Posted by Chrom Tech on 17th Oct 2025
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                The ongoing helium shortage has made it increasingly difficult for chromatographers to maintain consistent GC operations. Many laboratories are now receiving as little as 50% of their usual helium su
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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
Using Hydrogen as a Carrier Gas for Gas Chromatography
                Hydrogen as a Carrier Gas
Hydrogen is quickly becoming a preferred carrier gas for gas chromatography (GC) due to its efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and renewable availability. As helium supplies be
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    Posted by Chrom Tech on 14th Oct 2025
ASK BEN | 4 Simple Steps to Find the Right GC Liner
                Choosing the right GC inlet liner is essential for achieving accurate and reproducible gas chromatography results. The liner ensures that the correct amount of sample is transferred to the GC column
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    Posted by Chrom Tech on 14th Oct 2025
Reduce Instrument Downtime with Sample Preparation
                Reducing downtime in your chromatography lab not only maximizes productivity but also minimizes the costs of maintenance and instrument repair. One of the most effective ways to achieve this is by ex
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    Posted by Chrom Tech on 14th Oct 2025
True Crime and Chromatography
                True crime has long captivated audiences, blending real-life mystery, suspense, and forensic science into compelling storytelling. Whether through podcasts, documentaries, or books, these stories inv
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    Posted by Chrom Tech on 14th Oct 2025
One Simple Step to Conserve Helium
                The ongoing helium shortage continues to impact gas chromatography (GC) laboratories worldwide. While alternative carrier gases such as hydrogen or nitrogen can sometimes replace helium, we understan
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    Posted by Chrom Tech on 14th Oct 2025
How to Check for Leaks in a GC System
                Maintaining a leak-free GC or GC/MS system is essential for producing reliable, reproducible, and accurate chromatographic results. Even minor gas leaks can compromise sensitivity, contaminate sample
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    Posted by Chrom Tech on 14th Oct 2025
What Should Forensic Labs Be Using for Blood Alcohol Testing?
                Headspace GC-FID (Gas Chromatography with Flame Ionization Detection) using dual columns is the industry standard for accurately measuring blood alcohol concentration (BAC) in forensic laboratories.
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    Posted by Chrom Tech on 14th Oct 2025
The 3 Most Common Applications for Headspace Vials
                Gas chromatography (GC) is an essential analytical technique used to separate and analyze volatile substances in complex mixtures. A specialized method known as headspace gas chromatography (HS-GC) f
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