<p style="text-align:justify;"><strong>On 28 February, we commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Josef Dadok – a pioneer of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), a graduate of the Brno University of Technology, and a scientist who fundamentally shaped modern NMR spectroscopy.</strong></p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Josef_Dadok_Sto_let_od_narozeni_muze_ktery_zmenil_magnetickou_rezonanci_6_223898760d.jpg" alt="CEITEC: Josef Dadok: One Hundred Years Since the Birth of the Man Who Transformed Magnetic Resonance." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Josef_Dadok_Sto_let_od_narozeni_muze_ktery_zmenil_magnetickou_rezonanci_6_223898760d.jpg 125w," sizes="100vw" width="1080" height="1350"></p><p style="text-align:justify;">Today, NMR plays a crucial role in biomolecular research, drug development, materials science, and medical diagnostics. In the <strong>1950s and 1960s</strong>, Josef Dadok was instrumental in developing the <strong>first high-resolution NMR spectrometers in Brno</strong>. Thanks to his work, TESLA Brno became the third manufacturer of industrial NMR spectrometers in the world. His technical solutions for magnetic field stabilisation paved the way for higher resolution and more precise measurements.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">After 1968, he continued his scientific career at Carnegie Mellon University in the United States, where he contributed to the development of superconducting magnets and the design of the <strong>first practically usable NMR spectrometer</strong> operating at a magnetic field strength of <strong>14.1 T</strong> (for comparison, the Earth’s magnetic field is approximately one million times weaker). His rapid-scan correlation method became an important contribution to the advancement of modern NMR.</p><h4 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>An International Research Hub in Brno</strong></h4><p style="text-align:justify;">Today, his name is borne by the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://nmr.ceitec.cz/"><strong>Josef Dadok National NMR Centre</strong></a><strong> </strong>at CEITEC Masaryk University. The term “national” is, in this case, rather modest – the centre has a <strong>strong international reach</strong> and is part of the European research infrastructure<strong> Instruct-ERIC</strong> as well as the <strong>Czech infrastructure CIISB</strong>. Its services are used by researchers from across Europe and beyond, including Australia, Israel, Turkey, Switzerland, the USA and Mexico. Scientists come to Brno not only for the state-of-the-art instrumentation, but above all for the expertise that enables experiments not routinely available elsewhere.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><i>“I started working in NMR in 1984 at the institute founded by Josef Dadok. Although he had long since left, he was still remembered as the person who set the direction,”</i> says <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ceitec.eu/radovan-fiala/u17058?page=publication"><strong>Radovan Fiala</strong></a>, former long-term head of the centre. He met Josef Dadok personally after 1990, including at the inauguration of the laboratory in 2013. In 2021, at the<strong> age of 95</strong>, Dadok even learned how to present via MS Teams so that he could join an online conference organised in honour of his jubilee.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Today, the centre operates commercial instruments, but its core mission lies in methodological development, student training, and providing open access to NMR measurements for both academic and industrial users. Among its major contributions is the <strong>WATERGATE </strong>method developed by <strong>Vladimír Sklenář </strong>– now the most widely used approach worldwide for measuring NMR spectra of biomolecules in water, their natural environment. At CEITEC MU, unique techniques continue to be developed to improve measurement outcomes and provide new insights into the molecules under study.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Josef_Dadok_Sto_let_od_narozeni_muze_ktery_zmenil_magnetickou_rezonanci_2_79756284d3.jpeg" alt="CEITEC: Josef Dadok: One Hundred Years Since the Birth of the Man Who Transformed Magnetic Resonance: Pavel Kadeřávek, Head of the Josef Dadok National NMR Centre." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Josef_Dadok_Sto_let_od_narozeni_muze_ktery_zmenil_magnetickou_rezonanci_2_79756284d3.jpeg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1067"></p><h4 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>From Fundamental Research to the Foam on Beer</strong></h4><p style="text-align:justify;">NMR spectroscopy is essential for understanding the <strong>structure and dynamics of biomolecules</strong>. At the same time, it also leads to surprisingly tangible applications. One such example is the study of the temperature stability of the barley protein LTP1 – a protein necessary for proper beer foam formation.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">Examples like this demonstrate that cutting-edge instrumentation science can have a direct impact on everyday life.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Josef_Dadok_Sto_let_od_narozeni_muze_ktery_zmenil_magnetickou_rezonanci_4_a106d60e6c.jpeg" alt="CEITEC: Josef Dadok: One Hundred Years Since the Birth of the Man Who Transformed Magnetic Resonance: Josef Dadok National NMR Centre." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Josef_Dadok_Sto_let_od_narozeni_muze_ktery_zmenil_magnetickou_rezonanci_4_a106d60e6c.jpeg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1067"></p><h4 style="text-align:justify;"><strong>Pohled do budoucnosti</strong></h4><p style="text-align:justify;">Josef Dadok’s legacy is further developed today at CEITEC BUT. The research team led by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ceitec.eu/petr-neugebauer/u91434?page=publication"><strong>Petr Neugebauer</strong></a> has developed and constructed a new spectrometer,<strong> FRASCAN II</strong>, enabling combined measurements of electron spin resonance (ESR) and nuclear magnetic resonance using extremely fast scanning (the so-called fast-sweep technique, on which Josef Dadok himself once worked).</p><p style="text-align:justify;">This spectrometer generates a magnetic field ten times stronger than those used in industrial scrap-sorting magnets. Such immense power allows researchers to study microscopic interactions that are essential for understanding complex biological and chemical processes.</p><p style="text-align:justify;"><i>“We are methodologically building on Dadok’s pioneering work – combined scanning should enable scientists to better understand protein structure and potentially design drugs that combat diseases at the molecular level,”</i> explains Petr Neugebauer. The new instrument is now located at the Josef Dadok National NMR Centre at CEITEC MU, expanding the portfolio of advanced methods available to users.</p><p style="text-align:justify;">One hundred years after Josef Dadok’s birth, this anniversary is not merely a historical commemoration. It is confirmation that Brno’s tradition in magnetic resonance remains vibrant – and that the Josef Dadok National NMR Centre at CEITEC continues it naturally into the future.</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/CEITEC_Josef_Dadok_Sto_let_od_narozeni_muze_ktery_zmenil_magnetickou_rezonanci_3_6075539806.jpeg" alt="CEITEC: Josef Dadok: One Hundred Years Since the Birth of the Man Who Transformed Magnetic Resonance: Josef Dadok National NMR Centre." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_CEITEC_Josef_Dadok_Sto_let_od_narozeni_muze_ktery_zmenil_magnetickou_rezonanci_3_6075539806.jpeg 235w," sizes="100vw" width="1600" height="1067"></p>

