<h4><strong>Do you use results of chemical analyses as a basis for your decisions and judgements?</strong></h4><p>Those of us working in accredited laboratories or dealing with issues concerning the quality of measurements, would like to inform you about some important changes concerning the way the results of measurements are presented. These changes make it easier for you as an end-user to make correct decisions.</p><h4><strong>Nobody is perfect!</strong></h4><p>Results of analyses cannot be perfect! We hope this does not come as a big surprise to you. We use the term <strong>measurement uncertainty </strong>to describe this lack of perfection.</p><h4><strong>The analytical process</strong></h4><p>In each step of the analytical work, from sampling to the final measurement, deviations from the true value occur and measurement conditions vary. We take measures and perform controls regularly to assure that these deviations and variations together are small enough to make sure the end result fulfils your requirements. When we don’t have full information about all of the steps, e.g. when sampling and initial sample preparation are performed by you as a customer, you can assist us by providing detailed information about how that work was performed. Our experts are ready to advise on all matters regarding sampling. Please contact the laboratory beforehand.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_2_d885f6b051.jpg" alt="Eurachem: The analytical process" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_2_d885f6b051.jpg 139w," sizes="100vw" width="562" height="630"></p><h4><strong>Results should be fit-for-the-purpose</strong></h4><p>The accuracy of the results must of course not be too low nor too high since this would increase the costs. It should be fit for the intended purpose. If you are unsure on what level of accuracy you need, do not hesitate to contact the laboratory.</p><h4><strong>Uncertainty and limiting values</strong></h4><p>Many analyses are made to assure that limiting values are not exceeded. Without information about the measurement uncertainty it may appear to be very easy to make decisions, but these decision may be incorrect, with, e.g. economical consequences when rejecting instead of accepting a product, judicial consequences when returning a verdict of guilty instead of not guilty, or medical consequences when carrying out an unnecessary treatment. There are numerous examples!</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_3_f0ef8edc77.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Uncertainty and limiting values" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_3_f0ef8edc77.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="932" height="453"></p><p>With a realistic measurement uncertainty the information included in the result becomes much more useful.</p><h4><strong>It will be easier to compare results</strong></h4><p>Most laboratories have until now chosen not to state measurement uncertainty in the test report. Instead, such information has only been given when the customer has asked for it</p><p>In the future, information about the measurement uncertainty will appear more frequently in the test report. It is also possible that you will bump into new and unfamiliar quality terms. This is due to the fact that there are new international guides and standards describing a common and partly new terminology. One of the objectives is to make it easier for you as a customer to compare test results.</p><h4><strong>What could it look like?</strong></h4><p>When reporting the test result we will give the normal information about what we have measured. When the results are followed by uncertainty statements, they are presented as intervals within which the true values are expected to lie with a certain level of confidence (usually 95%). In the example below the lead content is 1.65 ± 0.15 mmol·kg-1, that is between 1.50 and 1.80. The measurement uncertainty is also often reported relatively, in %.</p><ul><li><strong>Total lead content (Pb): </strong>1.65 mmol·kg<sup>-1</sup>&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Measurement uncertainty:</strong> 0.15 mmol·kg<sup>-1</sup> (9.1%)&nbsp;</li></ul><p>The stated uncertainty is an expanded measurement uncertainty (<i>U</i>). It was obtained by multiplying the combined standard uncertainty <i>u<sub>c</sub></i> with a coverage factor <i>k</i> equal to 2. This corresponds approximately to a 95 % confidence interval.</p><h4><strong>All’s well that ends well...</strong></h4><p>The requirements for a consistent way of reporting test results are increasing. Therefore, those of us involved in measurements are eager to assure ourselves that we understand your needs. You will notice this in your contacts with us before, during and after the test assignment. We hope that you will be satisfied with the final result.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_4_f870b1a7b8.jpg" alt="Eurachem: All’s well that ends well..." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Important_information_to_our_customers_concerning_the_quality_of_measurements_4_f870b1a7b8.jpg 159w," sizes="100vw" width="713" height="701"></p>

