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9th Nov 2020

Why You Should Filter Mobile Phase HPLC

Mobile phase filtration in HPLC is vital. Filtration not only increases the lifespan of your HPLC, but it also aids in producing high-level repeatable and accurate results. Below are a few of the most …

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19th Oct 2020

Fundamentals of Sample Preparation for Chromatography

Sample preparation is a necessary step in chromatography analysis. Sample preparation is the method of extracting analytes of interest from the sample matrix. This process is necessary for accurate an …

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8th Oct 2020

Acetonitrile vs. Methanol for Reverse Phase Chromatography

Acetonitrile (ACN) and methanol (MeOH) are the most common organic modifiers in reversed-phase chromatography. Both solvents offer certain advantages and disadvantages. This guide takes a deeper …

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6th Oct 2020

Which 96-Well Plate Should I Use for LCMS?

The decision of which 96-well plate you should use depends on the many characteristics of the well plate. These factors include rimmed vs. non-rimmed, sample recovery capabilities, and the possibility …

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30th Sep 2020

Essential List of Chromatography Supplies

Chromatography is a separation technique that allows scientists to analyze complex mixtures and is often used in research and clinical labs. A few of the common techniques include gas chromatography ( …

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30th Sep 2020

Offline vs. Online Degassing of HPLC Solvents

Gas bubbles and outgassing can be detrimental to HPLC. Outgassing is created when there is more gas available than the HPLC solvent can absorb. The amount of gas liquids can absorb depends on many fac …

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29th Sep 2020

How To Maximize HPLC Column Lifetime

All chromatographic columns deteriorate over time. Some of the biggest factors that contribute to the degradation of HPLC columns include injecting your sample, as the sample matrix can have …

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28th Sep 2020

The Role of Chromatography in Cannabis Testing

The use of cannabis in the U.S. is growing rapidly as more states legalize its usage. Because of the newfound success in the industry, cannabis is now subject to mandatory testing in many states to en …

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28th Sep 2020

Inline Filters vs. Guard Columns for HPLC

Filters, such as inline filters, pre-column filters, and column guards, protect analytical columns from wear and premature failure within the HPLC system. The chromatographic separation of the HPLC co …

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23rd Sep 2020

To Cut or Not-to-Cut

To Cut or Not-to-Cut? Is buying pre-cut stainless steel tubing worth the premium?When plumbing your HPLC system, it is important that your tubing ends are flat and bur-free. This allows the tubing to …

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2nd Sep 2020

Environmental Applications of Chromatography

One of the biggest concerns in our world today is the state of the environment. Every day, our planet faces new challenges contributing to climate change, deforestation, and ozone depletion. Although, …

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26th Aug 2020

How to Select Chromatography Vials

Many factors play a role in deciding which vial is best for your needs such as sample volatility, sample amount, and light sensitivity. Choosing the right vial is imperative to increasing ROI and oper …

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26th Aug 2020

Reverse-Phase Liquid Chromatography vs. Hydrophilic Interaction Liquid Chromatography

Liquid Chromatography can be achieved through many methods including reverse-phase and hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC). Liquid chromatography is a form of column chromatography t …

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11th Aug 2020

Vials vs. 96-Well Plates for Chromatography

Vials and 96-well plates are standard consumables used in chromatography. While vials were previously the industry standard, well plates have become more popular in recent decades. Both vials and …

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4th Aug 2020

Applications of Chromatography

Chromatography is a vital tool used in many industries to determine the composition of a mixture. Chromatography is widely known for its role in scientific research, although it holds importance in ot …

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16th Jul 2020

Chromatography Identifies Clinical Classifiers of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented struggles across the world due to symptom variability and high spread rate. As COVID-19 continues to surge through the U.S., there is an increasing need …

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14th Jul 2020

Pesticide and Mycotoxin Analysis in Cannabis Brownies

Reliable and accurate results for pesticide and mycotoxin testing is of utmost importance for the safety of people consuming cannabis-derived products such as cannabis brownies and other edibles. Edib …

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6th Jul 2020

Cost Savings on Autosampler Vials for Chromatography

As many laboratories continue to experience drastic budget cuts, lab managers are tasked with difficult decisions on how they can spend less money without sacrificing throughput and accuracy of result …