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<p><strong>Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 16th March 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!</strong></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-size:20px;">👉 </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library"><span style="font-size:20px;"><strong>SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</strong></span></a></p></blockquote><blockquote><p><strong>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques?</strong> Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezLCMS</strong></a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library"><strong>LabRulezGCMS</strong></a> libraries.</p></blockquote><p>This week we bring you application notes by <strong>Metrohm,</strong> <strong>Shimadzu, Thermo Fisher Scientific </strong>and <strong>Waters Corporation!</strong></p><h3><strong>1. Metrohm: Soil analysis with NIR spectroscopy</strong></h3><p><strong>Multiparameter determination of soil in a few seconds</strong></p><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_nir_133_download_31cf2564fd.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Soil is a complex matrix made of organic and inorganic mineral matter, water, and air. The organic material ranges from decomposed and stable humus to fresh particulate residues from different sources [1]. Texture affects soil behavior (e.g., water holding capacity, nutrient retention and supply, drainage, and nutrient leaching [2]) and depends on the proportion by weight of the sand, silt, and clay it contains. Cationexchange capacity (CEC), a measure of the ability to hold positively charged ions, influences soil structure stability, nutrient availability, pH, and its reaction to fertilizers and other ameliorants. The main ions associated with CEC in soils are Ca2+, Mg2+, Na+ , and K + [3]. Soil pH directly influences the availability of nutrients to plants, microbial activity, and overall soil health, affecting plant growth, crop yields, and the sustainability of agricultural practices. This study describes how organic matter content, pH value, silt, clay and sand content, exchangeable calcium and magnesium, and limestone content were measured in soil in seconds by using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).</p><h4><strong>EXPERIMENTAL EQUIPMENT</strong></h4><p>Air-dried samples of soil [4] were measured on a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=220&amp;search=omnis+nir"><strong>Metrohm NIR Analyzer</strong></a>. All measurements were performed in reflection mode (1000–2250 nm) using the large cup accessory. The samples were measured in rotation to collect spectral data from several areas. Spectral averaging of signals from several spots helped to reduce sample inhomogeneity. Metrohm software was used for all data acquisition and prediction model development.</p><h4><strong>CONCLUSION</strong></h4><p>This Application Note displays the benefits of using NIR spectroscopy for soil analysis. All the presented soil quality parameters can be measured simultaneously in only a few seconds. Compared to other conventional methods (Table 1), near-infrared spectroscopy soil analysis requires no sample preparation nor solvents. This ultimately leads to a reduction in workload and related costs, as well as keeping lab personnel safer.</p><h3><strong>2. Shimadzu: Observation of Shock Waves Using the Schlieren Method with the HPV-X3</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/an_01_00983_en_c64bbf91c4.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><h4><strong>User Benefits</strong></h4><ul><li>HPV-X3 offers three times the resolution of conventional models, enabling high-speed imaging at much higher resolutions.</li><li>With a maximum frame rate of 20 Mfps, the HPV-X3 is well-suited for observing high-speed phenomena such as shock waves</li></ul><p>Shock waves are characterized by abrupt changesin pressure and density and are generated when an object travels faster than the speed of sound or during explosive phenomena. They are important research subjects in fields such as aerospace and fluid dynamics. In particular, accurately characterizing the structure and temporal evolution of shock waves generated around projectiles is a crucial issue directly related to vehicle design, behavior prediction, and safety evaluation. Optical techniques capable of detecting minute changes in refractive index are effective for visualizing such phenomena. Among these, the Schlieren method is widely used to visualize density variations in fluids. <sup>1)</sup>&nbsp;</p><p>In this paper, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=HPV-X3"><strong>HPV-X3 high-speed video camera</strong></a> (Fig. 1), which provides three times the resolution of conventional models, was used to observe shock waves generated by a pellet launched from a gas gun using the Schlieren method.</p><h4><strong>Imaging System&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The pellet shown at the center of Fig. 2 was placed in the firing chamber of the gas gun, sandwiched between two plastic holders. The holders were used to position the pellet in the firing chamber; after firing, the holders fell away, allowing only the pellet to be captured by the camera.&nbsp;</p><p>The imaging system is detailed in Table 1, the imaging conditions are shown in Table 2, and the experimental setup is shown in Fig. 3. Light from the laser source was reflected by Concave mirror (1) and collimated between Concave mirrors (1) and (2). The HPV-X3 captured images of shock waves generated along the projectile path through a mirror and a knife-edge.&nbsp;</p><p>The experiment was conducted twice: in the first trial, two rubber bands were placed in the projectile path; in the second trial, an obstacle with ten circular holes (Fig. 4) was placed in the path. This allowed us to observe phenomena such as fragmentation and shock wave reflection.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Using the HPV-X3 high-speed video camera, shock waves generated by pellets fired from a gas gun were observed using the Schlieren method. This approach enabled close observation of phenomena, including shock waves generated as the pellet passed through or was reflected by rubber bands placed in the projectile path, as well as pellet fragmentation by impact with an obstacle and the subsequent generation of shock waves from each fragment.&nbsp;</p><p>The HPV-X3 high-speed video camera has three times the resolution of the previous, HPV-X2, model and is well-suited for detailed observation of high-speed phenomena such as shock waves.</p><h3><strong>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Raman Spectroscopy: Deciphering the Structural Dynamics of 2D Semiconductors</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/deciphering_structural_dynamics_of_2d_semiconductors_an1525_en_e5c8ca420c.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Semiconductors form the foundation of all modern electronics. As industries constantly seek to make their technological devices even smaller and more efficient, and manufacturers continue to strive for more compact device architectures, the key to future develops may prove to be new, thin film materials. Thin film or twodimensional (2D) semiconductors have unique properties and perform robustly even at monolayer thicknesses, allowing for complex electronic device performance at extremely small scale.¹ For example, the current silicon “2 nm” transistors used in the semiconductor industry have channel lengths of 10+ nm. Studies on 2D semiconductor transistors, especially MoS₂, show promising scalability to physical channel lengths below a 5 nm threshold—less than half the size of current transistors.¹ These materials have very well-defined crystal structures which make them excellent candidates for characterization through Raman spectroscopy. A common class of these materials is the transition metal dichalcogenide (TMDC) family such as molybdenum disulfide (MoS₂).