro XD. The new and used oils were compared, and compounds exclusive to the used oils were screened to determine the possibility of increased risk associated with hazardous accumulations in the used oil. This used oil, which is adulterated by either amendment or contamination, is not fully described to individuals who may interact with the product, and therefore an apparent risk is potentially unmitigated.</p><h3><strong>Video transcription</strong></h3><h4><strong>2. Background: Aircraft Engine Oils</strong></h4><p>Aircraft engine oils are chemically complex and vary depending on:</p><ul><li>Manufacturer</li><li>Aircraft type</li><li>Engine type</li></ul><h5><strong>2.1 Piston Engine Oils</strong></h5><ul><li>Typically mineral oil-based</li><li>Simpler formulations</li><li>Lower temperature and pressure requirements</li></ul><h5><strong>2.2 Jet and Turboprop Oils</strong></h5><ul><li>Often based on pentaerythritol esters</li><li>Contain organophosphate additives</li><li>Designed to withstand high temperatures and pressures</li><li>May include aftermarket additives (sometimes required by FAA airworthiness directives)</li></ul><h4><strong>3. Engine Types and Fuels</strong></h4><p>The study included oils from:</p><ul><li>Jet aircraft</li><li>Turboprop aircraft</li><li>Piston engine aircraft</li></ul><h5><strong>3.1 Fuel Differences</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Jet and turboprop aircraft</strong><ul><li>Jet A (U.S.)</li><li>Jet A-1 (international)</li><li>Jet B (naphtha-based, cold climates)</li><li>Kerosene-based fuels</li></ul></li><li><strong>Piston aircraft</strong><ul><li>Use aviation gasoline (avgas)</li><li>Notably contains tetraethyl lead (anti-knock additive)</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>3.2 Engine Construction Differences</strong></h5><ul><li>Jet/turboprop engines:<ul><li>Contain superalloys (steel alloys with molybdenum, nickel, etc.)</li></ul></li><li>Piston engines:<ul><li>Simpler construction</li><li>No need for high-temperature superalloys</li></ul></li></ul><h4><strong>4. Purpose of the Study</strong></h4><p>The research aimed to determine:</p><ol><li>Whether compounds are lost from oils during use</li><li>Whether oils accumulate new compounds during service</li><li>Whether these changes pose occupational health risks</li><li>Whether lost compounds could enter aircraft cabins via bleed air pathways (jet/turboprop engines)</li></ol><h4><strong>5. Elemental Analysis (ICP-OES)</strong></h4><h5><strong>5.1 Sample Collection</strong></h5><ul><li>Used oils from:<ul><li>University aviation fleet (piston aircraft)</li><li>Airport partners (turboprop)</li><li>European business jet operator (limited jet samples)</li></ul></li></ul><h5><strong>5.2 Analytical Technique</strong></h5><ul><li>Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES)</li></ul><h4><strong>6. Results: Wear Metals</strong></h4><p>Fresh oil:</p><ul><li>No wear metals detected (as expected)</li></ul><p>Used piston oils:</p><ul><li>Increased iron and nickel (expected wear metals)</li><li>Cadmium detected (potential concern)</li></ul><p>Used jet/turboprop oils:</p><ul><li>Lower wear metals overall</li><li>Presence of molybdenum (consistent with superalloys)</li></ul><h4><strong>7. Unexpected Findings</strong></h4><h5><strong>7.1 Sulfur</strong></h5><ul><li>Increased sulfur in piston oils</li><li>Expected due to aviation fuel allowances</li></ul><h5><strong>7.2 Lead (Major Finding)</strong></h5><ul><li>Extremely high levels (&gt;6000 mg/kg)</li><li>Lead content 7–8× higher in oil than in avgas</li><li>Oil actively accumulates lead from combustion</li></ul><p>Source:</p><ul><li>Tetraethyl lead in aviation gasoline</li></ul><h4><strong>8. Phosphorus Trends</strong></h4><h5><strong>8.1 Piston Engines</strong></h5><ul><li>~600 ppm phosphorus detected</li><li>Source unclear (likely additive-related)</li></ul><h5><strong>8.2 Jet and Turboprop Engines</strong></h5><ul><li>Phosphorus levels decreased during use</li><li>Likely linked to organophosphate additive depletion</li><li>Important because:<ul><li>Phosphorus stabilizes oil at high temperatures</li><li>Loss may indicate additive degradation</li><li>Possible availability to bleed air pathway</li></ul></li></ul><p><i>Note: Large jet aircraft often do not undergo traditional oil changes; oil is replenished continuously.</i></p><h4><strong>9. GC×GC Analysis</strong></h4><h5><strong>9.1 Method</strong></h5><ul><li>Oil diluted in hexane</li><li>High split ratio</li><li>Instrumentation:<ul><li>Agilent 7890 GC</li><li>Insight flow modulator</li><li>Benchtop mass spectrometer</li></ul></li><li>Hard ionization (70 eV)</li></ul><h4><strong>10. Organo-Phosphate Speciation</strong></h4><h5><strong>10.1 Jet and Turboprop Oils</strong></h5><p>Detected:</p><ul><li>Tricresyl phosphate (TCP) isomers<ul><li>Tri-meta-cresyl phosphate</li><li>Tri-para-cresyl phosphate</li></ul></li></ul><p>Unknown peaks:</p><ul><li>Likely additional TCP isomers</li></ul><p>Important:</p><ul><li>No confirmation yet of ortho-TCP</li><li>Ortho-TCP is neurotoxic</li><li>Historically responsible for "Jake Leg Syndrome"</li></ul><p>Conclusion:<br>Phosphorus loss likely linked to degradation of TCP molecules.</p><h4><strong>11. Oil Complexity After Use</strong></h4><p>Used oils showed:</p><ul><li>Increased chromatographic complexity</li><li>More peaks in early chromatogram</li><li>Likely degradation/pyrolysis products of pentaerythritol esters</li></ul><p>Work ongoing to identify these products.</p><h4><strong>12. Lead Speciation</strong></h4><h5><strong>12.1 Tetraethyl Lead Behavior</strong></h5><p>Characteristics:</p><ul><li>Early elution (low boiling point)</li><li>Distinctive fragmentation pattern</li><li>Easy to identify</li></ul><p>Finding:</p><ul><li>No tetraethyl lead detected in used oils</li></ul><p>Implication:</p><ul><li>Likely fully degraded during combustion</li><li>Remaining species likely lead oxide</li><li>Still toxic, but less dermally bioavailable than tetraethyl lead</li></ul><h4><strong>13. Phosphorus in Piston Oils</strong></h4><p>Expected:</p><ul><li>Tricresyl phosphate (TCP)</li></ul><p>Observed:</p><ul><li>Triphenyl phosphate</li><li>Possibly tert-butyl phenyl diphenyl phosphate (tentative identification)</li></ul><p>Significance:</p><ul><li>Different compound than expected</li><li>Less hazardous than ortho-TCP</li><li>2D separation critical to avoid misidentification</li></ul><h4><strong>14. Overall Conclusions</strong></h4><ul><li>Aircraft engine oils are chemically dynamic</li><li>Oils change significantly during service</li><li>Accumulation (e.g., lead) and depletion (e.g., phosphorus additives) both occur</li><li>Used oil composition differs from safety data sheet composition</li><li>ICP-OES provides screening-level insight</li><li>GC×GC enables detailed compound-level resolution</li></ul><p>The aviation oil space remains a promising area for continued research.</p><blockquote><p><strong>This text has been automatically transcribed from a video presentation using AI technology. It may contain inaccuracies and is not guaranteed to be 100% correct.</strong></p></blockquote>

