Laboratory Conferences - Chemistry Events

Cloud-Point Extraction/Graphite Furnace Atomic Absorption Spectrometry for the Determination of Trace Rhodium in Water Samples
A method for the determination of ultratrace rhodium by cloud point extraction coupled with graphite furnace atomic absorption spectrometry has been developed. read more
Statistics in the Laboratory: Confidence Interval of the Mean
Estimated means are often used for making quantitative decisions (e.g., to decide if something meets specifications). read more
Considerations for Replacing Deuterium Lamps in HPLC Systems
The decision to replace a deuterium lamp for an HPLC system will depend on the evidence and the risk-to-reward ratio. read more
ASTM’s Consensus Model Provides Harmonized Cannabis Metrology From the Ground Up
ASTM’s Chairman of the Board of Directors for 2019 provides an update on several key programs. read more
Quantitative Analysis of Cannabinoids in Edibles Using Thermal Desorption-GC/MS
A simple, rapid, and accurate thermal desorption-GC/MS technique is described for the determination of cannabinoids read more
Tech Intelligence: Analyzing Materials With Microwave Digestion
For analyzing materials that include metals, scientists often use microwave digestion. read more
Periodic Tales: A Cultural History of the Elements, from Arsenic to Zinc
Hugh Aldersey-Williams has authored a fascinating book reporting the development of the Periodic Table when there were more holes than knowns. read more
Streaming Potential: A Tool to Improve Run-to-Run Migration Time Stability in HPCE
Measuring the streaming potential of HPCE capillaries is an excellent way to measure the condition of a capillary after a reconditioning process. read more
Pesticide Analysis in Cannabis: Extracting the Pesticide From the Flower
The QuEChERS and SPE methods are the most popular methods for the cleanup phase when analyzing pesticides in cannabis. read more
Pittcon Celebrates 70th Birthday With Awards for Significant Achievement
Pittcon 2019 was another significant event marking the advancement of metrology. read more
What Are Emerging Contaminants and Why Are We Concerned?
The term “compounds of emerging concern” (CEC) is used to identify chemical contaminants that have no regulatory standard, have been found in environmental samples, and have potentially adverse ... read more
HOS 2019: Chaos to Control in Less Than a Decade
Higher Order Structures 2019 attracted about 110 scientists to the San Mateo Marriott Hotel to discuss the state-of-the-art and future needs. read more
Science History Institute: A Treasure Chest
The evolution of chemistry technology is the topic of the Science History Institute. read more
Chemiluminescence Detectors in Gas Chromatography: Interview with Agilent’s Jason Ashe
Jason Ashe, product manager for gas chromatography at Agilent Technologies, gives an update on the state-of-the-art of chemiluminescence detectors for GC. read more
Short Timeline for Data Integrity Initiative
NIST has been charged with developing a “light encryption” technology. read more