Shimadzu Corporation announces the release of SMCI system utilizing Shimadzu’s gas chromatography mass spectrometers (GC/MS). For structural analysis of compounds, molecular weight is essential information. Usually, GC/MS coupled with chemical ionization (CI) is used to obtain molecular weight information. However, CI requires the use of flammable gas. Shimadzu new ionization technology, SMCI (Solvent Mediated Chemical […]

Sensitive and reliable gas chromatography mass spectrometry methods and solutions for the routine determination of harmful contaminants in food and feed samples Thermo Fisher Scientific is showcasing its comprehensive collection of advanced gas chromatography mass spectrometry (GC-MS) solutions for the validated quantification of dioxins and other persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in food and feed during […]

EChrom and Pannatek Admit to using Agilent Technology Without Permission,  Agree to Pay Damages and Cease Using Agilent Technology SANTA CLARA, Calif.–Agilent Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced that the company has reached agreement with China-based companies EChrom and Pannatek, as well as certain former Agilent employees, regarding an intellectual property dispute related to Agilent […]

TORRANCE, Calif. — Phenomenex Inc., a global leader in the research and manufacture of advanced technologies for the separation sciences, introduces the New Zebron™ Gas Management Filters and Click-on Inline Gas Trap, which removes contaminants from carrier gas to reduce gas chromatography system downtime and column damage and deliver pure gas for maximum analytical sensitivity. These new cartridge-style […]

With the introduction of the new Agilent 8890 Gas Chromatography platform, we have been converting our top-line AC Analytical Controls instruments to create an even better user experience for our clients. Intelligent capabilities built into the Agilent 8890 GC give you the freedom to work with your GC… not on it. These capabilities can also […]

We are pleased to announce these important additions to the FLIR Griffin G510 portable GC-MS, that further enable responders during chemical response missions: Method Selector Wizard: a touch guide with on-screen prompts for users to select the best pre-installed method for sample analysis SWGDRUG: in addition to the NIST library, the G510 now comes standard […]

Austin, TX – VUV Analytics Inc. announced a significant accomplishment, as the ASTM international committee for fuel regulations approved ASTM D8267 for the analysis of jet fuel.  VUV Analytics developed this method in response to the December 2018 bulletin in which ASTM determined that ASTM D1319, the referee method for evaluation of “Standard Test Method for […]

New and improved, Restek’s electronic leak detector lets you pinpoint small gas leaks quickly and accurately before they cause bigger problems. Now, there’s no more waiting for a full charge—the unit can be operated during charging or used up to 12 hours between charges. This compact, handheld instrument detects a broad range of laboratory gases […]

Low-level detection of carbon monoxide (CO) and carbon dioxide (CO2) is critical for many applications. Restek’s methanizer (CH4izer) allows ppb-level determination of CO and CO2 using a cost-effective FID instead of more expensive instrumentation. Up until now, the methanizer was only available for Agilent GCs, but Restek has just released a version of the methanizer […]

Restek’s support for cannabis-testing labs continues to grow. This latest offering will help you meet the specific cannabis analysis needs of California set forth by the Bureau of Cannabis Control for regulated category I and II residual pesticide reporting—and of other states with similar regulations/programs. Ideal for creating multipoint (5-point minimum suggested) calibration curves for […]