², ³ 2D semiconductors, like TDMCs, are characterized by two major structural elements: the in-plane lattice bonds and out-of-plane van der Waals (vdW) forces that bind the stacked layers of crystalline monolayers.²</p><h4><strong>Crystal Structure and Raman Signal&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>A naturally formed sample of MoS₂ is studied here using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/products/2237"><strong>Thermo Scientific DXR3xi Raman Imaging Microscope </strong></a>with a 455 nm excitation laser. The MoS₂ is manually exfoliated to thin the crystals from bulk form down to a two-dimensional, thin film layer.³ This creates a very simple crystalline structure with simple vibrational modes. Indeed, MoS₂ has only two dominant Raman peaks, the E¹2g, in-plane vibration at 381 cm-1, driven by the lateral oscillation of S atoms, and the A1g, out-of-plane mode at 408 cm-1.⁴ In thin / 2D samples, the A1g peak (linked to the out-of-plane S vibrations) is significantly weaker than it is in the bulk crystal due to many fewer vdW forces between the layers (Figure 1). This out-of-plane peak also displays a redshift (to lower wavenumber values) in the thinner samples (Figure 2).⁴ By taking a single crystal and repeatedly thinning it we can see the clear trend in these spectral changes produced by manual exfoliation (Table 1).</p><h4><strong>Tracking Structural Variations&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The Raman peaks of MoS₂ can reveal much more information than simply layer thickness. The shifting ratio of the out-of-plane A1g peak to the in-plane E¹2g peak can be used to study interlayer physics in these 2D crystal structures. For example, a Raman peak ratio analysis can reveal interfacial boundary conditions (Figure 4). In this sample, there is a stronger out-of-plane component to the lattice vibration along the crystal face boundaries. Given that there are no obvious peak shifts from differing layer thicknesses, the increased vdW forces at the boundaries may be due to another phenomena, such as a localized electronic charge accumulation in the boundary region.</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Even with a seemingly simple molecular structure such as MoS₂ there is a huge wealth of information that can be gleaned from Raman spectroscopic analysis. Layer thicknesses, interlayer forces, and in-plane strain can all be quickly analyzed based on the two MoS₂ peaks. Monitoring changes in these in-plane and out-of-plane vibrations for this 2D semiconductor allows a researcher to characterize numerous properties with a rapid, non-destructive analysis.</p><h3><strong>4. Waters Corporation: A New Method for Measuring Particulates in Protein Drug Formulations with Complex Excipients</strong></h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/720009131_en_987cda2d15.pdf"><strong>Full PDF for download</strong></a></li></ul><p>Protein drugs need to be highly stable in order to increase product shelf life and inhibit protein aggregation which presents an immunogenic risk<sup>1</sup>. To achieve protein drug stability, formulators use an array of water-soluble excipients including various buffers, detergents, sugars and other compounds to inhibit protein aggregate formation<sup>2</sup>.&nbsp;</p><p>Measuring the quality and the state of the excipients in a formulation is a big challenge. Each formulation parameter plays a key role in determining its stability, but due to the nature and sheer variety of excipients, these materials can often confound protein particle measurements<sup>3</sup>. This measurement gap is accentuated in flowbased subvisible particle analyzers, where the protein sample cannot be reanalyzed to gain greater insights of the formulation’s state. Running subsequent measurements enables formulators to gain greater insights on the state of the protein formulation’s components and its overall stability.</p><p>The HORIZON system, powered by backgrounded membrane imaging (BMI), enables users the unique ability to conduct serial wash measurements of protein formulations filtered on a membrane, to dissolve water soluble excipients and reveal the hidden insights of a formulation’s state. In this application note, we present three independent case studies that leverage the HORIZON system’s unique capability to analyze samples after serial washes to investigate the impact on the number of protein and excipient particulates in the sample to gain a clearer understanding of the formulation state.</p><h4><strong>Results and Discussion</strong></h4><h5><strong>Study 2 — Protein Aggregate Solubility and Adsorption to the Surface</strong></h5><p>In this case study we used IgG aggregates using the same sample preparation procedure described above and created two stock IgG solutions using PBS and DI water respectively. We ran 2X serial dilutions of the samples in their corresponding buffers from stock (1X) down to 32X dilutions. Samples were filtered through a HORIZON filter plate and subsequently measured using 50 µL of sample per well, measuring N = 4 samples per condition. For this experiment, the background of the software plate was cloned 3 times. All the wells were washed with 50 µL DI water, and remeasured, and this process was repeated 3 times for each wash step.&nbsp;</p><p>Serial dilutions of IgG aggregates in both buffers showed linear counts drop behavior (R2 &gt; 0.99), and very similar counts with stock IgG concentrations hovering close to 1E5 particles/mL for both stock conditions (Figure 4). After the first wash, both buffer types saw at most 20% of the counts drop for concentrated samples, potentially from the dissolution of soluble aggregates. Additional washing resulted in no counts increase or decrease within measurement error.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Conclusion&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>Serial membrane washing can help unveil critical details of a formulation. In the first two case studies, we explored how irreversible protein aggregates tend to be dense (dark in the image), amorphous, and do not disappear upon membrane washing as verified by visual microscopic membrane inspection and by counts analysis. Protein aggregates’ lack of solubility and their strong binding to the membrane surface allow one to count them reliably while uncovering the presence of other water-soluble excipients particles. This is important since the key objective of particle analysis in protein drug samples is to measure the insoluble protein aggregates since they tend to be immunogenic<sup>5</sup>.&nbsp;</p><p>With protein aggregates being insoluble, this helped us deduce in the first case study that the faint, directional and water-soluble particles were salt crystals. Their presence also coincided with the age of the buffer (30 days), potentially pointing to time-related buffer degradation. The second case study confirmed the insolubility of the aggregates, with virtually no change in counts even after 3 serial washes. The third case study uncovered that protein solutions formulated in concentrated excipient conditions can show elevated counts. However, the excipient particle counts, arising from sucrose or polysorbate particles, could be washed away with a single wash to enable counting of the true protein aggregates. Also of interest in the third case study is that the IgG solution that was formulated without concentrated excipients showed significantly lower particle counts (nearly half) than those that were formulated in 10% sucrose and 0.05% polysorbate. This is a reminder that a higher excipient concentration does not necessarily result in higher formulation stability. The ability to get to the right formulation as quickly as possible requires one to obtain deep insights into all components of the formulation. The HORIZON system’s ability to clone original plate backgrounds to rapidly reanalyze the samples enables an unprecedented opportunity to learn more about the state of a proteindrug formulation. Key insights to your formulations are only a single 50 µL membrane wash away.</p>

