<h4>The problem&nbsp;</h4>We live in a “global village” but we are all different and we use many different languages to communicate.&nbsp;Even when people speak the same language, the same words may be used with different meanings. See, for example, some different uses of the word “standard” in English – a normative document, a solution of known concentration or even a type of flag.&nbsp;Even in the same area of activity misunderstandings do occur which may result in a waste of time and money, or even worse consequences.&nbsp;When talking about laboratory tests, lack of a full understanding of key terms and inappropriate translations leaves room for different interpretations of stated requirements. For example, there have historically been a number of different but related uses of the term ‘detection limit’. This may lead to inadequate fulfilment of those requirements, thus becoming an obstacle to the production of analytical data that is fit for its intended use. A shared interpretation of concepts related to quality in measurement between laboratories and accreditation bodies is also crucial for a fair and harmonised approach to laboratory assessment across the world.&nbsp;<h4>A common language&nbsp;</h4>We need a common language; clear and unambiguous. We need a common vocabulary to provide consistent definitions of concepts with their associated terms. To this end, several organisations participate in a joint effort to develop and maintain an international vocabulary of metrology (VIM) [1], which aims to achieve a unique understanding of concepts related to measurements across all sectors. The VIM is a normative reference in the standards ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189 and ISO/IEC 17043, and is therefore a key document for all organisations seeking accreditation.&nbsp;<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_You_talk_we_understand_The_way_out_of_the_tower_of_Babel_Standards_8d947dbd5f.jpg" alt="Eurachem: You talk, we understand – The way out of the tower of Babel_A common language" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_You_talk_we_understand_The_way_out_of_the_tower_of_Babel_Standards_8d947dbd5f.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1126" height="499"><h4>Is this enough?&nbsp;</h4>For laboratory staff some problems still stand and need to be addressed:&nbsp;<ul><li>Many people are confused about both concepts and terms.&nbsp;</li><li>It may be difficult to understand the “formal” VIM definitions – they are short statements intended to apply to many different measurement sectors.</li><li>Translations into local languages may add to the confusion, e.g. if different terms are used in different sectors for the same VIM concept and the translator overlooks this issue.</li><li>Some substantial changes to terminology have been made in an attempt to accommodate chemical and biological measurements. Some “old” concepts still stand but have new names, e.g. “within laboratory reproducibility” vs. “intermediate precision”.&nbsp;</li></ul>To address these issues Eurachem has produced a guide [2] which provides an accessible reference containing simple and in context explanations of terms most relevant to analysts, with additional examples relating those concepts to chemical and biological measurements.&nbsp;<h4>Do you understand the meaning of these terms?&nbsp;</h4>Are you interested in a quantity or a quality? Depending on the answer, will you use a measurement procedure or an examination? Is method verification the same or less demanding than method validation? Do you need a calibration or just performance verification? Do you have a measurement standard in your laboratory? Is metrological traceability something you worry about? These are examples of the terms supporting the reliability of any measurement result that need to be clearly understood.&nbsp;<h5>Example – Accuracy, trueness, precision: are they synonyms?&nbsp;</h5><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_You_talk_we_understand_The_way_out_of_the_tower_of_Babel_accuracy_231e1e005e.jpg" alt="Eurachem: You talk, we understand – The way out of the tower of Babel_Example – Accuracy, trueness, precision" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_You_talk_we_understand_The_way_out_of_the_tower_of_Babel_accuracy_231e1e005e.jpg 146w," sizes="100vw" width="754" height="807"><ul><li>Closeness between measurement results (relating to the concept of precision)</li><li>Closeness of the average of the measurement results to a reference value (relating to the concept of trueness)&nbsp;</li><li>Closeness of an individual measurement result to the true value (relating to the concept of accuracy)&nbsp;</li></ul>The different situations in the figure show the effect of:&nbsp;<ol style="list-style-type:lower-latin;"><li>poor precision and trueness (imprecise and biased)&nbsp;</li><li>good precision, poor trueness (precise but biased)&nbsp;</li><li>poor precision, good trueness (imprecise but unbiased)&nbsp;</li><li>good precision and trueness (precise and unbiased)&nbsp;</li></ol>Improving both precision and trueness is expected to improve accuracy.&nbsp;<h4>Is all this relevant to you?&nbsp;</h4>Do you work in a laboratory, either as an analyst, quality manager or director? Are you involved in other activities related to analytical work, such as providing proficiency tests, producing reference materials or accrediting any such activity? Do you teach or study subjects related to measurements? Do you use measurement results or prescribe how to use them? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, the following reference documents are also for you.

