In the week from September 21, the following webinars await you in the field of atomic and molecular spectroscopy and spectrometry<blockquote><h4><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://icpms.labrulez.com/webinars">👉 DETAILS AND REGISTRATION IN THE WEBINARS SECTION</a></h4>👉 Search and filter in the largest global database with over 6 000 GC, LC, MS and spectroscopy webinars.</blockquote><h5>1. Malvern Panalytical: Unlocking the Solid Form: XRD Solutions for Pharmaceutical Development and Manufacturing</h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 10:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6555">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how X-ray diffraction (XRD) supports pharmaceutical development by characterizing polymorphism, crystal structure, crystallinity, and amorphous content from API development to QC.<h5>2. Bruker: XFlash® FlatQUAD 2L: Step Into The Future of SEM Elemental Analysis</h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 10:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6516">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover a new detector for SEM elemental analysis and learn how XFlash® FlatQUAD 2L can accelerate elemental analysis and imaging of sensitive samples.<h5>3. Malvern Panalytical: Future Days: Catalysts, What Will Define the Next Decade of Catalysis?</h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 15:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6553">Registration</a></li></ul>Explore the future of catalysis in hydrogen, CCUS, sustainable chemicals, and circular manufacturing, with expert insights on markets, standards, catalyst development, and advanced characterization.<h5>4. Bruker: Probing Structure, Ion Dynamics and Interfacial Reactivity in Energy-Storage Materials by Solid-State NMR</h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6515">Registration</a></li></ul>Learn how solid-state NMR reveals local structure, ion dynamics, and SEI interfacial behavior in energy-storage materials.<h5>5. Agilent Technologies: How to Perform Routine Quantification by FTIR: Tips &amp; Tricks Workshop</h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 20:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6442">Registration</a></li></ul>Master routine FTIR quantification in this hands-on workshop. Learn how to use MicroLab and MicroLab Quant software to measure standards, build calibration curves, and analyze real-world samples.<h5>6. Agilent Technologies: Learn How FTIR Can Help You with Contamination and Poor Product Quality</h5><ul><li>Tu, 22.9.2026 21:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6441">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how Agilent portable FTIR spectrometers enable fast, cost-effective contamination analysis with versatile sampling options to address product quality and equipment issues.<h5>7. Bruker: From Cleared Tissue to Quantitative 3D Insights: Integrated Bruker and Translucence Biosystems Workflows for Whole-Organ Imaging</h5><ul><li>We, 23.9.2026 17:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6544">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover integrated Bruker and Translucence Biosystems workflows for 3D cleared tissue imaging and quantitative whole-organ light-sheet microscopy.<h5>8. SPECTRO Analytical Instruments: Automatic ICP-OES Analysis of Lubricating Oils Using SPECTRO GENESIS DSOI and ACAROS Automation</h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 10:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6527">Registration</a></li></ul>Learn how automated ICP-OES analysis of lubricating oils can accelerate quality control and wear metal monitoring workflows using SPECTRO GENESIS DSOI and ACAROS automation.<h5>9. Agilent Technologies: Detection and Identification of Microplastics in Water and Other Matrices Using the Agilent Laser Infrared Spectroscopy Microscope</h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 11:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6540">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how the Agilent LDIR 8700 uses QCL-based infrared imaging to automate rapid microplastics analysis, data processing, and reporting while supporting current standards.<h5>10. Malvern Panalytical: From Sample to Reliable Result: How to Optimise Particle Concentration Measurements on the Zetasizer Advance</h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 14:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6557">Registration</a></li></ul>Learn how to optimize particle concentration measurements with the Zetasizer Advance, from sample preparation and parameter selection to data-quality checks and improved repeatability.<h5>11. Wiley: Image, analyze, and fabricate at the nanoscale: Advances in SEM and FIB SEM for quantum materials research</h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 16:00 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6524">Registration</a></li></ul>Explore advances in SEM and FIB-SEM for quantum materials research and learn how these technologies support 3D characterization, nanoscale analysis, and nanodevice fabrication.<h5>12. Mettler-Toledo: Thermal Analysis of Thermoset Materials</h5><ul><li>Th, 24.9.2026 16:00 CET</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/5777">Registration</a></li></ul>Explore the most important thermal properties of thermoset materials and learn how thermal analysis techniques can be used for their characterization.<h5>13. Agilent Technologies: Why fast, reliable trace-element analysis starts with triple-quad ICP-MS</h5><ul><li>Fr, 25.9.2026 17:30 CEST</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/webinar/6547">Registration</a></li></ul>Discover how the Agilent 9500 triple-quadrupole ICP-MS accelerates trace-element analysis and helps eliminate spectral interferences for reliable results.

