Darshil Patel discusses his path from dentistry to forensic chemistry and explains how GC×GC–TOF-MS reveals complex VOC profiles from human decomposition and supports human-remains detection.

Dr. Lee Polite explains the fundamentals of GC/MS through memorable analogies, making one of analytical chemistry's most powerful techniques easy to understand.

Learn how NIST MS Search stores library search history, what HLM files are used for, and how to automatically remove temporary files to keep your workspace clean and organized.

Chemistry educator Natasha Le discusses how students learn separation science, why critical thinking matters more than memorizing procedures, and how future analytical scientists are trained.

Discover what the NIST Identification Folder contains during low-resolution EI GC-MS processing. Learn how TIC, ELU, FIN, TSV, RUN, and LOG files support deconvolution and library searching.

Learn how to create retention index calibrations in NIST 26, calculate RI values automatically, and improve GC-MS compound identification by combining spectral library searching with retention indices.

Learn how NIST 26 Hybrid Search expands EI GC-MS library searching by identifying structurally related compounds using mass-shifted fragment matching, DeltaMass analysis, and MS Interpreter validation.

Learn how to use NIST 26 Lib Search with spectra sent from the Chromatogram Window, compare Full Spectrum and Reverse searches, and improve EI GC-MS identifications.

Learn the most common causes of SPE cartridge flow problems and how to troubleshoot them. Identify issues related to samples, solvents, manifold pressure, and precipitation.

Learn how to process accurate-mass GC-MS data in NIST 26 using integrated deconvolution, library searching, MS Interpreter validation, filtering tools, and Excel reporting workflows.