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01

Jan
2020

Bioburden Testing and Rapid Microbiology Methods

In the realm of pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industries, ensuring product safety and compliance with stringent regulatory standards is…

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01

Jul
2024

Revolutionising Nutrition: The Rise of Alternative Proteins

The food industry is experiencing a significant shift as alternative proteins rise in popularity. These non-animal-based foods, ingredients, and beverages,…

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17

Jun
2024

Analyse Microplastics in Minutes, Not Hours

Want to bring exceptional speed and throughput to your microplastics research? Microplastics in the environment are becoming a greater concern…

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17

Jun
2024

Mitigating Plastic Pollution While Regenerating Our Oceans

It is estimated that more than 75% of the 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic produced over the last 65…

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03

Jun
2024

Free Your Workflows from Common Time Traps

The smarter way to avoid time traps in your laboratory. Do you think time-consuming tasks in ICP-MS are inevitable? Something…

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03

Jun
2024

5 Tips to Reduce Instrument Downtime

Labs are meant to be shining examples of precision, innovation and efficiency. But, imagine a high-tech instrument, meticulously calibrated, sitting…

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20

May
2024

A Look at Data Integrity in Pharma Labs

Data integrity problems in pharmaceutical quality control laboratories are driving more regulatory action than ever before. What has changed to…

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06

May
2024

Agilent BioTek 406 FX Microplate Washer Dispenser: Technology-Driven Application Diversity and Workflow Efficiency

Introducing Agilent BioTek’s new 406 FX microplate washer dispenser. Built on decades of innovation and success, the 406 FX is…

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06

May
2024

A Compelling Look at Liquid Handling for Microplate Assays

Microplate assays play a crucial role in scientific research and diagnostics. By allowing researchers to perform high-throughput screenings efficiently, the…

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15

Apr
2024

Ensuring the Sweet Integrity of Honey Quality with Randox Food Testing Solutions

Honey is a beloved golden elixir that is seeing a growing demand worldwide. As one of nature’s food wonders, this…

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18

Apr
2024

Ensuring the Sweet Integrity of Honey Quality

Honey is a beloved golden elixir that is seeing a growing demand worldwide. As one of nature’s food wonders, this…

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04

Apr
2024

Best of Imaging Applications

Cell culture lies at the heart of many biological studies, serving as a foundational technique for a myriad of applications,…

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01

Apr
2024

Unlocking the Potential of Automated Imaging Tools in Cell Culture and Assay Development

In the dynamic landscape of cell biology research, advancements in technology continually reshape our understanding of cellular processes and pave…

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18

Mar
2024

Smart Lab Design: Maximising Space and Efficiency

Thanks to film and television, everyone thinks labs are generous spaces filled to the brim with the latest equipment. In…

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15

Mar
2024

Become a Better Chromatographer Webinar Series

Whether you are a seasoned GC veteran or a beginner, this GC Webinar series will help to make you a…

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01

Mar
2024

Spectroscopy Digital Workshops & Bootcamps Webinar Series

Hone your lab skills, outside the lab, with our live, interactive series of virtual workshops and software bootcamps! Learn about…

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04

Mar
2024

The AI Advantage in Revolutionising Lab Quality Control

Imagine a lab where precision meets efficiency, and every operation is optimised to perfection. In the intricate world of laboratory…

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19

Feb
2024

Strategic Decision-Making: Balancing Innovation, Budget, and Technology in Scientific Research

Did you know that even in the world of cutting-edge scientific research, principal scientists grapple with a delicate dance between…

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15

Feb
2024

New to HPLC? Tips for Avoiding Beginner Pitfalls

Operating an HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography) system can be overwhelming for a new user. There are numerous pitfalls or "gotchas."…

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05

Feb
2024

Reducing the Environmental Impact of Laboratories: A Call to Sustainable Action

Did you know that laboratories, the epicentres of scientific discovery, also leave an indelible footprint on the environment, contributing significantly…

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22

Jan
2024

AI Technology and the Lab of the Future

In 2022, Agilent announced its acquisition of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technology developed by Virtual Control, an AI and machine learning…

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01

Jan
2020

Food Testing Workflows Webinar Series

Ensuring food safety and quality is more crucial than ever. For African countries, where ensuring food safety and quality is…