Analysis of fresh and used aircraft oil: Exposure possibility to pollutants (Kevin Hayes, MDCW 2026)

<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 2nd March 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you application notes by <strong>Agilent Technologies</strong>, <strong>Metrohm,</strong> <strong>Shimadzu </strong>and<strong> Thermo Fisher Scientific!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Agilent Technologies: Routine Analysis of Rare Earth Elements in Basalt using ICP-MS</strong></h3><p><strong>Accurate, precise, and stable results in a basalt sample matrix with the </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7850+ICP-MS"><strong>Agilent 7850 ICP-MS</strong></a><strong> in helium collision mode&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_rare_earth_metals_7850_icp_ms_5994_8963en_agilent_07d5eb637c.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Rare Earth Elements (REEs) play a vital role in numerous industrial applications, including advanced materials, electronics, renewable energy technologies, and geochemical research<sup>.1</sup> Precise and routine quantification of REEs in geological matrices such as basalt is essential for understanding magmatic processes, resource assessment, and environmental monitoring. ICP-MS is suitable for the analysis of trace REEs in basalt. However, the sample poses significant analytical challenges due to its complex matrix, high concentrations of major elements, and the risk of polyatomic interferences such as oxides and hydroxides of barium (Ba) and REEs that can compromise accuracy.<sup>1–3 </sup>Because it contains high levels of alumina, silica, and refractory metals, basalt can also compromise plasma robustness due to matrix-induced signal suppression.</p><p>Various techniques have been used to measure REEs in geological samples, including multicollector (MC-) ICP-MS detection following α-hydroxyisobutyric acid (HIBA) separation.<sup>4</sup> Instrumental Neutron Activation Analysis (INAA) offers excellent sensitivity for many lanthanides (and long lived actinides like thorium and uranium) but is constrained by long irradiation times and the need to access nuclear reactors.<sup>5</sup> Thermal Ionization Mass Spectrometry (TIMS) provides highly precise isotopic measurements; however, it requires complex sample preparation and is unsuitable for routine multi-element analysis.<sup>6</sup> Laser Ablation ICP-MS (LA-ICP-MS) enables direct, spatially resolved measurements of geological samples but demands careful matrix matching of standards and is sensitive to variations in ablation behavior.<sup>7</sup> High-Resolution ICP-MS (HR-ICP-MS) improves spectral resolution, yet its high cost, lower throughput, and operational complexity limit its widespread use. While these techniques remain valuable for specialized applications, they often fall short when laboratories require rapid, routine, and interference-free determination of lanthanides and actinides in rock matrices.&nbsp;</p><p>ICP-MS has become the preferred technique for routine REE analysis due to its exceptional sensitivity, wide linear dynamic range, and multi-element capability. In this study, REE measurements were performed using an Agilent 7850 ICP-MS with an Agilent SPS 4 autosampler and controlled using Agilent ICP-MS MassHunter software. A preset method enabled the accurate and precise determination of 16 lanthanide and actinide elements in a single run, supporting high sample throughput. The 7850 includes Octopole Reaction System (ORS⁴) cell technology and optimized helium (He) collision mode to effectively remove polyatomic ion interferences using Kinetic Energy Discrimination (KED). Common interferences can be eliminated by the 7850 using default He KED tuning conditions, ensuring reliable analysis in complex matrices.<sup>8,9</sup> As polyatomic ions pass through the ORS⁴ cell with an optimized helium flow, their larger collisional cross sections cause them to lose more kinetic energy via frequent collisions. Upon exiting the cell, these lower energy polyatomic ions are filtered out by the KED barrier, while analyte ions retain enough energy to pass through the quadrupole for detection by the electron multiplier detector. This process enables accurate multi element analysis using a single gas mode.</p><h4><strong>Experimental&nbsp;</strong></h4><h5><strong>Instrumentation&nbsp;</strong></h5><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7850+ICP-MS"><strong>Agilent 7850 ICP-MS</strong></a> equipped with the ORS4 cell and an Agilent SPS 4 autosampler was used for all the measurements of the basalt sample. (The same 7850 ICP-MS setup is also installed at Geochemistry and Geochronology facility of the Institute of Seismological Research, India.) Because ammonium fluoride (NH4 F) was used during sample preparation, the 7850 ICP-MS was fitted with the optional PFA kit and platinum sampling and skimmer cones. All 16 elements were measured using one set of He KED collision cell mode conditions. He KED ensures effective control of most background and matrix-based polyatomic interferences, such as ArO, ArCl, and BaO. The instrument was controlled using ICP-MS MassHunter software. Typical instrument operating parameters are listed in Table 1. The highlighted parameters were predefined by selecting the General Purpose preset method, while lens voltages were automatically tuned for optimal performance using the software’s autotune feature.