Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezGCMS Library in the week of 31st August 2026? Check out new documents from the field of the gas phase, especially GC and GC/MS techniques!<blockquote>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library">SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT GCMS AND RELATED TECHNIQUES</a></blockquote><blockquote>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques? Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezLCMS</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezICPMS</a> libraries.</blockquote>This week we bring you application notes by Agilent Technologies, Shimadzu, Thermo Fisher Scientific and presentation by MDCW / Liège University!<h3>1. Agilent Technologies: Extend the time window for the detection of low level anabolic‑androgenic steroids and their metabolites</h3>Steroid profiling, screening, and confirmatory analysis using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7010">Agilent&nbsp;7010 GC/MS mass spectrometer</a><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/5991_9045_EN_Doping_Control_App_Note_1_13dde5f053.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><section><div><div><div><div><div><div>Doping laboratories want to have lower detection limits to be able to identify and quantitate illegal drugs for a longer time window between doping and urine sample collection. This Application Note describes how the doping control lab in Kreischa, Germany used the Agilent 7010 Triple Quadrupole GC/MS System (TQ) for enhanced targeted detection of anabolic‑androgenic steroids in urine samples. The 7010 TQ enabled higher sensitivity, longer maintenance-free intervals, and more stable operation than earlier models, and satisfied all measurement specifications required by the World Anti‑Doping Agency (WADA). The 7010 TQ GC/MS ion source produces more ions, and provides exceptional sensitivity for the detection of low intensity metabolites weeks after drug ingestion. However, this higher sensitivity may lead to saturation of endogenous components naturally present at higher concentrations. This method provides a sensitive and robust operation over a wide concentration range, permitting the detection of low-concentration exogenous species in the presence of high‑concentration endogenous species, which can vary with ethnicity.<h4>Experimental</h4>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7010">Agilent 7010 GC/TQ system</a> consists of an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7890">Agilent 7890 GC</a> with multimode inlet and backflush, an Agilent 7993A, and the Agilent 7010 TQ mass spectrometer.<h4>Conclusions&nbsp;</h4>Based on the method optimization and thorough testing at the Kreischa lab, an Agilent 7010 GC/MS-based protocol was developed. This protocol fulfills the screening and confirmation requirements of steroid measurements in doping control labs. With this method, it is possible to detect traces of exogenous anabolic steroid metabolites while quantifying small concentrations of testosterone and epitestosterone typical in Asian populations. It permits the measurement of high‑abundance endogenous steroids such as androsterone and etiocholanolone in the same injection, while analyzing testosterone/epitestosterone and androsterone/etiocholanolone ratios without suppression.&nbsp;The backflush capability of the system protects the analytical column, and consequently the mass spectrometer, by removing heavy matrix components. This allowed more than 6,000 samples to be analyzed on the same column without requiring ion source cleaning or filament change. It also demonstrated that the higher, 130&nbsp;eV electron energy did not sacrifice the filament lifetime. It performed reliable measurements of both trace (0.2&nbsp;pg on‑column) and high (10,000&nbsp;pg on‑column) concentration analytes in the same run.&nbsp;The method validation revealed that the exceptional sensitivity offered by the 7010 GC/MS can be used to:&nbsp;<ul><li>Improve the trace detection ability of the method&nbsp;</li><li>Reduce the amount of sample&nbsp;injected&nbsp;</li><li>Extend maintenance-free intervals</li></ul><h3>2. MDCW / Liège University: The Century Mix: updates and cool projects</h3><ul><li>Presentation</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/DG_1_Dimandja_Stefanuto_34c4a66c3d.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><section><div><div><div><div><div><div>The presentation “The Century Mix: updates and cool projects” introduces the Century Mix, a standardized reference mixture developed for comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography (GC×GC). The mixture contains 100 compounds representing a broad range of chemical classes, including alkanes, alcohols, ketones, esters, lactones, phthalates, and aromatic compounds. Stability was a key criterion in compound selection, and the mixture was developed through cross-laboratory collaboration for column characterization, method assessment, and quality control. Its structured chromatographic behavior also makes it useful for studying how different compound classes behave in GC×GC separations.A major part of the work examined the factors influencing retention indices (RI) in GC×GC systems, which are important for reliable compound annotation in non-targeted analysis. An inter-laboratory study involved 11 GC×GC systems using cryogenic, Peltier, and flow modulation, different detectors, and both normal and reversed column configurations. Principal component analysis showed clear grouping according to normal versus reversed orthogonality, confirming the strong influence of stationary-phase configuration. A subsequent design-of-experiments study evaluated 140 combinations of temperature ramp rate, carrier-gas flow rate, modulation period, and secondary-oven temperature offset.The results showed that the influence of experimental conditions is strongly compound dependent. Of the compounds evaluated in the statistical model, 33 showed RI variation that could be linked to the investigated parameters, whereas 43 did not follow the model well. Compounds such as quinoline, phthalates, lactones, terpenes, and some aromatic compounds showed particularly pronounced effects. For quinoline, for example, the model explained about 93% of RI variability, with differences of approximately 75 RI units across the tested conditions, while 2-hexanone showed considerably weaker dependence. Overall, temperature ramp rate and flow rate emerged as particularly important parameters, although the magnitude of their effect depended on compound chemistry and column configuration.The Century Mix is therefore being developed not only as a characterization mixture but also as a tool for system quality control and more reliable retention-index prediction. Repeated standardized QC measurements demonstrated very low RI variability and can be used to monitor system stability, experimental effects, and potential instrument drift. The broader goal is to better understand the fundamental chemistry governing GC×GC retention and ultimately improve method development, data processing, and identification of unknown compounds by combining high-quality separations, mass spectra, and predicted retention information.<h3>3. Shimadzu: Determination of Free and Total Glycerol and Mono-, Di-, and Triglyceride Contents in Biodiesel According to EN 14105</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_05_sca_180_055_en_9b8677ed6a.