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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

Optimizing HPLC Methods with Agilent’s InfinityLab Poroshell 120 Columns

More Chemistries, More Choices for Separation The InfinityLab Poroshell 120 family from Agilent continues to expand, offering three particle sizes and more than 20 chemistries to meet diverse analyti …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

Are Your Autosampler Vials Compromising Your Results?

Exploring the Impact of Vial Quality on HPLC and GC Performance In chromatography, precision instrumentation is only part of the equation for reliable results. The consumables you choose—includ …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

What are the Advantages of Dual Piston Pumps?

Chrom Tech’s HPLC pumps serve a wide variety of laboratory and industrial applications, many of which extend beyond chromatography. The right pump can dramatically influence the precision, reli …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

5 Features to Consider When Choosing a Pump for Continuous Process Applications

Replacing Pharma’s Conventional Batch Processing In today’s manufacturing landscape, transitioning from conventional batch chemistry to continuous process applications offers major advant …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

Revolutionizing Your Chromatography | The Power of Poroshell and more

Are you dealing with increasing backpressure from your HPLC column or wishing for UHPLC-level performance without upgrading your entire system? Choosing the right tools is critical—but navigati …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

Unlocking the Benefits of Agilent Bond Elut HLB SPE

Discover how Agilent Bond Elut HLB SPE products can transform your sample preparation workflow, improving efficiency, recovery, and reproducibility across a wide range of analytical applications. Und …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

Help! My Chromatography Vials are on Backorder!

Supply Chain Challenges and Chrom Tech’s Commitment Ongoing supply chain issues continue to disrupt laboratory operations around the world. We’ve noticed a growing number of customers rea …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

Find the Best HPLC Tubing Cutter

Key Highlights HPLC tubing cutters provide clean, accurate cuts essential for maintaining precision in chromatography systems. Proper cutting ensures consistent system pressure, prevents leaks, and …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

Affordable HPLC Vials Price Options

Key Highlights HPLC vials are essential consumables used across industries for accurate chromatographic analysis. Vial pricing varies based on material, volume, closure type, and brand. Borosilicate …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

Open Tubular Chromatography: A Deep Dive

Key Highlights Open tubular chromatography offers exceptional separation efficiency for complex mixtures through the use of capillary columns with a thin stationary phase coating. This technique min …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

Quantitative Analysis of 58 Antipsychotics and Antidepressants in Human Urine

The increasing prevalence of mental health disorders continues to impact global public health. As awareness and treatment accessibility expand, the prescription rates for antipsychotics (APs) and ant …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

Successful Strategies for the Analysis of EtG and EtS in Urine

Alcohol-impaired driving continues to be a serious public safety issue in the United States. A report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that nearly one-third of al …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

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

The expanding U.S. cannabis market has fueled the development of countless CBD-based products, including oils, edibles, creams, and capsules. Among the listed ingredients in many of these formulation …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

Screening for Vitamin E Acetate in Cannabinoid Potency Workflow

The rise in e-cigarette and vaping product use has brought significant public health concerns. The United States is currently facing an outbreak of lung injuries known as EVALI (E-cigarette, or Vapin …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

Essential Guide to HPLC Caps & Accessories

Key Highlights Explore the significance of HPLC caps and accessories in achieving precise chromatography results. Learn about the different types of HPLC caps and when to use them for optimal perfor …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

How to Interpret and Analyze Chromatogram Data for Accurate Results

Key Highlights A chromatogram visually represents how a mixture’s components separate through chromatography. Accurate interpretation requires evaluating baseline stability, peak shape, and re …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 16th Oct 2025

High Throughput Analysis of Cannabinoids by LC-UV Cannabinoid Profiles

As the U.S. cannabis market expands, the need for accurate and efficient cannabinoid profiling continues to grow. According to Gallup, one in seven Americans reports using CBD products—fueling …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

The Best Vials To Use for PFAS Testing

Testing for PFAS requires an understanding of where contamination can originate—including the consumables used in your workflow. Choosing the right vial type is critical to ensure accurate, PFA …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Quantitatively Determining 15 Endogenous Steroids in Human Serum

Hormonal balance plays a vital role in maintaining health throughout life. As both men and women age, changes in hormone levels can contribute to various health issues that may be managed through hor …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Immunoassay Plates for ELISA in your COVID-19 Research

High-quality immunoassay plates are essential for accurate, reproducible ELISA results—especially in time-sensitive applications such as COVID-19 antibody and antigen testing. Chrom Tech offer …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Minimizing Touch Points Involved with Gas Usage in the Laboratory

The COVID-19 pandemic permanently reshaped laboratory operations by emphasizing safety, efficiency, and reduced interpersonal contact. With limited staffing and heightened safety protocols, minimizi …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Pesticide and Mycotoxin Analysis in Cannabis Brownies

Ensuring the safety of cannabis-derived edibles such as brownies requires precise and dependable analytical testing for both pesticides and mycotoxins. These contaminants pose potential health risks …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Chromatography Identifies Clinical Classifiers of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented unprecedented global challenges due to its rapid transmission, diverse symptoms, and complex biological behavior. As researchers continue to study the virus, advan …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

How to Select Chromatography Vials

Choosing the right chromatography vial is essential for obtaining reliable, reproducible results. Factors such as sample volatility, volume, and light sensitivity all affect vial performance and data …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Chrom Tech Products Related to COVID-19 Research

The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped global research priorities, accelerating demand for reliable analytical tools and consumables. At Chrom Tech, we are dedicated to supporting laboratories at the for …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

What Is the Difference Between Liquid Liquid Extraction and Supported Liquid Extraction?