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08

Jan
2024

Tips for Preserving Data Integrity

Credible lab results depend on the quality and reliability of your data, regardless of which industry or function your lab serves.…

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14

Dec
2023

OpenLab CDS Webinar Series

Discover what OpenLab CDS software suite can do in your lab! Seminar 1 – The Control Panel and Data Acquisition…

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05

Dec
2023

Modernise Your Lab with Intelligent Software

To move into the digital age, you need software that can help you manage the growing amount of data generated…

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04

Dec
2023

Enhancing Labs With Digitalisation

This article was originally published by Agilent The topic of optimising laboratory efficiencies is at the forefront of discussions for…

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15

Nov
2023

Decoding Automation of Metabolite and Lipid Extraction Workflows

Technology improvements in liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry have enhanced the detection and identification of metabolites and lipids from complex biological samples.…

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31

Oct
2023

Jet Fuel by ICP-MS

The measurement of trace metals in petroleum feeds and its derivatives provides vital information required for running sustainable and daily…

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30

Oct
2023

Nuclear Fusion: A Vision for Clean Energy

On 13 December 2022, the U.S. Secretary of Energy announced a major scientific breakthrough from a Department of Energy (DOE)…

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18

Oct
2023

Chemetrix supports The Children’s Hospital Trust

According to Arrive Alive, 20 children are hospitalised due to trauma and bone injuries. In 2019, The Road Traffic Management…

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18

Oct
2023

Rapid Accurate Detection of Mitochondrial Toxicity

In cell analysis, real-time cell measurements provide a clear window into the critical functions driving cell signalling, proliferation, activation, toxicity…

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03

Oct
2023

Unlock your lab’s full potential with CrossLab Asset Monitoring

Managing the business of a lab is a whole other science and it's time-consuming. Controlling costs, and budget and making…

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02

Oct
2023

Sustainability Through Lab Optimisation

The average lab consumes more energy per square meter than many hospitals or other commercial buildings—the US EPA estimates that…

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20

Sep
2023

Avoiding Common Time Traps in ICP-MS Analysis: A Virtual Workshop

Inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) is a fast, multielement technique used for trace elemental analysis. But labs that use ICP-MS…

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05

Sep
2023

The Efficiency and Cost Benefits of an Innovative UV-Vis Spectrophotometer

UV-Vis spectroscopy is a mature technology used to analyse, characterise, and quantify pharmaceutical and biological samples such as active pharmaceutical…

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04

Sep
2023

Fueling Precision Medicine: From Sequence to Therapeutics

We are on the precipice of the next major shift in science as it relates to medicine. The 20th Century…

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16

Aug
2023

Analysis of Permanent Gases: More Challenging Than You Might Think

Permanent gases such as carbon monoxide, CO2, O2, N2, and methane are common in refinery gases, natural gas, fuel cell…

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01

Aug
2023

Addressing Data Integrity Gaps: Does Your Lab Have a Strategy?

Data integrity is paramount in today's digital world. Data Integrity Insights helps your lab stand up to any regulatory examination…

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04

Jul
2023

Industrialising High-Throughput Glycoproteomics Using AI for Clinical Use

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and there is a great movement globally to develop new treatments and…

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22

Jun
2023

Gather Assay Materials

Energy metabolism drives cell function in health and disease. The landscape of therapeutic discovery is rapidly evolving, and cellular metabolism…

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21

Jun
2023

Join us at analytica Lab Africa 2023

analytica Lab Africa is the premier trade fair for the analysis, laboratory-technology and biotechnology sectors, bringing together scientists, entrepreneurs and…

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06

Jun
2023

Food and Cannabis Elemental Analysis Part 2: Elemental Sample Prep for the Food and Agriculture Lab – Optimizing Your System for High Matrix Samples

Trace elemental analysis of foods and cannabis products is essential to ensure that products are suitable for consumption. The analysis…

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05

Jun
2023

Fingerprinting Honey to Ensure Purity

How pure is that honey in your jar? Although there's a rising demand for honey, the honey bee population is…

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02

Jun
2023

Accelerating Drug Development, QC & Manufacturing

During this webinar we will describe the newest breakthrough technologies and applications of Raman, Laser based Infrared and UV-Vis Spectroscopy…

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25

May
2023

Raw Material Identification Through All Kinds of Package Materials

In this webinar we will focus on raw material identification and will give a detailed comparison about the different spectroscopic…

