The 19th Czech - Slovak Spectroscopis Conference (19th CSSC) is a proceeding based on a long-term scientific cooperation between Ioannes Marcus Marci Spectroscopic Society and The Slovak Spectroscopic Society. The meetings organized by the former Czechoslovak spectroscopic society (1949 – 1993) in the past and the continuation in this tradition in the form national Slovak and Czech spectroscopic conferences now, since 2008, exist as a joint event.The Czech spectroscopic conference was repeated every four years, while the Slovak spectroscopic conference took place biannually. Joint scientific meetings are now held every two years, alternating between the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The order may change if this conference is combined with the European Symposium on Analytical Spectrometry (ESAS). To maintain the tradition of the original separate national conferences, the conferences held in the Czech Republic retain their original serial numbering, and the same applies to the conferences held in Slovakia.<h3>Registration</h3><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cssc2026.spektroskopie.cz/registration_online">Online registration form</a></blockquote><h4>Registration Fees</h4><h5>Early (before June 15, 2026)</h5><ul><li>Participant (Member of IMMSS and SSS): 10 000 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Participant (Non-member of IMMSS and SSS): 14 000 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Students: 7 000 CZK&nbsp;</li><li>1-day registration: 5 000 CZK</li><li>Accompanying person*: 5 000 CZK</li></ul><h5>Regular (after June 15, 2026)</h5><ul><li>Participant (Member of IMMSS and SSS): 13 000 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Participant (Non-member of IMMSS and SSS): 18 200 CZK&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Students: 9 100 CZK&nbsp;</li><li>1-day registration: 6 500 CZK</li><li>Accompanying person*: 6 500 CZK</li></ul>* The accompanying person does not have access to the scientific programmeThe conference fee is calculated with VAT and includes:<ul><li>attendance to lectures and poster session</li><li>book of abstracts (electronic version)</li><li>booklet</li><li>lunches, refreshments (coffee/tea breaks)</li><li>excursion</li><li>attendance at Welcome Party and Gala Dinner.&nbsp;</li></ul>For an accompanying person, the conference fee includes the Welcome Party, the excursion and the Conference Dinner. The Conference Dinner is not included in the 1-day registration. This payment should be arranged with the Organising Committee.Accommodation is not included in the conference fee.<h4>TOPICS &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</h4><h5>Czech - Slovak Spectroscopic Conference</h5><ul><li>Atomic spectrometry (AAS, ICP-MS, AFS, OES, speciation analysis, etc.)</li><li>Molecular spectrometry/spectroscopy (UV-Vis, NMR, IR, Raman, circular dichroism, etc.)</li><li>New techniques and data processing methods in IR and Raman spectroscopy, Special methods of Raman spectroscopy (resonance Raman, SERS, SERRS, TERS)</li><li>XRF spectrometry (EDS, WDS, XRF, PIXE, etc.)</li><li>Mass spectrometry &amp; hyphenated techniques</li><li>Instrumental radioanalytical methods (Gamma spectroscopy, NAA, etc.)</li><li>Laser spectroscopy and special spectroscopy techniques</li><li>Sample preparation and introduction techniques</li><li>Applications &nbsp;of atomic and molecular spectroscopy</li><li>Statistics and metrology in spectroscopy</li></ul><h5>Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Material Science</h5><ul><li>Environmental, catalytic, biologic, medical applications</li><li>Magnetism, magnetic nanoparticles, molecular magnets</li><li>Nanomaterials, nanostructures, nanocomposites, core-shell nanoparticles, thin films</li><li>Nanomaterials in biomedicine</li><li>Nuclear forward scattering in materials science</li><li>Solid-state chemistry and physics</li><li>Industrial applications, corrosion</li><li>Instrumentation, software</li><li>Earth Science, Mineralogy and Archaeology</li></ul><h4>Venue</h4><h5>Faculty of Science</h5><ul><li>Palacky University Olomouc</li><li>17. listopadu 1192/12, &nbsp;Olomouc, Czech Republic</li></ul><h4>Contacts</h4>David Milde (Conference Chair) &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<ul><li>Palacky University Olomouc</li><li>e-mail: david.milde(at)upol.cz</li></ul>Libor Machala (MSMS 2026)<ul><li>Palacky University Olomouc</li><li>e-mail: libor.machala(at)upol.cz</li></ul>

Registration to 19th Czech - Slovak Spectroscopic Conference & Mössbauer Spectroscopy in Material Science

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

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

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Ioannes Marcus Marci Spectroscopic Society is a voluntary organization of scientific, scientific-pedagogical and professional workers in the field of spectroscopy, or legal entities engaged in scientific and application activities in this field, associated with joint activities. SSJMM was founded in 1949.