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><h4>User benefits</h4><ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=2060">Nexis GC-2060</a> offers reliable analysis of biodiesel samples regarding their free and total glycerol and mono-, di-, and triglyceride contents, using hydrogen as a cost-effective carrier gas&nbsp;</li><li>Hydrogen carrier gas can be used safely through built-in safety measures</li><li>The multi-mode injection unit (MMI) allows selection of the preferred injection mode – direct (simple OCI) or convenient splitless PTV mode – both delivering excellent instrument performance in line with the standard’s requirements</li></ul>Playing a vital part in countries’ efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions, biofuels can be manufactured from various feedstocks such as vegetable oils, animal-derived fats, and recycled cooking oils. Biodiesel production predominantly uses rapeseed, soybean, and palm oils. Because feedstocks are so varied, ongoing quality monitoring is essential - since the raw material’s quality greatly influencesthe final biodiesel quality.&nbsp;The EN 14105:2024 describes the determination of free and total glycerol contents and mono-, di-, and triglyceride contents in biodiesel by means of gas chromatography with flame ionization detection (GC-FID). Injection shall be performed via on-column injector or an equivalent device1.&nbsp;This study shows the analysis of biodiesel originating from rapeseed, soybean, and palm oil using the Nexis GC-2060 gas chromatograph and its multi-mode injection unit (MMI).<h4>Configuration and Analysis Conditions</h4>Gas chromatograph <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=2060">Nexis GC-2060</a> with multi-mode injection unit (MMI), flame-ionization detector (FID) and autosampler <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/gcms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=AOC+-30i">AOC -30i</a>.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>Nexis and AOC are trademarks of Shimadzu Corporation or its affiliated companies in Japan and/or other countries.. Nexis GC-2060 provides reliable analysis of biodiesel samples for glycerol and glyceride contents according to EN 14105:2024 across the commonly used feedstocks. It supports hydrogen as a cost-effective carrier gas, while the multi-mode injection unit (MMI) offers selection of the injection mode based on user preference: direct mode representing simple on-column (OCI) analysis or splitless programmed temperature vaporization (PTV) mode as a convenient alternative that delivers comparable performance.<h3>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Streamlined static headspace GC–MS approach for detection of impurities in recycled PET</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_004458_gc_ms_impurities_recycled_pet_an004458_na_en_6cb2435671.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a widely used thermoplastic polymer valued for its strength, low weight, durability, and adaptability. Owing to these properties, it is extensively applied in packaging, textile fibers, and electronic components. PET is particularly suitable for recycling because it can be melted and reshaped multiple times with minimal loss of performance, and it is easily recognizable by the recycling code “1” (♳). The recycling of PET involves several stages, including collection, sorting, transport, processing, washing, pelletizing, and remanufacturing into new products [1]. However, during these steps, contaminants such as plasticizers, residual monomers, and degradation byproducts may be introduced.&nbsp;The presence of such substances can pose potential risks to both environmental and human health, making the identification and characterization of contaminants in recycled PET essential for evaluating material quality and safety. Among the non-intentionally added substances (NIAS), benzene, acetaldehyde, and limonene are of particular relevance. Benzene is a recognized carcinogen and represents a serious health concern if present in PET. It may form as a degradation product of PET, with the reaction catalyzed by acidic compounds released at high temperatures by polymer impurities such as polyvinyl chloride (PVC). Poor temperature control or overheating can increase benzene formation as a degradation byproduct. Acetaldehyde, another degradation product of PET generated during bottle manufacturing, can alter the sensory properties of bottled beverages. Limonene, a flavor compound commonly present in soft drinks, may be absorbed into recycled PET and subsequently migrate into packaged beverages, potentially affecting product quality.&nbsp;Gas chromatography coupled to headspace sampling is a fast and simple technique that enables the extraction of volatile and semivolatile compounds from solid and liquid samples without the need for time-consuming sample preparation.&nbsp;In this study, headspace sampling coupled to single quadrupole mass spectrometry was used to assess the overall quantitative performance for analysis of acetaldehyde, benzene, and limonene in recycled PET packaging.&nbsp;The capability of the Thermo Scientific™ ISQ™ 7610 single quadrupole GC–MS of combining the simultaneous acquisition of both single ion monitoring (SIM) and full scan (FS) allowed for sensitive targeted analysis as well as screening of unknown contaminants possibly present in recycled PET bottles.<h4>Experimental&nbsp;</h4>In all experiments, a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/64">TriPlus 500 HS autosampler</a> was coupled to a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/486">Thermo Scientific™ TRACE™ 1610 Gas Chromatograph (GC)</a>, configured with a Thermo Scientific™ iConnect™ Split/splitless Injector Module (iConnect-SSL), and connected to an <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/484">ISQ 7610 single quadrupole mass spectrometer</a>.&nbsp;The separation of the target analytes was achieved using a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1751">Thermo Scientific™ Trace GOLD™ TG-624 SILMS capillary column</a>, 60 m x 0.25 mm x 1.4 µm (Part No. 26059-3330). This column provides a low to mid polarity phase with high thermal stability (maximum operating temperatures up to 320 °C) and high inertness, enabling Gaussian peak shapes for analysis of volatile organics. The TriPlus 500 HS autosampler is connected directly to the analytical column, removing the use of a long external transfer line. In this configuration, the SSL injector module is used only for the pneumatic control of the carrier gas and split flow.<h4>Conclusions&nbsp;</h4>The results presented in this work demonstrate that headspace coupled to GC–MS provides a suitable and simple solution for analysis of contaminants in rPET, with no complex sample preparation required.&nbsp;<ul><li>The capability of combining FS with SIM acquisition allows for qualitative and quantitative analysis, increasing confidence in compound identification through spectral comparison with NIST library and allowing for the detection of possible analyte co-elution.&nbsp;</li><li>The TriPlus 500 HS autosampler provides highly repeatable solventless extraction from solid samples with absolute area counts RSD &lt; 5%, permitting reliable and consistent quantitative data.&nbsp;</li><li>The ISQ 7610 single quadrupole GC–MS demonstrates an extended linear response (≥ 4–5 orders of magnitude) with R2 ≥ 0.997, calculated amounts within ± 20% the expected value, and ion ratio deviation ≤ 15% across the calibration curve.&nbsp;</li><li>Sensitivity was demonstrated with overall calculated LOD ≤ 0.03 ng/µL.</li><li>Chromeleon CDS helps ensure data integrity, traceability, and effective data management from instrument control to the final report streamlining analysis and data review processes.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div></section></div></div></div></div></div></div></section>

