10th Jan 2025
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In high-throughput labs, 96-well plates provide numerous benefits compared to chromatography vials, such as cost efficiency and enhanced automation features. Various types of well plates are suited to
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10th Jan 2025
What Sample Prep is Best for Vitamin D Analysis?
The increasing demand for more sensitive and specific analytical methods is driven by the need for low-level testing of endogenous vitamins and hormones in biological samples. A key example is the ris
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10th Jan 2025
How Does ICP-MS Work?
How Does an ICP-MS Work?Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is a technique used to identify the elements present in a sample, unlike LC/MS and GC/MS, which measure molecules and comp
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9th Jan 2025
What LC Column Should I Use for EtG and EtS Detection?
Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and ethyl sulfate (EtS) are metabolites produced by the liver following ethanol consumption. These substances can be identified in urine within 2-80 hours after alcohol intake.
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6th Jan 2025
Method Transfer between Poroshell and Zorbax HPLC Columns
One of the main advantages of using superficially porous particle (SPP) HPLC columns, compared to fully porous particles, is that they provide the efficiency of sub-2-µm fully porous columns without c
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6th Jan 2025
True Crime and Chromatography
Mystery has always captivated people, and in recent years, true crime series—whether podcasts, TV shows, or books—have surged in popularity. These chilling, often gruesome tragedies have turned into a
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6th Jan 2025
Reduce Instrument Downtime with Sample Preparation
Minimizing downtime in the laboratory not only saves valuable time but also reduces the costs associated with getting instruments back in operation. A simple way to reduce HPLC downtime is by extendin
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20th Dec 2024
How to Connect a Syringe to HPLC Tubing
Connecting a syringe to your LC pump for tasks like priming the system (and other applications) is a common need. We've seen various inventive solutions in laboratories where people have connected the
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20th Dec 2024
ASK BETHANY | Should I Use a Guard Column
HPLC ColumnsThe column is one of the most crucial components in an LC system, as it is where analytes are separated from a mixture for both qualitative and quantitative analysis. While HPLC colum
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20th Dec 2024
ASK BEN | 4 Simple Steps to Find the Right GC Liner
We frequently receive questions about GC liners, particularly regarding which liner is best suited for a specific application. Selecting the right GC inlet liner is essential for proper sample analysi
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20th Dec 2024
What are the Benefits of Glass Vials in the Laboratory?
Chromatography vials are compact glass or plastic containers utilized in laboratories to hold and transport samples until they are ready for analysis by HPLC or GC. If you're reading this, it's likely
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19th Dec 2024
How to Properly Swage HPLC Fittings
Being able to properly change and connect fittings on an HPLC system is an essential skill for any chromatographer. At some point, you'll need to adjust or tighten a connection within your HPLC setup.
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3rd Dec 2024
Environmental Applications of Chromatography
One of the most pressing concerns in today’s world is the state of our environment. Our planet faces numerous challenges, including climate change, deforestation, and ozone depletion. However, one of
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3rd Dec 2024
How to Select Chromatography Vials
Several factors influence the choice of the best vial for your needs, including sample volatility, sample volume, and light sensitivity. Selecting the right vial is crucial for maximizing ROI, enhanci
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3rd Dec 2024
Reverse-Phase Liquid Chromatography vs. Hydrophilic Interaction Liquid Chromatography
Liquid chromatography can be performed using various techniques, including reverse-phase and hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC). This method of chromatography involves an HPLC pump
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3rd Dec 2024
Chromatography Identifies Clinical Classifiers of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused unparalleled challenges worldwide due to the variability in symptoms and rapid transmission. As the virus continues to surge across the U.S., there is an increasing de
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27th Nov 2024
Successful Strategies for the Analysis of EtG and EtS in Urine
A report from the National Highway Traffic Administration reveals that alcohol-impaired drivers are responsible for nearly one-third of all traffic-related fatalities. Impaired driving can lead t
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9th Apr 2024
How to Choose the Best Storage Vials
Solving Storage Challenges with F217 Liners
Screw thread vials are common for LC sample analysis as well
as sample or standard storage. But is there a difference between autosampler
vials and stor
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27th Mar 2024
Are Your Autosampler Vials Compromising Your Results?
Exploring the Impact of Vial Quality on HPLC and GC Performance
In the
world of chromatography, choosing the appropriate instrumentation and
accessories is essential for achieving accurate and rel
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4th Jan 2024
Revolutionizing Your Chromatography | The Power of Poroshell and more
Are you frustrated with increasing backpressures from your current HPLC column? Do you wish you could achieve UHPLC results with HPLC instrumentation? Choosing the proper tools for success is importan
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8th May 2023
HPLC Pump Care and Troubleshooting
Many of the technical support inquiries we receive at Chrom Tech are related to care and troubleshooting of our
continuous process pumps. Some of the topics include:
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13th Feb 2023
How to Choose the Right Septa for Your Autosampler Vial Closure
When performing LC and GC analysis, you’ll need something to store and transport your samples prior to injection. Chromatography vials are the most common vessel, but come in a variety of shapes and s
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18th Oct 2022
New and Dangerous Synthetic Opioids
Are New Synthetic Opioids Posing Increased Risks?Synthetic opioids are commonly used in clinical settings as they provide analgesic effects for individuals suffering from severe pain. Unfortunately, t
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11th Oct 2022
Methods for Changing Peak Resolution in HPLC
Improving the resolution of closely eluting sample components is a challenge that all chromatographers will face at one time or another. Several methods for changing peak resolution in HPLC include us
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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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