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Headspace analysis is a flexible sample preparation technique used to extract Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) from a variety of liquid and solid matrices. The SCION Versa and HT3 headspace samplers provide automated headspace sampling with direct injection into a Gas Chromatograph (GC). Headspace samplers can be configured to either static mode or dynamic mode, depending on the model.

Headspace analysis is a sample preparation technique used to extract volatile compounds from a variety of liquid and solid matrices, and can be performed in all areas of research and industry including environmental, forensic, pharmaceutical, food and beverage, petrochemical and chemical.

We were thrilled to host a recent training session for the Government Chemist Laboratory Authority (GCLA) of Tanzania—an event that not only delivered knowledge but fostered confidence and connection.

Learn how to prepare your sample for analysis by GC-MS, and select the correct GC column for your sample.

The frequency of the FID maintenance is dependent upon the sample matrix and application your laboratory is conducting. Read this technical note to learn how to correctly maintain your flame ionization detector (FID).

We understand that every laboratory is different, that’s why we offer custom training sessions designed around your team’s specific analytical needs.

Introducing a new series of on-line training sessions developed and delivered by our expert Applications Team. These sessions are designed to provide practical insight into gas chromatography (GC), and GC-MS related issues ranging from basics to more advanced applications – supporting your laboratory to achieve success ! Sign up now - or if you have specific needs, learn more about

Achieving consistent, reliable results begins with robust quality control. In this technical note, SCION Instruments outlines practical QC best practices and calibration strategies to help laboratories ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidence in their analytical data.

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.

Samples that are to be analysed by GC-MS often contain dirty compounds that sometimes require ‘specialist’ sample preparation as detailed in this guide.