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The Agilent 7850 ICP-MS successfully quantified all 16 lanthanides and actinide elements in the basalt CRM using a single helium KED cell method. The use of a General Purpose preset method and automated lens tuning routine within the Agilent ICP-MS MassHunter software streamlined the analytical workflow, minimizing instrument setup time and ensuring consistent instrument performance. These ease of use features simplified instrument operation while maintaining accurate, interference free results. Internal standard stability over three hours of continuous operation demonstrated the robustness of the 7850 under routine, high throughput conditions. This level of instrument stability is important for maintaining productivity, as it reduces drift, QC failures, sample reanalysis, and instrument maintenance. The 7850 ICP-MS method supports laboratories conducting routine, high-throughput multi-element analyses of demanding geological matrices.</p><h3><strong>2. Metrohm: Flour analysis by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)</strong></h3><p><strong>NIR flour analysis determines moisture, protein, ash, gluten, starch, and rheological properties within seconds</strong></p><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_nir_123_download_f35ec480b3.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Monitoring ash content, along with key quality parameters such as protein and moisture content, can significantly enhance the milling yield of flour. Next to these chemical parameters, rheological parameters like baking strength or tenacity influence the product quality. Near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy enables chemical-free quality control of both chemical and rheological parameters, producing results within seconds. This simple, efficient, and rapid analysis method is ideal for continuous quality checks and can be implemented in laboratory settings or atline, requiring minimal training for effective use.</p><h4><strong>EXPERIMENTAL EQUIPMENT&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>A total of 237 flour samples, including wheat flour, spelt flour, and other types, were analyzed on a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=220&amp;search=omnis+nir"><strong>Metrohm OMNIS NIR Analyzer Solid</strong></a> (Figure 1) with the large cup OMNIS NIR, 100 mm and OMNIS software. The samples were filled into the sample cup and analyzed in diffuse reflection mode. To include sample variety, the sample cup rotated during measurement to collect spectra from different locations. The automatically averaged spectra were used for model development. Reference values for moisture, protein, and ash content were obtained with the respective primary methods: moisture analysis followed AOAC 953.10, protein according to AOAC 2001.11, and ash content followed AOAC 923.03.</p><h4><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></h4><p>This Application Note shows the feasibility of using NIR spectroscopy for the analysis of several quality parameters in flour. With no chemicals involved, nearinfrared spectroscopy is an ideal way to avoid timeconsuming sample preparation and reduce costs. NIRS instruments from Metrohm allow users to not only to monitor the flour milling process, but also to predict the rheological properties of the dough the flour is produced with.</p><h3><strong>3. Shimadzu: Observation of Expansion/Contraction Process of Bubbles in PVA Gel</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_00855_en_d5da0bf713.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>User Benefits</strong></h4><ul><li>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=HPV-X3"><strong>HPV-X3</strong></a>, with a maximum framerate of 20 Mfps, is suitable for observation of high-speed phenomena such as cavitation.</li><li>The HPV-X3 provides 3 times higher resolution than the conventional device, enabling detailed observation.</li><li>Since the image sensor of HPV-X3 is burst-type, the HPV-X3 enables image acquisition with constant resolution, regardless of the recording speed.</li></ul><p>When laser-induced shock waves and cavitation are applied in the medical field, it isimportant to understand the actual phenomena. Here, a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) gel was irradiated with a laser, and the condition of the shock wave and cavitation generated upon laser light condensation (LC) was observed. PVA gel has high biocompatibility and is known as a promising biomaterial which is suitable for tissue mimicking. In this experiment, the newlydeveloped Hyper Vision HPV-X3 high-speed video camera was used to observe bubble expansion/contraction in PVA gel. In comparison with the conventional device, the recording speed (framerate) of the HPV-X3 is 2 times faster. The new HPV-X3 also provides 3 times higher resolution, supporting more detailed observation.</p><h4><strong>Comparison of HPV-X3 and HPV-X2</strong></h4><p>Fig. 2 shows images captured by the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=HPV-X3"><strong>HPV-X3</strong></a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=HPV-X2"><strong>HPV-X2</strong></a>. The images show the condition of the bubble and shock wave after laser irradiation captured at 500 kfps (HP mode of HPV-X2). As can be seen in Fig. 2 (a) and (b), assuming the same device composition, the HPV-X3 can capture a wider field due to its larger sensor size. In Fig. 2 (c), the image has been partially cropped from Fig. 2 (b) to show the same field of view as the HPV-X2. It can be understood that the information in the cropped image is also clearer due to the three-fold improvement of the resolution of the HPV-X3. Thus, when a wide field of view is captured in order to check the phenomena and the image is then cropped to show only the phenomenon of interest, the HPV-X3 is the more suitable device thanks to its excellent resolution.