Recent Articles in Laboratory Exhibitions and Conferences
New Whitepaper - The Analysis of 16 EPA PAHs by GC/MS using Hydrogen Carrier GasNov 1, 2010The aim of this technical paper is to optimize and produce a robust and repeatable method for the analysis of 16 EPA PAHs by GC/MS using generated hydrogen carrier gas, over helium. This yields vastly improved analytical performance with shortened run times, whilst eliminating laboratory hazards associated with high pressure vessel usage, storage and handling.
Read MoreNew Lab901 Technical Note: The ScreenTape Degradation Value (SDV), a new standard for RNA QCOct 29, 2010
Lab901 has announced the availability of a new technical note entitled ‘The ScreenTape® Degradation Value (SDV), a new standard for RNA QC.' Lab901's ScreenTape Degradation Value (SDV)1 is an RNA QC metric that is specifically optimised for, and fully integrated with, Lab901's ScreenTape R6K platform.
Read MoreDionex Demonstrates Simplified Determination of 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid in ClavulanateOct 27, 2010Dionex is proud to announce a simplified method for the detection and quantification of 2-ethylhexanoic acid, a potential impurity in potassium clavulanate active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) incorporated during sample purification. Application Note 262: Determination of 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid Impurity in Clavulanate reports results for limit of detection/limit of quantification (LOQ/LOQ), linear calibration range, spike recovery, retention time precision, and peak area precision determinations...
Read MoreDionex Announces EPA Federal Register Approval of Ion Chromatography for Total Cyanide AnalysisOct 26, 2010The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to add new and revised methods published by the EPA, voluntary consensus organizations such as ASTM International, and other commercial entities, for use in water quality monitoring. These changes and additional methods will provide increased flexibility to the regulated community and laboratories in their selection of analytical methods for use in Clean Water Act programs
Read MoreAutomobile Manufacturer Uses IR Thermography to Uphold Quality StandardsOct 26, 2010FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions has announced a new application story that describes how AUDI AG is using infrared thermography to uphold its quality standards.
Read MorePittcon Announces 2011 Technical Program Oct 25, 2010The Pittcon Program Committee is pleased to announce that the 2011 Technical Program is now available on the Pittcon website. The Technical Program held Sunday, March 13 -Thursday, March 16, will consist of symposia, organized contributed sessions, oral sessions, workshops, posters, and Conferee Networking Sessions covering a wide range of topics in areas of analytical chemistry, applied spectroscopy, life sciences, bioanalysis, food sciences, and related disciplines.
Read MoreThermo Fisher Scientific Announces Reliable Method for Rapid and Accurate Analysis of Trace Elements in HoneyOct 22, 2010Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new robust, reliable method for analysis of trace elements in honey by atomic absorption. The Thermo Scientific iCE 3500 atomic absorption spectrometer offers a unique dual atomizer design which allows automatic, efficient and safe switching between flame and graphite furnace analyses without the need for user intervention or alignment adjustment.
Read MoreAutomation Tools to Keep Pace with Genomic Sample Processing NeedsOct 21, 2010Agilent Automation Solutions offer a range of targeted applications for Genomics allowing you to increase the number of reactions you can perform in parallel, drastically reducing the amount of sample processing time and increasing the number of samples processed while reducing the amount of sample-to-sample variability
Read MoreDionex Demonstrates Determination of Total Phosphorus in WastewaterOct 20, 2010
Dionex is pleased to announce the release of an application on the determination of total phosphorus in wastewater. Application Note 254: Determination of Total Phosphorus in Wastewater Using Caro's Reagent and Ion Chromatography describes two IC methods, one with simple carbonate/bicarbonate eluent preparation and a second method that uses generated potassium hydroxide eluent and has the high reproducibility of an RFICTM system.
Read MoreThe Pittsburgh Conference Announces the 2011 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grants Award ProgramOct 19, 2010
The Pittsburgh Conference and its sponsoring societies, the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) and the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP), are pleased to announce the 2011 Pittsburgh Conference Memorial National College Grants (PCMNCG) Award Program.