Webinars LabRulezICPMS Week 39/2026

Combining elemental analysis and molecular techniques to characterize Ancient Egyptian mummification balms

Our Library never stops expanding. What are the most recent contributions to LabRulezICPMS Library in the week of 21st September 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 application notes by Agilent Technologies, LECO and Shimadzu and technical note by Thermo Fisher Scientific!<h3>1. Agilent Technologies: Automated Analysis of Foods by ICP-QQQ with Discrete Sampling and Autodilution</h3>Fast, accurate AOAC compliant food analysis using the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500">Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ</a> with AVS MS and ADS 2&nbsp;<ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_automated_food_analysis_9500_icp_qqq_5994_9095en_agilent_e5869385b0.pdf">Full PDF for download</a>&nbsp;</li></ul>Manufacturers and regulatory bodies, including state and federal governments, have an obligation to ensure that food is safe for human consumption. To protect public health, manufacturers and producers follow rigorous testing procedures, such as AOAC Official Method 2015.01 for the analysis of heavy metals in foods using ICP-MS.1 In recent years, global initiatives have sought to strengthen existing regulations and further reduce contaminant limits, as shown by the US Food and Drug Administration’s Closer to Zero program. Meeting these increasingly stringent targets depends on analytical instruments capable of delivering higher performance, improved sensitivity, and greater accuracy. At the same time, food testing laboratories are actively pursuing greater productivity and workflow efficiency to keep pace with evolving analytical demands.To support these goals, the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=10&amp;search=9500">Agilent 9500 Triple Quadrupole ICP-MS</a> (ICP-QQQ) and Advanced Dilution System (ADS 2) combine seamlessly to streamline methods, improve productivity, and deliver high-quality results. Using the 9500 instrument’s unique Dual-Cell System (DCS) with Advanced Helium Mode (AHM) and Air cell mode enables effective removal of polyatomic and doubly charged interferences and enhances low-mass sensitivity.2,3 In addition, the ADS 2 simplifies sample preparation by creating calibration standards from a stock solution, pre-diluting samples before analysis, and reactively diluting any samples that exceed the calibration range. Together, these technologies support faster, more reliable delivery of accurate results.&nbsp;In this study, various standard reference materials (SRMs) were selected to represent different sample types that may be analyzed in food testing laboratories and to validate the method. As these laboratories often require high productivity, the 9500 ICP-QQQ configuration and analytical method were optimized to maximize sample throughput. The performance of the method was evaluated according to criteria set out in the AOAC 2015.01 method.<h4>Conclusion&nbsp;</h4>The Agilent 9500 ICP-QQQ with Dual-Cell System (DCS) successfully quantified a broad range of metals in diverse food matrices in accordance with an AOAC standard method. Most elements were measured in AHM, while As and Se were accurately determined at trace levels in Air cell mode using ambient air to eliminate severe doubly charged REE interferences. AHM mode effectively suppressed polyatomic interferences such as NaAr on Cu, even in samples such as NIST 1573a Tomato Leaves, where Na is present at more than 20 times the concentration of Cu.&nbsp;Together, the two DCS gas modes provided comprehensive interference control for routine food analysis, as demonstrated by recoveries of certified elements within ±25% for the food SRMs.&nbsp;Compared to single-quadrupole ICP-MS, DCS operation in both modes reduced analysis time by about 30 seconds per sample. Automation using the Agilent AVS MS discrete sampling accessory, SPS 4 autosampler, and ADS 2 autodilutor further improved productivity and delivered reliable results, including:&nbsp;<ul><li>Detection limits for As, Cd, Pb, and Hg well below the LOQs reported in AOAC 2015.01&nbsp;</li><li>Effective removal of REE2+ interferences on As and Se&nbsp;</li><li>Over 98% Lu recoveries across all SRMs, demonstrating excellent preservation of volatile elements throughout the analysis&nbsp;</li><li>Stable operation over five hours, maintaining CCV and ISTD recoveries within AOAC limits&nbsp;</li></ul>The 9500 ICP-QQQ enables high-throughput, AOAC-compliant food analysis by controlling interferences with AHM and Air cell mode, ideal for labs that need speed, reliability, and accuracy.