Important information to our customers concerning the quality of measurements

<h4><strong>A comprehensive analysis of renewable fuel testing technologies, automation, and ISO-compliant proximate analysis</strong></h4><p>The growing demand for renewable energy has increased the importance of accurate biofuel characterization. Biomass feedstocks and finished fuels must be carefully analyzed to ensure quality, efficiency, and compliance with international standards. LECO analytical instrumentation supports this work through automated and highly reliable analytical technologies.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/TGA_801_Termogravimetricka_analyza_vlhkosti_popela_tekavych_latek_a_ztraty_zihanim_b73c4cf493.jpg" alt="LECO: Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: LECO’s TGA801, used for automated biofuel analysis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_TGA_801_Termogravimetricka_analyza_vlhkosti_popela_tekavych_latek_a_ztraty_zihanim_b73c4cf493.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1164" height="435"></p><h3><strong>Automated Proximate Analysis with LECO’s TGA801</strong></h3><p>The<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1877"> <strong>LECO TGA801 thermogravimetric analyzer</strong> </a>is designed for automated determination of moisture, volatile matter, and ash content in solid fuels. The system can analyze up to 19 samples simultaneously and combine all three parameters into one automated run, improving efficiency and reproducibility.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_31e96f1c96.jpg" alt="LECO Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: TGA801 system with ceramic turntable and crucibles for ISO 18123 volatile matter determination." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_31e96f1c96.jpg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="860" height="573"></p><h3><strong>Comparison with ISO Reference Methods</strong></h3><p>To validate the performance of the automated TGA801 system, comparative studies were conducted using internationally recognized ISO reference methods. Moisture determination was compared with ISO 18134, ash content with ISO 18122, and volatile matter with ISO 18123. These standards prescribe specific temperatures and analytical procedures, but also permit automated systems if equivalent performance can be demonstrated.</p><p>The comparison included a broad range of materials such as wood pellets, peat, coal, plastics, and waste-derived fuels. Moisture and ash results generated by the TGA801 showed extremely close agreement with the manual ISO procedures. This strong correlation confirms that automated thermogravimetric analysis can provide the same reliability as conventional methods while greatly increasing throughput and reducing labor requirements.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_2_3887128788.jpg" alt="LECO: Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: ISO method crucibles for manual volatile determination." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_2_3887128788.jpg 172w," sizes="100vw" width="1264" height="1145"></p><h3><strong>Volatile Matter Correlation Results</strong></h3><p>For volatile matter analysis, both ISO and TGA procedures measure mass loss during a fixed period at 900 °C. The TGA method introduces an additional heating ramp from the moisture determination step at approximately 105 °C to the higher volatile matter temperature. Despite this procedural difference, the resulting data demonstrated excellent agreement.</p><p>Testing performed on wood pellets showed a strong linear relationship between the ISO and TGA methods with an R² value of approximately 0.94. The maximum deviation observed was only 1.06%, while the average difference between methods was approximately 0.1%. These results confirm the ability of the TGA801 to produce highly accurate volatile matter measurements across a variety of biomass and fuel matrices.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_2_40f7189cef.jpg" alt="LECO Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: Correlation and comparative data between ISO methods and LECO TGA analysis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_2_40f7189cef.jpg 172w," sizes="100vw" width="1065" height="967"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_1_7519e8e646.jpg" alt="LECO Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation: Correlation and comparative data between ISO methods and LECO TGA analysis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_Advancing_Biofuel_Characterization_with_LECO_Analytical_Instrumentation_1_7519e8e646.jpg 228w," sizes="100vw" width="1641" height="1120"></p><h3><strong>Advantages of Automated Biofuel Analysis</strong></h3><ul><li>High sample throughput with simultaneous multi-sample analysis.</li><li>Fully automated workflows reducing operator involvement.</li><li>Integrated determination of moisture, ash, and volatile matter in one run.</li><li>Excellent reproducibility and data consistency.</li><li>Strong agreement with ISO reference methods without additional calibration.</li><li>Improved data security and laboratory efficiency.</li><li>Suitable for research laboratories, industrial quality control, and fuel certification.</li></ul><h3><strong>Automate Your Lab Today</strong></h3><p>LECO analytical instrumentation provides a comprehensive solution for modern biofuel characterization. From calorific value determination and elemental composition analysis to ash fusibility and automated proximate analysis, these technologies support both scientific research and industrial production with fast, reliable, and reproducible results.<br><br>The TGA801 demonstrates how automation can significantly improve laboratory efficiency while maintaining full compliance with ISO reference methods. By integrating moisture, ash, and volatile matter analysis into a single automated workflow, the system reduces labor requirements, increases throughput, and enhances data quality.<br><br>As renewable energy continues to expand globally, advanced analytical systems will remain essential for ensuring fuel quality, supporting regulatory compliance, and driving innovation in sustainable energy technologies. <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/1877"><strong>Explore the features of the LECO TGA801 today.</strong></a></p>