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17th Jun 2020

Minimizing Touch Points Involved with Gas Usage in the Laboratory

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected laboratories in many ways, including many cutting the number of employees in the laboratory at any given time. Spreading the virus is a main concern across workplace …

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4th May 2020

Ethanol and Isopropanol Analysis in Hand Sanitizers by GC/FID

The coronavirus pandemic continues to cause shortages on hand sanitizers as people are doing their part to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hand sanitizers are hard for consumers to find, but some comp …

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3rd May 2020

Chrom Tech Products Related to COVID-19 Research

The current economic situation revolving around the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to create lasting effects on our economy. Chrom Tech is working to support our customers throughout and beyond the C …

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22nd Apr 2020

Immunoassay Plates for ELISA in your COVID-19 Research

If you’re looking for Immunoassay Plates for ELISA in your COVID-19 research, we have them available in 96-well and 384-well formats. Our plates are made of clear polystyrene with flat bottoms. The st …

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15th Apr 2020

Chrom Tech Can Help You Save

A message from the president: Chrom Tech has solutions to reduce your costs and increase efficiency in the lab. Laboratories experiencing these pressures is nothing new, and we’ve been on the front en …

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11th Mar 2020

Chrom Tech Sample Prep Instrumentation: Improving Efficiency in Your Laboratory

Laboratories across the world are responsible for quickly and accurately reporting research results. According to the CDC, 70% of medical decisions made depend on test results from a laboratory. An in …

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19th Feb 2020

Increase Accuracy and Time Savings for Forensic Analysis Sample Preparation

Whether analyzing for drugs, forensic evidence, or specific compounds in a specific clinical matrix, accurate sample analysis is important. For example, as the American Chemical Society discus …

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11th Feb 2020

Increase Accuracy and Time Savings in Cannabinoid Analysis Sample Preparation

As the Cannabis industry grows in the United States, laboratories are required to follow challenging sample preparation and analysis procedures to accurately measure active compounds, according to Can …

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23rd Jan 2020

Capillary Tubing Selection Guide for Agilent HPLC Systems

Chrom Tech is constantly working to make shopping easier for consumers. Replacing the various capillary tubing connections in your HPLC can be intimidating and confusing.In our latest efforts, we put …

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15th Jan 2020

Quantitatively Determining 15 Endogenous Steroids in Human Serum

As women and men age, many face issues that can be treated by hormone replacement therapy, according to the Women’s Healthcare Associates. However, hormone steroids are metabolized differently from pe …

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7th Jan 2020

Analysis of Terpenes in Cannabis Using Agilent HSS-GC-MSD with FID

Cannabis products have been marketed as a natural cure-all, leading way to CBD oils, creams, pills, and even gummies that can be found all over stores and marketplaces in America today. If you’ve ever …

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2nd Dec 2019

Successful Strategies for the Analysis of EtG and EtS in Urine

In a report by the National Highway Traffic Administration, it was found that an alcohol-impaired driver was involved in nearly one-third of all traffic crash fatalities. Impaired driving can res …

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20th Nov 2019

Screening for Vitamin E Acetate in Cannabinoid Potency Workflow

The United States is experiencing an outbreak of e-cigarette, or vaping, product use associated lung injuries (EVALI). In the latest November reports, over 2,000 cases of EVAL …

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20th Nov 2019

Reduce PFAS Background Interference and Contamination

According to the EPA, PFAS are persistent in the environment and human body, and exposure to these compounds can lead to adverse health effects. Per/Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as pe …

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18th Nov 2019

Quantitative Analysis of 58 Antipsychotics and Antidepressants in Human Urine

The impact of human mental disorders continues to burden the health and wellness of people worldwide. As these disorders become more and more recognized in modern-day living, the number of prescribed …

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13th Nov 2019

High Throughput Analysis of Cannabinoids by LC-UV Cannabinoid Profiles

One in seven Americans say they use CBD products, according to a recent study by Gallup.As the cannabis market grows, interest in more detailed analysis of cannabinoid profiles is expanding becau …

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