<p><strong>In the week from February 9, 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>5 000 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars</strong>.</p></blockquote><h5><strong>1. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Process Raman – A Reliable and Versatile Tool for Downstream Process Monitoring and Control for mAb Production</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 10.2.2026 16:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/5808">Registration</a></li></ul><p>The presentation highlights how process Raman spectroscopy offers several advantages over traditional in-line UV-Vis analysis for process monitoring and metabolite production control.</p><h5><strong>2. Bruker: Meet Compact-Q DEER Spectrometer – Your Gateway to Quantum Innovation</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 10.2.2026 17:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/5757">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover how the Compact-Q DEER spectrometer enables high-fidelity qubit characterization and control, combining advanced microwave architecture, AWGs, and cryogen-free operation.</p><h5><strong>3. Agilent Technologies: Novel Advancements in Trace Level Determination and Long-Term Stability of Metals in TMAH and UPW Matrices</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 10.2.2026 21:30 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/3733">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Explore novel approaches for trace-level metal determination and long-term stability assessment in TMAH and ultrapure water matrices.</p><h5><strong>4. AZoM: From First to Best – Introducing the Litesizer DIF Series</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 11.2.2026 15:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/5765">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Join this live webinar introducing the new Litesizer DIF series of laser diffraction particle size analyzers.</p><h5><strong>5. Anton Paar: Polymer Rheology – Rotational and Transient Measurements on a Polymer Melt</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 11.2.2026 18:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/5786">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn how rotational and transient viscosity measurements on rotational rheometers reveal polymer melt flow behavior, from method setup and accessories to data interpretation.</p><h5><strong>6. Milestone: Practical Guidance to Improve the Journey from Sample to Heavy Metals Analysis for Environmental Labs</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 12.2.2026 16:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/5803">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Improve heavy metals analysis in environmental laboratories with practical tips on reagents, filtration, cleaning, and workflow optimization to enhance data quality and efficiency.</p><h5><strong>7. Agilent Technologies: Moving from R&amp;D and Limited QC on a UV-Vis-NIR Instrument to Large-Scale QC Using an Autosampler</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 12.2.2026 20:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/2104">Registration</a></li></ul><p>This presentation covers key aspects of adding and using an autosampler to maximize UV-Vis-NIR QC workflows when scaling from R&amp;D to routine quality control.</p>