Read MoreDionex Demonstrates Simplified Determination of Vitamin B12 in BeveragesOct 19, 2010
Dionex is proud to announce a simple, fast, and effective new method for determination of trace amounts (sub-ppb concentrations) of vitamin B12 added to beverages. Application Note 256: Determination of Vitamin B12 in Beverages Using On-line SPE Followed by HPLC with UV Detection details use of an on-line solid-phase extraction (SPE) method, followed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) with ultraviolet (UV) detection, performed on an UltiMate® 3000 system using the Acclaim® Polar Advantage II column.
Read MoreDionex Demonstrates Determination of Lithium Salts in Lithium Ion Battery ProductionOct 18, 2010
Dionex announces an IC method for the determination of lithium salts in simulated electrolyte samples from lithium ion battery production. Application Note 258: Determination of Tetrafluoroborate, Perchlorate, and Hexafluorophosphate in a Simulated Electrolyte Sample from Lithium Ion Battery Production demonstrates the accurate determination of anionic content in simulated electrolyte samples using a Reagent-FreeTM (RFICTM) IC system and the IonPac® AS20 column set with potassium hydroxide mobile phase
Read MoreNew Lab901 Technical Note: The rapid identification of contaminating gDNA in RNA samplesOct 18, 2010Lab901 has announced the availability of a new technical note titled ‘Rapid identification of contaminating gDNA in total RNA samples using ScreenTape® R6K
Read MoreACHEMA 2012: Providing a Fresh Platform for Innovation WorldwideOct 14, 2010For decades now ACHEMA has been acclaimed as the premier world forum of the process industry and has established itself as the trend-setting technology summit for innovation in chemical engineering, environmental protection and biotechnology. Taking place in 2012 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the 30th ACHEMA event will once again be the leading international meeting point for decision-makers and experts from a broad spectrum of related industries.
Read MoreDionex Demonstrates Simplified Sample Preparation Method for HPAE-PAD AnalysisOct 11, 2010
Dionex announces a new method that simplifies sample pretreatment for small-scale peptide N-glycosidase F (PNGase F) digests that use protein denaturation. Application Update 176: Preparation of Peptide N-Glycosidase F Digests for HPAE-PAD Analysis demonstrates that this new pretreatment method makes samples amenable to high-performance anion-exchange chromatography with pulsed amperometric detection (HPAE-PAD) oligosaccharide analysis with the CarboPac® PA200 column, thereby making it possible to monitor the oligosaccharide contentº of a glycoprotein.
Read MoreNew powder processing white paper: Understanding powder cakingOct 11, 2010
A new white paper: ‘Understanding powder caking', by Tim Freeman, Director of Operations, Freeman Technology is now available for download
Read MoreDionex Demonstrates New Method that Meets U.S. Pharmacopeia Criteria for Determination of N-Methylpyrrolidine in CefepimeOct 6, 2010
Dionex is proud to announce a new method that successfully determines N-methylpyrrolidine (NMP), a cefepime decomposition product, using an ICS-2100 system and IonPac® SCS1 column set coupled with nonsuppressed conductivity detection.
Read MoreDionex Demonstrates Separation of Water- and Fat-Soluble Vitamins in One AnalysisOct 5, 2010
Dionex is proud to announce a new method that can successfully analyze samples prepared in 100% aqueous to 100% organic solvent, thereby allowing water- and fat-soluble vitamins to be separated in one analysis. Application Note 252: HPLC Assay of Water-Soluble Vitamins, Fat-Soluble Vitamins, and a Preservative in Dry Syrup Multivitamin Formulation demonstrates that this accurate and fast separation method can save both analysis time and solvent usage.
