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">

LECO Separation Science Workshop

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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Whether it be eating healthier or exercising more, we all set goals for the New Year. But are you also resolving to get better resolution this year with your GC columns?
Are you experiencing peak co-elution or would you simply like to obtain more resolution between your peaks?
Join us as we discuss methods and strategies for getting better resolution as your New Year&#39;s resolution.
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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: Get Better Resolution for your New Year’s Resolution: GC Separation Troubleshooting

Get Better Resolution for your New Year’s Resolution: GC Separation Troubleshooting

Join us as we discuss methods and strategies for getting better resolution as your New Year's resolution.

Get Better Resolution: GC Separation Troubleshooting

This presentation will cover products from Agilent that make GC connections more robust by utilizing new technologies that makes connections easier, leak free and more inert for any application.
Topics covered include: Self Tightening Stainless Column Nuts and ferrules, Press Fits, UltiMetal Plus and Stainless Steel Capillary Tubing, Ferrule Pre-swaging installation tool and MS interface installation tool, among others.
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Presenter: Mark Sinnott (Application Engineer, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Mark Sinnott works for Agilent Technologies as a Technical Support Engineer in the Consumables and Supplies Division (CSD) at the capillary column manufacturing facility (the “J&amp;W Scientific” location). In his position at Agilent, Mark performs technical support and applications assistance to gas chromatographers worldwide. He has more than 22 years of experience in gas chromatography, including environmental analysis of compounds in air, soil and water matrices, including dissolved gas analysis for the electrical industry. Mark holds a Master’s Degree in Chemistry from California State University, Sacramento, and currently resides in Sacramento.
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Agilent Technologies: Making Better Connections in GC and GC/MS Systems

Making Better Connections in GC and GC/MS Systems

This presentation will cover products from Agilent that make GC connections more robust by utilizing new technologies.

The characterization of fatty acids is one of the major applications of gas chromatography in edible vegetable oils, like palm oil, canola oil, etc. In general, GC can be applied to the analysis of intact lipids, such as triacylglycerols, or the analysis of the fatty acid composition based on fatty acid methyl ester (FAME) profiling.
A broad range of columns and stationary phases are available for vegetable oil analysis.
In this webinar, some of our new GC column technology for the fast analysis of these FAMEs is presented, and the GC column selection is discussed. Based on the complexity of the samples, different column technologies can be applied, and a trade-off can be made between sample throughput and resolution. We will also show the difference in analysis time and separation when switching from Helium to alternative carrier gases, like Nitrogen.
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Presenter: Gustavo Serrano (Global Product Manager – GC Columns, Agilent Technologies USA)
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Gustavo Serrano is the GC Columns Product Manager at Agilent Technologies in Wilmington, Delaware, USA. Gustavohas a broad background in GC technologies, including experience as an R&amp;D scientist and Product Manager at Sigma-Aldrich/Supelco, where he worked on the development and commercialization of novel GC stationary phases. He has also published extensively in the fields of portable micro GC systems, GC columns and micro thermal modulators for GC×GC applications. Gustavo holds a PhD in Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Michigan, and an MBA from the University of Indiana – Bloomington.
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Agilent Technologies: Advances in FAME Analysis by GC/FID with different carrier gases

Advances in FAME Analysis by GC/FID with different carrier gases

In this webinar, some of our new GC column technology for the fast analysis of these FAMEs is presented, and the GC column selection is discussed.

FAME Analysis by GC/FID with different carrier gases

In this gas chromatography experts session in February, we have the focus on injection. This is the most error prone step of the GC analysis and can effect resutls significantly.
There are several injection options, and each holds its own pitfalls: Split/splitless, temperature programmable, on-column, headspace, solid phase micro extraction, thermal desorption, purge and trap, just to name the most common injection techniques. 
In this webinar, our GC&amp;GC-MS experts Petra Gerhards, Timm Sperling and Dr. Thomas Stegemann (together, the three have almost 80 years of experience in this area) will answer all your questions regarding injection.
Ideally, please send us your questions in advance. You can do that during registration or anytime via email to (analyze.eu@thermofisher.com). That allows us to group incoming questions under certain aspects. 
Also during the live session, you can submit your questions with the Q&amp;A chat function. We will answer all questions. In case we are running out of time during the live webinar, we will reach out to you afterwards.
That&#39;s what you can expect:
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<li>Answers to your specific questions related to GC injection technologies</li>
<li>Tips and tricks that help to improve your analysis</li>
<li>Increase your GC and GC-MS knowledge</li>
<li>News in GC and GC-MS technology</li>
<li>Troubleshooting tips for your GC analysis</li>
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Who should participate?
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<li>Everybody who is interested in gas chromatography, specifically in injection techniques</li>
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Presenter: Petra Gerhards (Regional Marketing Manager EMEA GC&amp;GC-MS, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Presenter: Dr. Thomas Stegemann (Senior Application Specialist GC/GC-MS, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Presenter: Timm Sperling (Chromatography Expert &amp; Technical Sales Specialist, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
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Thermo Scientific: Ask-the-Experts session about injection technologies in GC and GC-MS

Ask-the-Experts session about injection technologies in GC and GC-MS

We have the focus on injection. This is the most error prone step of the GC analysis and can effect  resutls significantly.