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17

May
2023

Making Better Connections in GC and GC/MS Systems

This presentation will cover products from Agilent that make GC connections more robust by utilising new technologies that makes connections…

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17

May
2023

Analysis of Biopharmaceuticals: A Deeper Dive into Bioseparations

Ensuring the safety and efficacy of biotherapeutics from research to development, and then from manufacturing to quality control is essential…

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16

May
2023

Analysis of Biopharmaceuticals: Introduction to Workflows

Ensuring the safety and efficacy of biotherapeutics from research to development, and then from manufacturing to quality control is essential…

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09

May
2023

ICH Q3D Guideline: Elemental Impurities Analysis in Pharmaceutical Products

In the first half of this webinar, we will introduce the ICH/USP regulation and how to measure elemental impurities with…

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05

May
2023

Standardised ISO Methodologies for the Assessment of Microplastics

As interest in microplastics in the environment and food chain grows, so does the interest in the potential impacts on…

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02

May
2023

Vitamins & Amino Acids Analysis for Nutrition Labelling

The vitamins A, C, D, E, B6, B12, folate, and the minerals selenium, zinc, copper, and iron, are essential for…

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01

May
2023

Become a Better Chromatographer

Whether you are new to practicing GC chromatography, or would like a refresher, the installation and care of your GC…

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01

May
2023

Food Labelling: A Brief Overview

Every single food item we purchase in a store has a label or two. While we can sometimes overlook the…

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04

Apr
2023

Analysis of Terpenes in Cannabis Cultivars

This on-demand webinar is a comparison of headspace and SPME-arrow injection techniques for the analysis of terpenes in cannabis cultivars.…

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01

Jan
2020

How to Select the Right Equipment for Cannabis Potency Testing

The cannabis and hemp markets are thriving around the world. South Africa is an emerging cannabis economy that is poised…

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16

Mar
2023

Benefits of Dedicated Bio LC Instruments and Columns

Got 20 minutes to increase your knowledge?   What will you learn Watch this webinar to learn how dedicated UHPLC…

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03

Mar
2023

Chemetrix Investment in Deaf Community

The Deaf community is one of the most marginalised groups in South African society today. Over 80% of Deaf youth…

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01

Mar
2023

Residual Solvent Analysis of Pharmaceutical Products

Organic solvents constitute a major fraction in the synthesis of pharmaceutical products. The manufacturing process for active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)…

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28

Feb
2023

Analytical Strategies for USP Residual Solvents Analysis

In this presentation, we will present the relevant GC/FID and GC/FID/MS based analytical strategies to confidently detect and quantify Class…

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08

Nov
2022

Preventive and Routine Maintenance for Your HPLC System

Similar to our cars needing regular oil changes, tire pressure adjustments, or washer fluid top ups, our HPLC systems also…

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13

Dec
2022

HPLC Column Care

Are you just getting started with a new column you have never used before? Are you looking for ways to…

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31

Oct
2022

Analysis of Nitrosamine Impurities in Pharmaceuticals

What you will learn Understand what mutagenic impurities are and why it’s important to characterize and quantify them, even when…

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05

Oct
2022

Sweetening your Sugar Analysis with Electrichemical Detection

In this talk we compare three commonly used techniques for the analysis of sugars. We will show the integration of…

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19

Oct
2022

Characterisation of Non-Ionic Surfactants

In this talk, we will show characterization of ethoxylation in non - ionic surfactants. In the first dimension the separation…

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12

Oct
2022

Per and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances in Soils

Graphitized carbon black (GCB) has been used widely in sample preparation for efficient removal of pigments and other matrix interferences.…

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20

Sep
2022

Customer Care, Quick and Easy

Chemetrix is proud to bring you technology that makes your lab processes more efficient and accurate. Now, we’re doing the…

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28

Sep
2022

Reliability of Multi-residue Identification

It is of utmost importance to ensure that the analytical results from residue testing for food products are reliable. “False…

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21

Sep
2022

Aqueous Film Forming Foam Formulations

Aqueous film forming foam (AFFF) is an effective fire suppressant for petroleum-based fires.  Foams are primarily composed of complex mixtures…

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19

Sep
2022

Dioxins Analysis in the Environment

U.S. EPA Method 1613B has been one of the primary methods used in the analysis of polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins (PCDDs) and…