Spektroskopická společnost Jana Marka Marci

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In this webinar we provide an introduction to the new patented Emission Suppression Technology (EST) for the Thermo Scientific Argus VI Static Vacuum Mass Spectrometer.
EST revolutionizes noble gas isotope ratio mass spectrometry by switching off ionization during sample introduction, removing the trade-off between precision and equilibration time.
We will demonstrate how by pausing sample consumption, EST allows measurements to be made on properly equilibrated samples, resulting in dramatic improvements in both the accuracy and precision of noble gas isotope ratios. We explain the potential that this technology has for dramatically boosting signal sensitivity through modification of prep benches and sample introduction methods.
Key Learnings:
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<li>What is EST and how does it work?
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<li>Impact of EST on Ar-Ar dating
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<li>The future of NG-MS with EST
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Presenter: Lionnel Mounier (IRMS Business Development Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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A polar glaciologist and palaeoclimatologist by training, Lionnel has been working with isotopes for 38 years including 34 years in the commercialization of isotope ratio mass spectrometers (IRMS) and notably noble gas isotope ratio mass spectrometers (NG IRMS).
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Presenter: Issaku Kohl (Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Issaku manages the gas IRMS, noble gas MS and Orbitrap Exploris Isotope Solutions product lines at Thermo Fisher Scientific. He is an Isotope Geo- and Cosmochemist by training and he draws on years of experience in traditional and advanced stable gas isotope applications in Earth sciences. With this background, he is now driving the development of the gas isotope MS product portfolio.
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Thermo Scientific: Emission Suppression Technology: Revolutionizing noble gas mass spectrometry

Emission Suppression Technology: Revolutionizing noble gas mass spectrometry

Introduction to the new patented Emission Suppression Technology (EST).

EST: : Revolutionizing noble gas mass spectrometry

To reconstruct the evolution of the Earth and life over geologic timescales, scientists need accurate and precise analytical methods with high sample throughput.
Using elemental abundances and isotopic ratios of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur and hydrogen, key information can be unlocked from geoscience samples. By attending this webinar, you will get an introduction to the answers provided by geosciences samples and why scientists use elemental analysis and IRMS to find those answers.
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Presenter: Dr. Eva Stueeken (Lecturer, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, University of St Andrews)
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Eva obtained a BSc in Geosciences &amp; Astrophysics at Jacobs University in Bremen, Germany, in 2004 and a PhD in Geochemistry and Astrobiology at the University of Washington in Seattle, USA, in 2014. Under a NASA postdoctoral fellowship, she then moved to the University of California Riverside, USA, for two-and-a-half years before joining the University of St Andrews in Scotland, UK, as an independent research fellow in 2017. In 2020, she took up at lecturer position in geochemistry at the University of St Andrews. Eva’s research focuses on the evolution of biogeochemical cycles over Earth history. She combines field geology with geochemical analyses and experiments to reconstruct past life and environments and to investigate linkages between volcanic processes and Earth’s biosphere. Abundances and isotopic ratios of carbon, nitrogen, sulfur and hydrogen – the main ingredients for life – are one of her major analytical tools. Examples of current projects include the storage of nitrogen in continental crust, the production of organic matter in lightning reactions, and the impact of ore-forming fluids on past oceans. Eva is currently supervising two PhD students and has published numerous publications in international journals.
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Thermo Scientific: Unlocking Information from Geological Samples with Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulfur and Hydrogen

Unlocking Information from Geological Samples with Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulfur and Hydrogen

Introduction to the answers provided by geosciences samples and why scientists use elemental analysis and IRMS to find those answers.