News from LabRulezGCMS Library - Week 36, 2026

News from LabRulezLCMS Library - Week 36, 2026

Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 31st August 2026? Check out new documents from the field of spectroscopy/spectrometry and related techniques!<blockquote>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/library">SEARCH THE LARGEST REPOSITORY OF DOCUMENTS ABOUT SPECTROSCOPY/SPECTROMETRY RELATED TECHNIQUES</a></blockquote><blockquote>👉 Need info about different analytical techniques? Peek into <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezLCMS</a> or <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/library">LabRulezGCMS</a> libraries.</blockquote>This week we bring you brochures by Agilent Technologies and Waters Corporation and application notes by Shimadzu and Thermo Fisher Scientific!<h3>1. Agilent Technologies: Agilent OpenLab ICP-MS Software</h3>Simplify every step of ICP-MS analysisFor Agilent <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7800">7800</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7850">7850</a>, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=7900">7900</a> ICP-MS systems, and Agilent <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=8900">8900</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500">9500 ICP-QQQ</a> systems.<ul><li>Brochure</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/br_openlab_icp_ms_software_5994_9288en_agilent_05f01dcdef.pdf">Full PDF for download</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>The brochure introduces <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=OpenLab+ICP-MS+Software">Agilent OpenLab ICP-MS Software</a>, designed to simplify routine operation and data handling for Agilent 7800, 7850, and 7900 ICP-MS systems and the 8900 and 9500 ICP-QQQ systems. The software supports the complete analytical workflow—from checking instrument readiness and creating batches to acquisition, data review, reporting, and compliance. A central dashboard provides an overview of system status, maintenance requirements, instrument health, and utilization, while Smart EMF and post-run performance checks help users identify when maintenance may be required. Guided Diagnostics, Meter Monitor, and time-stamped system records also support troubleshooting by tracking parameters such as vacuum levels, gas flows, and temperatures.Method and batch setup are designed to reduce manual configuration. Batches can be created from preset methods, templates, existing batches, Method Wizard, or Method Advisor, and legacy Agilent ICP-MS MassHunter batches can be opened directly in OpenLab ICP-MS. For the 9500 ICP-QQQ, Method Advisor provides an element-focused approach in which users select target elements and calibration information while the software applies recommended acquisition masses and cell-gas conditions. Preset methods are available for applications including EPA 200.8/EPA 6020, USP &lt;232&gt;, ICH Q3D, and Chinese Pharmacopoeia requirements, while an IntelliQuant Screening preset supports semiquantitative screening of unknown samples. Routine instrument tasks can also be automated through autotuning, startup checks, batch queues, end-of-run verification, rinse functions, and automatic shutdown.For data evaluation, OpenLab ICP-MS provides a real-time workspace where users can review analyte concentrations, internal-standard recoveries, stability plots, spectra or chromatograms, calibration information, QC charts, and IntelliQuant results in a single view. IntelliQuant acquires a complete mass spectrum and displays semiquantitative elemental concentrations using a color-coded periodic table, while IntelliQuant Star Rating assigns a zero-to-five-star data-quality score based on factors such as potential interferences, calibration quality, background, detection limits, and precision. Reporting options include whole-batch reports, elemental impurity reports for USP &lt;232&gt;/&lt;233&gt; and ICH Q3D, customizable reports, structured CSV export, and direct data transfer to LIMS.The software can be expanded for specialized applications, including LC-ICP-MS and GC-ICP-MS, advanced QC workflows, single-particle ICP-MS and FFF-ICP-MS, ADS 2 automation, semiconductor analysis, and peripheral-device control. Supported analytical approaches include external calibration, standard additions, semiquantitative calibration, isotope ratios, and isotope dilution. For regulated laboratories, OpenLab ICP-MS can be combined with scalable OpenLab compliance solutions providing electronic signatures, user access control, configurable roles, system activity logs, and audit trails, supporting workflows subject to 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and equivalent regulations. Overall, the platform is positioned as a unified environment for routine and advanced ICP-MS workflows, combining instrument control, method setup, diagnostics, data-quality assessment, reporting, and compliance support.<h3>2. Shimadzu: Identification of Virgin PET and Recycled PET by X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometry</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_01_01204_en_f3f20ff020.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><h5>User benefits</h5><ul><li>EDX enables the identification of recycled PET.&nbsp;</li><li>Measurements are quick and simple, require no cumbersome pretreatment, and can be automated using a multi-sample turret.&nbsp;</li><li>The instrument offers excellent cost-performance and supports the detection of a wide range of elements.</li></ul>Establishing a sustainable circular economy is a major societal challenge, and recycling plastic materials such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plays a particularly important role in reducing environmental impact. Large numbers of PET bottles and molded products are used every day in the food and beverage sectors. To recycle these materials safely and reliably, technologies are required that can accurately identify their origin. In practice, however, appearance and conventional physical properties alone are insufficient to distinguish virgin material from recycled material, creating a need for a more reliable identification method.&nbsp;For rapid identification in industrial settings, a method requiring little or no pretreatment is highly desirable. In some cases, nondestructive analysis is also needed to enable subsequent application of other analytical techniques. This article presents a practical approach in which metal catalysts present in PET are detected by EDX (Energy-Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy) and used to distinguish material-recycled PET from virgin PET.<h4>Principle and Overview&nbsp;</h4>Metal catalysts such as antimony (Sb) and germanium (Ge) are used in the synthesis of PET resin. These catalyst metals have been reported to be useful indicators of material origin. 1),2) For example, Sb and Ge are frequently detected together in material-recycled PET, whereas only one catalyst metal is detected in chemically recycled PET and virgin PET. This likely reflects the fact that material-recycled PET is derived from a mixture of feedstocks using different catalysts.&nbsp;ICP-AES (ICP optical emission spectrometry) and ICP-MS (ICP mass spectrometry), which are commonly applied to catalyst metal analysis, provide high sensitivity and accuracy. However, they require pretreatment to convert the sample into a solution, thereby lengthening the analytical workflow. By contrast, EDX can measure solid samples directly, making it well-suited to applications requiring rapid results, such as incoming material inspection and in-line analysis in molding plants. Because EDX is non-destructive, it is also suitable for multimodal analytical workflows.&nbsp;On the other hand, some commercially available handheld EDX instruments do not support elements such as Sb and Ge. At the same time, higher-end systems may not offer the specifications or price range needed for industrial deployment. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=EDX-7200">EDX-7200</a> supports a broad range of elements with excellent cost performance. This article describes the analysis of Sb and Ge in PET using this instrument.