You talk, we understand – The way out of the tower of Babel

Visit the LabRulez booth at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/events/871">analytica 2026</a> in Munich, 24. - 27. March 2026! You can find us in Hall A1, Booth A1.506. At the booth, you will be able to explore live demonstrations of how the LabRulez portals work and see selected analytical instruments from our pre-owned marketplace section.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Lab_Rulez_at_Analytica_2026_Floor_plan_55e1057e03.jpg" alt="LabRulez at Analytica 2026: Hall A1 Floor Plan and Booth Location" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Lab_Rulez_at_Analytica_2026_Floor_plan_55e1057e03.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1516" height="881"><h3>Would you like to learn how the LabRulez portals work?</h3>➡︎ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/">LabRulezLCMS</a> ➡︎ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/">LabRulezGCMS</a> ➡︎ <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/">LabRulezICPMS</a><ul><li>A unique online solution for your marketing</li><li>A targeted audience from the analytical chemistry community</li><li>Modern technologies and a unique concept</li><li>Design optimized for most smart devices – PC, mobile, and tablet</li><li>Advanced statistical tools fully available to users</li></ul><h3>Services Offered</h3><h4>News + Company Updates</h4><ul><li>Publish news related to your instrumentation, applications, services, events, job openings, and more</li><li>News is shared both on our portals and across our social media channels</li></ul><h4>Library – All Documents in One Place</h4><ul><li>Applications, posters, presentations, technical articles, brochures, specifications</li><li>Fast and advanced search capabilities</li><li>Over 32,000 documents currently available in our database</li></ul><h4>Webinars</h4><ul><li>Upcoming and on-demand webinars from the field of analytical chemistry</li><li>More than 5,500 webinars covering chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy</li></ul><h4>Careers</h4><ul><li>Targeted job listings in analytical chemistry</li><li>Clear filtering by specialization or location</li><li>Increased visibility for job postings</li></ul><h4>Companies</h4><ul><li>Company profile with key information and contacts</li><li>Integration of all your activities on our portal: News, Library documents, Webinars, Upcoming Events, Careers, and mentions by partners or customers</li><li>Connection to your Products listed on LabRulez portals</li></ul><h4>Products and Services</h4><ul><li>Comprehensive overview of instrumental techniques and services</li><li>Targeting the analytical chemistry community and customers in the growing online environment</li></ul><h4>Marketplace</h4><ul><li>Buying and selling pre-owned analytical equipment</li><li>We purchase analytical instrumentation of all brands and ages</li><li>Sell your equipment through LabRulez</li><li>Request and purchase complete systems, modules, or spare parts with warranty and service</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Lab_Rulez_at_analytica_2026_bazar_7edf4a0872.jpg" alt="LabRulez at analytica 2026" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Lab_Rulez_at_analytica_2026_bazar_7edf4a0872.jpg 88w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="2844"><h3>What Will Be on Display at Our Booth?</h3>Come and explore selected spare parts and modules from our marketplace section. These include both new, tested, and pre-owned items.<h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/bazaar">LabRulezLCMS Marketplace</a></h4>Spare parts for LC/MS:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=378">Vacuum turbo pumps for LC/MS</a></li></ul>Spare parts for HPLC:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=397">Degassers for HPLC/UHPLC</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=368&amp;search=valve">Automatic valves for HPLC</a></li><li>HPLC components for Agilent 1100, 1200, and 1260 Infinity II series</li></ul>Consumables:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=377">HPLC lamps</a></li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=48">HPLC columns</a></li></ul><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/bazaar">LabRulezGCMS Marketplace</a></h4>Spare parts for GC/MS:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=367&amp;search=turbo">Turbo pumps for GC/MS</a></li></ul>Spare parts for GC:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=366&amp;search=EPC">EPC modules</a></li></ul>Sample injection<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/bazaar/432">Autosampler 7693A for GC</a></li></ul>Consumables:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/bazaar?category=7">GC columns </a>and selected accessories</li></ul>