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<p><strong>LA-ICP-MS imaging, particularly in TOF mode, provides rapid, high-resolution elemental maps of complex geological materials, but quantitative accuracy is often limited by heterogeneous mineralogy. This study introduces a workflow using UMAP for unsupervised dimensionality reduction combined with k-means clustering to segment mineral phases directly from per-pixel elemental data.</strong></p><p>Cluster compositions are matched to known minerals based on stoichiometry, allowing phase-specific normalization and reducing quantification errors by up to 60%. Validated on dawsonite-bearing sandstones, the approach enables consistent phase-resolved geochemical comparisons across depth profiles and establishes UMAP as a practical tool for accurate, interpretable multielement imaging.</p><blockquote><h4><strong>The original article</strong></h4><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.analchem.5c05398"><strong>Mineral Phase-Resolved Quantification in LA-ICP-MS Imaging</strong></a></h4><p>Barbara Umfahrer, Jakub Buday, Pavel Pořízka, Jozef Kaiser, Paolo S. Garofalo*, and Detlef Günther*</p><p>Anal. Chem. 2026, 98, 1, 581–589</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.5c05398">https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.analchem.5c05398</a></p><h6>licensed under <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong>CC-BY 4.0</strong></a></h6></blockquote><p><strong>Selected sections from the article follow. Formats and hyperlinks were adapted from the original.</strong></p><p>Since its introduction in 1985, <a href="javascript:void(0);">(1)</a> Laser Ablation-Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) has matured into a routine technique for both qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis, finding use in diverse fields such as geology, <a href="javascript:void(0);">(2−4)</a> biology, <a href="javascript:void(0);">(5,6)</a> materials science, <a href="javascript:void(0);">(7)</a> and cultural heritage. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(8,9)</a> Especially in comparison to liquid analysis techniques, the method excels through minimal sample preparation, negligible sample destruction, and low limits of detection, which enable trace element analysis. However, besides the availability of standard reference materials, a longstanding challenge of quantitative LA-ICP-MS is the need for a suitable internal standard to account for variations in ablation rate and transport efficiency, as well as instrumental drift. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(10)</a> Developed for applications in geological matrices, this requirement was elegantly circumvented by Liu et al. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(11)</a> through 100 wt % normalization, which assumes that all detected elements form oxides summing up to 100 wt %. This approach was conceptually inspired by the summed-spectrum normalization calibration procedure introduced by Leach and Hieftje in 2000, which emphasized the use of total signal intensities for robust internal standardization. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(12)</a> The 100 wt % normalization strategy was subsequently extended to the bulk analysis of carbonates. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(13)</a></p><p>Concurrently, the advent of time-of-flight (TOF) mass analyzers and the development of fast-washout laser ablation cells <a href="javascript:void(0);">(14−16)</a> have transformed LA-ICP-MS into a powerful imaging tool, capable of generating spatial maps across a variety of sample matrices at high data acquisition rates. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(17−19)</a> Furthermore, in comparison to, e.g., X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (XRF) or Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (SEM-EDS), LA-ICP-MS offers a high depth resolution of approximately 0.2 μm on glass, enabling precise measurement of fine-scale structures not only laterally but also in depth. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(18)</a> However, as the volume and complexity of these elemental images have grown according to the progressive advancement of the method itself, now consisting of gigabytes of data produced within minutes, manual data interpretation has become increasingly impractical. To uncover meaningful details and patterns, researchers have applied multivariate methods such as Principal Component Analysis (PCA) and k-means clustering to reduce dimensionality and delineate distinct regions within the images. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(20−23)</a> The nonlinear dimensionality reduction technique Uniform Manifold Approximation and Projection (UMAP), <a href="javascript:void(0);">(24)</a> which supports data interpretation with its capability to capture and separate subtle local structures, has first been employed to LA-ICP-MS bulk analysis data in 2024, where it was used to classify pyrite samples and discriminate between Pb and Zn deposit types. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(25,26)</a> In combination with elemental imaging, UMAP has recently been applied to biological tissue data sets as an exploratory analysis tool, <a href="javascript:void(0);">(27)</a> further enhancing the ability to visualize and interpret complex elemental distributions.</p><p>Despite these advances, no existing approach combines the unsupervised segmentation of mineral phases by UMAP with phase-specific normalization. In this study, we introduce a UMAP-driven workflow that (1) automatically segments distinct mineralogical phases within fine-grained geological matrices and (2) applies phase-specific 100 wt % normalization (e.g., oxide <a href="javascript:void(0);">(11)</a> or carbonate <a href="javascript:void(0);">(13)</a>), thereby improving quantification accuracy and enabling phase-specific quantitative interpretation of mineral distributions in complex matrices.</p><h4><strong>Materials and Methods</strong></h4><h5><strong>LA-ICP-TOFMS Imaging</strong></h5><p>LA-ICP-TOFMS analyses were performed using a 193 nm ArF excimer laser (GeoLas C, Lambda Physik, Göttingen, Germany) coupled to an ICP-TOFMS instrument (icpTOF 2R, TOFWERK AG, Thun, Switzerland). Ablation was conducted in the modified parallel flow ablation cell (MPFAC) <a href="javascript:void(0);">(16,34)</a> under a He atmosphere (99.999%, Linde Gas Schweiz AG, Dagmersellen, Switzerland) with Ar (99.996%, Linde Gas Schweiz AG) used as the carrier gas. A piezoelectrically driven xyz translational stage (1 nm resolution, SmarAct GmbH, Oldenburg, Germany) enabled precise sample positioning. Laser, stage movement, and ICP-TOFMS data acquisition were synchronized using a custom-built imaging control system. <a href="javascript:void(0);">(19)</a> The system was optimized each day based on maximum sensitivity while ensuring a <sup>238</sup>U<sup>+</sup>/<sup>232</sup>Th<sup>+</sup> intensity ratio of 1.0 to 1.1 on NIST SRM 610 and a <sup>232</sup>Th<sup>16</sup>O<sup>+</sup>/<sup>232</sup>Th<sup>+</sup> rate of below 0.5%.</p><h5><strong>LIBS Imaging</strong></h5><p>The LIBS analyses were performed on a Firefly system (Lightigo, Czech Republic). The laser (1064 nm, 5 mJ, pulse duration ∼10 ns, diameter 6 mm, operating at 50 Hz) was focused on the sample with a singlet lens (focal length 50 mm) to a 30 μm spot. The spatial resolution of the acquired elemental maps, with a size of about 16 mm × 26 mm, was 20 μm. Plasma radiation is collected by a multifiber configuration with a collimator and an optical fiber (400 μm core diameter), which delivered the light to several Czerny–Turner spectrometers (resolution 0.25–0.4 nm). The spectral range of the spectrometers is 180–850 nm. The radiation is collected 1.5 μs after ablation, with a gate width of 15 μs.