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Hyper Vision and HPV are trademarks of Shimadzu Corporation or its affiliated companies in Japan and/or other countries. Using the new HPV-X3 high-speed video camera, the expansion/contraction of a bubble and shock wave when a laser was irradiated on PVA gel were observed. Because the resolution of the HPV-X3 is 3 times higher than that of the conventional device, resolution is adequate, and it is possible to obtain clear and distinct images, even when a wide angle of view is observed and the image is partially cropped. The HPV-X3 also has a maximum recording speed of 20 Mfps, which enabled detailed observation of the shock wave and the process of bubble collapse.</p><h3><strong>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Analysis of rare earth elements in clay using XRF and XRD</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/analysis_of_rare_earth_elements_an41526_en_df78e144e1.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Rare earth elements (REEs) are 17 elements used in dozens of high-tech applications. The global demand for REEs has surged in recent years, driven by advancements in technology and the transition towards green energy solutions. REE magnets are compact, efficient, and hard to replace. Electric vehicles (EVs) and wind power are the main growth industries for these use cases.&nbsp;</p><p>Although rare earth elements are relatively abundant in the earth’s crust, they are rarely concentrated into mineable ore deposits. REEs are associated with alkaline rocks, carbonatite (bastnäsite, monazite, parisite, and synchysite), pegmatite, and placer deposits (residual deposits formed from deep weathering) and are often discovered via geochemical exploration. They may also be absorbed in clay minerals or ion adsorption clays (IACs) such as kaolinite, illite and smectite. The ores of rare earth elements are mineralogically and chemically complex and commonly radioactive. REE mining is challenging because REEs are concentrated in more than one mineral, and each mineral requires a different costly extraction technology and mineral processing.&nbsp;</p><p>For companies operating in REE exploration and mining, the accuracy of geochemical analysis is critical to assess the viability of deposits, respectively targeting REE rich areas for extraction. The Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ X’TRA Companion X-ray Diffractometer detects and quantifies mineral phases that contain REEs such as kaolinite, smectite, monazite and bastnasite. Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ PERFORM’X WDXRF Spectrometer on the other hand provides fast, accurate major/minor oxides analysis on the REE ores.</p><h4><strong>Instrument and software&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2296"><strong>ARL X’TRA Companion X-Ray Diffractometer</strong></a> (Figure 1) is a simple, easy-to-use benchtop instrument for routine phase analysis as well as more advanced applications. The ARL X’TRA Companion XRD uses a θ/θ goniometer (160 mm radius) in Bragg-Brentano geometry coupled with a 600 W X-ray source (Cu or Co). The radial and axial collimation of the beam is controlled by divergence and Soller slits, while air scattering is reduced by a variable beam knife. An integrated water chiller is available as an option. Thanks to the state-of-the art solid state pixel detector (55x55 μm pitch), the ARL X’TRA Companion XRD provides very fast data collection and comes with single-click Rietveld quantification capabilities and automated result transmission to a LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System). Both capabilities are seamlessly integrated into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2297"><strong>Thermo Scientific™ SolstiX™ Pronto Instrument Control Software</strong></a>.&nbsp;</p><p>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1211"><strong>ARL PERFORM’X series spectrometer</strong></a> (Figure 2) used in this analysis was a 2500-watt system. This system is configured with 6 primary beam filters, 4 collimators, up to nine crystals, two detectors and our 5GN+ Rh X-ray tube for best performance from ultra- light to heaviest elements thanks to its 50 microns Be window. This innovative, ultralight X-ray tube fitted with a low current filament ensures an unequalled analytical stability month after month. When paired with industry-leading Thermo Scientific™ UniQuant™ Software the ARL PERFORM’X spectrometer provides the best limits of detection and accuracy in standardless analysis up to element Am.</p><h4><strong>Your benefits&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The ARL X’TRA Companion XRD workflow delivers answers in a few minutes, quantifying the mineral phases available in the ion adsorption clay samples. Users are able to identify the type of mineral phases associated with REEs such as kaolinite, halloysite, smectite, illite. They are also able to verify the ion adsorption clay (IAC) mechanism due to absence of monazite/ xenotime peaks &amp; availability of kaolinite &amp; smectite which supports ion-adsorbed REE.&nbsp;</p><p>ARL PERFORM’X WDXRF spectrometer together with UniQuant standardless analysis software enables the users to screen through REE ores for up to 79 elements without the need for conventional calibrations. Well suited for mining ore analysis which will have varying sample matrices. UniQuant software is fully calibrated and installed from the factory. Hence the ARL PERFORM’X spectrometer is ready to perform meaningful analysis of unknown samples directly after installation at the customer’s site.</p>

