9th Jan 2025
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As many in the GC industry know, the helium shortage remains a significant issue. A few weeks ago, we published a blog discussing alternative carrier gases. However, we understand that switching to hy
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9th Jan 2025
Do You Really Need Helium as Your Carrier Gas?
The unpredictable helium supply can pose challenges for chromatographers. Due to ongoing helium shortages, some laboratories are receiving only 50% of their usual supply. Chrom Tech offers alternative
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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
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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10th Dec 2024
Using Hydrogen as a Carrier Gas for Gas Chromatography
Hydrogen as a Carrier Gas?Hydrogen is gaining popularity as a carrier gas in the GC field. In this blog, we will explore the reasons why an increasing number of laboratories are making the switch to h
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3rd Dec 2024
Pesticide and Mycotoxin Analysis in Cannabis Brownies
Accurate and dependable results for pesticide and mycotoxin analysis are essential to ensure the safety of individuals consuming cannabis-derived items, such as cannabis brownies and various edibles.
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11th Oct 2023
The 3 Most Common Applications for Headspace Vials
Gas chromatography (GC) is a widely-used technique for separating volatile
compounds in mixtures. One specific method, headspace GC, is employed to
extract and analyze limited volatile components
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15th Nov 2022
What Should Forensic Labs Be Using for Blood Alcohol Testing?
Headspace injection and dual column GC-FID is an extremely common method for detecting blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in forensic labs. Due to the severity of consequences associated with an indivi
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15th Nov 2022
How to Check for Leaks in a GC System
To achieve reliable, reproducible, and accurate results, maintaining a leak-free GC or GC/MS system is critical. Even small leaks in the system can negatively impact the chromatography through loss of
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