Advancing Biofuel Characterization with LECO Analytical Instrumentation

<p><strong>In the week from July 6, the following webinars await you in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectrometry</strong></p><blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinars"><strong>👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</strong></a></h4><p><strong>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database</strong> with over <strong>5 500 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars</strong>.</p></blockquote><h5><strong>1. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Lunch and Learn Tips and Tricks Series: Trace Elemental Analysis (ICP-OES &amp; ICP-MS)</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 7.7.2026 12:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/5977">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn practical tips to optimize ICP-OES and ICP-MS performance, improve data quality, streamline troubleshooting and maintenance, and enhance sample preparation for more efficient elemental analysis.</p><h5><strong>2. SelectScience: Expanding the 4D-STEM Toolbox for Advanced Materials Characterization</strong></h5><ul><li>Tu, 7.7.2026 15:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6318">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Explore how Timepix4 detector technology advances 4D-STEM workflows, enabling high-resolution imaging, data-driven acquisition, and new opportunities in electron microscopy.</p><h5><strong>3. Anton Paar: Microwave Digestion: The Foundation of Accurate Trace Metal Analysis</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 8.7.2026 09:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6321">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Build robust workflows for trace metal analysis. Learn how microwave digestion ensures fast, contamination-free, and complete sample preparation across complex food matrices.</p><h5><strong>4. Wiley: From liquids to solids: expand what your UV-Vis-NIR Spectrometer can do</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 8.7.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6367">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover how the Agilent Cary UV-Vis-NIR spectrometer, together with Specac accessories, enables reliable analysis of liquids, powders, films, pellets, and highly scattering solid samples.</p><h5><strong>5. SelectScience: The next generation ICP-MS designed to wow trace element analysts</strong></h5><ul><li>We, 8.7.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6320">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Upgrade your trace-element analysis. Discover how the new Agilent 9500 ICP-MS eliminates interferences and simplifies method development for complex matrices.</p><h5><strong>6. LECO: Dry Matter and Ash Determination in Wastewater and Sewage Sludge</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 9.7.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6324">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Optimize wastewater analysis. Learn how automated thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) replaces manual drying and ashing steps to determine dry matter and ash in sewage sludge.</p><h5><strong>7. Waters Corporation: Cracking the Code on Nitrogen Methods</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 9.7.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6327">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Learn the fundamentals of nitrogen analysis for wastewater testing. Explore analytical methods, QA/QC, sample handling, compliance reporting, and troubleshooting for accurate environmental monitoring.</p><h5><strong>8. Agilent Technologies: ICP Expert 7.8: Booming ICP-OES Software Innovation</strong></h5><ul><li>Th, 9.7.2026 20:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinar/6368">Registration</a></li></ul><p>Discover what's new in ICP Expert™ 7.8 and how the latest software innovations can improve data quality, simplify routine operation, and increase day-to-day laboratory efficiency.</p>

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<p><strong>Trace‑element labs are under more pressure than ever to deliver fast, interference‑free results, without getting slowed down by complex matrices, method‑development hurdles, or repeat runs. When you are balancing tricky samples with tight turnaround times, the limits of single‑quadrupole inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP‑MS) become impossible to ignore. That’s exactly where triple-quadrupole (ICP‑QQQ) technology changes the game.</strong></p><p>Join this SelectScience® webinar for an exclusive preview at the Agilent triple quadrupole ICP‑MS. The Agilent 9500 ICP-MS is designed to help laboratories solve those exact challenges and move beyond complex method development, re-runs, and uncertainty in results.</p><p>You will hear from Dr. Gareth Pearson and Gernot Hudin, who have decades of combined experience pushing the boundaries of ICP‑MS performance, this expert duo brings a rare blend of deep technical insight and real‑world, lab‑tested know‑how. Plus, gain insights from a new independent SelectScience survey, created in partnership with Agilent, revealing what your peers really think about transitioning from single‑quad to triple‑quad ICP‑MS.</p><p>They will take you inside the workflows, challenges, and breakthroughs that matter most to trace‑element analysts, showing exactly how to boost productivity from the very first run. From mastering interference‑free analysis with the Dual‑Cell System (Advanced Helium Mode (AHM) + Air mode) to achieving seamless method transfer. Whether your goal is to scale capacity, reduce downtime, or achieve more consistent results across operators and sites, you will see how the 9500 supports efficient, disruption‑free operation.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Dr. Gareth Pearson (ICP-MS Product Manager – Atomic Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies)</p><p>Dr. Gareth Pearson began his career with a strong academic background in analytical chemistry, completing his Ph.D. at the University of Hull with a focus on environmental analysis and ICP-MS. He then moved into roles in analytical instrumentation and product management, &nbsp;developing expertise in atomic spectroscopy across international markets.</p><p>For the past decade, he has been working at Agilent Technologies focusing on ICP-MS and spectroscopy solutions as a Product Manager. He supports laboratories worldwide by delivering application-driven insights and helping customers optimize their analytical workflows.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Gernot Hudin (Product Specialist – Atomic Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies)</p><p>Gernot Hudin initially joined a leading measurement technology company in Graz as an application chemist after studying at the University of Graz.</p><p>He then began his career as a sales representative for Agilent Technologies in the field of Molecular and Atomic spectroscopy in Austria, and for the past 10 years, he has been working as a Product Specialist, providing application-oriented support in the field of elemental analysis across the DACH region.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Moderator: </strong>Olivia Long (Editorial Team, SelectScience)</p><p>Olivia Long is a science editor specializing in pharmaceutical and applied science. She has a BSc in Pharmacology, and an MSc in Neuroscience, where she investigated neuro‑oncology drug‑resistance pathways using patient‑derived cell models. Her laboratory experience spans R&amp;D hygiene testing, controlled‑environment sample production, and protocol development, giving her a broad understanding of analytical workflows and the scientific principles underpinning elemental trace analysis.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: The next generation ICP-MS designed to wow trace element analysts