News from LabRulezICPMS Library - Week 10, 2026

<p><strong>A new generation of magnetic materials, known as antiferromagnets and altermagnets, could replace silicon-based technologies in the future, enabling data recording speeds up to a thousand times faster with significantly lower energy consumption. These materials have unique properties that allow them to function even in extremely small structures and could thus be the answer to the demands of the modern age and the ever-increasing need for miniaturization of components. These fundamental challenges are being addressed by the TERAFIT project, in which CEITEC BUT is collaborating, with&nbsp;scientists led by Vojtěch Uhlíř working on the development of methods for imaging this new generation of materials.</strong></p><p>In <strong>2024</strong>, a four-year research project called TERAFIT was launched in the Czech Republic to <strong>develop a new generation of information technologies</strong>. The project focuses on<strong> advanced magnetic materials</strong> that could eventually replace current silicon chips. The TERAFIT project is funded by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic&nbsp;under the Jan Amos Komenský Operational Programme (JAK). The consortium of three institutions is led by<strong> Professor Tomáš Jungwirth from the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences</strong>. Other partners include experts from <strong>Charles University</strong>&nbsp;and<strong> research teams at CEITEC BUT</strong>.</p><p>Current IT technologies consume enormous amounts of energy and are reaching their physical limits. In addition to standard operations such as transportation, lighting, and building heating, further dramatic growth in digital technologies is expected. <i>“Our goal is to develop a new concept of computing systems that will enable faster, more energy-efficient, and better scalable technologies for the era of artificial intelligence,”</i> explains <strong>Vojtěch Uhlíř</strong>.</p><h3><strong>Materials of the Future: Antiferromagnets and Altermagnets</strong></h3><p><strong>Today’s IT technologies are based on ferromagnetic materials</strong>. When exposed to an external magnetic field, these materials become strongly magnetized and can retain this magnetization even after the field is removed. Inside these materials, atoms behave like tiny “magnets” that are mostly aligned in the same direction, causing the entire material to act as a strong magnet.</p><p>However, <strong>these materials are reaching their limits</strong>; when efforts are made to miniaturize components and accelerate data writing, their properties begin to deteriorate.</p><p>In contrast,<strong> antiferromagnets and the newly discovered altermagnets</strong> – whose introduction into global research has been significantly driven by scientists from the <strong>Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences</strong> – offer new possibilities thanks to their unique properties and their ability to function even in extremely small structures.</p><p><strong>In antiferromagnets, the internal “magnets” are arranged alternately</strong>:&nbsp;one atom is oriented in one direction, while the neighbouring atom is oriented in the opposite direction. These magnetic effects cancel each other out, making the material appear almost non-magnetic externally. Moreover, this arrangement responds only weakly to external magnetic fields, making antiferromagnets excellent candidates for new types of very small, fast components.</p><p><strong>Altermagnets </strong>may be even more promising. They are exceptional because they <strong>combine properties of both previous types</strong>: externally, they are not strongly magnetic like conventional magnets, yet they can influence electrons in components in ways that are useful for storing and processing information. Thanks to this unique combination, they may enable new types of memory and chips that are <strong>faster, more energy-efficient, and better suited for future technologies, such as artificial intelligence</strong>.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Nova_generace_magnetickych_materialu_muze_prekonat_limity_kremikovych_technologii_v_IT_2_9b151aeca6.jpeg" alt="CEITEC: New Generation of Magnetic Materials Could Overcome the Limits of Silicon Technologies in IT: Vojtěch Uhlíř and his team are researching new types of magnetic materials." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Nova_generace_magnetickych_materialu_muze_prekonat_limity_kremikovych_technologii_v_IT_2_9b151aeca6.jpeg 194w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1285"></p><h3><strong>Cutting-Edge Infrastructure at CEITEC BUT</strong></h3><p><strong>Teams at CEITEC BUT are developing imaging and analytical methods</strong> that enable the study of magnetic materials down to the level of individual atoms. A key role in the project is played by the<strong> TITAN transmission electron microscope</strong>, which has recently undergone a significant <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/article/6815"><strong>upgrade</strong></a>.</p><p>Thanks to a new lens corrector and a state-of-the-art spectrometer, scientists can now observe material structures with extraordinary resolution and speed. The new spectrometer, in particular, was funded through the TERAFIT project. <i>“Spectroscopy enables us to create detailed chemical maps of the samples under study. Using these approaches, we can, for example, compare the different magnetic behaviours of various elements within the same material,”</i> explains Uhlíř.</p><p>The TITAN microscope is part of the CEITEC Nano research infrastructure and the larger<strong> </strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.czechnanolab.cz/"><strong>CzechNanoLab</strong></a><strong> </strong>research infrastructure, coordinated by Michal Urbánek from CEITEC BUT. <i>“Thanks to its integration into the large CzechNanoLab research infrastructure, this cutting-edge microscope is accessible not only to scientists from CEITEC but also to researchers from other institutions in the Czech Republic and abroad,”</i> Urbánek concludes.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Nova_generace_magnetickych_materialu_muze_prekonat_limity_kremikovych_technologii_v_IT_9122098b2a.jpeg" alt="CEITEC: New Generation of Magnetic Materials Could Overcome the Limits of Silicon Technologies in IT: Vojtěch Uhlíř and his team are researching new types of magnetic materials." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Nova_generace_magnetickych_materialu_muze_prekonat_limity_kremikovych_technologii_v_IT_9122098b2a.jpeg 127w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1966"></p>