</p><p>Data processing was done with Python 3.11.8 in the Spyder environment and included background correction and per-pixel z-score normalization.</p><h4><strong>Results and Discussion</strong></h4><h5><strong>LIBS and XRD Measurements</strong></h5><p>To assess whether carbonate-based normalization <a href="javascript:void(0);">(13)</a> is warranted, first, large-scale LIBS elemental intensity maps of the samples across about a third of the thin sections were acquired. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.analchem.5c05398#fig1">Figure 1</a> reveals the results for “Layer 2” of the Poggio del Gatto sandstone for selected elements. A complete mapping of all four thin sections can be found in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.analchem.5c05398/suppl_file/ac5c05398_si_001.pdf">Figures S3 and S6</a> in the Supporting Information. The maps reveal that C is strongly enriched in fracture veins as well as in finer-grained domains within the matrix and correlates with Ca, indicating carbonate minerals rather than oxides. Bulk XRD analysis identifies calcite alongside quartz, plagioclase, white mica, and kaolinite. These complementary observations confirm calcite as a major phase and thus justify the need for performing the 100 wt % normalization on a carbonate basis for pixels representing calcite.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Anal_Chem_2026_98_1_581_589_Figure_1_LIBS_elemental_intensity_maps_of_the_data_set_from_Layer_2_of_the_Poggio_del_Gatto_sandstone_mounted_on_a_microscope_slide_73ada1b7b8.jpg" alt="Anal. Chem. 2026, 98, 1, 581–589: Figure 1. LIBS elemental intensity maps of the data set from “Layer 2” of the Poggio del Gatto sandstone mounted on a microscope slide, depicting calcite veins and fine-grained structures within the matrix, underlining the need for carbonate-based normalization for specific pixels. Emission lines for evaluation are shown in the corresponding subfigure title. The epoxy used to fix the thin section on the slide is visible along the margin." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Anal_Chem_2026_98_1_581_589_Figure_1_LIBS_elemental_intensity_maps_of_the_data_set_from_Layer_2_of_the_Poggio_del_Gatto_sandstone_mounted_on_a_microscope_slide_73ada1b7b8.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="2088" height="414"></p><h5><strong>Renormalization Based on Carbonates</strong></h5><p>Applying an oxide-based normalization to carbonate samples will introduce composition-dependent biases that cannot immediately be generalized as a singular numerical value. The difference between the molecular masses of carbonate CO<sub>3</sub><sup>2–</sup> and its oxide equivalent O<sup>2–</sup> yields an intrinsic bias on the order of a factor of about two, depending on the stoichiometry. Once this data is renormalized to a total of 100 wt %, the magnitude of the error becomes highly dependent on the specific elemental composition of the sample. An exemplary calculation illustrating this effect for a representative calcite pixel is provided in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/suppl/10.1021/acs.analchem.5c05398/suppl_file/ac5c05398_si_001.pdf">Table S2</a>, yielding a relative error of 79%. In practice, this error varies across the image according to the local phase composition. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.analchem.5c05398#fig6">Figure 6</a> illustrates the impact of normalization approaches for layer 2 of the samples as well as the spatial distribution of the resulting relative error. The figure presents Ca and Si elemental maps in two rows, while the first three columns compare different normalization strategies: normalization based on all oxides, normalization based on all carbonates, and a pixel-wise normalization guided by mineral phase identification, as outlined in the workflow proposed in this study. The final column displays the relative error between the bulk oxide- or carbonate-based normalization and the pixel-wise, phase-informed normalization.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Anal_Chem_2026_98_1_581_589_Figure_6_Comparison_of_normalization_strategies_for_Ca_and_Si_LA_ICP_TOFMS_elemental_maps_in_Layer_2_ce3a0c1a5c.jpg" alt="Anal. Chem. 2026, 98, 1, 581–589: Figure 6. Comparison of normalization strategies for Ca and Si LA-ICP-TOFMS elemental maps in “Layer 2” of the Poggio del Gatto sandstone. Rows show Ca (top) and Si (bottom); columns compare (1) oxide-based normalization, (2) carbonate-based normalization, (3) pixel-wise, phase-informed normalization (this study), and (4) relative error between the first two and the phase-informed approach." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Anal_Chem_2026_98_1_581_589_Figure_6_Comparison_of_normalization_strategies_for_Ca_and_Si_LA_ICP_TOFMS_elemental_maps_in_Layer_2_ce3a0c1a5c.jpg 202w," sizes="100vw" width="2088" height="1622"></p><p>For Ca (in this matrix primarily associated with calcite, a dominant carbonate phase in our samples), the relative error depicted quantifies the effect of applying oxide-based normalization across the entire image. This results in a systematic overestimation of the Ca concentration by approximately 60%. Conversely, for Si─in this matrix found mainly in quartz and various plagioclase phases─the error is shown for applying carbonate-based normalization across an oxidic matrix. In such cases, the Si concentrations are underestimated by roughly 10% to 40%, depending on the mineral phase.</p><p>These findings highlight that using a single normalization scheme across heterogeneous samples introduces substantial quantification errors. To mitigate this, the pixel-wise phase segmentation enabled by the proposed UMAP-based workflow offers a significant advantage, especially in fine-grained matrices. In short, phase-aware, pixel-wise normalization combines the strengths of both normalization approaches and proves to be highly beneficial.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion</strong></h4><p>This study demonstrates that phase-specific normalization, guided by unsupervised phase segmentation of LA-ICP-MS images, can substantially improve the accuracy of elemental quantification in fine-grained geological matrices. Rather than relying on a single global assumption (e.g., all oxides or all carbonates), the workflow adapts normalization to the actual mineralogy, minimizing systematic errors and enabling phase-resolved geochemical interpretation.</p><p>The segmentation step, based on UMAP embedding and <i>k</i>-means clustering, is fully unsupervised. However, the subsequent matching of clusters to specific minerals still relies on a limited set of preidentified stoichiometries and is therefore not yet fully unsupervised. Expansion to larger stoichiometric databases could help overcome this limitation and move toward automated mineral classification. A key challenge remains the similarity of cation ratios in certain mineral groups, which may still require complementary data to ensure robust assignments.</p><p>Overall, beyond the specific case of the Poggio del Gatto sandstone presented in this study, this work provides a framework for quantitative elemental imaging of complex geological samples and is readily transferable to other contexts that require spatially resolved composition-aware normalization. This contribution adds a practical implementation to a growing literature that already uses multivariate statistics to unlock the immense information depth of LA-ICP-TOFMS.</p>