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>EDX enables rapid and straightforward elemental analysis without cumbersome sample pretreatment. Previous studies have shown that the presence of Sb and Ge can be used to identify recycled PET. Building on this concept, this article presents a practical analytical approach based on EDX. Using the EDX-7200, which combines broad elemental coverage with excellent cost performance, the proposed method provides a practical tool for rapid on-site identification, quality control, and traceability management. When combined with physical property data and other information, this approach is expected to contribute to the safety assessment and quality assurance of recycled materials, thereby supporting a more advanced circular economy.<h3>3. Thermo Fisher Scientific: Optimizing lithium-ion battery recycling operations using handheld XRF analysis</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/lithium_ion_battery_recycling_handheld_xrf_analysis_an1120_en_4c00477b78.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>The shift to a low-carbon economy and the adoption of electric vehicles will drive an exponential increase in the demand for lithium-ion batteries. As a corollary to this, the International Energy Agency expects the demand for some key commodities to increase significantly over the next two decades: the demand for Copper (Cu) is anticipated to increase by more than 40%; for nickel (Ni) and cobalt (Co), by 60-70% each; and for lithium (Li), by nearly 90%.¹ This will translate into increased mining activities and potentially generate larger amounts of deleterious waste.&nbsp;To reduce the environmental impact and limit reliance on scarce commodities associated with economical and geopolitical implications, several countries have implemented regulations regarding producers’ responsibilities.² These regulations contain both incentives and accountability guidelines for lithium-ion battery and electric vehicles manufacturers. Their goal is to facilitate the emergence of a circular economy in which recycling will increasingly contribute to the supply of the strategic raw materials.&nbsp;Lithium-ion batteries are made of multiple components, the most valuable being the cathode that contains between 40 and 70% ³, ⁴ of the total value of the battery, depending on its exact chemistry. As of 2023, lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxides (NCM) account for 66% of lithium-ion battery cathode active materials for electric vehicles, followed by lithium iron phosphates (LFP) which account for 24%, and lithium nickel cobalt aluminum oxide (NCA) accounts for the remaining 10%.³<h4>Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analysis&nbsp;</h4>Handheld X-ray fluorescence analysis (HHXRF) is an elemental analysis technique that has proven to be cost-effective in recycling areas such as scrap metal and automotive catalytic converters. HHXRF can measure elements from magnesium (Mg) to uranium (U) in various types of materials such as metals and alloys; non-metallic inorganic materials such as ceramics; or ores or plastics. The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1993">Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ XL2</a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1992">Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ XL5 Plus Handheld XRF Analyzers </a>deliver accurate elemental analysis in real time, with little or no sample preparation, across multiple steps of the lithium-ion battery recycling workflow. Although handheld XRF does not detect lithium, it can measure most elements from the periodic table including nickel or cobalt which often command much higher value than the lithium in a lithium-ion battery.⁴<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>There is no ideal process to recycle lithium-ion batteries that simultaneously incorporates low environmental impact, high metal recovery yield, and economic viability. Because of the variety of technologies and materials used, recycling lithium-ion batteries is a complex journey with multiple possible paths. HHXRF helps recyclers by generating lab-quality data in real time, allowing them to optimize their processes and make fast decisions that generate significant benefits:&nbsp;<ul><li>Unwanted materials containing heavy metals such as lead or cadmium can be prevented from entering subsequent steps in the recycling workflow.&nbsp;</li><li>Materials can be accurately sorted and adequate processes for recovery selected depending on the material type (e.g., LFP vs. MCM).&nbsp;</li><li>The economic value of incoming and outgoing material can be more accurately estimated.</li></ul><h3>4. Waters Corporation: Waters Aura Systems</h3><ul><li>Brochure</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/720009268_7b9ad02cb4.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>The presentation introduces the Waters Aura Systems, a family of high-throughput, fluidics-free instruments for the characterization and identification of visible and subvisible particles. All Aura platforms provide particle counting, identification, morphology assessment, and flexible sample volumes ranging from microliters to milliliters. The portfolio includes configurations tailored to different applications: AuraBMI for biologics particle analysis, Aura for particle analysis with identification, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/2437">AuraPTx</a> for protein formulation development, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/2438">AuraGT</a> for gene therapy, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/2439">AuraCL</a> for cell therapy, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/2190">Aura+</a> as the most comprehensive platform. The systems are designed for automation-ready operation, straightforward method transfer, and continuity from research through QC.A key feature of the Aura platform is the combination of Backgrounded Membrane Imaging (BMI), Fluorescence Membrane Microscopy (FMM), and Side Illumination Membrane Imaging (SIMI). BMI captures particles on a membrane and subtracts the membrane background to improve particle contrast, while FMM uses fluorescent dyes or conjugated antibodies to distinguish specific particle types. This enables differentiation of protein aggregates, cells, viral capsids, degraded excipients, plastics, fibers, and other contaminants that may look similar based on morphology alone. SIMI adds further information for identifying unlabeled inorganic particles such as glass, fibers, and Dynabeads. Together, these techniques provide more specific particle identification than morphology-based classification alone.The systems are particularly suited to biologics, gene therapy, and cell therapy development. For gene therapy, Aura can evaluate AAV stability, distinguish capsid-related particles, and monitor DNA leakage using SYBR Gold fluorescence, with measurements possible from as little as 5 µL of sample. For cell therapy, the system can differentiate single cells, cell aggregates, protein aggregates, and extrinsic particles. The platform also supports flexible sample volumes and 24- or 96-well membrane formats, allowing the same general approach to be used from sample-limited early development through larger-volume and QC workflows. The brochure reports excellent quantitative linearity across serial dilutions and emphasizes the ability to preserve sample for additional orthogonal analyses.From a technical perspective, Aura Systems provide 100% sampling efficiency, a particle detection and quantitation range above 1 µm, and can handle concentrations above 3,000,000 particles/mL for 1.6 µm particles. Brightfield membrane imaging takes approximately one minute per sample, while fluorescence measurements require about 15–30 seconds per sample. The instruments are compatible with robotic automation and offer different fluorescence-channel configurations depending on the selected Aura model. Overall, the platform is positioned as a comprehensive solution for obtaining quantitative particle counts together with information on particle identity and composition across the development and quality-control lifecycle.