LabRulez at analytica 2026

Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 23rd March 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!<blockquote>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library">SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</a></blockquote><blockquote>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques? Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezLCMS</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezGCMS</a> libraries.</blockquote>This week we bring you application notes by LECO, Shimadzu and Waters Corporation and brochure by Thermo Fisher Scientific!<h3>1. LECO: Determination of Nitrogen in Fertilizer</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CN_FP_928_NITROGEN_FERTILIZERS_203_821_615_4d4b013a08.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Nitrogen is one of the most important elements for plant development and is the macronutrient that is most often found to be deficient in arable soils used for crop production. Nitrogen plays a key role in the formation of enzymes and proteins, which promotes lush, vigorous growth and development in plants that often leads to an increase in the yield from the plant. Fertilizers are utilized to re-introduce nitrogen back into arable soils. Fertilizers can be grouped by their makeup and/or origins into categories including inorganic and/or synthetic (including nitrates, ammonium, and urea) and organic (including compost materials and manures). The accurate and precise determination of nitrogen in all fertilizer types is not only important in the process of blending and preparing the fertilizer material for use, but also will have significant impact on the commercial value and guarantee of the fertilizer.&nbsp;The CN928/FP928 is a macro combustion carbon and nitrogen/protein determinator that utilizes a pure oxygen environment in a high-temperature horizontal ceramic combustion furnace designed to handle macro sample mass. A thermoelectric cooler removes moisture from the combustion gases before they are collected in a ballast. The gases equilibrate and mix in the ballast before a representative aliquot (3 cm3 or 10 cm3 volume) of the gas is extracted and introduced into a flowing stream of inert gas (helium or argon) for analysis. The aliquot gas is carried to a thermal conductivity cell (TC) for the detection of nitrogen (N2).<h4>Instrument Model and Configuration&nbsp;</h4>Thermal conductivity detectors work by detecting changes in the thermal conductivity of the analyte gas compared to the constant thermal conductivity of the reference/carrier gas. The greater the difference between the thermal conductivity of the carrier gas and the analyte gas, the greater the sensitivity of the detector. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=24&amp;search=CN928">CN928</a>/<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=24&amp;search=FP928">FP928</a> supports either the use of helium or argon as the instrument's carrier gas. When used as a carrier gas, helium provides the highest sensitivity, and the best performance at the lower limit of the nitrogen range. The thermal conductivity difference between argon and nitrogen is not as great as the thermal conductivity difference between helium and nitrogen, therefore the detector is inherently less sensitive when using argon as a carrier gas.<h4>TYPICAL RESULTS&nbsp;</h4>Data was generated utilizing a single standard, forced through origin calibration using ~ 0.1 g of NIST 913b Uric Acid (33.23% N). Alternatively, LECO 503-530 LCRM Urea may be used for calibration.<h3>2. Shimadzu: Evaluation of Microscopic Foreign Matter in Recycled Plastics Using Dynamic Image Analysis, Infrared Microscopy, and SEM-EDS</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_00861_en_7485baba21.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><h4>User Benefits</h4><ul><li>&nbsp;It is easy to evaluate the size and quantity of microscopic foreign particles, which are key quality criteria of recycled plastics.</li><li>With the microcell method of DIA, microscopic foreign matter can be detected and counted quickly using a small sample quantity.</li><li>Infrared microscope and SEM-EDS systems provide information about the morphology and composition of microscopic foreign matter that is useful for improving recycling processes.</li></ul>One of the quality criteria for recycled plastic flakes and pellets is the content of foreign matter. Quantitatively evaluating the size and quantity of foreign particles contained in flakes and pellets is important for examining foreign matter removal processes intended to improve pellet quality and optimize manufacturing processesfor products made with recycled materials.&nbsp;In this article, pellets of virgin and recycled polyethylene terephthalate (hereafter PET) were dissolved in hexafluoro-2-propanol (hereafter HFIP), a solvent for dissolving PET, to prepare suspensions of insoluble microscopic foreign particles. These suspensions were measured with a dynamic particle image analysis (DIA) system (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=iSpect+DIA-10">iSpect DIA-10</a>) to evaluate the size and number of insoluble microscopic foreign particles (patent pending). In addition, part of the suspensions were diluted tenfold and filtered through a membrane filter to collect the insoluble microscopic foreign particles on the filter. The morphology and composition of the collected microscopic foreign particles were evaluated using a digital microscope, an infrared microscope system (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=IRTracer-100">IRTracer-100</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=AIM-9000">AIM-9000</a>), and an SEM-EDS system. These evaluations enabled comparison of the sizes, quantities, and types of foreign particles contained in virgin and recycled materials.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>By using an iSpect DIA-10 system to measure suspensions prepared by dissolving two types of PET pellets (virgin and recycled) in HFIP, we obtained particle images of insoluble foreign matter and evaluated size and concentration of particles. That enabled quantitative comparison of particle size and count in microscopic foreign matter contained in virgin and recycled materials.&nbsp;In addition, after diluting the pellet suspensions, the insoluble microscopic foreign matter in the diluted suspensions was collected on filters. The morphology and composition of the microscopic foreign matter were evaluated using an infrared microscope and SEM-EDS system. The results indicated that the suspensions contained organic substances, such as cellulose and amide-based compounds, and inorganic substances and metals that contain elements such as C, O, Ca, and Al (suggestive of carbonates and metallic aluminum).&nbsp;Thus, the iSpect DIA-10 enables simple quantitative evaluation of the size and number of microscopic foreign particles in PET pellets using only small sample quantities. Furthermore, composition evaluation by infrared microscope and SEM-EDS systems provides useful information for investigating the origin of foreign matter, examining measures to reduce foreign matter, and evaluating impacts on final products. If similarities in size and shape are observed, particle images obtained with iSpect DIA-10 can also potentially be used to estimate particle composition.