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<header><h4><strong>Discover Six Different DSC Methods for Determining this Important Material Property</strong></h4></header><main><div><div><h5><strong>Program</strong></h5><ul><li>Definition of specific heat capacity</li><li>Importance of specific heat capacity</li><li>Presentation of the six DSC measurement methods in the STARe software</li><li>Measurement tips and hints</li><li>Interactive Q&amp;A session</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><p>Specific heat capacity (cp) is the energy needed to increase the temperature of one unit of mass of material by exactly 1 °C. It is typically determined using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) due to ease of use, short measurement times and accuracy.</p><p>Specific heat capacity is a characteristic, temperature-dependent, material property that is often specified in data sheets. It is a key property for improving technical processes such as injection molding, spray drying, and crystallization. It is critical in the safety analysis of chemical processes and design of chemical reactors.</p><h4><strong>Measurement Methods Discussed in the Webinar</strong></h4><p>Join our upcoming webinar where we present six different methods of calculating specific heat capacity. We first present the so-called <strong>Direct</strong> and <strong>Sapphire</strong> methods using a conventional DSC instrument and a linear temperature program. We then demonstrate four temperature-modulated DSC techniques: <strong>IsoStep DSC, Steady State ADSC, ADSC, and TOPEM</strong>.</p><p>Don’t miss this opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about determining this critical material property. Register now and be sure to prepare your questions for our experts!</p><h4><strong>Heat Capacity vs Specific Heat Capacity</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>Heat capacity</strong> is the amount of energy needed to increase the temperature of an object by exactly 1 °C. Hence it is related to the size of the sample and does not characterize the material itself. The unit of heat capacity, Cp, is Joules per Kelvin (J/K).</li><li><strong>Specific heat capacity</strong> is the energy needed to increase the temperature of one unit of mass of an object by exactly 1 °C. This is calculated by dividing the heat capacity by the sample mass, which provides a more useful characterization of the material. The unit of specific heat capacity, cp, is typically expressed as Joules per gram per Kelvin (J/g/K).</li></ul></div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><div style="max-width:1px;width:100%;" id="mediaContainerWrapper_2110920040"><div style="height:1px;width:1px;" data-external-url="" id="mediaContainer_2110920040" data-advanced-option="false" data-width="1" data-height="1" data-video-id="">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></main><div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><blockquote><div><strong>Presenter: </strong>Angela Hammer (Dr. sc. nat. ETH)</div><p>Dr. Angela Hammer received a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry (development of immobilized components for the use in ion-selective electrodes based on polyurethane membranes) from the Institute of Organic Chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich, Switzerland. She then joined Sika Technology AG in Zurich, Switzerland, as an analytical chemist. In 2007, she joined METTLER TOLEDO and has worked there since as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her present position, she uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments for the METTLER TOLEDO’s Materials Characterization Group located at the head office in Switzerland.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Mettler Toledo: How to Determine Specific Heat Capacity by DSC

How to Determine Specific Heat Capacity by DSC

Explore six DSC techniques for measuring specific heat capacity and understand its importance in material performance, processing, and safety.

<div><div id="inner_content_body_text" data-content-id="394785"><p><strong>Extensional deformation plays a crucial role in processes such as blow molding, film blowing, coating, and fiber spinning—applications where shear rheology alone falls short in characterizing material behavior.</strong></p><p>In this session, real measurements are used to visually give an understanding of the core concepts of extensional rheology. Examples of standard polymers will be used to explain measuring principles and techniques.</p><p>Our measuring solutions, the SER cell and UXF cell, will be introduced, as well as current trends in extensional rheology. Participants will gain insights into choosing the appropriate setup based on their testing goals, whether for product development, competitive benchmarking, or quality control.</p><p>Whether you’re new to rheology or looking to deepen your expertise, this webinar offers a compact yet comprehensive foundation in the elongational flow behavior of polymers.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Philana Kruse, M.Sc.</p><p>Philana Kruse has a background in chemistry and plastics technology. As a research fellow at the chair for Plastics Technology, her academic work was centered around the rheological characterization of polymer materials. For the past two years she has been part of Anton Paar, where she supports customers in the field of polymer rheology with a focus on extensional testing methods.</p></blockquote></div></div>

Anton Paar: Extensional Rheology of Polymers: Air Bearing Rheometer Applications

Extensional Rheology of Polymers: Air Bearing Rheometer Applications

Explore extensional rheology of polymers, measuring principles, SER and UXF cells, practical applications in blow molding, film blowing, fibers.

Air Bearing Rheometer Applications

<div><div id="inner_content_body_text" data-content-id="394785"><p><strong>Humidity plays a crucial role in determining the behavior and performance of polymeric and soft materials. This webinar explores how varying levels of humidity influence material responses such as rheology, tackiness, and tribological behavior.</strong></p><p>Through controlled humidity experiments, the session demonstrates how water absorption and desorption alter material properties like modulus, viscosity, curing, and flowability of different materials. Case studies will include practical examples across diverse applications, such as polymer films, adhesives, food products, powders, and coatings. Humidity is shown to have both reversible and irreversible effects on the softening of gelatin and tackiness of chewing gum to the curing of silicone sealants, and flowability of powders.</p><p>Participants will gain insights into how humidity affects product performance, shelf life, and processing—leading to better design, formulation, and quality control in research and industrial applications</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Mohammed Naimul Hoque, PhD</p><p>Mohammed Naimul Hoque is an Advanced Application Engineer – Rheology at Anton Paar USA, specializing in the rheological characterization of complex fluids and colloids. His work involves customer sample testing, collaborating with academic and industrial clients, and providing training on rheological instruments and techniques.</p><p>Prior to joining Anton Paar, Naimul earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Texas Tech University, where his research focused on modeling the flow behavior of colloidal dispersions and predicting their extrusion behavior using extensional rheological techniques, such as dripping-onto-substrate (DoS) rheometry.</p></blockquote></div></div>

Anton Paar: Polymer Rheology: Impact of Humidity on Material Behavior

Polymer Rheology: Impact of Humidity on Material Behavior

Explore the effects of humidity on polymers and soft materials, including rheology, tackiness, curing, and flowability, with practical case studies.