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14

Sep
2022

High-Throughput Intact Native Protein Analysis

Ion mobility-mass spectrometry has become a valuable analytical tool in native protein analysis. In protein structure studies, ion mobility spectrometry…

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12

Sep
2022

HydroInert for Use with Hydrogen Carrier Gas

Recent concerns with the price and availability of helium have led laboratories to look for alternative carrier gases for their…

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07

Sep
2022

Optimised Analysis of SVOCs with EPA 8270E

This webinar will overview a sensitive method used to analyse semivolatile organic compounds (SVOCs) on an Agilent 7000E Gas Chromatograph/Triple…

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05

Sep
2022

Knowing How to Make ICP-MS Easier

Knowing the right information at the right time can help you cut through the everyday complexities of your ICP-MS analysis.…

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31

Aug
2022

1,4-Dioxane in Consumer Products

1,4-Dioxane is an industrial chemical contaminant that is of concern even at trace levels in consumer products. Government jurisdictions are…

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24

Aug
2022

InfinityLab OnLine HPLC Solution

In modern production of small molecule pharmaceuticals, biopharmaceuticals, and, in fact, ALL production batches, the reaction has to be closely…

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05

Aug
2022

Customer Stories | Raymond Hartley

Why do laboratories across South Africa choose Chemetrix and what do we bring to the table that builds longstanding relationships?…

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29

Jul
2022

We are now ISO 9001 certified

Chemetrix is very proud to announce that we are now ISO 9001 certified, the ultimate global benchmark for quality management.…

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17

Jul
2022

Novel Front-end Strategies to Increase Sample Throughput in LC/MS

Imagine if you could perform ‘LC/MS’ analysis in a comparable time to Usain Bolt’s 100-metre world record!  Over the last…

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04

Jul
2022

Ultra-High Sensitivity for Targeted Mass Spectrometry Applications

The Evosep One is a powerful and standardized platform for LCMS workflows that require a sensitivity boost achieved at low…

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26

Jun
2022

Adding an Extra Dimension of Separation

With the increasing demand for high throughput LC/MS analyses, there is a temptation to reduce chromatographic run times, but in…

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17

Jun
2022

AFSW2022: The Food Safety Event of the Year!

Africa Food Safety Workshop 2022 is happening at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg from 27 June until 1 July. The event…

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14

Jun
2022

CE/MS: From Small Ions to Biomolecules – Think CE!

Capillary Electrophoresis is extremely well suited to the separation of charged molecules whether they are small pesticide metabolites (<110 Da)…

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11

Jun
2022

Improved Metabolomics Analysis Using an Iron-Free Flow Path

Metabolomics is a tool to decipher and understand the physiological state of a cell or organism. In recent times, LC/MS…

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07

Jun
2022

SFC – Only the Solvent is Critical

Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC) was first developed in the 1960s, using supercritical carbon dioxide and this technology has been commercially…

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03

Jun
2022

Boost your Performance with 2D-LC Separation

This scientific presentation is for analytical chemists, chromatographers, and mass spectrometrists that want to learn, how an additional chromatographic dimension…

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12

Apr
2022

Customer Stories | Jimmy Woodley

How many GCs can one lab need? In all the years Chemetrix has been supplying top-quality instruments to labs across…

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06

Apr
2022

Chemetrix Backs Yes 4 Youth

SA Youth is supported by the Presidency, YES, National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) and Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator as part…

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On Demand and Past Events

01

Jul
2021

Measuring and Analyzing Optical Coatings by UV-Vis-NIR

Speciality films and coatings used across industries all require uniformity and consistency. From the deposition of your thin films to…

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01

Jul
2021

Achieve Better Productivity in your Elemental Analysis: Switch From Flame Atomic Absorption (AAS) to MPAES

Agilent microwave plasma atomic emission spectrometers (MP-AES) have higher sensitivity, lower detection limits (down to sub-ppb levels) and are faster…

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01

Jul
2021

Food and Cannabis Elemental Analysis Part 3: Elemental Analysis, Putting it All Together – Agilent 7850 ICP-OMS with MassHunter 5.1 Live Demo & Agilent 5900 ICP-OES with ICP Expert Live Demo

This will be a three week Food and Cannabis elemental analysis workshop. We will cover a lot of great information…