<h3>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Ensuring safer and effective pharmaceutical formulations by X-ray diffraction</h3><ul><li>Brochures and specifications</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/PF_41381_xrd_solutions_pharma_9b89684165.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>From drug discovery and preformulation studies to the efficient scaling up in the manufacturing process in the plant and finally through QA/QC validation, X-ray diffraction (XRD) is a vital analysis method in the characterization of different physico-chemical properties of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). XRD is a gold standard method and required technique in the determination of polymorphic and salt screening, % of crystallinity and stability/reactivity studies of the final API.&nbsp;<h5><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2297">Thermo Scientific™ SolstiX™ XRD Software</a> with Security Suite extends ARL EQUINOX 100 X-ray Diffractometers to 21 CFR Part 11 regulated labs&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Protect stored electronic data related to quality assurance within manufacturer’s computer systems&nbsp;</li><li>Put controls in place to keep records authentic, incorruptible, and confidential&nbsp;</li><li>Electronic signatures for the user to take responsibility for the electronic data in the system&nbsp;</li><li>Requirements in the data record: date and time of scan, name of the unique signer, and technological controls to ensure security (e.g. passwords)&nbsp;</li></ul><h5><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2143">Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ EQUINOX 100 X-ray benchtop diffractometer</a> is designed to exceed your analytical needs&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Ideally suited for rapid screening of various formulations, finger printing or detection of counterfeit products&nbsp;</li><li>Polymorphism and crystallinity determination, crystallite size calculation, quantitative phase analysis, reactivity and stability of materials, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>XRD experiments on standard powders, bulks, tablets, small quantities, etc.&nbsp;</li><li>Real-time full pattern XRD based on our unique PSD detector technology&nbsp;</li><li>X-ray source based on micro-source technology with no external water cooling</li><li>Unique dual-mode capability: reflection and/or transmission&nbsp;</li></ul><h5>Thermo Scientific™ ARL™ EQUINOX 100 XRD for structural analysis&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Easy-to-use simultaneous full pattern XRD based on unique real time PSD detector technology&nbsp;</li><li>Unique dual-mode capability on a benchtop XRD instrument: reflection and/or transmission mode&nbsp;</li><li>XRD experiments on various samples with sample spinner, capillary stage, sample changer or in controlled environment</li></ul><h5>Top XRD benefits for pharma&nbsp;</h5><ul><li>Structural characterization technique&nbsp;</li><li>Nondestructive technique&nbsp;</li><li>Small amount of sample needed for analysis&nbsp;</li><li>Unique diffraction patterns and quick response&nbsp;</li><li>Analysis on mixtures as well as amorphous content&nbsp;</li><li>Easy determination of induced structural changes</li></ul><h3>4. Waters Corporation: SIMI: A Different Approach to Revealing Dangerous Subvisible Impurities</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720009094_en_fb955e89ec.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Foreign particulate matter, also known as extrinsic particles, has become a serious threat to patient safety in recent years, with cases linked to severe immunogenic reactions, deaths, and costly recalls.1 In 2021 alone, Takeda recalled 1.6 million doses of the Moderna COVID-19 mRNA vaccine in Japan after several patient deaths were linked to steel particulates shed from a malfunctioning pump.2 Over the span of seven years, from 2014–2017, there were more than 110 drug recalls as a result of glass delamination,3–4 and several more due to remnant crystals,5 owing to the difficulty of identifying the presence and source of foreign particulate matter. To prevent against such threats, manufacturers require high throughput technologies to better identify foreign particulate matter in real time.<h4>Results and Discussion</h4><h5>Shining a Light on Extrinsic Particles with SIMI</h5>Side illumination membrane imaging (SIMI) is a proprietary illumination, imaging, and analysis technique exclusively available to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2190">Aura instruments</a>. Utilizing the principles of darkfield microscopy,6 SIMI is conducted on an Aura membrane plate using an oblique illumination source which emits light at an angle parallel to the surface of the plate.&nbsp;Compared to backgrounded membrane imaging (BMI), which utilizes brightfield microscopy (epi-illumination) where particles scatter the incident light isotropically (i.e., at all angles), side illumination membrane maging (SIMI) is a technique that is specifically designed to detect light scattering from high refractive index particles, as well as those that protrude out of the plane from the membrane surface. A particle’s average SIMI intensity is measured in a relative scale where the inherent SIMI scattering of the membrane is defined as SIMI = 0. Positive SIMI values indicate particles protruding out of the membrane, as is the case with microplastics, fibers, and other common extrinsic particles, whose average SIMI intensities vary from 0–255. On some occasions, like with metallic particles and absorbing oils, particles will have reduced light refraction relative to the membrane and thus display negative SIMI values, varying from 0 to -122.&nbsp;The majority of foreign, extrinsic particles exhibit a high refractive index and are mechanically rigid in structure, causing them to protrude from the membrane surface and scatter side illumination to a high degree, ideal for SIMI analysis. In contrast, biologic particles exhibit the opposite properties—low refractive index and malleable structures, causing them to lie flat with minimal side scatter profiles, which is best analyzed with BMI or fluorescence membrane microscopy (FMM). Utilizing all three microscopy approaches is most ideal to facilitate the determination of all extrinsic (non-biologic) and inherent (biologic) particles in biologic formulations.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>SIMI is a unique approach to providing additional characterization of subvisible particles and is available in all Aura models to help rapidly identify foreign material in biological samples with a high degree of specificity. A key tertiary imaging mode in addition to BMI and FMM, SIMI provides selective, orthogonal morphological information to identify tall and rigid materials, a defining feature of most extrinsic particles (Figure 11). While particle sizing and counting is done via BMI, SIMI provides illumination, imaging, and analysis that can be useful across a variety of biological products to reveal foreign subvisible particles from the earliest to the latest of stages in the bioprocess.

