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Determination of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) in water using GC-SQMS - Webinar

Discover how the SCION Instruments SQ-MS is able to achieve the challenging LOQ of ≤0.5ppb for drinking water according to the EPA; national drinking water regulations and learn to easily identify compounds with our built in NIST library search tool in this on demand webinar.
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Sample preparation GC-MS

Samples that are to be analysed by GC-MS often contain dirty compounds that sometimes require ‘specialist’ sample preparation as detailed in this guide.
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Importance of using analytical standards – qualitative and quantitative analysis

Analyte confirmation can be specified as a requirement for method validation to ensure that compounds during the analysis have been correctly identified. This can be important across many industries to ensure active ingredient(s) and/ or impurities within a sample can be validated as the purity or identity they have been described as for both safety and quality control.
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How Can We Improve Our Solid Phase Extraction Processes?

Solid phase extraction (SPE) is a powerful sample preparation technique used across many different industries including pharmaceutical, environmental and forensics. The main aims of sample preparation is to remove or minimise sample matrix effects.
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Customer Testimonial: Empowering Confidence Through World-Class Training

We are thrilled to share some outstanding feedback from recent GC and GCMS training at our SCION Goes factory, delivered to customers from the Central Environmental Lab over a two-week period.
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The Role of Internal Standards In Mass Spectrometry

Mass spectrometry analysis requires an internal standard (IS) to ensure accurate quantitation and to correct for various sources of variability that can affect the results. 
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MS-SQ Troubleshooting Webinar

MS-SQ troubleshooting is really important when there are problems visible in the MS system. This begins by understanding how the MS works and what the main focus point are.
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Biodiesel Analysis: Why is it conducted  

Biodiesel analysis is essential for ensuring fuel quality, engine performance, environmental compliance, and consumer safety. Proper testing identifies impurities, enhances fuel efficiency, and helps prevent engine damage.  
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The Importance of Soil Analysis

Soil composition directly affects the quality and usability of soil which is why analyzing substances within soil demands precise methods. Soil pollution arises from both natural and human activities, including volcanic eruptions, soil erosion, continental dust, and urban runoff.
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HPLC Column Selection Guide

Selecting the right column depends on several key factors, including your application market, base material, functional group, and separation mode. Therefore, understanding these elements is essential for achieving the best analytical results.