Injection technologies in GC and GC-MS

During this webinar, an expert panel will discuss the historical events that have resulted in the consolidation of the use of helium as the GC carrier gas of choice, and how those events may no longer apply to modern instrumentation. 
The panelists will discuss the benefits of migration to alternative carrier gases, including hydrogen and, more importantly, nitrogen, so that GC and GC-MS laboratories can eliminate their reliance on helium. Due to the cost of helium and increasing supply limitations, this topic is especially relevant, as some have estimated that helium may no longer be available for use in the chromatographic market within a relatively short space of time.
<h5>Key learning objectives</h5>
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<li>Learn about how the consolidation to helium as the GC carrier gas of choice has come about</li>
<li>Understand why helium reliance may cause a significant impact on the analytical testing market</li>
<li>Discover how GC-MS methodologies can be adapted to use nitrogen as a carrier gas, without sacrificing analytical performance</li>
<li>Understand why hydrogen may not be the best alternative to helium, in terms of GC carrier gas</li>
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<h5>Who should attend?</h5>
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<li>Laboratory analysts</li>
<li>Laboratory managers</li>
<li>Laboratory directors</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Frank Dorman (Dartmouth College and Waters Corp)
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Frank Dorman is currently Senior Business Development Manager at Waters, focusing on their global environmental business, and, concurrently, a resident scholar in the Chemistry Department at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH. In his role at Waters, Dorman manages the research-focused environmental market, external collaborations, and interfaces with R&amp;D for new product development. Prior to this, he was an associate professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB) at Penn State University in University Park, PA. Dorman’s scientific interests are in gas and liquid chromatography and fundamental characterization, instrumentation and column development, and mass spectrometry and atomic spectroscopy applied to trace analysis in complex sample matrices.
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Presenter: Jaap de Zeeuw (CreaVisions)
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Located in The Netherlands, de Zeeuw has 42 years of experience in GC capillary technology, working for Chrompack, Varian and Restek. He has developed many PLOT columns and the first bonded WAX column. He has published more than 100 articles in the field of GC, related to column technology and applications. He is the originator for applying a new GC technique for fast GC-MS using a high vacuum inside the capillary column, for which several patents were granted. de Zeeuw retired from Restek in 2022 and started a new company called CreaVisions. CreaVisions offers GC-consultation and GC masterclasses, as well as a class for creative problem solutions, which helps participants to learn how to think outside the box to generate unique ideas.
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Presenter: Chris English (Restek Corporation)
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Chris English has managed a team of chemists in Restek’s Innovations Laboratory since 2004. Before this, he spent seven years as an environmental applications chemist and was critical to the development of Restek’s current line of volatile GC columns. Prior to joining Restek, he operated a variety of gas chromatographic systems, conducting method development and sample analysis for a global laboratory testing network. Chris holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Saint Michael’s College, USA.
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Presenter: Georgina Wynne Hughes (Editorial Team)
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Georgina studied at Birmingham University where she gained a BSc in Biomedical Science, and an MSc by Research in Cancer and Genomic Sciences, which focused on defective autophagy in rare neurodegenerative diseases. As a member of the Editorial team, she now plays an integral role in shaping the content on SelectScience.
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SelectScience: Using nitrogen as a GC-MS carrier gas: Opportunities to eliminate reliance on helium

Using nitrogen as a GC-MS carrier gas: Opportunities to eliminate reliance on helium

The benefits of migration to alternative carrier gases, including hydrogen and, more importantly, nitrogen.

Using nitrogen as a GC-MS carrier gas

High-throughput laboratories face constant pressure to analyze more samples, even as resources shrink, and analytical challenges grow. New developments in intelligence and performance raise the gold standard in GC/MS to handle the complexity and demands of routine testing.
Recent challenges due to helium shortage can put your lab in a risky situation.
Hydrogen has some attractive benefits, such as increased speed and lower-temperature separations, but has traditionally been viewed as having performance drawbacks.
In this webinar series, we will focus on new technology advancements and best practices in GC/MS that reduce downtime and enhance lab productivity and performance. We will also present the new Agilent HydroInert source, designed to help minimize sensitivity loss and spectral anomalies associated with hydrogen gas.
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Presenter: Bryan White (Agilent Technologies)
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Agilent Technologies: Tackling Helium Shortages with New and Novel Solutions

Strategies to Mitigate Rising Helium Gas Costs and Availability

We will focus on new technology advancements and best practices in GC/MS that reduce downtime and enhance lab productivity and performance.