Read MoreBioConference Live Returns Wednesday October 20th and Thursday October 21st with Renowned Presenters Oct 4, 2010Free Live Virtual Event on Clinical Diagnostics at www.BioConferenceLive.com to Include Gyorgy Abel, M.D. Ph.D., Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, M.D., FACC, FAHA, James Nichols, Ph.D., DABCC, FACB, and Alan Wu, PhD
Read MoreBIOTECHNICA 2010 With New Focus Topics Oct 1, 2010
BIOTECHNICA 2010 in Hannover will run from 5 to 7 October, with new focus topics and more wide-ranging coverage. For three days Europe's leading trade fair for biotechnology and the life sciences will be a showcase for all the latest trends and innovations from across the world.
Read MoreDionex Presents an IC-MS Technique for Metabolomics StudiesOct 1, 2010
Dionex is pleased to announce the release of a Customer Application Note (CAN) demonstrating the use of ion-exchange chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry for the separation for polar compounds present in biological samples. CAN 108: Ion Chromatography Coupled with Mass Spectrometry for Metabolomics demonstrates efficient separation of biological metabolites using ion chromatography with MS detection.
Read MoreOligonucleotides - The Next Big Challenge for Analytical ScienceOct 1, 2010The Chromatographic Society (Chromsoc) are pleased to announce the final programme for 'Oligonucleotides - The Next Big Challenge for Analytical Science' conference being held at GSK, Ware on the 27th & 28th October 2010.
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The aim of this technical paper is to optimize and produce a robust and repeatable method for the analysis of 16 EPA PAHs by GC/MS using generated hydrogen carrier gas, over helium. This yields vastly improved analytical performance with shortened run times, whilst eliminating laboratory hazards associated with high pressure vessel usage, storage and handling.
Dionex is proud to announce a simplified method for the detection and quantification of 2-ethylhexanoic acid, a potential impurity in potassium clavulanate active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) incorporated during sample purification. Application Note 262: Determination of 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid Impurity in Clavulanate reports results for limit of detection/limit of quantification (LOQ/LOQ), linear calibration range, spike recovery, retention time precision, and peak area precision determinations...
FLIR Advanced Thermal Solutions has announced a new application story that describes how AUDI AG is using infrared thermography to uphold its quality standards.
The Pittcon Program Committee is pleased to announce that the 2011 Technical Program is now available on the Pittcon website. The Technical Program held Sunday, March 13 -Thursday, March 16, will consist of symposia, organized contributed sessions, oral sessions, workshops, posters, and Conferee Networking Sessions covering a wide range of topics in areas of analytical chemistry, applied spectroscopy, life sciences, bioanalysis, food sciences, and related disciplines.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today announced a new robust, reliable method for analysis of trace elements in honey by atomic absorption. The Thermo Scientific iCE 3500 atomic absorption spectrometer offers a unique dual atomizer design which allows automatic, efficient and safe switching between flame and graphite furnace analyses without the need for user intervention or alignment adjustment.
Agilent Automation Solutions offer a range of targeted applications for Genomics allowing you to increase the number of reactions you can perform in parallel, drastically reducing the amount of sample processing time and increasing the number of samples processed while reducing the amount of sample-to-sample variability
Lab901 has announced the availability of a new technical note titled ‘Rapid identification of contaminating gDNA in total RNA samples using ScreenTape® R6K
For decades now ACHEMA has been acclaimed as the premier world forum of the process industry and has established itself as the trend-setting technology summit for innovation in chemical engineering, environmental protection and biotechnology. Taking place in 2012 in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the 30th ACHEMA event will once again be the leading international meeting point for decision-makers and experts from a broad spectrum of related industries.
Free Live Virtual Event on Clinical Diagnostics at www.BioConferenceLive.com to Include Gyorgy Abel, M.D. Ph.D., Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, M.D., FACC, FAHA, James Nichols, Ph.D., DABCC, FACB, and Alan Wu, PhD
The Chromatographic Society (Chromsoc) are pleased to announce the final programme for 'Oligonucleotides - The Next Big Challenge for Analytical Science' conference being held at GSK, Ware on the 27th & 28th October 2010.