The next generation ICP-MS designed to wow trace element analysts

Discover the Agilent 9500 ICP-MS. Learn how triple-quadrupole (ICP-QQQ) technology removes interferences and boosts productivity in trace labs.

Agilent 9500 ICP-MS: Next-Gen Trace Element Analysis

<p><strong>In trace metal analysis, even the most advanced instruments cannot compensate for poor sample preparation.</strong></p><p>At parts-per-billion (ppb) levels, small errors in digestion can lead to contamination, incomplete recovery, and unreliable results – putting product safety and regulatory compliance at risk.</p><p>In this webinar, we explore how microwave digestion ensures fast, reproducible, and contamination-free sample preparation for accurate trace metal analysis.</p><p>You will learn how to build robust workflows that deliver reliable results across a wide range of food matrices, from baby food to cocoa and complex processed products.</p><h5><strong>Key topics:</strong></h5><ul><li>Why sample preparation matters: Impact of digestion on accuracy, recovery, and reproducibility in trace analysis</li><li>Microwave vs. conventional digestion: Understanding how microwave technology improves efficiency, control, and consistency</li><li>Key process parameters: The role of temperature, pressure, and vessel systems in achieving complete digestion</li><li>Ensuring reliable results: Reducing contamination risks, improving safety, and enabling standardized workflows</li></ul><p>Join us to improve accuracy, consistency, and confidence in your trace metal analysis.</p><h5><strong>Jul 8, 2026 09:00 AM – 10:00 AM (CEST UTC+02:00)</strong></h5><ul><li>Patrik Wind, Dr. Banu Sezer (Language: English)</li></ul><h5><strong>Jul 8, 2026 06:00 PM – 07:00 PM (CEST UTC+02:00)</strong></h5><ul><li>Dr. Banu Sezer, Patrik Wind (Language: English)<br>&nbsp;</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Patrik Wind&nbsp;</p><p>Patrik Wind serving as one of the Analytical and Synthetic Chemistry Product Managers at Anton Paar GmbH. He studied chemistry, obtaining a Master’s degree in general chemistry from the University of Graz.</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: &nbsp;</strong>Banu Sezer&nbsp;</p><p>Dr. Banu Sezer, Global Market Development Manager for Food &amp; Feed at Anton Paar. She specializes in strategic growth for analytical, process, and quality control solutions in the food and feed industries. Dr. Sezer holds a BSc, MSc, and PhD in Food Engineering from Hacettepe University, Türkiye, and brings over a decade of expertise in quality control, production, and engineering.</p></blockquote>

Anton Paar: Microwave Digestion - The Foundation of Accurate Trace Metal Analysis

Microwave Digestion: The Foundation of Accurate Trace Metal Analysis

Master trace metal analysis preparation. Discover how microwave digestion improves efficiency and contamination control compared to conventional methods

