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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.

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).

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

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.