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DataApex SST - System Suitability Test Extension for Clarity

The SST extension serves to monitor the correct function of the chromatography system. The program compares up to 12 selected parameters (e.g., retention time, efficiency, asymmetry of peaks) calculated according to one of three pre-selected methods (USP, EP, JP).

<h3>The SST extension serves to monitor the correct function of the chromatography system.</h3>
The program compares up to 12 selected parameters (e.g., retention time, efficiency, asymmetry of peaks) calculated according to one of three pre-selected methods (USP, EP, JP). These calculated values are either compared to the user&#39;s set limit values for each chromatogram separately or together for the selected series. Deviation of any parameter from the permissible limits is immediately reported and may lead to the termination of the sequence in progress. The SST Extension allows the user to monitor the parameters of individual substances and thus evaluate the reproducibility of the results of the entire chromatography system.
The SST extension is required when using the <a href="https://www.dataapex.com/product/validation-kit">Validation Kit</a>.
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<li>Measuring: Simultaneous data acquisition from up to four signals (detectors) attached to one chromatograph.
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<li>Parameters: The program compares up to 12 selected parameters (e.g., retention time, efficiency, asymmetry of peaks) calculated according to one of three pre-selected methods (USP, EP, JP).
</li>
<li>Limit values: These calculated values are compared to user set limit values, either for each chromatogram separately or together for the selected series. Deviation of a certain parameter from the permissible limits is immediately reported and may lead to the termination of the sequence in progress.
</li>
<li>Versatility: Even though validation primarily focuses on testing system reliability, it can also be used in many other ways. Validation can be run during measurements, or additionally, using batch processing. Validated data can be automatically saved to a database file for further processing.
</li>
<li>Enhanced sequencing: In connection with a sequence, the SST module can even pause a sequence when a specified value has been exceeded or to perform predefined functions.
</li>
</ul>
<a href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/999">Clarity</a> Chromatography Software required

DataApex MS - Mass Spectrometry Extension for Clarity

The Clarity MS Extension is a tool that is used for processing data that has been acquired from selected Mass Spectrometry detectors. Spectral data, together with chromatograms, add a third dimension to analytical data analysis.

<h3>Clarity Extension for processing data that has been acquired from selected Mass Spectrometry detectors</h3>
The Clarity MS Extension is a tool that is used for processing data that has been acquired from selected Mass Spectrometry detectors. Spectral data, together with chromatograms, add a third dimension to analytical data analysis.
The MS Extension expands the capability of <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/999">Clarity</a> and <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1000">Clarity Offline</a> Chromatography software by providing interactive spectral analysis, peak purity analysis, and compound identification that is based on a spectral <a href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products?category=249">library</a> search. The extension is prepared to function with single quadrupole MS detectors and TOF MS detectors.
All data is saved in a single file; a chromatogram at any m/z value or even only a spectrum can simply be recalled for review after an analysis. MS spectra, acquired using an MS detector, may be interactively selected from a chromatogram signal for visual inspection and comparison. The spectra may also be used for peak purity determinations and component identification through spectral <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products?category=285">libraries</a>.
It is possible to import MS data in AIA (cdf), mzXML, MzML, and mzData formats.
Control modules for selected detectors (see <a href="https://www.dataapex.com/controls">list of control modules</a>) are available in Clarity. Additional control modules for MS detectors can be developed upon request.

DataApex GPC - Gel Permeation Chromatography Extension for Clarity 

GPC Extension provides interactive and automated GPC analysis, including recalibration and GPC reporting, as well as simplifies the retrieval of GPC data. The GPC Extension allows flow rate and multi-detector delay corrections and includes Narrow, Broad, and Broad on Narrow calibrations.

<h3>Extension provides interactive and automated GPC analysis, including recalibration and GPC reporting, as well as simplifies the retrieval of GPC data.</h3>
Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) / Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) is the technique used for obtaining a rapid and reliable characterization of polymer molecular weight and molecular weight distribution. GPC Extension provides interactive and automated GPC analysis, including recalibration and GPC reporting, as well as simplifies the retrieval of GPC data. The GPC Extension allows flow rate and multi-detector delay corrections and includes Narrow, Broad, and Broad on Narrow calibrations.
<h3>Main features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Data Acquisition: Simultaneous data acquisition from up to four four-detector chromatographs (4×4 configuration), detector delay correction for multidetector measurement. 
</li>
<li>Data Processing: The same chromatograms can be evaluated in both standard and GPC modes. Multiple peaks and multiple signals are processed in one chromatogram.
</li>
<li>GPC Integration: Separate integration tables for GPC and standard evaluation are used. There are extensive possibilities for modifying chromatograms. The chromatogram integration can be changed by entering global parameters or interactively, through the direct graphical modification of the baseline.
</li>
<li>Calibration: Narrow, Broad, Broad on Narrow standard calibration methods combined with Flow Rate correction and Universal calibration. Manual calibration or automated recalibration from a sequence. Multiple Broad standards can be used.
</li>
<li>GPC Calculations: Polynomial (n= 1-5) curve fits (independent for signals), Mp, Mn, Mw, Mv, Mz, Mz+1 molecular weight averages and polydispersity.
</li>
<li>Graphs: Molecular weight distribution graphs. Overlay: Simultaneously displays a virtually unlimited number of chromatograms. Overlay of dW/d logM vs. log M and cumulative height graphs.
</li>
<li>Export: Slice Table results, graphs, result and summary tables.
</li>
<li>User Calculations: Users can define custom calculations in the Result and Summary tables. Using the integrated editor, you can create your own columns from the original columns and individual mathematical functions.
</li>
<li>GPC Results Table: Displays molecular weight averages together with peak details for active signal. Multiple peaks can be evaluated from one chromatogram.
</li>
<li>GPC Summary Result Tables: Displays and prints selected results from all simultaneously displayed chromatograms. Postrun: Automatically displays, prints, exports, and starts other programs after the completion of a measurement.
</li>
<li>Batch: Automatically batch processes, displays, exports, or prints any number of chromatograms.
</li>
<li>Reports: User selectable report sections and WYSIWYG formating of Graphs and Tables.
</li>
</ul>

DataApex CE - Capillary Electrophoresis Extension for Clarity

CE module provides specific terminology, evaluation by time corrected area and peak identification by peak start or end (additionally to peak apex).