Microwave Digestion: Foundation of Trace Metal Analysis

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>This webinar presents advanced thermogravimetric solutions for automated moisture and ash determination in sewage sludge and wastewater applications using the LECO TGM800 and TGA801 analyzers. Increasing regulatory requirements and the need for reliable sludge characterization demand analytical methods that combine accuracy, automation, and high throughput while minimizing operator involvement. The presentation introduces the principles of thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) and demonstrates how LECO instrumentation provides efficient alternatives to traditional loss-on-drying and ash determination procedures.</strong></p><p>The webinar covers the operational theory, hardware design, and analytical capabilities of both systems, including automated weighing, controlled furnace atmospheres, programmable temperature profiles, and simultaneous multi-sample analysis. Practical examples from wastewater and sludge management applications illustrate the determination of dry matter, volatile solids, and ash content in water, slurry, and dried sludge samples. Comparative studies between TGM and TGA methodologies highlight analytical precision, reproducibility, and workflow improvements.</p><p>Special emphasis is placed on the advantages of automation for environmental laboratories, including reduced manual handling, improved documentation and data security, safer processing of toxic or odorous samples, and enhanced analytical consistency. Real-world case studies demonstrate how thermogravimetric techniques support sludge management processes and optimize monitoring of drying and combustion efficiency. In addition, the webinar outlines broader applications of thermogravimetric analysis across food, feed, soil, coal, ores, and municipal waste materials.</p><p>Overall, the webinar demonstrates that automated thermogravimetric moisture and ash analysis provides a robust, precise, and efficient solution for modern environmental and wastewater laboratories seeking reliable characterization of sewage sludge and related materials.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Michael Jakob (Elemental Field Product Manager)</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

LECO: Dry Matter and Ash Determination in Wastewater and Sewage Sludge

Dry Matter and Ash Determination in Wastewater and Sewage Sludge

Master sewage sludge characterization. Discover automated TGA workflows for precise dry matter, volatile solids, and ash determination with LECO

TGA Analysis: Dry Matter and Ash in Wastewater Sludge

<h4><strong>A Practical Webinar for Wastewater Testing and Compliance Professionals</strong></h4><p><strong>Nitrogen analysis plays a critical role in wastewater treatment, compliance monitoring, and nutrient management, yet selecting the right method and interpreting results correctly can be complex. In this webinar, we’ll break down the most common nitrogen parameters, including ammonia, nitrate/nitrite, TKN, and total nitrogen, and explain how these measurements support both regulatory reporting and process control.</strong></p><p>Attendees will gain practical insight into commonly used analytical methods, sample handling and QA/QC best practices, and how to avoid common reporting and interpretation mistakes. We’ll also review real-world scenarios involving nitrification, denitrification, permit compliance, and troubleshooting elevated nitrogen results.</p><p>Whether you work in a laboratory, wastewater treatment facility, or environmental compliance role, this session will provide the clarity and confidence needed to improve data quality, optimize operations, and make informed nitrogen testing decisions.</p><h4><strong>Key takeaways</strong></h4><ul><li>Understand key nitrogen methods and reporting requirements</li><li>Improve testing accuracy with better QA/QC and sample handling</li><li>Gain practical insights for compliance, troubleshooting, and process optimization</li></ul><h4><strong>Who should attend</strong></h4><p>This webinar is designed for you if you are:</p><ul><li>Analytical Chemist</li><li>QA Manager</li><li>Process Engineer</li><li>Wastewater Operator</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Speaker:</strong> Sam Johnson (Inorganic Chemist, Waters ERA)</p><p>Sam has been with Waters ERA for 11 years, specializing in the manufacturing and analytical verification of inorganic standards and reagents.</p><p>He holds a Bachelor of Science in Geology with a minor in Watershed Science from Colorado State University in Fort Collins.</p><p>Throughout his career, Sam has supported the environmental testing industry by providing solutions for wastewater, drinking water, and soil testing laboratories.</p><p><strong>Speaker: </strong>Christy Abbas, PhD (Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Waters ERA)</p><p>Christy has been with Waters ERA for six and a half years. Her career spans roles at an instrument manufacturer, a biopharmaceutical laboratory, and a mining company. She earned her PhD in Applied Chemistry from the Colorado School of Mines.</p><p>Throughout her career, Christy has supported the nuclear, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, as well as academia. Drawing on her background in analytical chemistry, product development, marketing, and sales, she is focused on expanding Waters ERA’s product portfolio to better meet evolving customer needs.</p></blockquote>

Cracking the Code on Nitrogen Methods

Discover practical approaches to nitrogen analysis in wastewater, including testing methods, QA/QC, compliance requirements, and process optimization.