Unlocking Information from Geological Samples with Carbon

We present the first nitrogen isotopic and trace element analyses from during a “Snowball Earth” glaciation, and suggest they indicate oxidative continental weathering and mildly oxygenated marine waters.
Specifically, we measured three sections of the Ghaub formation, which is the Marinoan glacial unit in northern Namibia. The Marinoan is the second of two Cryogenian Snowball Earth glaciations.
In all sections, we analyzed δ15N values and redox sensitive trace elements, including U, V, and Mo. All measured units are from a marginal marine environment. Two sections are synglacial; one composed of detritial siliciclastics and one of detrital carbonate, both with a minor clay fraction. The third section was deposited during the terminal deglaciation and is comformably overlain by the basal Ediacarab Keilberg cap dolostone.
Trace element data demonstrate two key observations. First, the presence of trace elements in a marine setting is consistent with delivery from the continents via oxic weathering. Active weathering occurred on the continents during Snowball Earth. Secondly, enrichments are consistent with mildly oxygenated subglacial ocean waters.
δ15N values from both synglacial sections range from +1 to +3‰, consistent with small but persistent volumes of oxygenated water. Most dissolved N was NH4+ from N-fixing (δ15N =0‰), with small reservoirs of NO3-. Denitrification of NO3- enriched the oceanic N isotopes a few per mil. An increase in oxygenated water during the deglaciation was accompanied by increased NO3- and denitrification, causing δ15N values to increase to near modern levels. Deglacial values are thus more enriched, between +3 to +5‰.
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Presenter: Dr. Ben Johnson (Assistant Professor, Iowa State University)
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Ben is a geologist and geochemist with broad interests that span Earth History and Earth System Science. He uses a variety of rock archives, including chemical sediments, glacial tills, and igneous rocks as records of the interactions between life, the oceans, the atmosphere, and the solid Earth over deep time. He uses field work, analytical and isotope geochemistry, and numerical modeling to investigate deep time questions about Earth history. He is also interested in astrobiology and planetary science!
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Thermo Scientific: Oxygen and Nitrogen Under the Ice: Trace Elements and δ15N Evidence for Oxic Weathering and Oxygenated Waters During the Snowball Earth Marinoan Glaciation, Ghaub Formation, Namibia

Oxygen and Nitrogen Under the Ice: Trace Elements and δ15N Evidence for Oxic Weathering and Oxygenated Waters During the Snowball Earth Marinoan Glaciation, Ghaub Formation, Namibia

The first nitrogen isotopic and trace element analyses from during a “Snowball Earth” glaciation, and suggest they indicate oxidative continental weathering.

