Laboratory Conferences - Chemistry Events

Early Authors Propelled Explosive Growth of Scientific Instrumentation
October 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of American Laboratory. I’d like to take this opportunity to reminisce about important factors that have contributed to the outstanding success of scientific ... read more
From Metrology Research to Cybersecurity: NIST Provides Sound Solutions
In light of upcoming fiscal planning for 2018, I am fearful that additional cuts will be made to the National Institutes of Standards and Technology (NIST). read more
Statistics in the Laboratory: The Minimum Consistently Detectable Amount
In the previous column we discussed the limit of detection LD, the minimum signal strength above which we can be confident that analyte is present, but with a small false positive risk a that analyte ... read more
Tech Intelligence: Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence
The accuracy of portable X-ray fluorescence makes it a powerful tool to take to the field for chemical analysis. read more
American Laboratory: Connecting the Dots for 49 Years
For 49 years, American Laboratory has served chemists and life scientists in their labs by communicating advances in products to corresponding utilitarian advances in applications. read more
ASTM-Approved Method for Simultaneous Determination of Total Nitrogen and Phosphorus in Wastewater by Ion Chromatography
As natural elements in aquatic ecosystems, nitrogen and phosphorus support the growth of algae and aquatic plants, providing food and shelter for fish and other organisms. read more
Failure Analysis of Rubber Materials Using Pyrolysis-GC/MS
Pyrolysis GC/MS has a wide variety of applications for identifying the organic composition of unknown samples by providing detail information about the compounds present in a sample. read more
Getting Super Resolution From Your Optical or Electron Microscope
Chemistry is all about structure–activity relationships. Determining structure is the hard part, especially on the nano scale. Often one is interested in local imperfections rather than the bulk ... read more
An Integrated Approach to Cannabis Analysis: Interview With Drs. Kaveh Kahen and Feng Qin of PerkinElmer
The cannabis revolution presents a wide range of challenges for analytical chemists. read more
NIST Downsizes Lasers
The world is downsizing in search for the many benefits, including sustainability, specificity, and speed. read more
Product Highlights: Pittcon 2018
Pittcon 2018, to be held February 26 through March 1 in Orlando, Florida, is a “must-attend” event for anyone involved in the identification, analysis, or testing of the chemical or biological ... read more
Track-and-Trace: Cannabis Cultivation, Distribution, and Use
On January 1, 2018, the State of California plans to remove state prohibitions on cannabis cultivation, distribution, and use. read more
CA Bureau of Cannabis Control Emergency Regulations Impact Chemical Analysis and the Lab
A prior posting described the “track-and-trace” program that California plans to implement to regulate and tax the cannabis market. read more
Tech Intelligence: Advances in ULT Freezers
With samples that need to be super cold, scientists can now also get greener, all while keeping samples safer than ever. It just takes a little shopping around to find the right size ULT that fits a ... read more
Postnova Analytics User Meeting Brings FFF Researchers Together in Park City, Utah
The 1st Annual Postnova Analytics Field Flow Fractionation (FFF) User Meeting was held on September 15, 2017, in Park City, Utah, at the beautiful Goldener Hirsch Inn. read more