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<p><strong>The leaflet outlines the role and handling of analytical equipment and systems in the process of a laboratory dealing with the analysis of chemical elements and molecules. It is an introduction to topics being considered by the Eurachem Analytical Equipment and Systems Qualification Working Group.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Various steps are required to draw a conclusion concerning the <strong>object being examined</strong> (sampling target), see Fig. 1. The core part, the analytical <strong>measurement</strong>, is based on an <strong>analytical principle</strong>. The measurement is based on a physical or chemical interaction, e.g. between light of a certain wavelength and the sample, which leads to a displayed measured value. This measurement is carried out using analytical equipment. This <strong>equipment</strong> must be <strong>fit for its intended use</strong>. Complex analytical equipment with extensive data processing is referred to as a system. Analytical equipment is used to perform the <strong>analytical method</strong>. The method must be validated to demonstrate that it is <strong>fit for purpose</strong>.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Fig_1_Analytical_principle_method_and_procedure_1_b751d25236.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Fig. 1 Analytical principle, method and procedure [1]" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Fig_1_Analytical_principle_method_and_procedure_1_b751d25236.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="841" height="439"></p><h4><strong>The pyramid of quality&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The pyramid of quality (Fig. 2) covers the <strong>analytical method</strong>. In order to produce a reproducible, <strong>reportable result</strong> that is suitable for the intended purpose, the <strong>equipment (system) </strong>(1<sup>st</sup> level) and <strong>analytical method </strong>(2<sup>nd</sup> level) must be well defined and under control, qualified or validated, respectively.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Fig_2_Pyramid_of_quality_979312ac6b.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Fig. 2 Pyramid of quality" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Fig_2_Pyramid_of_quality_979312ac6b.jpg 163w," sizes="100vw" width="708" height="677"></p><p>The equipment must have similar performance when carrying out the analyses as when developing and validating the method. Particularly in the case of methods based on libraries or training datasets, the long-term stability of the equipment must be ensured. In the case of transfer of the method to other equipment, both sets of equipment must have similar performance.&nbsp;</p><p>The performance of the equipment and the behaviour of the method are monitored by quality control measures. This is the purpose of the <strong>internal</strong> or <strong>short term</strong> (3<sup>rd</sup> level) and <strong>inter-laboratory</strong> or <strong>long term</strong> (4<sup>th</sup> level) <strong>quality assurance</strong>. When selecting the quality assurance elements, the findings from levels 1 and 2 are taken into account.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Is "calibration" sufficient?&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>All relevant quality assurance systems, e.g. those meeting the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 [2] and related standards, require equipment and systems to be traceably calibrated. But is that enough to prove the fitness for the intended use of the analytical equipment?&nbsp;</p><p>According to the definition in VIM [3] calibration is the operation that, under specified conditions, establishes a relation between the <strong>quantity values</strong> with measurement uncertainties provided by measurement standards <strong>and corresponding indications</strong> with associated measurement uncertainties. It is implicitly assumed that the <strong>influencing quantities</strong> (e.g. ambient conditions, temperature, flow rates, intensities of signal sources, etc.) are constant and do not exhibit any short or long-term fluctuations or drifts. This assumes that no changes occur due to influencing quantities.&nbsp;</p><p>Nevertheless this is not the case in everyday analytical work. The influence of fluctuations or changes in the influencing quantities is evaluated through robustness investigations during method development and validation. The magnitude of the fluctuations or deviations of the equipment is specified and verified during equipment qualification.&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>The Fitness for Intended Use&nbsp;</strong></h4><p>The life cycle (Fig. 3) of new equipment to be purchased by the laboratory begins with the definition of the requirements and the intended use of the equipment.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Eurachem_Fig_3_Equipment_or_system_lifecycle_2919ea802d.jpg" alt="Eurachem: Fig. 3 Equipment or system lifecycle" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Eurachem_Fig_3_Equipment_or_system_lifecycle_2919ea802d.jpg 186w," sizes="100vw" width="887" height="742"></p><p>The <strong>User Requirement Specifications (URS) </strong>define the selection criteria and the operational ranges of the equipment parameters (influence variables), e.g. flows, temperatures, analysis volumes, etc. Considerations to support data integrity and traceability are also included in the URS. For more complex systems, the interfaces and compatibility of the components are essential.&nbsp;</p><p>All considerations made in this phase have an impact on the entire life cycle, i.e. right through to decommissioning. The stability and variability of the influence variables are monitored over the entire service life.&nbsp;</p><p>In most cases, data and metadata should remain accessible and analysable beyond the end of the equipment's life. The laboratory must use its resources as sparingly and sustainably as possible. This includes the expected service life and the costs incurred. Data integrity considerations (ALCOA+ = <strong>A</strong>ttributable, <strong>L</strong>egible, <strong>C</strong>ontemporaneous, <strong>O</strong>riginal, <strong>A</strong>ccurate, + Complete, Consistent, Enduring, Available) play a role during operation and at the end of life. These include paper records and electronic records.&nbsp;</p><p>In the pharmaceutical industry, qualification of equipment and thus ensuring that analytical equipment and systems are suitable for the intended use, is mandatory, and the respective processes are often clearly defined. Specifications are also comprehensively defined for various equipment classes.&nbsp;</p><p>The ISO standards, in particular ISO 9001 [4], ISO 10012 [5], ISO/IEC 17025 [2], ISO 17034 [6] or ISO/IEC 17043 [7], cover a very large area and a wide range of sectors. For specific sectors, an interpretation of the standards is required. Eurachem guides cover requirements for analytical chemistry and related disciplines. The Analytical Equipment and Systems Qualification Working Group is therefore developing guidance on establishing the fitness for intended use of analytical equipment and systems aimed at these disciplines.</p>