<h3>Extension for Capillary Electrophoresis</h3>
The CE Extension activates the CE mode in Clarity environment and can be activated on any <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/999">Clarity</a> Instrument. CE Extension is compatible also with <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/1000">Clarity Offline</a> software. CE module provides specific terminology, evaluation by time corrected area and peak identification by peak start or end (additionally to peak apex).
<h4>Main changes in Clarity environment</h4>
<ul>
<li>CE specific terminology</li>
<li>Evaluation by time corrected area</li>
<li>Peak identification by peak start or end (additionally to peak apex).</li>
<li>Additional calculations</li>
</ul>
<h4>CE specific terminology</h4>
The terms used in chromatography mode were substituted by those used in CE:
<ul>
<li>Default mode =&gt; CE mode</li>
<li>Chromatogram =&gt; Electropherogram</li>
<li>Retention time (RT) =&gt; Migration Time (MT)</li>
<li>Column =&gt; Capillary</li>
<li>Mobile Phase =&gt; Electrolyte</li>
<li>Flow Rate =&gt; Power supply</li>
<li>Pressure =&gt; Injection Mode</li>
</ul>
<h4>Separation parameters</h4>
Method Setup allows a user to adjust the Capillary Setting:
<ul>
<li>Total Capillary Length</li>
<li>Length of the capillary.</li>
<li>Effective Capillary Length</li>
<li>Effective capillary length from injection end to the detector position</li>
<li>Separation Voltage</li>
<li>Separation voltage. Allows you to enter also negative values</li>
<li>Reference Peak Mobility</li>
<li>Effective mobility of the EOF reference peak.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Calculations</h4>
The Result Table contains additional columns containing calculations:
<ul>
<li>Apparent Mobility</li>
<li>Effective Mobility</li>
</ul>

DataApex NGA - Natural Gas Analysis Extension for Clarity

NGA Extension is a software module for Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Data Processing. You no longer need an external tool for gas properties calculations since the Clarity contains the complete workflow.

<h3>Extension for Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Data Processing</h3>
NGA Extension is a software module for Natural Gas and Liquefied Petroleum Gas Data Processing. You no longer need an external tool for gas properties calculations since the <a href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/999">Clarity</a> contains the complete workflow of data acquisition, peak calibration, gas properties calculations based on supported norms and reporting. It is possible to perform summary calculations of gas properties from multiple signals and chromatograms.
<h3>Supported norms</h3>
<h4>Natural Gas</h4>
<ul>
<li>ISO 6976-95 Natural gas: Calculation of calorific values, density, relative density and Wobbe index from composition.
</li>
<li>ASTM D 3588-98: Standard Practice for Calculating Heat Value, Compressibility Factor, and Relative Density of Gaseous Fuels.
</li>
<li>GPA 2172-09: Calculation of Gross Heating Value, Relative Density and Compressibility Factor for Natural Gas Mixtures From Compositional Analysis.
</li>
</ul>
<h4>Liquefied Petroleum Gas</h4>
<ul>
<li>ASTM D 2421-02: Standard Practice for Interconversion of Analysis of C5 and Lighter Hydrocarbons to Gas-Volume, Liquid-Volume, or Weight Basis.
</li>
<li>ISO 8973-97 / EN589-04: Standards for calculation methods for density and vapor pressure in liquefied petroleum gases.
</li>
<li>ASTM D 2598-02: Standard Practice for Calculation of Certain Physical Properties of Liquefied Petroleum (LP) Gases from Compositional Analysis.
</li>
</ul>
<h3>Detailed list of calculated gas properties</h3>
<h4>ISO 6976-95</h4>
<ul>
<li>Compression Factor (for real gas only)</li>
<li>Mean Molecular Weight</li>
<li>Relative Density</li>
<li>Density</li>
<li>Superior Calorific Value</li>
<li>Inferior Calorific Value</li>
<li>Wobbe Index</li>
</ul>
<h4>ASTM D 3588-98 and GPA 2172-09</h4>
<ul>
<li>Molar Mass</li>
<li>Molar Mass Ratio</li>
<li>Compressibility Factor</li>
<li>Relative Density</li>
<li>Ideal Heating Value (incl.calculations in BTU - British Thermal Units)</li>
<li>Real Heating Value (incl.calculations in BTU - British Thermal Units)</li>
</ul>
<h4>ASTM D 2421-02 and ASTM D 2598-02</h4>
<ul>
<li>Vapor Pressure</li>
<li>Relative Density</li>
<li>Motor Octane Number</li>
</ul>
<h4>ISO 8973-97 and EN589-04</h4>
<ul>
<li>Absolute Vapour Pressure (for Molar and Mass Percent only)</li>
<li>Gauge Vapour Pressure (for Molar and Mass Percent only)</li>
<li>Octane Number</li>
</ul>

SIELC HPLC Software - HPLC.cloud

SIELC has developed the first and only HPLC software that is accessible via the cloud.

<h5>Each <a href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products?instrumentationItems=27&amp;search=SIELC">instrument</a> is connected directly to our secure cloud server via an Ethernet line.</h5>
<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/SIELC_SIELC_Software_HPLC_cloud_1_441d304d5d.jpg" alt="SIELC: SIELC Software – HPLC.cloud."/>
<h5>All instrument parameters are visible and adjustable on the fly from any internet-enabled device. Instrument settings are stored as methods, which can be retrieved and used for specific compounds.</h5>
<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/SIELC_SIELC_Software_HPLC_cloud_2_f626a8f395.jpg" alt="SIELC: SIELC Software – HPLC.cloud."/>
<h5>Multiple samples can be organized in a sequence with various methods. Results can be compared and quantitated:</h5>
<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/SIELC_SIELC_Software_HPLC_cloud_3_6eb75a29c9.jpg" alt="SIELC: SIELC Software – HPLC.cloud."/>
Please see an online example of the separation results <a href="https://chrom.app/share/#/samples/11972/injection/21307/?t=a992fefcdd3647b19f6bed81e182d3d8">here</a>.
<h5>With your Alltesta and HPLC.cloud free subscription, you can analyze almost any compound from the palm of your hand. For example, you can analyze the dyes that are in your favorite purple sports drink:</h5>
<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/SIELC_SIELC_Software_HPLC_cloud_4_b8e9abd33a.jpg" alt="SIELC: Separation of Blue 1 and Red 40 dyes in Gatorade Zero – Grape."/>
<h5>Alternatively, you can analyze the caffeine content in your morning coffee:</h5>
<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/SIELC_SIELC_Software_HPLC_cloud_5_f39557543e.jpg" alt="SIELC: Retention of Caffeine."/>
<h5>Another option is to separate and analyze the vitamin content in your daily multi-vitamin:</h5>
<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/SIELC_SIELC_Software_HPLC_cloud_6_bbf8e002a3.jpg" alt="SIELC: Separation of Vitamin C and Vitamin B2."/>

DataApex Clarity DHA (Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis) Extension

The DHA Extension is a software module for DHA calculations and reporting based on supported standards.