Mineral Phase-Resolved Quantification in LA-ICP-MS Imaging

<p><strong>Eurachem and CITAC welcome analysts interested in the evaluation of chemical analysis uncertainty and in how to use this information in results interpretation. The Eurachem Week 2026 will begin with a training course on “Evaluation of the measurement uncertainty from in-house precision and recovery data” scheduled for Sunday, 10 May 2026. A two-days workshop on “Quality in Analytical Measurements: Uncertainty Evaluation and Results Interpretation” open to all interested participants will take place from 11 to 12 May 2026. On 13 May 2026, the Eurachem Working Groups will convene, followed by the Eurachem General Assembly, which will bring together the Executive and national delegates on 14 and 15 May. Both Working Group Meetings and the General Assembly are restricted to their members.</strong></p><p>The results of qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses should have an acceptable uncertainty, which should ideally be reported and considered in results interpretation.</p><p>For many analytical applications, simplified uncertainty evaluations can determine uncertainty values that meet the defined requirements for this parameter. The workshop will focus on the key technical challenges involved in practical evaluations of measurement uncertainty based on precision and recovery data gathered during in-house method validation and quality control. There will be a discussion of how to model the variation of the measurement uncertainty within the analytical range and how to handle divergent recovery values from the analysis of various reference materials. A session on the use of measurement uncertainty in conformity assessment will explore how the risk of false conformity decisions can be managed.</p><blockquote><h5><strong>New Eurachem guidance on using in-house precision and recovery data will be discussed at the workshop.</strong></h5></blockquote><p>Topics will also include the validation and uncertainty evaluation for qualitative analyses with particular attention to current accreditation requirements for these types of analysis. The last session of the workshop will be dedicated to the evaluation of measurement uncertainty arising from sampling and using it to judge the fitness for purpose, and hence validation, of measurement procedures that include sampling. Four sessions of the workshop will include engaging breakout sessions where participants will have the chance to share their views about challenging aspects of the analytical work. Participants are invited to propose posters and oral communications on session topics or any other relevant topic for analytical chemists or stakeholders of the analytical work.</p><h3><strong>Registration</strong></h3><blockquote><p class="cke-user_style-important"><strong>👉</strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://conferences.chemistry.pt/register/eurachem2026"><strong>Register here for the workshop</strong></a></p></blockquote><h4><strong>Registration Fees</strong></h4><h5><strong>Early bird (EUR) - Until April 15th</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Workshop: Regular participant (11 &amp; 12 May 2026): </strong>400 EUR</li><li><strong>Workshop: Student (11 &amp; 12 May 2026): </strong>250 EUR</li><li><strong>Eurachem Working Group<sup>1</sup> (13 May 2026):</strong> 75</li><li><strong>General Assembly<sup>2</sup> (14 &amp; 15 May 2026): </strong>250</li><li><strong>Training On Uncertainty Evaluation<sup>3</sup> (10 May 2026):</strong> 150</li></ul><h5><strong>After April 15th</strong></h5><ul><li><strong>Workshop: Regular participant (11 &amp; 12 May 2026): </strong>450 EUR</li><li><strong>Workshop: Student (11 &amp; 12 May 2026):</strong> 300 EUR</li><li><strong>Eurachem Working Group<sup>1</sup> (13 May 2026): </strong>100</li><li><strong>General Assembly<sup>2</sup> (14 &amp; 15 May 2026):</strong> 300</li><li><strong>Training On Uncertainty Evaluation<sup>3</sup> (10 May 2026): </strong>200</li></ul><blockquote><p>§ - <strong>50 EUR reduction for members of Eurachem</strong>, CITAC, SPQ, RELACRE, ForMEQ and SPMet at the workshop.</p><p>10% reduction for organisations that registered more than one participant.</p><p><sup>1 </sup>- Working group members</p><p><sup>2</sup> - Eurachem members</p><p><sup>3</sup> - 50% reduction for workshop participants</p></blockquote><h3><strong>Workshop</strong></h3><h4><strong>Eurachem/CITAC Workshop on Quality in Analytical Measurements:</strong></h4><h5><strong>Uncertainty Evaluation and Results Interpretation</strong></h5><p>The results of qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses should have an acceptable uncertainty, which should ideally be reported and considered in results interpretation. For many analytical applications, simplified uncertainty evaluations can determine uncertainty values meeting defined requirements for this parameter. The workshop will focus on the key technical challenges involved in practical evaluations of measurement uncertainty based on precision and recovery data gathered during in-house method validation. It will be discussed how to model the variation of the measurement uncertainty within the analytical range and how to handle divergent recovery values from the analysis of various reference materials. A session on the use of measurement uncertainty in conformity assessment will explore how the risk of false conformity decisions can be managed.</p><p>Topics will also include the validation and uncertainty evaluation of qualitative analyses with particular attention to current accreditation requirements for these types of analysis. The last session of the workshop will be dedicated to the evaluation of measurement uncertainty arising from sampling and using it to judge the fitness for purpose, and hence validation, of measurement procedures that include sampling.</p><p>Four sessions of the workshop will include engaging breakout sessions where participants will have the chance to share their views about challenging aspects of the analytical work. Participants are invited to propose posters and oral communications on session topics or any other relevant topic for analytical chemists or stakeholders of the analytical work.</p><h3><strong>Training Course</strong></h3><h4><strong>Evaluation of the measurement uncertainty from in-house precision and recovery data</strong></h4><ul><li>10 May 2026</li></ul><p>A course on the fundamentals of the evaluation of the measurement uncertainty from in-house precision and recovery data will be held on Sunday, 10 May 2026. This training is targeted for analysts with a basic understanding of the measurement uncertainty concept, how uncertainty components propagate, and how the combined uncertainty is expanded. Following the morning presentation of the theory of uncertainty evaluation, the afternoon will be dedicated to applying the theory to real-world cases. Trainees should have basic skills in using Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and bring a laptop with Microsoft Excel to complete the exercises. The interaction between trainers and trainees will be promoted to guarantee learning efficiency.</p><h5><strong>Trainers:</strong></h5><ul><li>Ricardo Bettencourt da Silva, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal (rjsilva@ciencias.ulisboa.pt)</li><li>Stephen L. R. Ellison - UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML) hosted at LGC, United Kingdom</li><li>Vicki Barwick - UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML) hosted at LGC, United Kingdom</li></ul><h4><strong>Agenda</strong></h4><h5><strong>8:00 Registration</strong></h5><h5><strong>9:00 Opening</strong></h5><h5><strong>9:05 Identifying, combining, and expanding uncertainty components: Theory and examples</strong></h5><h5><strong>9:45 Precision uncertainty: Theory and examples</strong></h5><h5><strong>10:30 </strong>Coffee break</h5><h5><strong>10:50 Trueness-related uncertainty: Theory and examples</strong></h5><h5><strong>12:00 Additional questions and discussion</strong></h5><h5><strong>12:30 </strong>Lunch</h5><h5><strong>13:30 Application example 1</strong></h5><h5><strong>15:30 </strong>Coffee break</h5><h5><strong>15:50 Application example 2</strong></h5><h5><strong>17:00 Additional questions and discussion</strong></h5><h5><strong>17:30 Closing</strong></h5><h3><strong>Venue</strong></h3><p>The series of Eurachem events will be held in:</p><ul><li>Meliã Lisboa Aeroporto ****</li><li>Rua C,2 1749-125 Lisboa, Portugal&nbsp;</li></ul>

