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Chromatography has played a crucial role in advancing new discoveries across various scientific fields. This separation technique is fundamental to innovations in drug discovery, environmental analysis, food safety, and much more.
HPLC Sample Prep Basics
Let's talk about sample prep, because this is where most of the errors occur in the entire analytical procedure.
HPLC – Negative Peaks and Baseline Drift
We had two cool questions come in recently, and I can solve both with one simple answer. We're going to talk about negative peaks and baseline drift in HPLC.
Ghost Peaks in HPLC – 5 common sources
Ghost peaks means there are peaks that showed up that were not expected. There is something there, so we have to figure out where that something is coming from.
How long does it take a column to equilibrate?
A lot of people ask the question, "How long does it take a column to equilibrate?"
There is an exact answer. You don't need to guess.
Problems Caused By Dwell Volume
Dwell volume is a critical concept in chromatography that can significantly impact the accuracy and reproducibility of your analytical results.
What is dwell volume? The basics
Trying to understand the concept of dwell volume in HPLC? Dwell volume is defined as the volume between where your gradient is formed to where it touches the column.
HPLC Basics Video: Analyzing a New Sample
Learning principles of analytical chemistry and HPLC will help you analyze your own samples from scratch.
Agilent? Waters? Shimadzu? Does it matter which one I use?
Agilent? Waters? Shimadzu? Does it matter which one I use?
2022 Helium Shortage and How to Use Hydrogen Instead as Your Gas Chromatography Carrier Gas
Have you heard about the helium shortage in 2022? Well if you haven't you're about to find out about it the next time you try to buy some helium.
There's a helium shortage in the world and there's a sort of a complex discussion as to why.
LC/GC Bootcamp vs. Advanced Topics In HPLC & GC Courses
One question we often hear is, “What’s the difference between the LC/GC Bootcamp and your Advanced Topics in HPLC or Advanced Topics in GC course?”
Chromatography Applications In Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical industry is huge in chromatography because in that industry they must by law analyze their raw materials to prove that there's nothing bad in it.
How Much Does A Gas Chromatograph Cost?
There are a lot of GC's in the world. There are a lot of different prices. Learn about new GC's. Learn my secret to getting a bargain.
Choose a Chromatography Learning Path
Take the drivers seat of your HPLC/GC and your career.