News from LabRulezICPMS Library - Week 13, 2026

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Eurachem is a European network promoting international traceability of chemical measurements and good analytical practice. It provides expert guidance, supports method validation, uncertainty evaluation, proficiency testing, and facilitates discussion on technical and policy issues in analytical quality.

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Agilent MP Expert software is supplied with all MP-AES instruments and is your gateway to complete control of your analysis. This software includes proprietary features, such as FLIC background correction, to ensure you are always able to get the right result.
With intuitive workflows and assistance at every step from method setup to results processing, you will always be in the driver&#39;s seat and have total confidence in your results.
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Presenter: Greg Gilleland (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Greg began his spectroscopy career in 1987 in Colorado, working at a series of environmental labs. After 14 years working in the world of commercial environmental labs, he moved on to a spectroscopy instrument manufacturer where he performed service and sales functions over the course of 11 years. He has been with Agilent Technologies, Inc., since 2012 in the role of Application Scientist for ICP-OES, MP-AES and AA products.
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Agilent Technologies: Software BootCamp Kick-off - MP-AES

Software BootCamp Kick-off - MP-AES

Agilent MP Expert software is supplied with all MP-AES instruments and is your gateway to complete control of your analysis.

Synthetic cannabinoids represent a rapidly growing category of designer drugs. If you’re dealing with this class of compounds, it’s vital that you have the right analysis tools to help you categorize these substances.
In this webinar, you’ll discover:
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<li>A new patented technology that examines the distinct bridge carbonyl band patterns which synthetic cannabinoids exhibit in Vapor Phase IR to classify spectra </li>
<li>More about the use of forensic databases in this type of analysis</li>
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Presenter: Dr. Michelle D’Souza (Product Manager, Wiley Science Solutions)
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Dr. D’Souza has over 15 years of experience in the management and development of spectroscopy software, including her current position as product manager for software products at Wiley Science Solutions and prior to that at Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. She also worked for many years in the pharmaceutical industry after obtaining a Ph.D. in chemistry from Northern Illinois University.
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Presenter: Keith Kunitsky (Database Product Manager, Wiley Science Solutions)
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Mr. Kunitsky is a leader in chemical information with years of experience in both industry and publishing. Currently, he manages Wiley Science Solution’s vast commercial spectral database collections where he serves as Database Product Manager. He brings years of knowledge and insight in chemical information development with leadership roles at Bio-Rad Laboratories as Database Product Manager and DuPont in multiple scientific roles, including Chemical Information Scientist and Corporate Chemical Registrar. He earned a BS degree in Chemistry from the University of Delaware.
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Who should attend?
You’ll benefit from this webinar if you’re involved with drug analysis in the forensic, law enforcement, toxicology, pharmaceutical, and research communities.

Pixabay/R+R Medicinals: Synthetic Cannabinoid Analysis & Classification of IR Spectra by Bridge Carbonyl Bands

Synthetic Cannabinoid Analysis & Classification of IR Spectra by Bridge Carbonyl Bands

A new patented technology that examines the distinct bridge carbonyl band patterns and forensic databases in this type of analysis.

Cannabinoid Analysis & Classification of IR Spectra

Join Agilent application scientists as they demonstrate our OpenLab CDS and MassHunter software for cannabis workflows. This webinar series will guide participants through optimizing the features of OpenLab CDS and MassHunter in order to save time and drive productivity to a higher level. Speakers will answer some of your most frequently asked software questions and share their tips and tricks. Each webinar in the series will cover a different workflow.
Key Learning Objectives:
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<li>How to set up correction equations and tune modes with the half mass acquisition, and how to set up and use UHMI and the element template function</li>
<li>How to use the EMF, Help, and Learning Center in MassHunter 5.1</li>
<li>​How to build processing methods for determining potency calculations</li>
<li>How to prepare calibration tables for use in determining cannabinoid levels</li>
<li>How to utilize custom calculations to prepare custom reports</li>
<li>Learn the quantitative workflow in OpenLab CDS</li>
<li>Learn to create LC/MS custom libraries.</li>
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Who Should Attend:
Lab managers, analysts, processors, growers, and other individuals who are responsible for cannabis potency, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, or terpenes testing.
 
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Presenter: Jenny Nelson, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Dr. Jenny Nelson is an Applications Scientist with Agilent Technologies specializing in Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (MP-AES). Her broad knowledge of atomic spectroscopy has been applied to both AOAC and ASTM through her serving on expert review panels, chairing committees, and volunteering to develop new methods needed by the industry.
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Presenter: L. Craig Jones (ICP-MS Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Craig has been with Agilent for over 15 years as an ICP-MS applications scientist. He has been involved with multiple type of applications for ICP-MS, including environmental, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, geologic, and clinical analyses, to name a few. Previous to Agilent he worked in an environmental lab performing analysis and supervising both the inorganic and organic sections of the laboratory. In his spare time, Craig enjoys volunteering at the local marine science center, mountain biking, hiking, and relaxing at the beach. Craig obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.
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Agilent Technologies: Software for Cannabis Testing

Cannabis - Heavy Metals

Join Agilent application scientists as they demonstrate our OpenLab CDS and MassHunter software for cannabis workflows.

The newest Mass Hunter software MH 5.2, includes improvements and additional features to assist your lab in every type of application.
In this webinar, we will discuss the improvements and additional features to keep your analysis running smoothly.
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Presenter: L. Craig Jones (ICP-MS Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Craig has been with Agilent for over 15 years as an ICP-MS applications scientist. He has been involved with multiple type of applications for ICP-MS, including environmental, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, geologic, and clinical analyses, to name a few. Previous to Agilent he worked in an environmental lab performing analysis and supervising both the inorganic and organic sections of the laboratory. In his spare time, Craig enjoys volunteering at the local marine science center, mountain biking, hiking, and relaxing at the beach. Craig obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.
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Agilnt Technologies: The latest MH software for ICPMS improvements and upgrades

The latest MH software for ICPMS improvements and upgrades

In this webinar, we will discuss the improvements and additional features in Mass Hunter software MH 5.2 to keep your analysis running smoothly.