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<p><strong>From Basic to Advanced of Scratch </strong>is a course with three sessions, in which participants will explore strategies for optimizing test parameters, defining critical loads, and utilizing advanced quantitative techniques such as wedge blade testing and coating recovery. This series is designed to enhance your ability to accurately assess and interpret scratch test data, providing insights that are directly applicable to a wide range of material testing scenarios.</p><h3><strong>February 18, 2025: Advanced Scratch Techniques</strong></h3><p>In this webinar of our Scratch Series, we introduce advanced quantitative techniques to deepen your understanding of material behavior under scratch testing. You'll explore methods like wedge blade testing to assess material response, investigate coating recovery after scratches, and analyze projected cone area for detailed insights into surface interactions. These advanced techniques will provide you with a more comprehensive view of material performance, helping you make more informed decisions in your testing and analysis.</p><p>By the end of this webinar, attendees will be equipped with advanced techniques such as wedge blade testing, coating recovery analysis, and projected cone area measurements, allowing for a more detailed and nuanced evaluation of material behavior in scratch testing.</p><div><div><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Mark R Haase</p><p>Mark R Haase is an Advanced Application Scientist at Anton Paar, and has been with the company for six years. They work with many material characterization techniques, including scratch, indentation, tribology, particle sizing, gas sorption, atomic force microscopy, and rheology. Mark supports the use of these techniques in research and industry with training and method development. Prior to joining Anton Paar, Mark's studies included nanocarbon materials and green energy systems.</p></blockquote></div></div>

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<p><strong>Improvements to Microplastics workflow will be demonstrated. Agilent ftir</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Louis Tisinger, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p><p>Louis (Lou) Tisinger has a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Miami University in Oxford Ohio, where his graduate research involved the study of ATR imaging and microscope performance in vibrational spectroscopy. Most of his career has been related to pre- and post-sales support of FTIR spectrometers, microscopes, imaging systems, and thermal analytical instruments, focusing on analyzing customer samples, demonstrations, post-sales training, troubleshooting, and R&amp;D.</p></blockquote>

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<h4><strong>Eight Webinars and a Roundtable with Experts from Merck&nbsp;</strong></h4><p><strong>Analytical Excellence Week' is organized to empower professionals in the field of analytical chemistry. Over the course of eight insightful sessions, industry experts will share their knowledge and best practices to streamline your analytical workflows and enhance your efficiency.</strong></p><p>From <strong>understanding quality grades</strong> in inorganics and solvents to <strong>exploring sustainable practices</strong> in the lab, each webinar covers essential topics that will enhance your analytical capabilities. Learn how to <strong>optimize your Karl Fischer titration</strong>, achieve precision in PFAS testing, and gain <strong>troubleshooting tips for LC-MS</strong> to effectively address common challenges and improve your laboratory results.<br>The sessions will also address critical aspects of <strong>safety and sustainability</strong>, ensuring you are well-equipped to handle hazardous chemicals responsibly while making strides toward greener laboratory practices.</p><p>This is an invaluable opportunity to gain insights that can significantly optimize your analytical processes. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your expertise and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable future in analytical workflows.<br>Each session is specifically designed to address essential topics that directly impact your daily practices, making it relevant for all professionals working in a chemical analysis laboratory.</p><h3><strong>Day 2: Tuesday, 11 February</strong></h3><h4><strong>Dihydropinene, γ-Valerolactone, and Dimethyl Isosorbide: Bio-Sourced Versatile Green Solvents for Diverse Organic Synthesis</strong></h4><p><strong>The growing environmental concerns and regulatory restrictions on conventional organic solvents derived from non-renewable sources have spurred the search for greener, sustainable alternatives. This presentation will explore the potential of dihydropinene (DHP), γ-valerolactone (GVL), and dimethyl isosorbide (DMI) as bio-sourced and biodegradable solvents, offering a promising solution to replace toxic and non-renewable solvents. DHP, derived from turpentine oil, is an effective substitute for solvents such as n-hexane, benzene, and dichloromethane, while GVL and DMI are ideal replacements for hazardous solvents such as DMF, NMP, and DMA.</strong></p><p>These solvents not only perform well in various chemical transformations but also offer significant environmental benefits due to their biodegradability, low toxicity, and recyclability. The presentation will highlight the applications of DHP, GVL, and DMI in green chemistry, showcasing their potential in organic synthesis and industrial processes. It will also discuss their role in advancing sustainable practices, reducing dependency on fossil-based solvents, and promoting safer working environments. By focusing on green solvent solutions, the presentation will emphasize their future potential in scientific research, production, and industrial applications.</p><p><strong>By attending this webinar, you will learn:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Sustainable Solvent Alternatives:</strong> How bio-based solvents such as DHP, GVL, and DMI can replace conventional toxic solvents, providing eco-friendly, biodegradable options for chemical processes.</li><li><strong>Environmental and Safety Benefits:</strong> The environmental advantages of these solvents, including biodegradability, low toxicity, and recyclability, and how they promote safer and greener practices in research and industry.</li><li><strong>Practical Applications:</strong> How these solvents can be effectively used in organic synthesis, industrial processes, and various scientific fields, contributing to more sustainable and efficient chemical solutions.</li></ul><p><strong>Who should attend:</strong><br>This presentation will benefit those working in pharmaceutical and drug discovery R&amp;D, process development of API, environmental scientists and sustainability experts, industry professionals in chemical engineering and manufacturing, materials science researchers, and students and researchers in green chemistry.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> <i>Saikat Sinha, (R&amp;D Manager, Merck)&nbsp;</i></p></blockquote><h4><strong>Enhance Your PFAS Testing: Achieve Precision and Reduce Background Noise with Specialized Consumables</strong></h4><p><strong>Join this presentation to explore advanced LC-MS/MS methods for determining PFAS analytes at low levels across diverse samples and matrices. Learn how to identify contamination sources, reduce background noise, and improve testing precision with specific recommendations on PFAS-qualified consumables. Discover various LC-MS/MS PFAS testing workflows and strategies to minimize errors, supported by data from both regulated and non-regulated methods.</strong></p><p><strong>By attending this webinar, you will learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Detailed insights into different LC-MS/MS PFAS methods</li><li>Techniques to identify and test contamination sources</li><li>Strategies to reduce background noise</li><li>Practical tips and tricks for improved testing</li></ul><p><strong>Who should attend</strong>:<br>This webinar is essential for lab technicians, lab managers, and quality assurance managers involved in developing in-house methods or verifying regulated testing protocols such as EPA Methods 533, 537.1, and 1633.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Patrik Appelblad, (Fellow and Technical Lead, Analytical Chemistry R&amp;D, Merck)&nbsp;</p></blockquote>

