PFAS are among the most persistent environmental contaminants. Explore LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, TOF, and HRMS approaches for PFAS detection, identification, and quantification.
We, 17.6.2026
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SPE Troubleshooting: Why Won't My Sample Flow Through the SPE Cartridge?
Learn the most common causes of SPE cartridge flow problems and how to troubleshoot them. Identify issues related to samples, solvents, manifold pressure, and precipitation.
We, 10.6.2026
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SPE Troubleshooting: Understanding and Resolving Low Recovery in Solid Phase Extraction
Low SPE recovery does not have to mean method failure. Learn how fraction collection and analysis can identify analyte losses and guide effective troubleshooting steps.
We, 27.5.2026
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Why Is It Necessary to Dry the SPE Sorbent Before Elution?
Proper drying of the SPE sorbent is a critical step to achieve high sensitivity, good reproducibility, and maximum analyte recovery, especially for complex sample matrices.
We, 18.2.2026
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How to Protect Your GC Column - Part 2
How can you extend GC column lifetime and prevent contamination? Part 2 focuses on using liners with glass wool and proper column bake-out to maintain separation performance.
We, 11.2.2026
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How to Protect Your GC Column - Part 1
Dirty samples can quickly damage your GC column and shorten its lifetime. Learn simple, proven ways to protect your column, improve performance, and reduce downtime. Part 1 focuses on smart sample preparation.
We, 4.2.2026
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SPE Troubleshooting - Extra Peak
An SPE technical tip focused on identifying the sources of interferences and extra peaks observed after sample extraction.
We, 28.1.2026
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Why are my recoveries greater than 100%?
Although 100% recovery is expected in SPE, values above 100% are sometimes observed. This article explains the most common causes and provides practical guidance on how to identify and resolve them.
We, 21.1.2026
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Troubleshooting SPE
A technical guide to troubleshooting low analyte recovery in SPE. Explains relative vs. absolute recovery and provides practical solutions for conditioning, loading, and sorbent selection.
We, 14.1.2026
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I am getting low recovery in my SPE method, how do I fix the problem?
Practical troubleshooting guide for low recovery in SPE methods. Learn how to identify problems with solvents, flow rate, pH, or sorbent choice step by step.