<div><div id=""><div><div><div><div>Extension for Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis. It allows the determination of individual components in spark ignition engine fuels.</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div id=""><div><div><div><div><div>DHA Extension brings you the ability to calculate the properties of the samples directly in the chromatography software with the complete workflow of data acquisition, peak calibration, DHA calculations based on supported norms and reporting. These methods are often referred to as PONA, PIONA, O-PONA, etc.Calculations in the DHA Extension currently support the ASTM D-6730 standard and methods developed by Dani Instruments SA.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div><img style="aspect-ratio:1151/879;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Data_Apex_Data_Apex_Clarity_DHA_Detailed_Hydrocarbon_Analysis_Extension_2_edfc9ba1f3.jpg" alt="DataApex Clarity DHA (Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis) Extension" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Data_Apex_Data_Apex_Clarity_DHA_Detailed_Hydrocarbon_Analysis_Extension_2_edfc9ba1f3.jpg 204w," sizes="100vw" width="1151" height="879">You can create an additional custom method based on your own laboratory condititions or we can implement a standard method as part of the DHA extension at your request.If you request to implement another norm in the DHA Extension, please contact us at <a href="mailto:support@dataapex.com">support@dataapex.com</a>.The DHA Extension is optional and it can only be used together with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/999">Clarity</a>.Note that for more complex DHA calculations, Clarity DHA Extension should be complemented by specialized software (e.g. Dragon II DHA© - see the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.dataapex.com/downloads/26175/view">D151 datasheet</a> for more details).The DHA Extension is an optional fully integrated addition to <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/999">Clarity software</a>. It can be ordered as part of a new installation or as an extension to an existing one. There are two variants to this extension:<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Data_Apex_Data_Apex_Clarity_DHA_Detailed_Hydrocarbon_Analysis_Extension_bc1e53cf67.jpg" alt="DataApex Clarity DHA (Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis) Extension" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Data_Apex_Data_Apex_Clarity_DHA_Detailed_Hydrocarbon_Analysis_Extension_bc1e53cf67.jpg 211w," sizes="100vw" width="1223" height="906"><h5>p/n A33</h5><ul><li>includes general ASTM-D6730 standard method and the possibility to create custom method.</li></ul><h5>p/n A331</h5><ul><li>includes additional methods developed by DANI Instruments S.p.A</li></ul><h3 data-start="49" data-end="78">Norms specification</h3><h4 data-start="80" data-end="102">ASTM D-6730</h4><ul data-start="103" data-end="302"><li data-start="103" data-end="127">Included in p/n A33.</li><li data-start="128" data-end="302">Standard Test Method for Determination of Individual Components in Spark Ignition Engine Fuels by 100-Metre Capillary (with Precolumn) High-Resolution Gas Chromatography.</li></ul><h4 data-start="304" data-end="328">Custom Method</h4><ul data-start="329" data-end="441"><li data-start="329" data-end="353">Included in p/n A33.</li><li data-start="354" data-end="441">Allows you to create a custom method which meets the conditions in your laboratory.</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Data_Apex_Data_Apex_Clarity_DHA_Detailed_Hydrocarbon_Analysis_Extension_3_f5e659a432.jpg" alt="DataApex Clarity DHA (Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis) Extension" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Data_Apex_Data_Apex_Clarity_DHA_Detailed_Hydrocarbon_Analysis_Extension_3_f5e659a432.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1233" height="756"><h4>ASTM D-6730 by DANI</h4><ul data-start="478" data-end="578"><li data-start="478" data-end="535">Method by Dani Instruments SA with cryogenic cooling.</li><li data-start="536" data-end="578">Available only at Dani Instruments SA.</li></ul><h4 data-start="580" data-end="619">ASTM D 2421-02 and D 2598-02</h4><ul data-start="620" data-end="720"><li data-start="620" data-end="677">Method by Dani Instruments SA with cryogenic cooling.</li><li data-start="678" data-end="720">Available only at Dani Instruments SA.</li></ul><h4>Extension specification</h4><ul data-start="761" data-end="911"><li data-start="761" data-end="782">Part No.: A33</li><li data-start="783" data-end="911">Related products:<ul data-start="811" data-end="911"><li data-start="811" data-end="832"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/999">Clarity</a> (p/n C50)</li><li data-start="835" data-end="864"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://gcms.labrulez.com/products/1000">Clarity Offline</a> (p/n C59)</li><li data-start="867" data-end="911">GC or AS Control module (p/n A23 or A26)</li></ul></li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Data_Apex_Clarity_DHA_Detailed_Hydrocarbon_Analysis_Extension_2_d15379bcdf.jpg" alt="DataApex Clarity DHA - Detailed Hydrocarbon Analysis Extension" srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Data_Apex_Clarity_DHA_Detailed_Hydrocarbon_Analysis_Extension_2_d15379bcdf.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="1995" height="1182">

Thermo Scientific SII for Empower Software

Incorporate and operate Thermo Scientific UHPLC, HPLC, GC, and IC instruments within other vendors' software platforms with the Thermo Scientific™ SII for Empower 3 Software plug-in.

