Join us for a free two-day LECO Separation Science Workshop on September 23–24, 2026, at the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/companies/219">C³AL Laboratory</a> at Cal State LA. Registration is free, and meals and refreshments will be provided throughout the workshop.&nbsp;<h4>Registration</h4><blockquote>👉<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=iYeNbqIuykW7qZP4_jUEVbznDB40eK1PgjPzhHyb__9URTFTTFA5UEEzQ1A4MUtFV0o4TEJTNlZCOS4u&amp;route=shorturl">Register HERE</a>Space is limited, register today!<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/LECO_LECO_Separation_Science_Workshop_registration_332543a18e.jpg" alt="LECO: LECO Separation Science Workshop - QR code for registration" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_LECO_LECO_Separation_Science_Workshop_registration_332543a18e.jpg 156w," sizes="100vw" width="437" height="437"></blockquote><h4>Hand-on Experience with the LECO Complex Chemical Composition Analysis Lab C3AL</h4><ul><li>Work directly with LECO instruments in the C3AL Laboratory</li><li>Learn complete analytical workflows from sample to answer</li><li>Get expert guidance from LECO application scientists</li><li>Develop methods and solve real-world challenges</li><li>Collaborate, ask questions, and build your skills</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Cal_State_LA_The_LECO_Pegasus_BTX_system_in_Cal_State_LA_s_LECO_Complex_Chemical_Compositional_Analysis_Lab_enhances_research_and_student_training_in_advanced_chemical_analysis_cover_b739e727ca.jpg" alt="Cal State LA: The LECO Pegasus BTX system in Cal State LA’s LECO Complex Chemical Compositional Analysis Lab enhances research and student training in advanced chemical analysis" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Cal_State_LA_The_LECO_Pegasus_BTX_system_in_Cal_State_LA_s_LECO_Complex_Chemical_Compositional_Analysis_Lab_enhances_research_and_student_training_in_advanced_chemical_analysis_cover_b739e727ca.jpg 227w," sizes="100vw" width="1252" height="863">The first day will focus on the fundamentals and theory of comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC), with an emphasis on understanding how GC×GC can enhance your research, solve complex analytical challenges, and support your laboratory or company goals.&nbsp;The second day will be dedicated to hands-on activities, giving participants the opportunity to work directly with LECO instrumentation, learn practical analytical workflows, and analyze their own samples with guidance from LECO application scientists.&nbsp;Whether you are new to GC×GC or looking to expand its use in your research or organization, this workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn, explore, and apply the technology in a practical setting. Space is limited, so register early!<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Cal_State_LA_LECO_QUADJET_G_Cx_GC_coupled_to_Pegasus_BT_4_D_TOM_MS_in_the_Complex_Chemical_Composition_Analysis_Lab_C_AL_077a14ae34/Cal-State-LA-LECO-QUADJET-GCxGC-coupled-to-Pegasus-BT-4D-TOM-MS-in-the-Complex-Chemical-Composition-Analysis-Lab-(CAL).jpg" alt="Cal State LA: LECO QUADJET GCxGC coupled to Pegasus BT 4D TOM MS in the Complex Chemical Composition Analysis Lab (C³AL)" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Cal_State_LA_LECO_QUADJET_G_Cx_GC_coupled_to_Pegasus_BT_4_D_TOM_MS_in_the_Complex_Chemical_Composition_Analysis_Lab_C_AL_077a14ae34/thumbnail_Cal-State-LA-LECO-QUADJET-GCxGC-coupled-to-Pegasus-BT-4D-TOM-MS-in-the-Complex-Chemical-Composition-Analysis-Lab-(CAL).jpg 234w," sizes="100vw" width="1949" height="1299">