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<header><h4><strong>How to Use Thermal Analysis to Improve Safety in the Chemical Industry</strong></h4></header><main><div><div><h5><strong>Program</strong></h5><ul><li>Basic concepts of safety analysis: time to maximum rate, criticality of a reaction</li><li>Thermal analysis and reaction calorimetry applications</li><li>Industry applications: differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)</li><li>Industry applications: thermogravimetry (TGA)</li><li>Interactive Q&amp;A session</li></ul></div></div><div><div><div><p>Accident prevention in chemical production plants is a critical topic, and avoiding incidents that could cause casualties or environmental harm is paramount. Thermal runaway reactions are often at the root of such incidents and must be effectively managed. By using thermal analysis and reaction calorimetry, you can easily assess the thermal safety of chemicals and processes. This means that thermal hazards can be identified at an early stage of process development, saving time, costs, and lives.</p><p>Join this live webinar to learn how thermal analysis techniques—DSC and TGA—are used to investigate hazardous compounds and conduct safety studies in the chemical industry. We will present real-life examples of safety investigations using these techniques.</p><p>Don’t miss the live <strong>Q&amp;A session</strong> where you can ask our experts your own questions. Secure your spot today.</p><h4><strong>How to Use Thermal Analysis for Safety Assessment</strong></h4><ul><li><strong>DSC</strong> is typically used to investigate the thermal safety aspects of individual chemicals. Reaction calorimetry is used to provide safety information about processes, for example, to determine the heat flow during the dosing of reactants or during stirring.</li><li><strong>TGA </strong>is useful for determining evaporation, desorption, and vaporization behavior, as well as thermal stability and the decomposition kinetics.</li><li><strong>Evolved gas analysis</strong> techniques are used to gain information about the products evolved during a decomposition reaction. The TGA module is combined with a technique, such as FTIR, MS, or GC-MS.</li><li><strong>TGA/DSC</strong> combines two different thermal analysis techniques to provide complementary information about a sample's thermal behavior.</li></ul><p>Don’t miss this opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge on safety evaluations for the chemical industry.&nbsp;</p></div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><div style="max-width:1px;width:100%;" id="mediaContainerWrapper_2110920040"><div style="height:1px;width:1px;" data-external-url="" id="mediaContainer_2110920040" data-advanced-option="false" data-width="1" data-height="1" data-video-id="">&nbsp;</div></div></div></div></div></div></main><div><div><div data-advanced-option="false" data-has-preview-image="false" data-video-id="" data-component-id="2110920040"><blockquote><div><strong>Presenter: </strong>Dr. Teresa Dennenwaldt</div><p>Dr. Teresa Dennenwaldt obtained her PhD in chemistry in 2013 and completed a postdoc at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland in the field of electron microscopy and spectroscopy. In 2018, she joined METTLER TOLEDO as an application specialist for Thermal Analysis. In her current position, she expertly uses, teaches, and supports DSC, TGA, TMA, and DMA instruments at the METTLER TOLEDO head office in Switzerland.</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