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01

Jul
2021

Food and Cannabis Elemental Analysis Part 1: Elemental Workflows in the Food and Cannabis Lab

This will be a three week Food and Cannabis elemental analysis workshop. We will cover a lot of great information…

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01

Jul
2021

Geochemical Analysis at the Speed of Light with ICP-OES

Agilent Technologies understands the wide range of requirements in the geochemistry, mining and metals field. In order for you to…

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01

Jul
2021

Automate Method Development using a Smart ICP-OES

Agilent ICP-OES instruments are packed with smart functions that deliver reliable analytical results and slash wasted time in the lab.…

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01

Jul
2021

Get the Most Out of Your AA – Achieve the Productivity and Speed of Sequential ICP-OES with Agilent’s AA Systems

Agilent’s AA range is productive, user-friendly, and exceptionally reliable. The instruments deliver the high performance that analysts require, while being…

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30

Sep
2021

Microplastics in the Environment Virtual Symposium

Agilent’s expertise provides a range of analytical solutions to both identify and quantify microplastics in the environment. In our Microplastics…

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29

Jul
2021

Rapid QC Tablet Testing with Transmission Raman Spectroscopy

The Agilent TRS100 Raman system is ideal for fast assay of tablets, capsules, and other dosage forms. Transmission Raman technology…

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20

Jul
2021

High-throughput LC-MS Analysis to Systematically Map Gut Microbiome Drug Metabolism

Individuals vary widely in their drug responses, which can be dangerous and expensive due to significant treatment delays and adverse…

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01

Jul
2021

Analysis of Alcohol Levels in Hand Sanitizer by FTIR

Alcohol quantification is a common FTIR measurement. Measuring calibration standards and creating a method for routine analysis takes little expertise…

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01

Jul
2021

Identification of Microplastics Using the 8700 Laser Direct Infrared Imaging (LDIR) System

Contamination in our waterways, soil, air, and drinking water from microplastics is gaining significant public interest due largely to its…

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01

Jul
2021

Forensics Series Part 3: Using UV-Vis as a Rapid Screen for the Purity of a Drug of Abuse – Methamphetamine

In the world of Forensic Analysis, purity is an important calculation.  Using UV-Vis as a rapid screening technique for methamphetamine…

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01

Jul
2021

Forensics Series Part 1: Forensic Identification using Infrared Spectroscopy

Find out how the Cary 630 FTIR with ATR enables the identification of Forensic samples quickly and accurately.   Speakers…

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01

Jul
2021

ICP-OES Analysis in an Organic Matrix – Tip, Tricks, and Hacks for Making Direct Organic Analysis Easy

Laboratories are frequently asked to perform non-routine analysis and sometimes this involves changing over from aqueous sample analysis to analysis…

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01

Jul
2021

Quick and Real-Time Determination of Potency in Cannabis Extracts using FTIR Spectroscopy

Cannabis products that are currently on the market consist of either dry material such as flower buds, concentrates such as…

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01

Jul
2021

EnviroTech – Transforming Wastewater Treatment with TOC Monitoring

Organic load is one of the most important parameters for discharge control of municipal and industrial wastewater. Permissible limits are…

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01

Jul
2021

All Eyes on Environmental Analysis

Celebrating our most innovative applications across environmental samples We are delighted to share with you these on-demand environmental analysis presentations…

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01

Jan
2020

Driving Quality with Real-time TOC Data in Food & Beverage

The Food and Beverage industry is constantly faced with demands to meet product quality and production goals. Some of the…

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01

Jul
2021

Cleaning Validation – A Beginner’s Guide to Increasing Efficiency with TOC

Join our webinar which will guide you through efficiency gains with TOC for cleaning validation. We call it a ‘beginner’s…

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01

Jul
2021

Keeping Pace with COVID-19 Virtual Symposium

COVID-19 research and testing methods are evolving every day. Join us for an interactive live event to hear the latest…

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15

Jul
2020

A New Endotoxin Testing Platform: Sievers Eclipse BET

In this webinar, attendees will receive an introduction to the groundbreaking Sievers Eclipse BET Platform to understand why it was…

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26

Feb
2020

TOC and Conductivity Analysis: Back to Basics

This webinar is designed to get back to basics as a refresher for seasoned users or as an introduction for…

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