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Mass spectrometry (MS) measures the mass to charge ratio (m/z) of one or more compounds present within a sample. The measurements that are produced from the mass spectrometer can be used to calculate the molecular weight of the components of a sample. Mass spectrometry is often used to identify unknown compounds by their molecular weight and by fragmentation pattern to

Single Quadrupole (SQ) and Triple Quadrupole (TQ) mass spectrometers are both powerful tools used for analytical chemistry. To help you decide how to invest your analytical budget, lets look at  the different types of applications they are each suited for

Explore the key features and benefits of the Scion Instruments GC-MS SQ, a versatile and cost-effective solution for gas chromatography-mass spectrometry. With high sensitivity, fast scan rates, and user-friendly software, it delivers reliable data quality for a range of applications in environmental, food safety, and pharmaceutical analysis.

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A flame ionization detector (FID) is a detector that is paired with a gas chromatograph (GC) for the analysis of organic compounds. An FID uses a flame, fuelled by hydrogen, to ionize the carbon atoms in organic compounds after they have been separated by the column in the GC.

Gas chromatography (GC) is a type of chromatography that analyses volatile compounds. Gas chromatography uses an inert gas such as nitrogen or helium as the mobile phase and the stationary phase is contained in a column which is found inside an oven within the instrument.

A catalyst is a substance that accelerates a chemical reaction or reduces the required temperature or pressure to initiate one, without being consumed in the process. Catalysts enhance the efficiency of this process by lowering the activation energy, which is the energy barrier that must be overcome for a chemical reaction to take place

In this rapidly advancing field of chemistry, catalysts play a pivotal role in accelerating chemical reactions, thereby making processes more efficient and environmentally friendly. Gas chromatography (GC) is emerging as a critical analytical tool that significantly enhances the study and application of catalytic processes.

The determination of Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) is a commonly performed analysis, to determine the quality of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Natural EVOO is made by pressing or centrifuging olives, without exposing the olives to any chemical processing. A way of producing cheaper olive oil is to mix them with cheaper oils, such as sunflower oil and refined