Cracking Code on Nitrogen Methods

<div><p><strong>Benchtop NMR is changing how chemists access molecular structure and sample composition information directly at the bench, reducing dependence on centralized high-field NMR facilities and eliminating conventional sample preparation requirements.</strong></p><p>The recent introduction of the 100 MHz spectrometer to the Spinsolve product family, featuring ultra-high magnetic field homogeneity and advanced pulse sequence capabilities, extends the power of NMR spectroscopy to samples obtained directly from synthetic workflows and crude reaction mixtures. Chemists can rapidly acquire high-quality spectroscopic data without solvent exchange or extensive sample preparation, enabling higher analytical throughput, faster decision-making, and simplified laboratory workflows.</p><h4><strong>Key Learning Objectives:</strong></h4><ul><li>Advances in 100 MHz Benchtop NMR: Learn how improvements in magnetic field strength, spectral resolution, and advanced pulse sequences are expanding benchtop NMR capabilities.</li><li>Direct Sample Analysis with NMR: Discover how selective solvent suppression at 100 MHz enables direct analysis of crude and complex samples without the routine use of deuterated solvents.</li><li>Real-World Benchtop NMR Applications: Explore how benchtop NMR is implemented in reaction monitoring, battery research, pharmaceutical formulation analysis, and process understanding.</li></ul><h4><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong></h4><ul><li>Synthetic Chemists</li><li>Organic Chemists</li><li>Chemical Engineers</li><li>Process Chemists</li><li>Chemistry Educators</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Anh Le-McClain, Ph.D. (Lead NMR Applications Scientist, Magritek, Inc.)</p></blockquote></div>

C&EN: Now You See It! Rapid Sample Analysis with 100 MHz Benchtop NMR

Now You See It! Rapid Sample Analysis with 100 MHz Benchtop NMR

Discover 100 MHz benchtop NMR applications. Learn how selective solvent suppression enables direct analysis of crude reaction mixtures and workflows

Advances in 100 MHz Benchtop NMR for Direct Analysis

<div><p><strong>Reliable microplastics analysis requires both robust extraction workflows and defensible analytical techniques. In this two-part webinar, we bring together complementary approaches to address these challenges across the full analytical pipeline.</strong></p><p>The first session introduces a novel dry-ice-assisted fractionation method combined with the Agilent 8700 LDIR chemical imaging system, enabling efficient extraction and automated particle identification, sizing, and counting in complex soil and sediment samples. The second session focuses on pyrolysis–GC/MS, highlighting best practices to ensure accurate polymer identification while avoiding common pitfalls such as misidentification and background interference.</p><p>Together, these approaches illustrate how combining orthogonal techniques, particle-based imaging and mass-based analysis, can strengthen data quality, improve reproducibility, and provide greater confidence in microplastics results. Attendees will gain practical insights into building robust, scalable workflows that support high-quality, defensible microplastics analysis across a range of environmental applications.</p><h4><strong>Key Learning Objectives:</strong></h4><ul><li>Build confidence in microplastics data through robust, defensible workflows</li><li>Improve data quality and reproducibility across complex sample types</li><li>Mitigate analytical risk by avoiding contamination and misidentification pitfalls</li><li>Combine complementary techniques to strengthen insight and validation</li><li>Enable scalable, routine analysis for real-world laboratory environments</li></ul><h4><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong></h4><ul><li>Microplastics researchers</li><li>Microplastics analysts from commercial, QA, or research labs seeking to understand key challenges in Microplastics analysis</li><li>Those interested in microplastics analysis and the development of standardized methodology around the world</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Subharthe Samandra (Australian Laboratory for Emerging Contaminants, School of Chemistry, The University of Melbourne, Australia)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Amy Cuthbertson (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies Inc)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Melissa O’Meara (Forensic Science Consultant, ACS Media Group)</p></blockquote></div>

C&EN: Microplastics Analysis You Can Defend: From Method to Results

Microplastics Analysis You Can Defend: From Method to Results

Discover robust microplastics analysis. Learn how orthogonal LDIR imaging and Py-GC/MS workflows improve reproducibility and polymer identification