Oxygen and Nitrogen Under the Ice: Trace Elements and δ15N

Uranium-lead geochronology provides valuable insight into the timing and rates of various geological processes throughout Earth’s history.
Isotope dilution thermal ionization mass spectrometry is the most precise and accurate technique for U-Pb geochronology. This technique is generally applied to single zircon crystals or crystal fragments yielding small amounts of Pb (typically &lt; 100 pg) and U (approximately 1 ng) following separation by chromatographic techniques in a very clean environment. Precise and accurate analysis of such small samples requires sensitive ion detection systems.
For higher spatial resolution, in-situ analysis by laser ablation ICP-MS is the preferred method allowing routine, high sample throughput U-Pb dating. For challenging zircons with low U and Pb content, high sensitivity is crucial.
The combination of U-Pb with the Lu-Hf chronometer in zircon is a very powerful and commonly used tool in the geosciences for investigating the processes that control crust-mantle evolution and their timing. Laser ablation multicollector ICP-MS enables determination of high precision in-situ Lu-Hf data required for reliable interpretation.
This webinar highlights the latest advances in U-Pb and Lu-Hf analysis of zircons by Isotope Dilution TIMS, as well as in-situ laser ablation sector field, single collector and multicollector ICP-MS, with a focus on optimizing methodologies using recent development such as the Thermo Scientific™ 1013 Ω Amplifier Technology™ and the Jet Interface.
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Presenter: Dr. Laura Bracciali (Application Manager, IOMS, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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After receiving her Ph.D. in Earth Sciences from the University of Pisa, Laura took post-doctoral research positions at the Italian Antarctic Research Program, the British Geological Survey, and Lancaster University. Before joining Thermo Fisher Scientific in 2020 as Product Specialist, Laura was manager of the LA U-(Th)-Pb Geochronology Division at Stellenbosch University.
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Presenter: Dr. Grant Craig (Application Manager, IOMS, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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From Scotland, Grant undertook a Ph.D. at Loughborough University, in collaboration with the UK’s NERC Isotope Geosciences Laboratory, on the analysis of sub-micron sized uranium oxide particles by LA-ICP-MS. Grant joined Thermo Fisher Scientific as a post-doctoral researcher within the EU ITN &quot;IsoNose,&quot; and is currently the Application Manager for MC-ICP-MS.
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Presenter: Dr. Hauke Vollstaedt (Product and Application Manager, IOMS, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Hauke received his Ph.D. at the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel. At the University of Bern, he continued researching in the field of non-traditional stable isotopes by measuring Se isotope composition in meteorites and lunar rocks. Since 2017, Hauke has been working at Thermo Fisher Scientific as Application and Product Manager TIMS, MC-ICP-MS, and HR-ICP-MS.
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Thermo Scientific: Optimizing Methodologies in U-Pb and Lu-Hf Analysis of Zircons using TIMS, MC-ICP-MS and HR-ICP-MS

Optimizing Methodologies in U-Pb and Lu-Hf Analysis of Zircons using TIMS, MC-ICP-MS and HR-ICP-MS

Latest advances in U-Pb and Lu-Hf analysis of zircons by Isotope Dilution TIMS, as well as in-situ laser ablation sector field, single collector.

Optimizing Methodologies in U-Pb and Lu-Hf Analysis

The beverage industry suffers from fraudulent activities that include incorrect labeling of products and adulteration, which has a significant impact on consumer safety, brand names, and reputation.
Stable isotope measurements can differentiate between beverage samples that otherwise share identical chemical composition. This differentiation is given by the isotope fingerprints. The isotope fingerprint in beverage products is region- or process-specific, which means that products can be differentiated based on geographical region (e.g. wine or tequila ), agricultural sources (e.g. whiskey), and brewing processes (e.g. sake). Fraudulent practices such as mislabeling, sugar addition, or watering of wines and spirits can be unraveled.
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Presenter: Mario Tuthorn (Product Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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After completing his PhD in Isotope Biogeochemistry at the University of Bayreuth, Germany, Mario joined Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bremen in 2016 as an application specialist for the Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry portfolio, developing applications and methods for compound specific isotope analysis in a variety of fields by using gas and liquid chromatography. Since 2019, Mario has taken on the Product Marketing Manager role for gas isotope ratio MS and organic elemental analyzer instrumentation, focusing on product positioning and marketing activities.
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Thermo Scientific: Beverage Fraud Prevention using Isotope Fingerprints

Beverage Fraud Prevention using Isotope Fingerprints

The beverage industry suffers from fraudulent activities that include incorrect labeling of products and adulteration.