Mettler Toledo: Thermal Analysis for Safety Evaluation of Chemical Processes

Thermal Analysis for Safety Evaluation of Chemical Processes

Join this webinar to explore how thermal analysis helps identify thermal hazards, improve process safety, and prevent runaway reactions in chemical production.

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><h4><strong>Evaluating Quality and Composition through Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectrometry, Metallography and Hydrogen Analysis</strong></h4><p><strong>Explore how modern characterization tools, Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectrometry, metallography, and Hydrogen analysis, work together to solve common aluminum alloy challenges. Attendees will learn how combining compositional analysis, microstructural evaluation, and hydrogen measurement provides a picture of alloy quality, defect formation, and processing consistency. Discover how an integrated, multimethod approach strengthens grade verification, improves root cause investigations, and supports high performance aluminum manufacturing.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Aaron Walczewski (Director of Product, LECO Corporation)</p><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Ariyona Palmer (Application Scientist, LECO Corporation)</p><p><strong>Presenter:&nbsp;</strong>Lauren Heirty (Application Scientist, LECO Corporation)</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

LECO: Solving Aluminum Challenges with Modern Characterization Tools

Solving Aluminum Challenges with Modern Characterization Tools

Webinar on aluminum alloy quality using GD-OES, metallography, and hydrogen analysis for defect detection, grade verification, and process optimization.

Aluminum Challenges with Modern Characterization Tools

<div><p><strong>Join us for an exclusive webinar featuring two global pioneers in spatial chemical analysis: Jonathan Sweedler from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Carsten Hopf from the Center for Mass Spectrometry and Optical Spectroscopy (CeMOS) at Mannheim University.</strong></p><h4><strong>What you will learn:</strong></h4><ul><li>How advanced multimodal imaging workflows enable highly specific ROI-focused molecular imaging in complex tissues.</li><li>How combining QCL-based IR microscopy, fluorescence microscopy and MALDI Imaging allows rapid feature detection, and deeper molecular analysis.</li></ul><h4><strong>Who should join:</strong></h4><ul><li>Experienced MALDI Imaging users aiming to improve spatial specificity, molecular identification confidence, and sample throughput.</li><li>Scientists and researchers interested in multimodal imaging workflows that integrate IR and fluorescence microscopy to guide targeted MALDI Imaging.</li></ul><h4><strong>Topics covered:</strong></h4><ul><li>New MALDI Imaging strategies for ROI-specific molecular analysis.</li><li>Multimodal integration for rapid tissue screening and biological feature labeling.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Carsten Hopf, Ph.D.</p><p>Carsten Hopf is a Professor of Bioanalytics and Drug Discovery at Mannheim University of Applied Sciences and the Director of the Center for Mass Spectrometry and Optical Spectroscopy (CeMOS). A leader in MALDI Imaging, his work focuses on advancing various imaging modalities to map the spatial distribution of drugs, lipids, and proteins in tissues and cells for complex diseases, such as cancer and Alzheimer's.&nbsp;</p><p>Jonathan Sweedler, Ph.D.</p><p>Jonathan Sweedler holds the Chair in Chemistry at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and is the Editor-in-Chief of Analytical Chemistry. He's a pioneer in analytical neurochemistry, focusing his research on developing ultrasensitive mass spectrometry and imaging tools to uncover the chemical secrets of individual cells and complex tissues.&nbsp;</p></blockquote></div>

Bruker: MALDI Imaging Becomes IR-resistible: Going Multimodal for Advanced Biomedical Insights

MALDI Imaging Becomes IR-resistible: Going Multimodal for Advanced Biomedical Insights

Webinar on multimodal imaging combining MALDI, IR, and fluorescence microscopy for precise ROI-based molecular analysis in tissues.

MALDI Imaging Becomes IR-resistible

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div><p><strong>Join this webinar to learn how moisture and loss on ignition (LOI) measurements are used to assess the quality and handling of cement, fly ash, gypsum, and lime. Presenters will explain why controlling moisture, carbonation, and thermal decomposition is essential for maintaining material performance and meeting industry specifications.</strong></p><p>The session will introduce thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) as an automated approach for measuring mass changes over controlled temperature programs and atmospheres. Attendees will gain insight into TGA method development, sample preparation, and instrument operation, with reference to ASTM methods for combustion residues, flue gas desulfurization solids, hydrated lime, and hydraulic cement.</p><p>Through application examples and reference material data, the webinar will demonstrate how TGA supports repeatable, standards-based moisture and LOI determination. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how these measurements can be used to monitor raw materials, detect storage or handling issues, and ensure consistent cement and construction material quality.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter: </strong>Jeffrey Gast (Lead Application Chemist, LECO)</p></blockquote></div></div></div>

LECO: Moisture and LOI Determination in Cement, Fly Ash, Gypsum, and Lime

Moisture and LOI Determination in Cement, Fly Ash, Gypsum, and Lime

Webinar on TGA for moisture and LOI testing in cement and construction materials, aligned with ASTM standards.

Moisture and LOI Determination in Cement, Fly Ash

<div><p><strong>During this webinar, Jimmy Fong, Director of Products and Technology at Bruker, will give an engaging presentation about the background of Bruker in two-photon imaging and the Ultima 2Pplus multiphoton microscope. He will also elaborate on the advantages of different modules, including developments in 3D holographic optogenetics enabled by the NeuraLight 3D Ultra spatial light modulator, voltage imaging collaborations for new data with the OptoVolt Module, and mesoscale imaging using the xView Module.</strong></p><h5><strong>Abstract</strong></h5><p>Two-photon (2P) microscopy has advanced our understanding of computation and connectivity in neuroscience. Through in-vivo calcium imaging at cell-resolution, scientists study brain activity from scales of dendritic spines to neuronal networks. Combined with optogenetics and voltage imaging, 2P microscopy offers new insights into dynamic interactions in neural circuits.</p><p>Learn about the history of 2P imaging, Bruker’s Ultima multiphoton systems, and a suite of modules that enhance research possibilities in neuroscience. These modules enable 3D holographic optogenetics with NeuraLight 3D Ultra, voltage imaging with OptoVolt, fast volumetric imaging with NeuraLeap, mesoscale imaging with xView, and more. Attendees will also be introduced to the Inverter Module, which provides new imaging capabilities of different biological samples.</p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Jimmy Fong (Director, Products and Technology)</p><p>Jimmy Fong is the director of products and technology at Bruker with expertise in multiphoton imaging systems. He has a keen interest in bringing new microscopy technologies to the greater scientific community and has worked tirelessly with his colleagues to achieve this goal. He holds both a bachelor's and a master’s degree in biomedical engineering with a minor in computer sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.</p></blockquote></div>

Bruker: Illuminating Brain Function through Two-Photon Microscopy: Calcium and Voltage Dynamics with Optogenetics

Illuminating Brain Function through Two-Photon Microscopy: Calcium and Voltage Dynamics with Optogenetics

Webinar on Bruker Ultima 2Pplus multiphoton microscopy and new modules for optogenetics, voltage imaging, and advanced neuroscience imaging.