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An international research team, which included scientists from the Faculty of Science at Palacký University and the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, has succeeded in unraveling the complex mechanism by which a chemical bond is formed during a collision between molecules. The experts found that the reaction only takes place if the molecules are oriented towards each other within a very narrow range of angles – within the so-called cone of reaction. This joint research has thus provided an answer to one of the fundamental questions of chemistry: under what conditions do chemical bonds form between molecules. The results of the study&nbsp;Spatially resolving the cone of reaction for a single molecule&nbsp;were published in the prestigious scientific journal&nbsp;Science.Many chemical reactions begin with the collision of two particles. However, for a new chemical bond to form, it is not enough for the molecules simply to come into contact. Their collision must occur with sufficient energy, in the correct relative orientation and at the right location. Under normal conditions, such as in solutions or gases, molecules collide chaotically, and the precise parameters of these collisions cannot therefore be controlled.<h4>Molecules under control</h4>Scientists were able to control the collisions of individual molecules on a copper surface and monitored the process using a scanning tunnelling microscope. They used the instrument not only to visualise individual molecules, but also to deliberately accelerate the reactants towards one another. They subsequently analysed each collision with atomic-level resolution. This enabled them to determine unequivocally whether a new chemical bond had formed between the molecules.<h5>“What is hidden in the statistics of billions of collisions in conventional chemistry, we have managed to break down into individual cases and map directly.” Adam Matěj</h5>A key finding of the study is that the outcome of a collision is determined by the extremely precise orientation of the molecules. A new bond was formed only when the target molecule was oriented within a few degrees of the direction of movement of the other molecule. When rotated by more than fifteen degrees, the molecules simply bounced off each other without any reaction.<h4>The precise orientation of the molecules is crucial</h4>“For the first time, we were able to observe, using a single molecule, exactly how precisely it must be oriented for the reaction to take place at all. What is hidden in the statistics of billions of collisions in conventional chemistry, we have managed to break down into individual cases and map directly,” said Adam Matěj from the Department of Physical Chemistry at the Faculty of Science.The theoretical part of the study, in which researchers from Palacký University and the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences were involved, played a significant role. Using quantum-mechanical calculations, they explained why the ‘reaction cone’ is so narrow. It turned out that the reactive carbon atom is surrounded by hydrogen atoms, which block the access of the reacting molecule from almost all directions.<h4>The arrangement of atoms restricts access to the reaction</h4>The calculations also shed light on a surprising experimental result. The chemical reaction took place even when the molecule moved along an adjacent row of copper atoms, where, according to the original assumptions, no bond should have formed.<h5>“The strength of this work lies in the fact that the experiment and theory have been brought together into a single picture. The microscope showed what happens during the collision, and the calculations explained why.” Pavel Jelínek</h5>“The explanation lies in the slight displacement of a single copper atom on the surface. The target’s bond to the surface pulls it out of its position and brings it close enough to the neighbouring row that it can literally take over the projectile and direct it to the correct spot. This shows that the surface is not merely a passive substrate, but actively participates in the reaction itself and can even facilitate pathways that would otherwise be unfavourable,” noted Adam Matěj.<h4>The surface also determines the course of the reaction</h4>The results are significant for the development of so-called surface reactions, in which new materials and nanostructures are purposefully assembled from individual molecules. A better understanding of the influence of the spatial arrangement of molecules will enable the design of molecular building blocks so that they bond more reliably and efficiently. This represents an important step towards the development of technologies based on the controlled construction of structures atom by atom.“The strength of this work lies in the fact that experiment and theory have been brought together into a single picture. The microscope showed what happens during the collision, and the calculations explained why. Without a theoretical model, we would have found it difficult to discover that the movement of a single surface atom is behind the unexpected course of the reaction,” added Pavel Jelínek from the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences.<blockquote>The study&nbsp;Spatially resolving the cone of reaction for a single molecule&nbsp;was produced in collaboration between researchers from the University of Graz, the Institute of Physics of the Czech Academy of Sciences, Palacký University in Olomouc, Charles University and Humboldt University in Berlin.</blockquote>