Advanced LDIR and Py-GC/MS for Microplastics Analysis

<p><strong>Food fortification has moved from a public health aspiration to a regulatory reality in India. FSSAI's fortification standards now cover key staples, and the +F logo that consumers recognise comes with specific analytical requirements that food businesses must meet.</strong></p><p>Consider rice fortification. Adding iron, folic acid, and Vitamin B12 to rice kernels is one thing. Verifying that those nutrients are present at the right levels in the finished product requires rigorous analytical testing using techniques like ICP-MS for mineral quantification and LC/MS for fat-soluble and water-soluble vitamins. Without that data, a fortification claim is just a label.</p><p>Milk fortification tells a similar story. Vitamin A and Vitamin D are routinely added to milk across India, but confirming their stability and concentration through the supply chain requires HPLC-based methods that can detect these micronutrients accurately even in complex dairy matrices. This webinar brings together regulatory and scientific perspectives to give food professionals a clear picture of where India's fortification programme stands today, what the analytical standards demand, and where the industry needs to sharpen its approach.</p><h4><strong>Key Learning Outcomes:</strong></h4><ul><li>Understand the current FSSAI regulatory framework for food fortification in India, including recent updates to standards across staple categories</li><li>Learn about the analytical methods used to measure vitamins and minerals in fortified foods, including LC/MS, HPLC, and ICP-MS, and the challenges specific to different food matrices</li><li>Get clarity on what FSSAI's +F endorsement requirements mean for testing and documentation</li><li>Identify common gaps in fortification testing programmes and how to address them</li><li>Understand what regulators expect when manufacturers make fortification claims on labels</li></ul><h4><strong>Who Should Attend:</strong>&nbsp;</h4><p>This webinar is for professionals in the Indian food industry involved in food safety, quality, or product development, specifically:</p><p>QA and QC managers responsible for fortified food categories, R&amp;D scientists working on product formulation and fortification, regulatory affairs professionals managing FSSAI compliance, lab heads and analytical chemists working on food testing, food safety officers in manufacturing facilities, procurement and technical teams working with fortification premix suppliers.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Dinesh Kumar Singh (Assistant Professor, Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, NIFTEM-K, India)</p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Dr. Vikrant Goel (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies India Pvt. Ltd.)</p><p><span>Vikrant comes with an extensive 19 years of experience working in QA/QC, R&amp;D and Analytical roles and an expert in various LCMS technologies. His solution-based approach has been well accepted among LCMS fraternity from Pharma and Applied market segments, since 2004. He holds an M.tech in Biotechnology, PG Dip in Bioinformatics &amp; B. Pharm. He joined Agilent in 2010, as a Product specialist for LC/MS, after having worked with ILS Bioservices &amp; LabIndia Instruments. His passion towards solution, brought him back to the Application role, 6 years ago.</span></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Dr. Vinay Jain (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, India)</p><p>Dr. Vinay Jain is working as the CoE Manager and Country Food Workflow Commercialization Lead at Agilent Technologies International. He holds a Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry and has more than 33 years of analytical and research experience in spectroscopic and mass spectrometry techniques.</p><p>His specialization includes the development and validation of new analytical methods in accordance with regulatory guidelines. He has completed over 28 research projects with various national and international research and regulatory organizations. He holds two patents, has published 59 research papers, contributed two chapters to international handbooks, and authored 15 Agilent application notes. He received the Agilent TechInnovation Award in 2020 and 2022 for providing end-to-end workflow solutions. One of his innovations on LC-ICPMS was selected for the Winter Plasma Conference, and two were selected for the European Winter Plasma Conference for poster presentations.&nbsp;</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Food Fortification, Measured - The Analytical Testing Behind the Standards

Food Fortification, Measured: The Analytical Testing Behind the Standards

Discover analytical workflows for food fortification. Learn how to quantify vitamins and minerals using LC-MS, HPLC, and ICP-MS for FSSAI compliance