Both Liquid-Liquid Extraction (LLE) and Supported Liquid Extraction (SLE) are widely used techniques for separating analytes based on their solubility in immiscible phases. While the principles are …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

How To Reduce Column Pressure in HPLC

Pressure is a fundamental characteristic of every HPLC system, as solvents are pumped through tightly packed beds of fine particles within the column. Understanding what constitutes “normal&rd …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

To Cut or Not-to-Cut

When setting up an HPLC system, ensuring that tubing ends are flat, clean, and burr-free is essential for achieving accurate, reproducible results. A properly prepared connection minimizes dead volum …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Offline vs. Online Degassing of HPLC Solvents

Gas bubbles and outgassing can significantly affect HPLC performance. Outgassing occurs when the dissolved gas concentration exceeds the solvent’s absorption capacity. Variables such as tempera …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Essential List of Chromatography Supplies

Chromatography is a fundamental analytical technique used to separate, identify, and quantify components within complex mixtures. It’s widely employed across research, pharmaceutical, and clin …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Fundamentals of Sample Preparation for Chromatography

Sample preparation is one of the most crucial steps in chromatography. It involves isolating analytes of interest from the sample matrix to ensure accurate, reproducible, and contamination-free resu …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Why You Should Filter Mobile Phase HPLC

Proper mobile phase filtration is one of the most critical yet overlooked steps in HPLC. Filtering your mobile phase helps extend instrument lifespan, improve reproducibility, and prevent costly dow …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

How to Choose a Pump for High-Pressure Solvent Applications

Selecting the right high-pressure pump is critical for achieving reliable performance in solvent delivery applications. Although these pumps are commonly associated with HPLC systems, they also play …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

How to Streamline Your Sample Preparation Workflow

Efficient and consistent sample preparation is the foundation of high-quality chromatographic analysis. The objective is to produce a representative, reproducible, and homogeneous sample suitable for …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Why Use GC Derivatization Reagents

Gas Chromatography (GC) is used to separate and analyze volatile organic compounds. However, many compounds of analytical interest are not inherently volatile or thermally stable enough for GC analys …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

HPLC Column Care and Maintenance

The HPLC column is one of the most critical and sensitive components in your chromatography system. As a consumable, it will eventually require replacement—but proper care and maintenance can d …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

What Is the Difference Between a Union and an Adapter in HPLC?

In high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), maintaining tight, leak-free connections is essential for accuracy and reproducibility. Two of the most common connection components are unions and a …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Ethanol and Isopropanol Analysis in Hand Sanitizers by GC/FID

The global demand for hand sanitizers surged during the COVID-19 pandemic as individuals and organizations prioritized hygiene and infection prevention. As consumer demand increased, laboratories and …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

What Are 96 Well Plates Used For?

96-well microplates—also known as deep well polypropylene microplates—are a cornerstone of modern life science laboratories. These plates are widely used for sample storage, preparation, …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

What Types of Fittings Are Used in HPLC?

In any HPLC system, reliable connections are essential to prevent leaks, maintain pressure stability, and ensure accurate chromatographic performance. There are two main categories of HPLC fittings: …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Is There a Universal Membrane for Syringe Filters?

While it would be convenient to have one universal membrane for all HPLC syringe filters, the reality is that no single membrane can meet every application’s requirements. Each membrane type of …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Reverse-Phase Liquid Chromatography vs. Hydrophilic Interaction Liquid Chromatography

Liquid chromatography is one of the most widely used analytical techniques for separating complex mixtures. Among its most common approaches are Reverse-Phase Liquid Chromatography (RPLC) and Hydroph …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Increase Accuracy and Time Savings for Forensic Analysis Sample Preparation

In forensic laboratories, precision and consistency are paramount. Whether detecting drugs, analyzing forensic evidence, or identifying compounds in a clinical matrix, accurate results are critical t …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

When To Use PEEK Tubing Over Stainless Steel Tubing in HPLC

PEEK tubing and stainless steel tubing are both widely used in HPLC systems, but the decision between them depends on application requirements, pressure ratings, solvent compatibility, and budget. PE …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

The Role of Chromatography in Cannabis Testing

The use of cannabis in the United States continues to expand as more states legalize both medical and recreational consumption. With this growth, regulatory agencies have implemented mandatory testin …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

Chrom Tech Sample Prep Instrumentation: Improving Efficiency in Your Laboratory

Laboratories around the world play a critical role in delivering fast, reliable analytical results that drive research and patient care. According to the CDC, approximately 70% of medical decisions a …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

How Does a Pulse Dampener Work in an HPLC Pump?

In high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), maintaining a consistent and smooth solvent flow is essential for achieving accurate, reproducible results. Even minor fluctuations in pressure or fl …

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Posted by Chrom Tech on 15th Oct 2025

What Column Should I Use for Proteomics?

Proteomics—the large-scale study of proteins—is a cornerstone of modern biological and pharmaceutical research. Understanding protein composition, structure, and interactions provides key …

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