Illuminating Brain Function through Two-Photon Microscopy

<div><h4><strong>Learn how to best use atomic force microscopy</strong></h4><p><strong>During this webinar, Bruker experts will give a general overview of best practices for sample preparation with atomic force microscopy (AFM), along with useful tips and tricks for achieving optimal results. They will also highlight a range of modes, accessories, and add-ons that significantly enhance the functionality of AFM beyond conventional imaging, without major upgrades.</strong></p><p>Extend your research capabilities with unique features:</p><ul><li>Environmental control options for temperature, humidity, pH, and CO<sub>2</sub></li><li>CellWizard Stage for automated, multi-chamber measurements</li><li>New modes, e.g., SmartMapping for increased ease, speed, and accuracy</li><li>AI and machine learning capabilities for autonomous measurements</li></ul><p>Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is a powerful tool, and a suite of advanced accessories makes it a highly versatile platform. Tailored configurations can address a diverse range of scientific applications and complex biological questions, from dynamic molecular mechanisms to protein folding events and cellular interactions.</p></div>

Bruker: Unlocking BioAFM Performance: From Sample Preparation to Advanced Accessories

Unlocking BioAFM Performance: From Sample Preparation to Advanced Accessories

Webinar on atomic force microscopy best practices, sample preparation, advanced modes, and AI-enabled AFM features for biological and materials research.

Unlocking BioAFM Performance

<div><div id="inner_content_body_text" data-content-id="394785"><p><strong>Join this free Anton Paar webinar to find out how to choose the right setup, avoid common measurement mistakes, and improve reproducibility in your lab viscosity measurements.</strong></p><ul><li>Achieving reliable viscosity results in routine measurements is often more challenging than expected.</li><li>Small setup errors, inappropriate geometry selection, or inconsistent sample handling can lead to major deviations in results - even when using the same instrument.</li><li>This webinar focuses on best practice in rotational viscometry, with an emphasis on daily QC and application measurements.</li><li>It will explain how to select the right measurement setup, define meaningful test parameters, and avoid the most common errors.</li><li>Using real-world examples, the webinar will demonstrate how factors such as spindle choice, shear conditions, temperature control, and sample preparation influence viscosity data.</li><li>Participants will learn how to improve repeatability, reproducibility, and operator independence in routine measurements.</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Viktor Christopoulos</p><p>Viktor Christopoulos obtained his PhD in Chemistry from the Technical University of Graz, with a focus in the field of inorganic chemistry. He joined Anton Paar in June 2021 and currently works as product manager in the viscometry department.</p></blockquote></div></div>

Anton Paar: Achieving Reliable Viscosity Results in Daily Lab Work

Achieving Reliable Viscosity Results in Daily Lab Work

Find out how to choose the right setup, avoid common measurement mistakes, and improve reproducibility in your lab viscosity measurements.

<p><strong>Quality driven organizations recognize that preventing material mix-ups begins with reliable verification. Modern manufacturing environments depend on processes that can distinguish unknown alloys from known specifications with confidence – relying solely on labeling is insufficient. Consequently, Positive Material Identification (PMI) is essential for preventing mix-ups and safeguarding product quality.</strong></p><p>In this live webinar, you’ll learn exactly when to use Grade Identification / Grade Search for unknown materials, and when to rely on Grade Control / Grade Verification to confirm an expected grade quickly and confidently.</p><p>If you know what the grade should be, verification gives you the fastest, clearest answer: OK or No Match. If you don’t, identification helps you narrow down possible candidates from your grade libraries. Quality minded organizations recognize that they retain ultimate responsibility for ensuring accurate metal verification.</p><h4><strong>We’ll outline a practical approach for inspecting incoming and outgoing components:</strong></h4><ul><li>Identify unknown metals with grade search</li><li>Verify known grades with a clear match/no match result</li><li>Choose the right tool for each task</li></ul><p>We’ll demonstrate real world workflows using mobile OES for rapid alloy checks, handheld XRF for quick specification screening, and show how adding grade information enhances results even on stationary OES analyzers.</p><p>This is rounded out by a brief overview of the <strong>SPECTRO metal database</strong> – how it works and how it effectively complements the work with the spectrometer.</p><h4><strong>Why attend:</strong></h4><ul><li>Strengthen quality assurance by aligning verification steps with the right analytical method</li><li>Reduce risk by integrating fast and reliable grade verification into inspection workflows</li><li>Improve decision‑making with structured grade data and proven metal analysis tools</li></ul><h4><strong>Join us live:</strong></h4><ul><li>9:30 AM CET (Berlin); 4:30 PM SGT (Singapore) — Time Slot 1</li><li>11:00 AM EDT (New York); 4:00 PM CET (Berlin) — Time Slot 2</li></ul><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Lars Jenster (Product Support Specialist for the Arc/Spark product line and the handheld XRF SPECTRO xSORT)</p><p>Lars Jenster offers SPECTRO customers and service engineers worldwide support regarding questions about these instruments. Lars joined SPECTRO as a trainee in 1995 and has remained with the company ever since, during which time he also spent two and a half years working at the SPECTRO subsidiary in the United States.</p><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Julius Kemper (Product Support Specialist for the Arc/Spark product line)</p><p>Julius Kemper supports SPECTRO customers and service technicians worldwide and assists with questions about the devices. Julius joined SPECTRO as a trainee in 2021 and has been part of the Arc/Spark Product Support Team since 2023.</p></blockquote>

SPECTRO / AMETEK: Grade Search or Grade Control: Choosing the Right Method for Reliable Metal Verification

Grade Search or Grade Control: Choosing the Right Method for Reliable Metal Verification

Join this webinar to learn practical PMI workflows, alloy grade verification strategies, and how OES and XRF improve quality assurance and metal identification.