Merck: Webinar Series & Expert Roundtable

Webinar Series & Expert Roundtable (Day 2)

(Day 2) - Part 1: Dihydropinene, γ-Valerolactone, and Dimethyl Isosorbide: Solvents for Organic Synthesis and Part 2: Enhance Your PFAS Testing

<h4><strong>Eight Webinars and a Roundtable with Experts from Merck</strong></h4><p><strong>Analytical Excellence Week' is organized to empower professionals in the field of analytical chemistry. Over the course of eight insightful sessions, industry experts will share their knowledge and best practices to streamline your analytical workflows and enhance your efficiency.</strong></p><p>From <strong>understanding quality grades</strong> in inorganics and solvents to <strong>exploring sustainable practices</strong> in the lab, each webinar covers essential topics that will enhance your analytical capabilities. Learn how to <strong>optimize your Karl Fischer titration</strong>, achieve precision in PFAS testing, and gain <strong>troubleshooting tips for LC-MS</strong> to effectively address common challenges and improve your laboratory results.</p><p>The sessions will also address critical aspects of <strong>safety and sustainability</strong>, ensuring you are well-equipped to handle hazardous chemicals responsibly while making strides toward greener laboratory practices.</p><p>This is an invaluable opportunity to gain insights that can significantly optimize your analytical processes. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your expertise and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable future in analytical workflows.</p><p>Each session is specifically designed to address essential topics that directly impact your daily practices, making it relevant for all professionals working in a chemical analysis laboratory.</p><h3><strong>Day 3: Wednesday, 12 February</strong></h3><h4><strong>Optimize Your Karl Fischer Titration: Expert Insights for Enhanced Results</strong></h4><p><strong>With Karl Fischer titration, you can quickly and accurately determine water content in a wide variety of samples. The accuracy of the results depends on a well-defined titration application process. Pre-titration and titer determination are essential for obtaining correct results. The main challenges arise from samples that do not dissolve or that undergo side reactions in standard solvents. Learn the measures you can take to release water from such samples and the preferred methods to use—volumetry or coulometry. Additionally, discover how digital data transfer enables efficient, fast, and secure data integration with your titrator software.</strong></p><p><strong>By attending this webinar, you will learn:</strong></p><ul><li>The key steps in the Karl Fischer titration process</li><li>The importance of accurate pre-titration and regular titer determination</li><li>Effective methods for completely releasing water from your samples</li><li>How digital data transfer can streamline and secure your daily data transfer and documentation</li><li>Practical tips for overcoming daily challenges in Karl Fischer Titration</li></ul><p><strong>Who should attend:</strong><br>This webinar will be especially valuable for individuals involved in developing Karl Fischer titration applications, performing titrations in QC labs or during in-process control, and those responsible for assessing and enhancing processes. This includes lab technicians, lab managers, and quality assurance managers across various segments.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> <i>Bettina Straub-Jubb, (Global Product Manager Analytical Technologies, Merck)</i></p></blockquote><h4><strong>Beyond Safety Standards </strong><i><strong>–</strong></i><strong> Best Practices for Safe Handling of Hazardous Chemicals</strong></h4><p><strong>This webinar illustrates the role of safety in the lab as well as the challenges that can occur while handling hazardous goods in the daily lab work and how to overcome these challenges. Rules and regulations for daily handling of hazardous goods are discussed, and options are shown on how to improve daily processes regarding personal safety. The presentation focuses on the prevention of accidents, emergency help in case of chemical spillages, and safe and reliable cleaning of lab equipment. Join the webinar for an informative overview of safety solutions and tools for maximum safety and reliability in your lab.</strong></p><p><strong>By attending this webinar, you will learn:</strong></p><ul><li>Basic safety risks and rules for daily handling of hazardous goods and options for how to improve daily processes regarding personal safety</li><li>Packaging-related safety topics</li><li>Practical guidelines for handling hazardous chemicals in case of spillages</li><li>Lab equipment cleaning know-how for reliable analytical results</li></ul><p><strong>Who should attend:</strong><br>Staff and head of chemical labs (e.g. quality control, research), as well as safety managers/safety engineers for chemical laboratories.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong><i>Annett Schneider, (Global Product Manager and Lead Expert for Safety Products and Essentials, Merck)&nbsp;</i></p></blockquote>

Webinar Series & Expert Roundtable (Day 3)

Part 1: Optimize Your Karl Fischer Titration and Part 2: Beyond Safety Standards – Best Practices for Safe Handling of Hazardous Chemicals