Isotope fingerprints of nitrogen, carbon and sulfur are a powerful tool to interpret the diet, movement, and mobility of populations in archaeology and ecology studies. Typical sample materials are bone collagen or dentine. The challenge for sequential δ15N, δ13C and δ34S analysis of such samples is driven by extremely low concentration of sulfur (typically &lt;0.3 weight % S), and the samples are often rare and size limited.
This presentation will describe how we have optimized our Thermo Scientific EA IsoLink System with the new High Performance Kit for sulfur analysis to allow for high precision and accuracy NCS analysis. 
Here we will focus on hardware optimization and instrument maintenance to reduce SO2 carry-over, and the High Sensitivity Method setup that allows for SO2 pre-concentration.
What you will learn:
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<li>Introduction to the elemental analyzer workflow</li>
<li>System hardware optimization via High Performance Kit for sulfur analysis</li>
<li>High Sensitivity Method setup for NCS analysis</li>
<li>Analysis setup and data evaluation using Thermo Scientific Qtegra ISDS Software</li>
<li>Maintenance procedures for the EA IsoLink IRMS system</li>
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Who should join:
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<li>Scientists and chemists interested in elemental analysis </li>
<li>Lab managers and analysts that have analytical challenges in CNS elemental analysis of collagen samples or similar</li>
<li>Research laboratories that want to learn about expending their analytical capabilities</li>
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Can&#39;t join at this time? Register anyway to receive a link to the recording to watch at your convenience
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Presenter: Dr. Meike Fischer (Product Specialist, EA-IRMS, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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After completing her PhD at the Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research, in collaboration with the Geoscience Center Göttingen, Germany, Meike joined Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bremen in 2021 as a Product Evaluation Specialist and supported development of the new software for gas IRMS – Thermo Scientific Qtegra ISDS Software. Since 2022 Meike has taken on a Product Specialist role focusing on elemental analyzer instrumentation and gas equilibration analysis, developing applications and methods for isotope analysis in a variety of fields.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific: Improved EA-IRMS NCS workflow for archaeology and ecology applications

Improved EA-IRMS NCS workflow for archaeology and ecology applications

Optimized Thermo Scientific EA IsoLink System with the new High Performance Kit for sulfur analysis to allow for high precision and accuracy NCS analysis.

EA-IRMS NCS for archaeology and ecology applications

<div><div container-id="cq-colctrl-lt0" comp-id="A1"><div>Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are persistent industrial fluorinated compounds harmful to human and ecosystem health. PFAS contamination is a significant environmental issue, with these substances found globally, from tap water to remote locations. Identifying PFAS sources is challenging due to diverse manufacturing processes and environmental pathways.While stable isotopic analysis has been applied to study the source and fate of micropollutants in the environment in the past, recent developments in Thermo Scientific Orbitrap-based isotope ratio mass spectrometry (Orbitrap-IRMS) have unlocked a unique opportunity for more comprehensive isotopic approach to study source apportionment and track degradation of PFAS.Join our experts in exploring how Orbitrap-IRMS overcomes challenges of classical PFAS isotopic characterization and provides a framework for studying PFAS source apportionment both in controlled settings and in the environment.<h5>Webinar highlights:</h5><ul><li>Understanding isotopic analysis: why and how stable isotopic analyses are used to study the source and fate of micropollutants in the environment</li><li>Benefits of Orbitrap-IRMS: how Orbitrap-based IRMS technology allows deriving intramolecular isotopic information faster and with less sample</li><li>Isotope fingerprinting of PFAS: Newly developed method for determining the stable carbon isotopic composition (δ13C) of PFOA</li><li>Source apportionment framework: δ13C of PFOA allow separating multiple lots of the PFOA from one supplier from one another</li></ul>Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of PFAS source apportionment. Register now!<blockquote>Presenter: Dr. Paul K. Wojtal (Postdoctoral Scholar, Center for Marine Science, University of North Carolina Wilmington)Paul is a graduate of Brown University (Sc.B. in Chemistry, 2016) and the University of Miami (Ph.D. in Oceanography, 2024). His undergraduate thesis and Ph.D. dissertation both employed classical isotopic analysis techniques to study environmental problems. In his postdoctoral research, he has transitioned to using the Orbitrap-IRMS platform to study PFAS in a wide range of environments.Presenter: Dr. Brett Davidheiser (IRMS Application Scientist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)Brett has a wide experience in isotope ratio mass spectrometry from his PhD at the University of Glasgow, running a stable isotope lab at CU Boulder, to his work at Thermo Fisher Scientific as applications scientist. He is currently involved in helping new users come up to speed with Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Exploris Isotope Solutions for natural abundance isotope ratio analysis.</blockquote></div></div></div>

Thermo Fisher Scientific: Differentiating PFAS sources using Orbitrap-IRMS

Differentiating PFAS sources using Orbitrap-IRMS

Learn how Orbitrap-IRMS advances PFAS isotopic analysis, enabling precise source apportionment and degradation studies with improved isotope fingerprinting.

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