Choosing Right Method for Reliable Metal Verification

<p><strong>In this presentation, we will introduce the Thermo Scientific Hypulse Surface Analysis System and demonstrate how it can be used to go beyond the limits of ion beam depth profiling. Our application scientists will show how the novel femtosecond laser ablation system differs from monatomic and gas cluster ion beams by maintaining chemical information during profiles and increasing the range of depth into the sample that can be analyzed. Plus, we’ll also demonstrate how the Hypulse System is a fully-featured surface analysis instrument, and how Thermo Scientific™ Avantage Software can be used to interpret the collected data.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Robin Simpson, Application Scientist </p><p>Dr. Simpson is involved in system demonstrations, customer training, and production of marketing content for surface analysis products. He joined the team in 2017 but had close links to the team for four years prior to that while he was undertaking his engineering doctorate at the University of Surrey. During this time, his thesis investigated the effects of argon cluster depth profiling on varied material surfaces using the MAGCIS ion source.</p><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Paul Mack, Senior Application Scientist </p><p>Dr. Mack joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2001 as an applications scientist, with focus on Auger electron spectroscopy. Soon after joining he became responsible for developing data processing tools for interpreting angle resolved XPS spectra and he also created an algorithm for automatic analysis of XPS survey spectra. As senior applications scientist for XPS, he works in a team that helps our XPS users make the most of their surface analysis tools for materials characterization. Before joining Thermo Fisher, Paul received a master of chemistry degree from the University of Southampton, where he also later studied rotational and vibrational spectroscopy as well as quantum mechanics for his PhD.</p><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Tim Nunney, Sr. Manager, Application Scientists &amp; Product Marketing</p><p>Dr. Nunney’s role involves all aspects of product marketing for X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, including managing the applications team, customer evaluations, product development, training, and commercial support. He has been with Thermo Fisher Scientific since 2004, previously holding positions as an applications scientist and in operations. Prior to joining Thermo Fisher, Tim worked as a post-doctoral research fellow at the University of Southampton, investigating the dynamics of molecular dissociation on metal surfaces. He completed a PhD in surface science at the University of Liverpool, an MSc in surface science and catalysis at the University of Liverpool, and a BSc in chemistry from the University of Nottingham. </p><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Hsiang-Han Tseng, Application Scientist </p><p>Dr. Tseng develops applications workflows for surface spectroscopic tools for sample characterization and analysis and provides customer demonstrations and training. Prior to joining Thermo Fisher, Hsiang-Han obtained her BS in chemistry from National Taiwan Normal University as well as an MRes in nanomaterials and a PhD in materials science, both from Imperial College, London, UK. During her PhD, she investigated the spectroscopic, morphological, and magnetic properties of molecular thin films based on porphyrins and phthalocyanines for organic spintronic applications. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Simon Bacon, Application Scientist </p><p>Dr. Bacon specializes in X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. His primary role is training customers on highly technical XPS instrumentation and developing novel training methods. He first started working at Thermo Fisher in 2021 as a KTP associate in collaboration with the University of Surrey to develop the prototype instrument for a new XPS product line. Prior to this, Simon studied and worked in a diverse range of scientific disciplines, earning a BSc in biological science from University of Manchester, an MSc and MPhil in forensic science from University of Manchester and Brunel University, respectively, and an EngD in material science from University of Surrey. He also contributed to medical research as a research assistant at MRC and battery research as a research fellow at the Faraday Institution.&nbsp;</p></blockquote>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Hypulse Surface Analysis System Demonstration

Hypulse Surface Analysis System Demonstration

Introduce Thermo Scientific Hypulse Surface Analysis System and demonstrate how it can be used to go beyond the limits of ion beam depth profiling.

<p><strong>Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICP‑MS) is widely recognized for its sensitivity and multi‑element capabilities. Whether you are a novice, intermediate, or advanced user of the technique, unexpected challenges can arise. &nbsp;These challenges range from routine maintenance issues to complex matrix or spectral interferences as well as environment specific considerations. In this webinar, we will explore how the help functions and diagnostic tools embedded in MassHunter® software can be used to efficiently overcome these challenges. Attendees will gain insight into using the software as an active partner in method development and troubleshooting, as well as a resource for minimizing downtime by performing proactive maintenance tasks.</strong></p><blockquote><p><strong>Presenter:</strong> Jeff Sayen (ICP-MS Application Scientist)</p><p>Jeffrey Sayen s an ICP-MS Application Scientist at Agilent Technologies with over 15 years of experience in analytical chemistry. He specializes in atomic spectroscopy techniques, including ICP-MS, ICP-OES, and Flame AA. Jeffrey is passionate about ICP-MS and enjoys delivering product and application overviews at customer sites, seminars, and industry events. Prior to joining Agilent, he held the position of Senior Field Application Scientist at another major instrument manufacturer, where he focused on analytical methodologies across a range of regulated industries. He holds both undergraduate and graduate degrees in Inorganic Chemistry from Michigan State University.</p></blockquote>

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