20th Dec 2024
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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
An Essential Guide to HPLC Fittings for Your Laboratory
An Introduction to HPLC FittingsFittings are essential whenever tubing needs to be attached, adapted, or adjusted within the system, making secure connections crucial for successful chromatography. In
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19th Dec 2024
A Sneak Peak into the Largest HPLC Industry in the World - Biotechnology Applications
Biotechnology is a vast field and one of the largest industries globally, playing a crucial role in food and agriculture, medicine, genetic research, and beyond. The ability to analyze compounds and d
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4th Dec 2024
Acetonitrile vs. Methanol for Reverse Phase Chromatography
Acetonitrile (ACN) and methanol (MeOH) are the most widely used organic modifiers in reversed-phase chromatography. Each solvent has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. This guide provides a
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4th Dec 2024
Which 96-Well Plate Should I Use for LCMS?
Choosing the right 96-well plate depends on several factors, including whether it is rimmed or non-rimmed, its sample recovery capabilities, and the potential for sample binding.Rimmed vs. Non-Rimmed
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4th Dec 2024
How To Maximize HPLC Column Lifetime
All chromatographic columns experience wear over time. Key factors that contribute to the degradation of HPLC columns include sample injections, as sample matrices may contain residual proteins, lipid
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4th Dec 2024
To Cut or Not-to-Cut
To Cut or Not to Cut: Is Paying Extra for Pre-Cut Stainless Steel Tubing Worth It?When setting up your HPLC system, it's crucial that the ends of your tubing are flat and free of burrs. This ensures t
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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
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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10th Jun 2024
Five Ways to Reduce Costs in Your Chromatography Workflow
How You Can Save Money in Your Chromatography Laboratory
Chromatography is a powerful analytical technique, but costs can add up quickly. Lab managers are regularly challenged to keep costs to a min
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31st May 2024
How to Cut HPLC Tubing: Your Guide to Peak Performance
High-pressure liquid chromatography (HPLC) is a powerful analytical technique, but results can depend greatly on seemingly minor details, such as the tubing used throughout the system. In this arti
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16th May 2024
Pore Size vs. Particle Size in HPLC Columns
When selecting an
HPLC column, it is important to understand the different attributes and how they will affect your chromatography. Chemical properties, such as the type of surface of the s
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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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3rd Jan 2024
Unlocking the Benefits of Agilent Bond Elut HLB SPE
Discover
how Agilent Bond Elut HLB SPE products can revolutionize your sample
preparation process and provide optimal results.Understanding the
Importance of Sample Preparation
Sample prepar
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30th Nov 2023
Revolutionizing UHPLC Connections: Introducing MarvelXACT by IDEX
Reliable HPLC
fitting
connections play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and consistent
results in UHPLC (Ultra-High Performance Liquid Chromatography) applications. Improper
fittings can l
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7th Nov 2023
EHS Compliance: Safely Manage HPLC Solvent Waste
Many of the solvents, and even samples, used in high
performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) are hazardous and/or flammable. Because
of this, it’s important to mitigate health and safety risks t
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9th Mar 2023
Syringe Filters for HPLC Sample Preparation: A Guide to Choosing the Right Filter for Consistent and Accurate Results
Sample preparation is a crucial step in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). While sample preparation can vary depending on the type of application and level of interference a sample contain
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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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12th Apr 2022
What LC Column Should I Use for EtG and EtS Detection?
Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) and ethyl sulfate (EtS) biomarkers are formed by the liver after ethanol ingestion. They can be detected in urine approximately 2-80 hours after alcohol is consumed. Due to the
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12th Apr 2022
Using 96 Well Plates In High Throughput Laboratories
Using 96 well plates instead of autosampler vials has significant advantages for high throughput labs, due to the ease of automation. Unfortunately, not all steps in the process can be fully automated
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11th Feb 2022
How do Stainless-Steel Fittings Differ from Polymer-Based Fittings?
Both stainless-steel and polymer-based fittings are quite common in HPLC, and there are pros and cons for each. Deciding which to use for your lab depends on the application and requirements of your m
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