Impact of Humidity on Material Behavior

<p><strong>Sample preparation for elemental analysis is one of the most resource-intensive steps in the laboratory, involving aggressive acids, energy use, and significant waste generation.</strong><br><strong>This webinar will show how Milestone’s sustainable innovations, and the GreenPrep MW Score, provide a clear, measurable framework for reducing environmental impact without compromising analytical quality. Through improvements in chemistry, technology, and workflow, laboratories can cut reagent consumption, lower energy per sample, extend vessel lifetime, and reduce gas waste. Attendees will learn practical strategies to adopt greener protocols and evaluate their own processes using objective sustainability metrics.</strong></p><h4><strong>Key Learning Objectives:</strong></h4><ul><li>Understand the <strong>GreenPrep MW Score</strong> and how it provides an objective way to evaluate and benchmark sustainability in sample preparation.</li><li><strong>Reduce environmental impact by adopting</strong> greener digestion chemistries that minimize acid volumes, waste, and operator exposure.</li><li>Leverage <strong>energy-efficient microwave technologies</strong> to lower energy consumption per sample while maintaining high digestion performance.</li><li>Enhance <strong>workflow sustainability</strong> through acid purification, automated reagent dosing, and cleaner, safer vessel-handling practices.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Lorenzo Rossi (Application Specialist at Milestone)</p></blockquote>

Milestone: Sustainable Sample Preparation for Elemental Analysis: Practical Actions for a Greener Lab

Sustainable Sample Preparation for Elemental Analysis: Practical Actions for a Greener Lab

Sustainable sample preparation for elemental analysis, introducing Milestone GreenPrep MW Score, greener chemistries, and energy-efficient microwave digestion.

Sample Preparation for Elemental Analysis

<h4><strong>Food &amp; Feed Sample Preparation Webinar Series</strong></h4><p><strong>Ensuring food and feed quality requires reliable determination of both contaminants and nutrients, yet sample preparation remains one of the most challenging and time-consuming steps in the analytical workflow. This webinar series introduces modern approaches to digestion and extraction that improve data quality, reduce reprocessing, and increase laboratory productivity. Through four dedicated events, covering heavy metals, organic contaminants, macro/trace minerals, and nutritional parameters such as fats, FAMEs, and amino acids, participants will discover optimized, practical workflows tailored to real-world food and feed testing.</strong></p><h4><strong>Session: Heavy Metals in Food: Digestion Strategies and Complete Sample Prep Workflow</strong></h4><p>Heavy metals such as Pb, Cd, As, and Hg are strictly regulated in food and feed, requiring robust digestion and a well-controlled sample preparation workflow. This webinar covers best practices for microwave digestion of diverse food matrices using systems such as ETHOS and ultraWAVE 2 eco. A case study on baby food will illustrate common challenges such as matrix complexity, contamination control, and blank management. Participants will learn how to build a reliable sample-to-analysis workflow that ensures accuracy, reduces re-runs, and supports regulatory compliance.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Giulio Colnaghi (Marketing Manager, Milestone Srl)</p></blockquote>

Milestone: Food & Feed Sample Preparation Webinar Series

Heavy Metals in Food: Digestion Strategies and Complete Sample Prep Workflow

This webinar covers best practices for microwave digestion of diverse food matrices using systems such as ETHOS and ultraWAVE 2 eco. 

Digestion Strategies and Complete Sample Prep Workflow

<h4><strong>Food &amp; Feed Sample Preparation Webinar Series</strong></h4><p><strong>Ensuring food and feed quality requires reliable determination of both contaminants and nutrients, yet sample preparation remains one of the most challenging and time-consuming steps in the analytical workflow. This webinar series introduces modern approaches to digestion and extraction that improve data quality, reduce reprocessing, and increase laboratory productivity. Through four dedicated events, covering heavy metals, organic contaminants, macro/trace minerals, and nutritional parameters such as fats, FAMEs, and amino acids, participants will discover optimized, practical workflows tailored to real-world food and feed testing.</strong></p><h4><strong>Session: Digestion of Food &amp; Feed for Nutrient Analysis: Macro and Trace Minerals</strong></h4><p>Nutrient profiling requires accurate digestion of food and feed samples to determine essential macro- and trace minerals. This webinar explains how microwave digestion platforms such as ETHOS and ultraWAVE enable complete dissolution across a wide range of matrices, including dairy, cereals, high-fat foods, and animal feed. We will outline acid selection, matrix-specific challenges, blank control, and strategies to minimize reprocessing. Attendees will learn practical workflows to support nutritional labeling and quality control.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Gianpaolo Rota (Application Specialist, Milestone Srl)</p></blockquote>

Digestion of Food & Feed for Nutrient Analysis: Macro and Trace Minerals

Webinar on microwave digestion of food and feed for nutrient analysis, focusing on macro and trace minerals, matrix challenges, and reliable QC workflows.

Digestion of Food & Feed for Nutrient Analysis

<h4><strong>Food Safety Webinar Series: When Food Meets the Lab</strong></h4><p><strong>Food testing in the region still revolves around “legacy” contaminants that decide release, rejection, and recall discussions - veterinary drug residues, pesticide residues and fumigants, and toxic elements including species-sensitive forms, in different food matrices. This 3-part series is built for audiences where regulatory expectations reference Codex-based frameworks, country-specific legislative guidelines, and import/export-market requirements that influence testing scope, reporting limits, and confirmation criteria. Each webinar focuses on the analytical factors that drive outcomes: matrix effects and co-extractives, trace-level quantitation, transition/ion-ratio checks, interference control, and reportable result logic.</strong></p><p>Keynote expert speakers will set the regulatory context, give a glimpse of the current trends, and future implications. Agilent workflow segments map these needs to sample preparation nuances, LC-MS/MS for multi-class residues, GC-MS/MS and headspace GC for residue/fumigant markers, and ICP-MS plus LC-ICP-MS for heavy metals and speciation, including QC structures and data review patterns used in high-throughput labs, to name a few.</p><h5><strong>Webinar Series Details</strong></h5><ul><li>Register once to attend the complete 3-part series</li><li>Submit your questions beforehand</li><li>Access recorded sessions anytime within one year</li><li>Certificate of attendance will be provided to all attendees</li></ul><h4><strong>Part 3: Heavy Metals &amp; Speciation Edition</strong></h4><p>Toxic element testing continues to be a core requirement due to national contaminant limits and trade-facing specifications for Pb, Cd, Hg, As and related elements. This webinar separates total-element panels from speciation cases where chemical form affects interpretation, particularly arsenic species in rice/cereal products and marine foods. The session covers digestion strategy, contamination control, reagent blank behavior, and trace-level drivers of data quality: polyatomic/isobaric interference removal, drift control, internal standards, calibration verification, and batch acceptance logic. Speciation discussion includes species-preserving extraction, chromatographic separation choices, prevention of species interconversion, and interpretation of species profiles under matrix load.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Usharani Dandamudi (Senior Principal Scientist, FS &amp; AQCL, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), India)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Vinay Jain (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, India)</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Food Safety Webinar Series: When Food Meets the Lab