<h4><strong>Eight Webinars and a Roundtable with Experts from Merck</strong></h4><p><strong>Analytical Excellence Week' is organized to empower professionals in the field of analytical chemistry. Over the course of eight insightful sessions, industry experts will share their knowledge and best practices to streamline your analytical workflows and enhance your efficiency.</strong></p><p>From <strong>understanding quality grades</strong> in inorganics and solvents to <strong>exploring sustainable practices</strong> in the lab, each webinar covers essential topics that will enhance your analytical capabilities. Learn how to <strong>optimize your Karl Fischer titration</strong>, achieve precision in PFAS testing, and gain <strong>troubleshooting tips for LC-MS</strong> to effectively address common challenges and improve your laboratory results.</p><p>The sessions will also address critical aspects of <strong>safety and sustainability</strong>, ensuring you are well-equipped to handle hazardous chemicals responsibly while making strides toward greener laboratory practices.</p><p>This is an invaluable opportunity to gain insights that can significantly optimize your analytical processes. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your expertise and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable future in analytical workflows.</p><p>Each session is specifically designed to address essential topics that directly impact your daily practices, making it relevant for all professionals working in a chemical analysis laboratory.</p><h3><strong>Day 4: Thursday, 13 February</strong></h3><h4><strong>Greener Solvents - Making Big Moves for More Sustainability in the Lab!</strong></h4><p><strong>Laboratories consume significantly more energy and water and generate more waste than offices or households. This is more reason for laboratories to tackle sustainability concerns now. This training supports labs to become greener by addressing the class of chemicals that are used in the largest volumes in the lab: solvents! According to the 12 Principles of Green Chemistry, solvents are more sustainable when they are biobased or when they are less dangerous and hazardous.</strong></p><p>This training highlights several of these greener solvent alternatives and how they can be implemented in the lab. Due to the large volume in which solvents are used, changing to a greener alternative will significantly reduce the carbon footprint of a lab. A further opportunity to reduce the carbon footprint of a lab and to tremendously reduce waste, are returnable containers for solvents, which will be covered in the second part of the training.</p><p><strong>By attending this webinar, you will learn:</strong></p><ul><li>The 12 Principles of Green Chemistry</li><li>What greener solvents are and how they can be implemented in your lab</li><li>How returnable containers for solvents reduce the carbon footprint and amount of waste in the lab</li></ul><p><strong>Who should attend:</strong><br>This webinar will provide valuable insights for everybody who is working with solvents in the lab and would like to become more sustainable. This includes lab technicians, lab managers, and scientists in chemistry and analytical chemistry labs.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> <i>Frank Michel, (Scientific Education &amp; Sustainability, Chemistry Franchise, Merck)</i></p><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> John Cooper, (Global Product Manager Sustainable Solvents, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA, an affiliate of Merck)</p></blockquote><h4><strong>Tips and Tricks for LC-MS Troubleshooting</strong></h4><p><strong>LC-MS is an excellent tool for chemical analysis. Moreover, the evolution in HPLC particle technology, HPLC instrument design, and MS detection resulted in improved performance and sensitivity. This raised the bar on requirements for the purity of the solvents and additives in the mobile phase. This training provides valuable tips and tricks on how to get the best performance out of your LC-MS instrument regarding sensitivity and how to limit instrument downtime by different approaches. Typical examples of LC-MS issues, such as ghost peaks or noisy and elevated baselines, and how to prevent them will be presented. Advanced LC-MS solvents and additives for improved LC-MS performance and their proper handling will be discussed in detail.</strong></p><p><strong>By attending this webinar, you will learn:</strong></p><ul><li>The importance of the choice of consumables and solvents for LC-MS</li><li>Approaches to improve sensitivity and robustness of LC-MS</li></ul><p><strong>Who should attend:</strong><br>This webinar will be especially valuable for scientists, lab managers, and lab technicians working with LC-MS in any application area.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong><i>Frank Michel, (Scientific Education &amp; Sustainability, Chemistry Franchise, Merck)</i></p></blockquote>

Webinar Series & Expert Roundtable (Day 4)

Part 1: Greener Solvents - Making Big Moves for More Sustainability in the Lab! and Part 2: Tips and Tricks for LC-MS Troubleshooting.

<h4><strong>Eight Webinars and a Roundtable with Experts from Merck</strong></h4><p><strong>Analytical Excellence Week' is organized to empower professionals in the field of analytical chemistry. Over the course of eight insightful sessions, industry experts will share their knowledge and best practices to streamline your analytical workflows and enhance your efficiency.</strong></p><p>From <strong>understanding quality grades</strong> in inorganics and solvents to <strong>exploring sustainable practices</strong> in the lab, each webinar covers essential topics that will enhance your analytical capabilities. Learn how to <strong>optimize your Karl Fischer titration</strong>, achieve precision in PFAS testing, and gain <strong>troubleshooting tips for LC-MS</strong> to effectively address common challenges and improve your laboratory results.</p><p>The sessions will also address critical aspects of <strong>safety and sustainability</strong>, ensuring you are well-equipped to handle hazardous chemicals responsibly while making strides toward greener laboratory practices.</p><p>This is an invaluable opportunity to gain insights that can significantly optimize your analytical processes. Don’t miss your chance to elevate your expertise and contribute to a more efficient and sustainable future in analytical workflows.</p><p>Each session is specifically designed to address essential topics that directly impact your daily practices, making it relevant for all professionals working in a chemical analysis laboratory.</p><h3><strong>Day 5: Friday, 14 February</strong></h3><h4><strong>Roundtable Expert Discussion</strong></h4><p><strong>Our experts will come together to discuss the best practices to streamline your analytical workflows and enhance your efficiency. We will cover some questions asked during the week, as well as answer new questions during the roundtable discussion. &nbsp;</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Ernie Hillier (<i>Independent Pharmaceutical Consultant, EJH Consulting)</i></p></blockquote>

Webinar Series & Expert Roundtable (Day 5)

Webinar Series & Expert Roundtable (Day 5) - Roundtable Expert Discussion

<p><strong>Laboratory balance cleaning is extremely important for accurate weighing results and operator safety. It can be challenging but also fast and easy if you know how to do it right.</strong></p><p>A clean analytical balance or precision balance is the first step toward safe and accurate weighing. Cleaning increases user safety reduces the risk of cross-contamination, and is the most important action to prolong instrument life. Join our free live webinar to find out more about the benefits of and solutions for cleaning your balance.</p><p><strong>Program:</strong></p><ul><li>Why cleaning lab equipment is important for safety and weighing accuracy</li><li>The consequences of not cleaning your balances correctly</li><li>How often you should clean your balance</li><li>The detergents that are suitable for balance cleaning</li><li>The balance features that support fast and effortless cleaning</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Adriano Guiso (Trainer, METTLER TOLEDO)</p></blockquote>

Mettler Toledo: Laboratory Balance Cleaning

Laboratory Balance Cleaning

Join our free live webinar to find out more about the benefits of and solutions for cleaning your balance.

