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Light is utilized in a wide range of spectroscopic techniques and practices to gain a variety of information about materials and chemicals. These analyses can include material/chemical identification, quantitative analysis, quality control/quality assurance testing, and biological studies, among other applications. Applications, along with sample handling for both FTIR and UV-Vis spectroscopy, will be outlined in this paper.

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Often used to analyze solution-phase samples, UV-Visible absorption methods are remarkably effective for measuring solid-state samples too. UV-Visible analysis of solid samples can provide valuable information about the quality and effectiveness of manufactured materials and also reveal important characteristics during early stages of materials‘ development.

This application note discusses how the adverse effects of sample matrix can be circumvented with an analytical workflow that includes robust ICP-MS instrumentation offering comprehensive yet simplified analysis of samples containing high dissolved solids such as soil digests, wastewater and solid wastes. The data presented in this application note was generated over 12 hours with over 160 samples covering soil extracts and a variety of water samples.

Comprehensive guide containing best practices, proven strategies, and solutions for the entire trace elemental analysis workflow, starting with an introduction to environmental analysis, getting started with ICP-MS, and then workflow topics: sample and standard preparations, instrument calibration strategies, pre-analysis inspections, instrument optimization, data analysis and troubleshooting, and general maintenance. The guide emphasizes the importance of streamlining workflow to obtain accurate, reliable results. It’s an all-encompassing practical resource guide that also include links to pages online for the recommended laboratory apparatus, reagents, and standard solutions for convenience of the reader. The eBook has a related resource section with a curated list of relevant education resources such as app notes, technical notes, product brochures, and links to our environmental learning center pages.

This application note describes the analytical workflow developed for the analysis of water samples over an extended period using the latest innovations in ICP-MS instrumentation. The innovations specifically highlighted in this app note are the next generation Argon Gas Dilution accessory, which simplifies the analysis of high matrix samples allowing direct analysis without prior manual diution; the HAWK consumables and maintenance assistant within the Qtegra ISDS software; the new Easy-click compact (ECC) peristaltic pump; and the new Thermo Scientific autosampler, the iSC-65 autosampler.

This application note details the analysis of various brine solutions, containing up to 25% w/w dissolved salt, using robust ICP-MS instrumentation operated with the next generation Argon Gas Dilution (AGD) accessory. These high matrix samples were analyzed directly, without manual dilution, eliminating error prone and time- consuming preparation and handling steps. The developed method was rigorously tested for performance and reliability demonstrated through excellent quality control, matrix spike and internal standard recoveries for an analysis of 120 samples of 2.5% w/w brine solution.

This application note discusses a total workflow for the analysis of water and wastewater samples using the latest innovations in ICP-MS instrumentation which offers a comprehensive solution for effective and trouble-free analysis of samples containing high dissolved solids. The complete method quality control protocol was included in this study to ensure accuracy, precision, and reproducibility of an extended analysis consisting of 600 samples.

Learn how this efficient and effective analytical technique aids in monitoring chemical reactions and maintaining optimal conditions throughout bioprocessing and chemical manufacturing.

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This note demonstrates how ICP-MS can be used to assess trace elements in individual yeast cells and display the mass distribution across several hundred cells.

This note demonstrates that nitrogen can be used as a purge gas for ICP-OES without compromising analytical performance and is comparable to using argon as a purge gas.

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Whether you are preparing for environmental sample analysis by ICP-MS, seeking to streamline your current methodologies and workflows, or experiencing analytical challenges, the new eBook from Thermo Fisher Scientific can be a resource for your laboratory. It contains general best practices to achieve accurate results, tips to streamline sample and standard preparations and avoid systematic errors, and much more. Download the “Guide for Environmental Sample Analysis by ICP-MS: Recommendations for Getting Started and Best Practices to Streamline Workflow” to get started.

Measuring enzyme activity and enzyme assay can be influenced by many variables. Automated enzyme analyzers simplify the overall method development and results reliability.

This note demonstrates sensitive, robust, fast, and straightforward analysis of trace elements in lithium hexafluorophosphate electrolyte samples by ICP-OES.

This note demonstrates a fast analytical method for the determination of major and trace elements in ternary cathode material of lithium batteries using ICP-OES.

Thursday December 2, 2021 at 11am EST| 8am PST| 4pm GMT|5pm CET How can we obtain deeper insight into processes in individual cells? Join this webcast to find out more about a new application of ICP-MS.