In this webinar we shall take a look at the contents of the long awaited GAMP®5 Version 2 release to examine what has truly changed since the Version 1 release, with special focus on what might impact regulated laboratories in the Pharma, BioPharma, and Biotech industries.
The audience should learn what the major changes are for Version 2 and how they might impact their current regulated lab operations so they can make pro-active updates to their current compliance related procedures and policies.
By attending this webinar you will:
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<li>Understand which sections of GAMP®5 Version 2 have been updated since Version 1.</li>
<li>Understand which updated sections may have an impact on your current business processes.</li>
<li>Understand the trends of the industry regarding the evolution of compliance activities related to evolving technologies and business practices.</li>
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Who should attend:
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<li>Lab Managers</li>
<li>Lab SMEs</li>
<li>Validation Engineers</li>
<li>IT Professionals engaged in Validation/regulated activities</li>
<li>QA professionals</li>
<li>Senior Lab Management</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Michael Korbel (Global Sr. Product Manager, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Michael has 25 years of experience in regulated environments in the Pharmaceutical and Bio-Tech industries. Half of Michael&#39;s career has been spent on the customer side of the industry in both IT and Laboratory positions; supporting, qualifying, and validating regulated computerized systems and instruments. The other half has been spent providing consultative compliance services from the vendor side of the industry. His experience includes validating laboratory informatics systems, as well as instrument qualification, preventive maintenance, and relocation services.
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Michael has held various IT and Lab positions at MannKind Corporation and Purdue Pharma, as well as consulted for Pfizer, JnJ, TEVA, and Merck. Michael has also held various positions at Waters Corporation, PerkinElmer OneSource, and Agilent Technologies. He currently serves as the Senior Product Manager of Compliance Consulting services on the global Marketing team at Agilent Technologies. Michael holds a B.S. in Biology, with minors in Chemistry and Environmental Science.
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Pixabay/Gerd Altmann: Computerized System Validation: GAMP 5 2nd Edition, What You Need to Know

Computerized System Validation: GAMP 5 2nd Edition, What You Need to Know

We shall take a look at the contents of the long awaited GAMP 5 Version 2 release to examine what has truly changed since the Version 1 release...

System Validation: GAMP 5 2nd Edition, What You Need to Know

In today&#39;s fast-paced digital world, the ability to make data-driven decisions rapidly is pivotal to the laboratories, in order to boost productivity, shorten response time, release analysis results quickly, and plan for future expansions. However, as crucial as this need may be, it has been especially difficult in many QC and research laboratories due to the lack of a system that provides a synopsis of Lab Performance statistically.
In this webinar, you will witness the power of LabSolutions BiX - the comprehensive analytics platform - which can provide users with accurate and timely laboratory analytics, from a laboratory, at home, or from a remote location around the world. Whether you are using Chromatography, Spectroscopy, or Mass Spectrometry instruments, LabSolutions BiX possess the capability to capture, process, and analyze all the data from respective software, including Shimadzu&#39;s unique network platform LabSolutions CS, and showcase the analyzed output into various Analytics dashboard reports.
Join us to learn how you can achieve &quot;Lab-at-a-glance&quot; easily using LabSolutions BiX, which enables the monitoring of the Live Status of laboratory activities, the efficiency of laboratory users, instrument utilization, and other new features in this latest version which will be unveiled during the webinar.
Learning Objectives:
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<li>How to get the insights of Lab Perfomance in graphical visualization with Live Dashboard</li>
<li>How to monitor Instrument utilization and user performance to enhance the productivity</li>
<li>Familiarize on “Audit Dashboard” for quick review &amp; release of batches</li>
<li>Understand how to leverage LabSolutions BiX unique features for your laboratory</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Dr Kanimozhi Sivarajan (Assistant Informatics Manager, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd)
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Dr Kanimozhi is leading the Informatics sales &amp; marketing division for the APAC region, providing Laboratory Informatics Solutions such as LabSolutions CS, LIMS and other QMS applications. She is supporting customers with implementation of laboratory automation solutions and is responsible for providing consultation on streamlining Lab Workflow, Regulatory Compliance requirements for Electronic Data Management and Lab Practices/Analysis.
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Guest Speaker: Mr Akbar Kamal (CIO - Digital Transformation &amp; Data Analytics, Zim Laboratories Ltd)
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Mr Akbar Kamal is the CIO at Zim Laboratories Ltd. His responsibilities include understanding user requirements for integrating 7 major software systems relating to various business systems for quicker &amp; better interpretation of data resulting in better inter-company decision making. He works with Hybrid Cloud (Azure) &amp; Chromium-based HDMI dashboards for automated reporting and has good hands on coding experience with C, SQL &amp; Automation Scripting.
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Shimadzu: Introducing the latest version Lab-at-a-glance powered by LabSolutions BiX

Introducing the latest version Lab-at-a-glance powered by LabSolutions BiX

LabSolutions BiX enables the monitoring of the Live Status of laboratory activities, the efficiency of laboratory users, instrument utilization ...