Scientists reveal when chemical bonds form in molecular collisions 

Injecting water into a gas chromatography (GC) system has always raised concerns for analysts. Many wonder if water will damage their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products?category=7&amp;manufacturerItems=50">GC column</a> or instrument. In fact, one of the most common questions in gas chromatography water analysis is whether aqueous samples can be safely introduced without compromising results.Selecting the right GC column for water analysis and following proper injection techniques can minimize the risk of column damage and maintain reliable analytical results.<h3>Why Water Injections Are Risky in GC</h3>Water injections in gas chromatography columns are risky due to the following reasons:<h4>Backflash Issues</h4>Water expands significantly when vaporized at high inlet temperatures (e.g., 250–300 °C). If the expansion volume exceeds the inlet liner capacity, backflash can occur. This contaminates injector parts, leaving residues that cause ghost peaks, carryover, sample loss, and elevated baselines, ultimately reducing reproducibility and accuracy.<h4>Stationary Phase Degradation</h4>As a highly polar solvent, water can hydrogen bond with stationary phase polymers such as polyethylene glycol (PEG) or wax phases. Repeated exposure alters selectivity, shifts retention times, and may increase bleed in non-crosslinked phases. While older immobilized PEG phases are especially vulnerable, modern chemically bonded and crosslinked stationary phases offer improved resistance, making them more suitable to inject up to 100% water samples.<h4>Incomplete Vaporization</h4>Water’s high boiling point and poor wetting of non-polar stationary phases can result in incomplete vaporization. This may lead to peak splitting, band broadening, or reduced sensitivity. For this reason, injection settings need to be finely adjusted to avoid these effects.<h4>Detector Issue</h4>Standard GC detectors do not directly detect water. Excess water injected into a flame ionization detector (FID) can quench or even extinguish the flame, while moisture in an electron capture detector (ECD) can interfere with electron capture efficiency, suppressing signals or causing false responses.<h3>Choosing the Right GC Columns for Water-Containing Samples</h3>Here are some strategies that can help you increase the life of GC columns when analyzing water-containing samples.<ul><li>Use of cross-linked phases: Modern stationary phase design has greatly improved tolerance to water injections in GC. Cross-linking chemically bonds the stationary phase to the silica surface, making it far more resistant to leaching or washout from polar solvents. Traditionally immobilized but not cross-linked phases were much more vulnerable to degradation. For example, polyethylene glycol (PEG) phases are inherently hydrophilic and prone to water damage unless cross-linked. With technologies such as engineered self-crosslinking (ESC), used in Phenomenex <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/1571">Zebron ZB-WAXplus GC columns</a>, PEG phases can withstand repeated water injections without significant loss of efficiency.</li><li>Use of non-polar columns: Non-polar bonded and cross-linked columns (e.g., PDMS phases) are inherently resistant to water damage, though incomplete vaporization may still affect peak quality.</li></ul><h3>Tips to Protect Your GC System from Water Damage</h3>Implementing a few key tips can help protect your GC system from water damage. Here are some of the important recommendations:<ul><li>Keep injections small: Limit water injections to ≤0.2 µL to minimize backflash and protect the stationary phase.</li><li>Select the right liner: Use an appropriately sized inlet liner (e.g., 4.0 mm ID tapered or with a double gooseneck) to reduce backflash. A deactivated glass wool plug can promote rapid vaporization, though it may not be suitable for all analytes.</li><li>Reduce syringe carryover: Rinse syringes with a 50:50 methanol–water mixture between injections. In some methods, preparing samples with a small percentage of methanol can improve reproducibility and syringe performance.</li><li>Optimize solvent and injector conditions: Limit water injections to ≤0.2 µL to minimize backflash and protect the stationary phase.</li><li>Adjust carrier gas conditions: Ensure your <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/article/5538">gas chromatography injector setup</a> is correct to prevent water buildup. Combining water with a lower-expansion solvent (e.g., methanol) and maintaining an optimized injector temperature helps improve vaporization while limiting expansion.</li><li>Maintain a clean carrier gas supply: Replace gas cylinders before they are nearly empty to avoid backflow or moisture intrusion into the system While injecting water into a GC system is not simple and ideal, it can be managed safely with the right precautions. By choosing the appropriate stationary phase, following proper GC injector setup, and maintaining your instrument, you can conduct gas chromatography water analysis with confidence. For more information on GC hardware and maintenance, explore the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.phenomenex.com/resources/knowledge-center/gc-knowledge-center/understanding-the-essential-components-of-gas-chromatography">key parts of a GC instrument</a>.</li></ul>

Water Injections in GC: Is it Safe?

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There are many consumables in the GC flow path, and sometimes it can be tricky to know when it is time for a replacement.
Join us as we review the common consumables in the GC flow path and point out common signs or symptoms that indicate it may be time to do some maintenance.
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Presenter: Alex Ucci (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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In his current position at Agilent, Alex provides application assistance and technical support for sample preparation products as well as GC and LC consumables. Before he joined Agilent in 2014, Alex was a graduate student at the Pennsylvania State University researching the morphology and surface properties of aerosol particles using a wide variety of analytical techniques. He has an MS degree in chemistry.
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Agilent technologies: How to Keep a Good Thing Going: Preventive and Routine Maintenance for Your GC System

How to Keep a Good Thing Going: Preventive and Routine Maintenance for Your GC System

Common consumables in the GC flow path and point out common signs or symptoms that indicate it may be time to do some maintenance.

Preventive and Routine Maintenance for Your GC System

In today’s ever-changing laboratory environment, sample throughput and security of supply are paramount in maintaining productivity. With the recent limited availability and cost increase of helium, many labs are looking at ways to conserve and convert.
In this webinar, we will demonstrate how simple column and consumables choices can improve speed of analysis, while also minimizing the use of carrier gas. We will also illustrate how these same consumables will provide the flexibility needed to simplify conversion to hydrogen carrier gas, if needed. Finally, we will provide some simple, under-utilized tips on how to conserve your current gas use.
Please join us to hear how you can implement fast GC methods that will also reduce the impact of carrier gas supply disruptions. 
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Presenter: Ashlee Gerardi (Product Marketing, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Agilent Technologies: How to Go Fast and Make Your Carrier Gas Last

How to Go Fast and Make Your Carrier Gas Last

How simple column and consumables choices can improve speed of analysis, while also minimizing the use of carrier gas.

Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have widely been applied in electronic devices due to their high energy densities, flexible design, light weight, and long lifespan compared to other types of batteries. Gas generation or the volume swelling of a battery is a common phenomenon of lithium-ion battery performance degradation. This is usually caused by electrolyte degradation during the lifespan of lithium-ion batteries. Knowing the composition of swelling gas is critical to optimizing the electrolyte composition.
Lithium battery electrolyte is the carrier of ion transport in a lithium battery, which is generally composed of lithium salt and organic solvent. In the electrolyte, the commonly used lithium salt is LiPF6, and the solvent is a binary, ternary, or multinary system composed of a mixture of cyclic carbonates and chain carbonates. Selecting the right organic electrolyte is the key to achieving a higher energy density, a longer cycle life, and greater battery safety.
In this presentation we will discuss two separate methods utilizing the Agilent 990 micro-GC and the Agilent single quadrupole GC/MSD for analysis of swelling gas and carbonate solvents and additives in lithium-ion batteries.
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Presenter: Shannon Coleman (GC Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Shannon Coleman holds a B.S. degree in Chemistry from the University of Colorado and an M.S. in Chemistry from Emory University. He is currently a GC Application Scientist at Agilent. He has been working with multidimensional and valve gas chromatography across various industries for the past 20 years. He supports Agilent’s North America Field Organization and spends his time consulting with and delivering educational content on understanding the fundamentals of chromatography and understanding complex gas chromatography analysis to Agilent’s customers.
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Agilent Technologies: Utilization of GC and GC/MSD for Analysis of Swelling Gas, Carbonate Solvents and Additives in Lithium-ion Batteries

Utilization of GC and GC/MSD for Analysis of Swelling Gas, Carbonate Solvents and Additives in Lithium-ion Batteries

Agilent 990 micro-GC and the Agilent single quadrupole GC/MSD for analysis of swelling gas and carbonate solvents and additives in lithium-ion batteries.

Agilent GC and GC/MSD for Analysis Lithium-ion Batteries

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Presenter: John Wasson (Presindent)

How to Buy a GC

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Analyzing volatile analytes in a non-volatile matrix doesn’t have to be messy. This talk will introduce the user to the Headspace injection technique. We will go through method development and discuss the changes that can be made to your chromatography by optimizing your headspace parameters.
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Presenter: Simon Jones (GC Applications Engineer/Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Simon Jones has over 23 years of GC experience. For the last 16 years, he has been with Agilent as a GC applications engineer/scientist based out of the GC column manufacturing facility if Folsom California. In his roles he has assisted with application development, troubleshooting chromatographic issues, and assisting with instrument configurations. Prior to joining Agilent in 2005, he worked in an analytical lab for the power industry, developing and optimizing testing methodologies for insulating fluids and materials in transformers.
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Agilent: Understanding Headspace GC. Parameters to Make You Successful!

Understanding Headspace GC. Parameters to Make You Successful!

This talk will introduce the user to the Headspace injection technique.  We will go through method development and discuss optimizing your headspace parameters.

Understanding Headspace GC parameters

Ongoing helium srtages can cause unpredictability for gas chromatographers. This is impacting lab managers who have now to manage sensible price fluctuations and potential delivery interruptions with helium carrier gas for GC analyses.
There might be different approaches to address the consequences of helium shortage and increased costs. In many cases switching to alternative gas can be a suitable solution but there are situations where you really need to use helium as your carrier gas. Regulated methods, SOPs, or high-sensitivity GC/MS methods may require the use of helium. In these cases, helium conservation should be pursued.
<h4>In this webinar you will learn how to:</h4>
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<li>Check and maintain your helium infrastructure to prevent leaks.
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Presenter: Praveen Arya (Application Engineer - GC/MS, Agilent Technologies)
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Praveen Arya, Application Engineer at Agilent technologies, has a commitment and appreciation for Gas-phase residue applications. In 2005, Mr. Praveen Arya completed his MSc. in Food Technology . After post-graduation, he served as a Senior Analyst at SGS, Gurgaon- a commercial testing laboratory for 6 years and developed expertise in Residue analysis using sophisticated chromatographic instruments such as LCMS and GCMS. After that, in 2011, He joined Agilent Technologies as an Application Engineer where he supported country-wide GCMS customers for resolving application issues and method development. He has more than 18 years of experience in residue analysis in food and environmental samples using various high end chromatographic and spectrometric techniques (GC, GCMS, GCMS/MS, TDS, Headspace, Purge &amp; trap etc.). His area of specialization includes new analytical method development and validation as per national and international guidelines.
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Agilent India: Helium Conservation and Alternatives