Heavy Metals & Speciation Edition

Heavy metals and speciation webinar: ICP-MS and LC-ICP-MS workflows for Pb, Cd, Hg, arsenic species and trace-level food testing.

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>This webinar will focus on the importance of carbon and nitrogen determination in adhesives, laminates, and cement fiber board used in construction and engineered wood products. Attendees will learn how elemental analysis supports resin formulation, quality control, and performance optimization, particularly for urea-formaldehyde–based systems where elemental ratios directly impact strength, durability, and emissions.</strong></p><p>The session will cover combustion-based analytical techniques for measuring carbon and nitrogen across a wide range of sample types, including liquids, viscous resins, and heterogeneous composites. Instrument operation, calibration strategies, and practical sample preparation approaches will be discussed to help laboratories achieve accurate, precise, and repeatable results.</p><p>In addition, the webinar will address carbon determination in cement fiber board and explain how carbon content reflects cellulose and wood pulp additions that influence flexibility, weight, and consistency. Real-world examples will demonstrate how elemental analysis data can be used to support manufacturing consistency and regulatory compliance.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Fred Schultz (Former Application Chemist, LECO)</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

LECO: Carbon and Nitrogen Determination in Adhesives, Laminates, and Cement Fiber Board

Carbon and Nitrogen Determination in Adhesives, Laminates, and Cement Fiber Board

Webinar on carbon and nitrogen elemental analysis for adhesives and cement fiber board quality control and performance optimization.

Carbon and Nitrogen Determination in Adhesives, Laminates

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>In this upcoming webinar, experts from LECO will explore the role of cement clinkers as a critical quality checkpoint in Portland cement manufacturing. Attendees will gain an overview of how clinker microstructure reflects raw material selection, kiln conditions, and cooling rates, and why clinker analysis enables faster feedback and process control than testing finished cement alone.</strong></p><p>The presentation will walk through best practices for metallographic preparation of cement clinkers, including sectioning, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching. Special emphasis will be placed on addressing common preparation challenges such as clinker brittleness, porosity, and moisture sensitivity, ensuring that microstructural features are preserved for accurate evaluation.</p><p>Participants will also see examples of microscopic clinker features—including key phases, morphology, distribution, and porosity—and learn how these observations can be used to troubleshoot kiln operation, optimize processing conditions, and improve overall cement quality.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Steve Reilly (Metallurgist, LECO)</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

LECO: Cement Clinker Preparation and Microscopic Examination

Cement Clinker Preparation and Microscopic Examination

Webinar on cement clinker microstructure analysis, metallographic preparation, and process optimization in Portland cement production.

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>Guiding you through Qtegra ISDS workflows and introductions to some of the integrated, powerful tools to enhance your laboratory productivity and trace elemental analysis quality.</strong></p><h5><strong>Learning Points</strong></h5><ul><li>How to get the most out of Qtegra ISDS</li><li>Improving analysis quality using Qtegra ISDS</li><li>Learn how Qtegra ISDS efficient workflows can enhance your laboratory</li></ul><h5><strong>Who should attend?</strong></h5><ul><li>Users looking to enhance their current trace elemental analysis</li><li>Users looking to introduce trace elemental analysis into their laboratory</li><li>Users looking to upgrade their current trace elemental analysis instrumentation</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Matthew Gregory (Field Application Scientist, EMEA North, Trace Elemental Analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained over 20 years’ experience of trace elemental analysis in industry, working in environmental and precious metal research laboratories. In 2018, Matthew joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland.</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>David Fishwick (Field Application Scientist, EMEA North, Trace Elemental Analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>David joined Thermo in 2022 as an Applications Specialist for the Trace Elemental Analysis product range in the UK and Ireland. Prior to joining Thermo, David has gained experience of trace elemental analysis and chromatography in industry, working in GMP, GLP and UKAS accrediated R&amp;D and pharmaceutical laboratories. David holds a BSc in Chemistry from Bangor University.</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Petra Gerhards (Regional Marketing Manager, EMEA, AAT, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p><p>Petra ist Diplom-Ingenieurin für instrumentelle analytische Chemie der Technischen Universität Krefeld/Deutschland. Seit mehr als 30 Jahren arbeitet sie auf dem Gebiet der Gaschromatographie und hat Erfahrung mit vielen Technologien im Bereich GC und GC-MS. Derzeit unterstützt sie in ihrer Position als EMEA Regional Marketing Manager Anwender und Kundenanwendungsteams in ganz EMEA.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Lunch and Learn Tips and Tricks Series: Qtegra Part 2

Lunch and Learn Tips and Tricks Series: Qtegra Part 2

Efficient Qtegra ISDS workflows and tools to improve productivity and trace elemental analysis quality in your laboratory.

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