The latest version Lab-at-a-glance by LabSolutions BiX

Working with spectral and chromatographic data often results in noisy data. The good news is, there is a simple and efficient way to extract the signals from the noise, enabling a deeper and better understanding of processes and products.
If you are working on product or process development problems, you might need to utilise spectral and chromatographic data to understand and confirm that the process is performing optimally and generates the desired product. Frequently, we may summarise these data by using estimates based on peak height, position, and shape. But using these summaries inevitably causes us to lose some information about our process. This can reduce the insights we gain from our data analysis process and can negatively impact the quality of our decisions.
Spectral and related data are inherently noisy. This webinar will present a simple and efficient way of extracting the signals from the noise for a deeper, better understanding of your processes and products. If you are a scientist or engineer collecting spectral, chromatographic, or similar data and want to gain deeper insight into the trends and outcomes, this webinar is for you.
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Presenter: Florian Vogt (Systems Engineer JMP, JMP Statistical Discovery)
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Before joining SAS Institute, Florian worked as a process engineer in research and development at Südzucker AG, where he was involved in process optimization, product development and process evaluation. Florian Vogt holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology.
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Presenter: Emmanuel Romeu (Systems Engineer JMP, JMP Statistical Discovery)
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Emmanuel is a pre-sales consultant for the chemical industry. Prior to joining JMP, Emmanuel worked for 25 years at Beckman-Coulter &gt; Diagnostic where he successively worked in industrialization, R&amp;D in medical diagnostics and finally as a statistician. He graduated in biological engineering from the University of Clermont-Ferrand and in statistics from the University of Strasbourg.
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Unsplash/Mika Baumeister: Making better use of Spectral and Chromatographic Data in product and process development

Making better use of Spectral and Chromatographic Data in product and process development

This webinar will present a simple and efficient way of extracting the signals from the noise for a deeper, better understanding of your processes and products.

Making better use of Spectral and Chromatographic Data

While the world of R&amp;D is moving towards digitalization, the unique challenges of analytical data management continue to cause difficulties.
In our 2022 Analytical data management survey we learned and confirmed that…
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<li>Analytical data is diverse with multiple techniques, instrument vendors, and software
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<li>It is stored and managed in many applications
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<li>The majority still find it difficult to access and share
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Analytical data is ingrained in numerous research, development, and QA/QC workflows. While a small minority are starting to apply it for data science applications, most struggle to provide easy digital access for its most common uses.
Join our panel of experts as they discuss the results of the 2022 survey; the challenges related to analytical data that cross organizations and industries; and lessons learned through their own experience.
Webinar Learning Objectives:
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<li>How analytical data heterogeneity can be addressed</li>
<li>Attributes of effectively managed analytical data</li>
<li>Considerations for using analytical data for data science projects</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Nichola Davies (Director Structural Chemistry UK, Oncology R&amp;D, Astra Zeneca)
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Nichola Davies completed her PhD studies in physical organic chemistry at the University of Cambridge, utilising NMR spectroscopy to investigate positively cooperative binding and the tightening of non-covalent bonds. Nichola then joined Pfizer (Sandwich, UK) as an NMR spectroscopist supporting the medicinal chemistry department, and implemented new techniques for structure elucidation and the application of novel NMR methodologies to support medicinal chemistry design strategies.
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Having gained further experience in a wider range of analytical techniques, in 2014 she joined AstraZeneca (Cambridge, UK), as an NMR expert within the Oncology Chemistry R&amp;D Unit. Currently, as Director of the Structural Chemistry team, Nichola is delivering analytical techniques to support small molecule structural characterisation, purity and stability assessment, in addition to NMR free ligand conformational analysis and in-cell MS concentration assays.
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Presenter: Mark Kwasnik (Global Product Manager, Analytical Labs, Solvay)
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Mark Kwasnik is the Global Product Manager for the Analytical Labs at Solvay. In his role, Mark leverages digital tools in R&amp;I to reduce inefficiencies, increase responsiveness for customers. He works to accelerate the growth innovation pipeline by allowing the company’s scientists to access and use the thousands of data sets that are generated in Solvay’s R&amp;I labs.
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Prior to his transfer to Solvay&#39;s digital department, he worked as an Analytical Lab Manager for the North American R&amp;D Center and as the Global Digital Transformation Manager for the Specialty Polymer business unit.
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Mark received his B.S. in chemistry and forensic science from the University of Central Florida and a PhD in Analytical Chemistry, with a focus in BioAnalytical Mass Spectrometry, instrumentation development and informatics at the Georgia Institute of Technology.
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Presenter: Graham A. McGibbon (Director, Strategic Partnerships, ACD/Labs)
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Graham A. McGibbon is currently Manager of Scientific Solutions and Partnerships at Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs), a role which involves shaping innovative solutions with people in various industries, government organizations, academic institutions and enhancing relationships with organizations that supply analytical instrumentation and/or software.
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Since obtaining a Ph.D. in Chemistry from McMaster University (Canada) Graham worked in drug discovery research at Boehringer Ingelheim conducting MS analyses of both small and large molecules; and researched modifications and interactions of bioactive small molecules and biopolymers as a faculty member at McMaster. Graham initially joined ACD/labs in 2007 as Product Manager leading the development of mass spectrometry software.
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The Analytical Scientist: How to Overcome the Challenges of Analytical Data Management

How to Overcome the Challenges of Analytical Data Management

The challenges related to analytical data that cross organizations and industries; and lessons learned through their own experience.