Helium Conservation and Alternatives

Helium Conservation and Alternatives to address helium shortage and increased costs

Helium Conservation and Alternatives in GC & GC/MS

Good quality supplies help eliminate chemical bleed and contamination and maintain integrity of results. Our precision engineered GC supplies ensure reproducibility of results and dependable performance. 
Join us in this webinar focused on GC supplies specially designed to improve ease-of-use and enhance analytical results, instrument performance and laboratory efficiency.
In this webinar, we will discuss:
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<li>Common consumables used in the GC flow path 
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<li>Differentiated GC supplies designed for improved peak shape
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Attend all three sessions to get an e-certificate plus limited-time discount on selected supplies.
Note - Discounts are applicable for India only

Agilent India: Session 2: Small Parts, Big Difference - Enhance performance with innovative GC Supplies

Enhance performance with innovative GC Supplies

Webinar focused on GC supplies specially designed to improve ease-of-use and enhance analytical results, instrument performance and laboratory efficiency.

<h4>Key learnings:</h4>
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<li>Learn the basics of GC×GC and what it offers over and above standard GC.
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<li>Hear about the latest advances in both flow and thermal modulation.
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<li>Find out how automated software workflows can speed up data processing.
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<li>Explore the latest GC×GC applications including the analysis of sustainable aviation fuels, pyrolysis oils, and much more.
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Gulf Bio Analytical Group: Improving GC×GC workflows for petrochemical analyses

Improving GC×GC workflows for petrochemical analyses

Explore the latest GC×GC applications including the analysis of sustainable aviation fuels, pyrolysis oils, and much more.

<h4>Outline</h4>
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<li>How is Process different from Lab analysis?
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<li>What is Eclipse and how is it different?
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<li>Eclipse PGC examples
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<li>Neutrino Monomer Analyzer – MSD/PDHID/FID</li>
<li>Fuels Analyzer – VUVD</li>
<li>Super Refinery Gas Analyzer – FID2/TCD2</li>
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<li>New technologies coming soon!
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Presenter: John Wasson (Founder &amp; President, Wasson-ECE Instrumentation, INC)
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John Wasson started Wasson-ECE Instrumentation in 1986 to provide analytical solutions for the most challenging analytes and processes in the HPI and CPI industries. He is a recognized expert on the design and application of turn-key custom GCs for lab and process instruments. John will cover Wasson-ECE’s newest product line, Eclipse Process Gas Chromatographs, the most capable process analyzers available to the hydrocarbon industry.
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Presenter: Kathryn Swingle (Technical Sales and Service Expert, Wasson-ECE Instrumentation, INC.)
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Kathryn Swingle is a well-rounded professional with 17 years of combined experience in the agriculture and energy industries. She is currently serving as a Technical Sales and Service expert at Wasson-ECE Instrumentation, Inc., specializing in process gas chromatographs. Mrs. Swingle has demonstrated expertise in delivering customized solutions, providing technical support, and addressing customer needs. 
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Wasson-ECE Instrumentation: The Next Frontier for Process GC Webinar

The Next Frontier for Process GC Webinar

The presentation will cover Wasson-ECE’s newest product line, Eclipse Process Gas Chromatographs.

<h4>Agilent Webinar Series for Food Testing Workflows: Part 2</h4>
Food laboratories find themselves in a frequently changing environment where they need to update their analytical procedures to follow new legislation and upcoming regulations.
Being that these rules are set up to protect public health, examine label accuracy as well as to meet import and export requirements, it is of paramount importance that laboratories address efficiently the challenges that sample preparation entails and carry out proper chromatographic separation to meet to achieve their results. 
Today we will address various applications with emphasis on sample preparation and chromatography, including latest technologies with examples relevant to those working in government organizations, food companies and contract labs. 
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Presenter: Cecilia Mazza (Product Specialist, EMEA IDO - Chemistries &amp; Suppliers, Agilent)
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With more than 20 years of professional experience, Cecilia is presently the Product Specialist for columns and supplies at Agilent. Supporting distributors and laboratory users in the analysis and purification of small and large molecules, for a wide range of LC and GC applications as well as sample preparation.
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Cecilia holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in US.
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Agilent: Agilent Webinar Series for Food Testing Workflows: Latest Applications and Workflows for the Food Market

Latest Applications and Workflows for the Food Market

Today we will address various applications with emphasis on sample preparation and chromatography, including latest technologies.

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