<div id="product-description">Incorporate and operate Thermo Scientific UHPLC, HPLC, GC, and IC instruments within other vendors' software platforms with the Thermo Scientific™ Standard Instrument Integration (SII) for Empower 3 Software plug-in. The SII for Empower 3 plug-in is based on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76">Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ Chromatography Data System (CDS)</a> and offers unique and smart features that deliver maximum ease-of-use, reliability, and performance. It also enables Thermo Scientific™ chromatography systems to be operated and controlled by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/627">Waters™ Empower™ 3 CDS software</a>.</div><div>While Chromeleon CDS is the recommended software for control of Thermo Scientific UHPLC, HPLC, GC, and IC instruments due to its maximum ease of use, reliability, and performance, other vendors' CDS software can also incorporate and operate these instruments with the SII for Empower™ 3 Software plug-in.The SII for Empower™ Software installs and uses portions of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76">Chromeleon CDS</a>, such as the Services Manager, Instrument Configuration Manager, Instrument View, and Instrument Method Editor, to deliver flawless integration of Thermo Scientific LC, IC, and GC instrumentation into Empower™ 3 CDS without loss of functionality. Instrument control, data acquisition, and data processing are performed completely under Empower™ 3 Software.Configure your instruments Up to four instruments can be configured per Empower™ node using the standard Chromeleon Instrument Configuration Manager.Control your instruments SII for Empower™ Software provides a complete set of commands because they are present under native Chromeleon CDS control. For the user, this means that all the Chromeleon CDS tools and advanced features, such as preparing the next sample during an ongoing analysis, can be implemented to increase productivity and receive more data with fewer injections.SII for Empower™ controls the following systems:<ul><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products?category=37&amp;manufacturerItems=3&amp;search=Vanquish">Thermo Scientific™ Vanquish™ HPLC and UHPLC systems</a></li><li>Thermo Scientific™ UltiMate™ 3000 HPLC systems</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/410">Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ ICS-6000 HPIC™ system</a></li><li>Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ ICS-5000 HPIC™ system</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/408">Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ Integrion™ HPIC™ system</a></li><li>Thermo Scientific™ Dionex™ Aquion™ system</li><li>Thermo Scientific™ TRACE™ 1300 GC systems</li></ul>Monitoring instrument status within Empower™ can be performed using the Empower™ Control Panel. Here, an enhanced SII Instrument View is easily accessed to provide further options to control and monitor the instrument and its modules.Instrument Methods Setting up an instrument method is simple, intuitive, and fast due to the SII for Empower™ Instrument Method Wizard and Editor, both of which are integrated into the Instrument Method Editor of Empower™. The wizard guides the user through all modules, enabling the entry of all necessary information, while the editor allows the review and modification of all aspects of a method.Process your data Complete data processing takes place inside Empower™ Software, which allows you to use all functionalities as you would normally, for example, overlay of chromatograms or other channels like pressure traces. The Empower™ user experience does not change for any data processing aspect.</div>

Thermo Scientific LC-MS Data Acquisition Software

Acquire the highest quality data possible to unlock the information, knowledge, and value in your samples with Thermo Scientific LC-MS Data Acquisition Software.

Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software

Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS provides streamlined and easy-to-use interface for Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ CDS, while maintaining full capabilities of the CDS software.

In modern laboratories, chromatography techniques and the use of mass spectrometry (MS) detection are in high demand. Until recently, MS detectors were regarded as sophisticated detection tools that could be operated only by a highly trained specialist. Nowadays mass spectrometers are increasingly used as straightforward detectors for chromatography.Alongside this move into routine use of MS is the continued deskilling of staff in the laboratory world, causing highly experienced chromatographers to be in short supply. The result is a substantial number of regular scientists and process operators that need to generate chromatographic results using advanced instrumentation themselves.The solution is an Open Access tool enabling users to simply walk up and use a very straightforward interface to exploit the full power of the chromatography data system (CDS), without actually using the CDS software itself. Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS provides this streamlined and easy-to-use interface for <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76">Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ CDS</a>, while maintaining full capabilities of the CDS software, like instrument control, data processing, reporting and compliance tools.<h3>Workflow</h3>Users can walk up to any chromatography instrument connected to the CDS, with or without MS detection, and start to run their analysis with only a few mouse-clicks.<img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_5e8f8c3dec.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: First, select the analysis to perform (A) and which instrument should be used (B). The instrument overview shows the current instrument status’ and displays the estimated wait time until each instrument is available and the number of sample positions still available. The instrument list is filtered depending on the analysis selected and the users privileges to only show appropriate instruments." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_5e8f8c3dec.jpg 196w," sizes="100vw" width="876" height="697"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_2_a8b64a52ae.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: Next, enter the sample names (C) and any other parameters (D) required for the analysis." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_2_a8b64a52ae.jpg 196w," sizes="100vw" width="876" height="697"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_3_4b4367ffae.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: Place the sample vials in the indicated positions and select Submit." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_3_4b4367ffae.jpg 196w," sizes="100vw" width="876" height="697"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_4_0386d31c9a.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: The sequence is submitted and will run. The operator is shown the expected start and finish time of the analyses." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_4_0386d31c9a.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="625" height="263"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_5_1b51ab8dd2.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: At the end of the run, the results are automatically printed and/or exported and a link to the exported report can be distributed via email." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_5_1b51ab8dd2.jpg 245w," sizes="100vw" width="814" height="309"><h3>Configuration and management</h3>Running samples is as easy as described above once Chromeleon XPS software is set up, configured and managed by an experienced chromatographer.<ul><li>All the methods required for the analysis must be created; the instrument method with all instrument control and data acquisition parameters, the processing method with all data processing parameters and the report template with all required results, to be reported.&nbsp;</li><li>A Chromeleon eWorkflow is created using these methods. An eWorkflow is an electronic procedure that automates all steps of the laboratory process related to a chromatographic analysis</li></ul><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_6_a3b2219e42.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: The lab manager can customize Chromeleon XPS to show or hide individual toolbar buttons (A), which eWorkflows are visible to users (B) and which instruments they can access (C)." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_6_a3b2219e42.jpg 196w," sizes="100vw" width="876" height="697"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_7_d647111f5d.jpg" alt="Thermo Scientific™ Chromeleon™ XPS Open Access Software: In addition, it is possible to define various system options, such as which email notifications to send." srcset="https://storage.googleapis.com/labrulez-bucket-strapi-h3hsga3/thumbnail_Thermo_Scientific_Chromeleon_XPS_Open_Access_Software_7_d647111f5d.jpg 193w," sizes="100vw" width="659" height="533">Chromeleon XPS Open Access software lets any user run samples on their own by delivering a clean, streamlined walk-up interface that utilizes the full power of Chromeleon CDS. Users can access all instruments controlled by <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://lcms.labrulez.com/products/76">Chromeleon CDS</a>, including MS, and automatically receive results or notifications about run completion or failure. The management console contains advanced customization options to fulfill any organization’s requirements, included fully regulated environments.Chromeleon XPS software provides error-free execution of any chromatography analysis with minimal training requirements for users.

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