This month-long, five-parts Energy and Chemical application workshop will showcase all Agilent atomic spectroscopy techniques, including ICP-OES and ICP-MS, and MPAES.
Week 1: We will start this series with our experts discussing sample preparation and sample introduction.
Week 2: We first give an overview of all the ASTM methods our atomic spectroscopy applications support, followed by breakout sessions with our experts of each technique for more detailed discussions. Bring your questions and comments to this small group, technique specific discussions.
Week 3: We will focus on applications (besides the ASTM methods discussed last week), both common and unique. We will continue to have breakout sessions for each technique with smaller group size and more detailed discussion for these applications. We look forward to all your comments and questions.
Week 4: We will have a live demo in one of our Center of Excellence (COE) to show you the features in both software and hardware of our ICP-OES and MPAES. We will have real world samples for the analysis and showcase the exceptional results our systems can provide.
Week 5: The workshop&#39;s final week, we will continue the live demo with features in software and hardware of our ICPMS systems, both single quadrupole, and triple quadrupole. We will show the robustness of the systems for all sample types while maintaining ultralow level analyte determination. We will also highlight the ability of the triple quadrupole system to remove interference for certain difficult analytes. In these two weeks&#39; live events, we look forward to interacting with the audience to answer any questions regarding the application or our systems.
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Presenter: Jenny Nelson, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Jenny Nelson received her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Cincinnati in 2007, and her MBA from Saint Mary’s College of California in 2011. Currently, Jenny is an Application Scientist for the Life Science and Chemical Analysis team at Agilent Technologies, joining in 2012 (with a step away in 2019). Jenny is also an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Viticulture and Enology at the University of California, Davis, since 2013. Jenny has been very active with AOAC and ASTM over the past eight years, serving on expert review panels, chairing committees, and volunteering to develop new methods needed by the industry. Jenny has extensive experience in operating and method development for Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (MP-AES). Jenny has broad knowledge and experience in different speciation analysis for many sample matrices using GC-ICPMS and LC-ICPMS. As well as vast experience with sp-ICP-MS for many applications.
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Presenter: Yan Cheung (Applications Chemist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Yan received her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Indiana University Bloomington. She joined Agilent Technologies as an Application Scientist in the Life Science and Chemical Analysis team in April 2020. Yan has extensive experience in operating and method development in ICP-MS. Yan also has years of experience working in the oil and gas industry.
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Presenter: Paul Krampitz (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Graduate of Bowling Green State University with a Chemistry Bachelor of Science degree. Twenty – five years of Spectroscopy experience mainly Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Spectroscopy as well as ICP-MS and AAS. Experience also includes X-Ray Fluorescence (ED, WD), Laser Ablation, Inorganic Speciation and Microwave Plasma Spectroscopy. Market Segment expertise includes environmental, petrochemical, metallurgical applications.
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Presenter: Mark Kelinske (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Mark Kelinske is an Applications Chemist with Agilent Technologies, specializing in advanced ICP-MS and ICP-MS/MS techniques. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Texas A&amp;M University in College Station, TX. Prior to Agilent, Mark was a senior research scientist and research group manager with Southern Research Institute in Birmingham, AL, where he focused on low-level analytical chemistry, method development, and research program management.
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Agilent Technologies: Agilent Atomic Spectroscopy in Energy and Chemicals Part 5: ICP-MS Software and Hardware live demo

ICP-MS Software and Hardware live demo

Live demo with features in software and hardware of our ICPMS systems, both single quadrupole, and triple quadrupole.

Agilent ICP-MS Software and Hardware live demo

In this webinar we will show you:<ul><li>Why FT-IR is the method of choice for particle-driven analysis of microplastics.</li><li>Demands and requirements to establish a microplastic lab based on FT-IR technology.</li><li>Necessary steps in sample preparation from various sources.</li><li>Theoretical basics to understand the idea behind FT-IR analysis of microparticles.</li><li>That there are comprehensive, complete solutions to microplastic analysis, right out of the box.</li></ul>You will learn about:<ul><li>Instrumental setup and experimentals</li><li>Particle analysis and evaluation</li><li>Microplastic software solutions</li></ul>We will cover the basics of:<ul><li>Different microplastics analysis techniques</li><li>Sample types</li><li>Sample preparation steps</li><li>FT-IR experimental procedures</li><li>FT-IR instrumentation</li></ul>Who should attend:<ul><li>Analytical service laboratories</li><li>Environmental researchers</li><li>Food &amp; Feed producers</li><li>Drinks &amp; Beverages producers</li></ul>FT-IR and Raman are very versatile analytical techniques - but did you know that Bruker offers by far the most comprehensive product range for spectroscopy? Our instruments cover all applications from routine incoming inspection, to multispectral fundamental research at the highest level, to solutions for in-process monitoring.If you are looking for new and innovative solutions to your analytical problems, we welcome you to join our free webinars on spectroscopic measurement techniques, perhaps making your daily work easier.Your Bruker Optics Team

Bruker: Why FT-IR FPA Imaging is King in Microplastics Analysis?

Why FT-IR FPA Imaging is King in Microplastics Analysis?

In this webinar we will show you why FT-IR is the method of choice for particle-driven analysis of microplastics.

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