<p><strong>Since its development in 1883, the Kjeldahl method of protein determination had been the standard in laboratories across the world. It wasn’t until the 1990s that the Dumas method began acquiring a foothold. Though the Dumas method was technically older than the Kjeldahl, only recent technological developments have made it easily accessible to labs, and “easily accessible” is certainly one way to describe the modern Dumas method of protein determination—especially how LECO does it!</strong></p><p>Join us for this 30 minute webinar where Michael Jakob, LECO European Product Manager, discusses how LECO’s protein analyzers streamline the Dumas method for protein determination. The webinar also features an online demonstration of running a sample on the FP828 in our Berlin lab.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Michael Jakob (LECO European Product Manager)</p></blockquote>

LECO: Protein Done Right with LECO - 1 Method, 1 Calibration, 1 Speed ... Fast 

Kjeldahl vs Dumas - How Do You Determine Protein?

Join us for this 30 minute webinar where Michael Jakob discusses how LECO’s protein analyzers streamline the Dumas method for protein determination.

<p id="isPasted"><span name="summary"><strong>Join this virtual demonstration of the Thermo Scientific iCAP MX Series ICP-MS to learn how Qtegra ISDS Intelligent Matrix Handling (IMH) reduces sample-to-sample carryover and maintenance of your instrument.</strong></span></p><p><span name="summary">In this webinar we will look at how the unique interface design and control of the iCAP MX Series can reduced daily variations in performance, enhacing the accuracy and reliability of measurements regardlress of the sample matrix.</span></p><p><span name="summary">See how your lab can use Intelligent Matrix Handling (IMH) and argon gas dilution (AGD) to reduce matrix deposition on the interface, decrease QC failures and run for extended periods between maintenance.</span></p><p><span name="summary">Ensure detection limit requirements are consistenly achieved using IntelliLens, optimizing sensitivity per analyte with intelligent tuning algorithms.</span></p><p style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;" id="isPasted"><span name="summary"><strong fr-original-style="">Additional Webinars</strong></span></p><p style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><span name="summary">Take advantage of our growing library of convenient and educational recorded webinars and resources. </span><a style="user-select:auto;" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.thermofisher.com/uk/en/home/about-us/events/industrial/analytical-innovations-webinars.html?cid=E.24CMD.EL112.21227.01" fr-original-style=""><span name="summary"><strong fr-original-style="">Visit our webinars page&nbsp;</strong></span></a></p><blockquote><p style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><strong>Presenter: </strong>Matthew Gregory (<span>Field Applications Scientist, North EMEA, Trace Elemental Analysis, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</span></p><div><p><span>After graduating from the University of Surrey with an MChem in Chemistry, Matthew has gained 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.</span></p></div><p style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><strong>Presenter:</strong> David Fishwick (Field Applications Scientist, North EMEA, 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 style="line-height:normal;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;"><strong>Presenter: </strong>Petra Gerhards (Regional Marketing Manager, AAT, EMEA, Thermo Fisher Scientific)</p></blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Increasing Matrix Robustness using Intelligent Matrix Handling (IMH) with Thermo Scientific iCAP MX Series ICP-MS

Increasing Matrix Robustness using Intelligent Matrix Handling (IMH) with Thermo Scientific iCAP MX Series ICP-MS

Join this virtual demonstration of the Thermo Scientific iCAP MX Series ICP-MS to learn how Qtegra ISDS IMH reduces sample-to-sample carryover.

Increasing Matrix Robustness with iCAP MX Series ICP-MS

<p><strong>Analytical laboratories face continuous pressure to handle increasing sample volumes while delivering rapid, high-quality results. Quality managers and analysts must balance competing demands: maintaining precision and accuracy, meeting regulatory requirements, reducing environmental impact, and optimizing costs. These challenges are particularly acute in moisture analysis, where traditional methods often require significant time and resources, while inconsistencies between operators can impact reliability.</strong></p><p>Join industry experts as they explore modern approaches to moisture analysis in chemical, polymer, and petrochemical environments. This educational session will examine how laboratories can overcome common analytical challenges through the integration of complementary techniques. Through real-world examples and industry case studies, we'll discuss how combining reference methods with spectroscopic techniques can enhance laboratory efficiency. The session will conclude with insights from Lubrizol's experience in modernizing their analytical workflows, offering practical takeaways for laboratories looking to improve their testing procedures.</p><h5><strong>Key Learning Objectives:</strong></h5><ul><li>Fundamentals of Karl Fischer and NIR analysis</li><li>Strategies for workflow optimization and automation</li><li>Practical considerations for implementing new analytical methods</li><li>How OMNIS reduces waste while increasing speed and accuracy</li></ul><h5><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong></h5><ul><li>Analytical lab managers</li><li>Quality control or assurance mangers/directors</li><li>Process engineers or production managers</li><li>Anyone interested in learning about more efficient ways to do moisture analysis</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Bridget Brassell (Quality Assurance Improvement Manager, Lubrizol)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Eduardo Simoes, MSc (Titration Product Specialist, Metrohm USA)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Lenzi Williams, PhD (Spectroscopy Product Specialist, Metrohm USA)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Alexandra Taylor (Contributing Editor, C&amp;EN Media Group)</p></blockquote>

C&EN: From Challenges to Solutions: Revolutionizing Moisture Analysis with NIR and Titration

From Challenges to Solutions: Revolutionizing Moisture Analysis with NIR and Titration

Join industry experts as they explore modern approaches to moisture analysis in chemical, polymer, and petrochemical environments. 