Mitigate Rising Helium Gas Costs and Availability

Did you ever wonder:
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<li>How much aspirin is in that aspirin tablet?</li>
<li>How much caffeine is in your favorite soft drink?</li>
<li>How much ethanol is in your whisky? Beer? Cantaloupe?</li>
</ul>
Not only are you about to find out the answer to those questions…but you will learn how to answer those questions for yourself!
In each 1—hour labinar, we will analyze an actual sample from beginning to end. And just like in real life, this will involve sample prep, setting chromatographic parameters, calibration, sample analysis and report generation … and it’s a lot easier than you think.
Show up and I will prove it to you!

Axion Labs and Training Institute: Live Sample Analysis from raw material to final report

Analyze This! Live Sample Analysis from raw material to final report

Join us for our 2023 live-labinar series where we will analyze real samples by HPLC and GC.

Live Sample Analysis from raw material to final report

Plastic waste entering the environment is undesired, and many initiatives are working towards a plastics circular economy. Once disposed of, ideally, plastic waste should be either re-used or recycled in order to avoid incineration or disposal in landfills. Mechanical recycling and depolymerization processes manage to capture only a small percentage of plastics. However, the bulk of mixed plastics that we use defy both mechanical recycling and depolymerization. For these mixed plastics, pyrolysis is the industry’s only currently viable tool for recovering raw materials and making new polymers.
Pyrolysis process uses high temperatures in the absence of oxygen to break down plastics into a mixture of smaller molecules known as pyrolysis oil. The output from pyrolysis has a different composition than traditional fossil-based hydrocarbon streams, and therefore, must be evaluated to correctly process as feedstock. 
In this webinar, we will talk about how GC-VUV can be used for an accurate PIONA-type quantification of pyrolysis oils from plastic waste.
Tune into this webinar to find out how GC-VUV can be used for an accurate PIONA-type quantification of pyrolysis oils from plastic waste. 
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Presenter: Sean Jameson (SVP of Business Development, VUV Analytics, Inc.
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Presenter: Raj Makhamale (Manager - Sales and Marketing Department, Shimadzu Middle East &amp; Africa FZE)
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Shimadzu: Analysis of Pyrolysis Oils From Mixed Waste Plastic By GC-VUV

Analysis of Pyrolysis Oils From Mixed Waste Plastic By GC-VUV

In this webinar, we will talk about how GC-VUV can be used for an accurate PIONA-type quantification of pyrolysis oils from plastic waste.

Pyrolysis Oils From Mixed Waste Plastic By GC-VUV

The objective of this webinar is to guide GC users on GC column care &amp; troubleshooting.
Audience will learn about the ways to maintain GC column performance. Guidance to troubleshoot common issues in GC separation will be share in this webinar.
Learning Objectives:
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<li>Learning on maintaining GC column performance
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<li>Troubleshooting common issues in GC separation
</li>
</ul>
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Presenter: Yap Siew Qi (Ph.D.) (Consumables Technical Specialist, Shimadzu (Asia Pacific) Pte Ltd)
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Yap Siew Qi is Consumables Technical Specialist at Shimadzu Asia Pacific. She joined the company after obtaining her PhD from National University of Singapore. At Shimadzu, she is responsible for the technical support of consumables in chromatography and spectroscopy. The products include GC/LC columns, UV cuvettes, vials and accessories. Her responsibilities include technical support of sales/engineers, customer support and producing applications.
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Shimadzu: GC Columns Care & Troubleshooting

GC Columns Care & Troubleshooting

Learn about the ways to maintain GC column performance. Guidance to troubleshoot common issues in GC separation.

This is the first of a series of webinars on fundamental concepts in gas chromatography.
This first session will cover:
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<li>Principles of gas chromatography
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<li>Uses of gas chromatography
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<li>Hardware overview
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<li>Carrier gases
</li>
</ul>
This series is perfect for anyone currently using GC, who&#39;d like to understand more about the technique, the hardware and the data produced. It&#39;s also suitable for anyone who is new to GC and who&#39;d like to understand more about it.
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Presenter: Andrew Clissold (GC/GC-MS Business Manager, Shimadzu UK Limited)
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Shimadzu: Introduction to Gas Chromatography - Hardware Overview & Carrier Gases

Introduction to Gas Chromatography - Hardware Overview & Carrier Gases

Principles of gas chromatography. Uses of gas chromatography. Hardware overview. Carrier gases.

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