Food Fortification Testing: Analytical Methods & FSSAI

<h4><strong>Your UV-Vis-NIR can do far more than measure liquids</strong></h4><p><strong>Analysis of solid samples and heterogeneous samples by UV-Vis and UV-Vis-NIR spectroscopies is possible with suitable sample accessories.</strong></p><p>In this webinar, experts from Agilent and Specac will demonstrate how the Cary UV-Vis-NIR system can analyze a range of samples, from liquids to powders, films, pellets, and highly scattering solids.</p><p>Illustrated with real examples, we will show how diffuse reflectance spectroscopy (DRS) and remote sampling with fiber optic probes can be used for bandgap determination, optical property characterization, photocatalysis research, and in situ reaction monitoring.</p><p>We will highlight the Harrick Praying Mantis for operando reaction monitoring and the FiberMate2 for remote studies in more complex experimental set ups.</p><h5><strong>What You'll Learn</strong></h5><p>See how Agilent Cary UV-Vis-NIR system, paired with the right accessories, handles liquids, powders, pellets, and films without compromise. Expert-led case studies cover bandgap determination, photocatalysis, and operando monitoring under real conditions.</p><h5><strong>Key Takeaways &nbsp;</strong></h5><ul><li>Extend your UV-Vis system to solids (powders, pellets, thin films) without buying new instrumentation</li><li>Apply Diffuse reflectance (DRS) for high-sensitivity analysis of micro-quantities with minimal sample prep</li><li>Monitor different temperature measurement&nbsp;</li><li>Enable angle-resolved solid measurements for thin films and surface treatments.&nbsp;</li><li>Integrate fiber optic probes for remote, in situ monitoring</li></ul><h5><strong>Who Should Attend</strong></h5><p>Academic researchers in materials science, photonics, optical engineering, or catalysis who want to get more analytical range from their existing UV-Vis setup.&nbsp;</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Thibault Brulé (Product Specialist Molecular Spectroscopy, AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES)</p><p>PhD in Physics since 2014, I swapped lab benches for real-world challenges. Over 7 years, I honed my skills in technical and application support, focusing on Raman spectroscopy, before joining Agilent end of 2024, where I now help customers navigate the world of molecular spectroscopy (UV/Vis/NIR, FTIR and Raman). My mission: turn complex analytical problems into clear, effective solutions—with a dash of fun whenever possible!</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Bisirat Araya (Applications Scientist, SPECAC LTD)</p><p>Bisirat holds a B.A. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Manhattan University and is an Applications Scientist at Specac-Harrick with over 12 years of experience at Specac and Harrick Scientific. She specialises in technical customer support, sample evaluations, equipment setup, and technical documentation.</p><p>Bisirat collaborates with customers to optimise equipment performance and works with applications and engineering teams to develop new products.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: From liquids to solids: expand what your UV-Vis-NIR Spectrometer can do

From liquids to solids: expand what your UV-Vis-NIR Spectrometer can do

In this webinar, experts from Agilent and Specac will demonstrate how the Cary UV-Vis-NIR system can analyze a range of samples, from liquids to powders,

What your UV-Vis-NIR Spectrometer can do

<p><strong>Discover what’s new in ICP Expert™ 7.8 and how the latest innovations can elevate both your data quality and day‑to‑day efficiency. In this webinar, we’ll review the newest software features and show how to practically incorporate them into your analytical workflows. Learn how the enhanced Smart Tools help you confidently identify spectral interferences, provide intelligent recommendations to ensure accurate results, and monitor instrument health in a smarter, more proactive way. We’ll also highlight how ICP Expert 7.8 simplifies method development for both routine analyses and complex sample matrices—helping you move faster from setup to reliable results with confidence.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Luke Gormley (Pre-Sales Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)</p><p>Luke earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Clemson University in South Carolina. He began his career at an environmental contract testing laboratory, where he used EPA methods for routine ICP-OES analysis. Later, he expanded his role by joining the laboratory’s instrument service and repair team, troubleshooting a wide range of analytical instruments and testing equipment. In 2025 Luke joined Agilent Technologies, where he now works as an Application Scientist, supporting the ICP-OES, MP-AES, and AA product lines.</p></blockquote>

Agilent Technologies: Atomic Spectroscopic webinars

ICP Expert 7.8: Booming ICP-OES Software Innovation

Discover what’s new in ICP Expert™ 7.8 and how the latest innovations can elevate both your data quality and day‑to‑day efficiency.

<p><strong>Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) selectively recovers lithium from underground brine, producing high-purity lithium concentrate for battery-grade salts. Quality control involves macro and trace elemental analysis to ensure extraction efficiency. Lithium brines pose analytical challenges due to high total dissolved solids and varying analyte concentrations. ICP-OES technology is ideal for analyzing these complex matrices. This study used the Agilent 5900 ICP-OES with the Advance Dilution System 2 to analyze key elements in raw, tail, and lithium concentrate brines. The analysis showed distinct elemental profiles and demonstrated excellent matrix tolerance with less than 1% variability over a 7-hour period.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Ana García González (Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies)</p><p>Ana Garcia is the Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist at Agilent Technologies. Ana has a broad background in atomic spectroscopy technologies, including international experience developing and validating analytical spectroscopy methods for the geochemical industry. She has also published in the fields of molecular spectroscopy and chemometrics. Ana holds a MSc in plant Biotechnology at CINVESTAV, México, and a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Engineering.</p></blockquote>

Automated Elemental Analysis of Lithium Brines by ICP-OES

Discover how ICP-OES enables accurate elemental analysis of lithium brines to support Direct Lithium Extraction and quality control workflows.

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