<h3>2. LECO: Determination of Total Carbon (TC) and Total Organic Carbon (TOC) in Soil by Acid Digestion and Combustion</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/832_TC_TOC_SOIL_ACID_DIGESTION_COMBUSTION_203_821_679_e5b4978a69.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>Total organic carbon (TOC) determination in soil is a widely used method for evaluating soil quality in agriculture. TOC levels are a key indicator of soil vitality, fertility, and capacity for atmospheric carbon sequestration. TOC represents the carbon stored in soil organic matter, which plays a vital role in supporting microbial life, enhancing nutrient availability, and improving soil structure. These benefits translate directly into better water retention, reduced erosion, and more resilient crops—key factors for regenerative systems focused on ecosystem restoration and productivity. TOC levels can also be used to monitor the effectiveness of sustainable practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, reduced tillage, and the addition of organic matter such as manure and compost. Measuring soil TOC levels helps growers optimize the use of soil amendments like compost and manure to increase organic matter without over-application.<h4>Instrument Model and Configuration&nbsp;</h4>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1883">LECO C832</a> is a carbon determinator that utilizes hightemperature combustion in a whole oxygen environment to analyze a wide range of sample types. It features a ceramic combustion furnace in a horizontal orientation designed to analyze macro sample masses. Analysis begins when a sample is weighed into a ceramic combustion boat and inserted into the furnace where combustion is initiated under a controlled flow of oxygen. After a preset time, additional oxygen is applied directly above the sample using a ceramic lance to accelerate and complete the combustion process. The gases are swept from the furnace and passed through anhydrone for the removal of moisture and are then carried to a nondispersive infrared (NDIR) cell for detection of carbon as CO2.<h4>Typical Results&nbsp;</h4>For soils containing up to 5 % carbon, a linear, force through origin calibration using LECO synthetic carbon reference materials is recommended. For soils containing more than 5 % carbon, a linear, full regression calibration using LECO synthetic carbon and calcium carbonate reference materials is recommended.<h3>3. Shimadzu: Determination of More Than 25 Nutritional, Essential and Toxic Elements in Whole Blood by ICP-MS Using Alkaline Dilution</h3><ul><li>Application note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/an_05_sca_116_014_en_5fc2b521ce.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul><h5>User Benefits</h5><ul><li>Offering gas switching times &lt;5 sec and ProActive Rinsing function, short sample cycle times can be achieved&nbsp;</li><li>Using whole blood calibrators and control samples in research labs simplifies working routines&nbsp;</li><li>Alkaline media drastically improves washout capabilities for mercury and ensures proper sample stabilization compared to acidic media</li></ul>Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/icpms/library?mainauthorItems=1&amp;search=2050">Shimadzu ICPMS-2050</a> offers ultra-low detection limits and fast multi-element capability required for reliable high throughput measurement of nutritional, essential, and toxic elementsin various complex biological samples.&nbsp;While urine has been widely used to monitor elemental excretion, blood serum represents the protein-free fraction of circulating blood. Whole blood, however, contains both cellular and extracellular components, enabling a more integrated assessment of an individual’s nutritional status and exposure to potentially toxic metals than either urine or serum alone. Accordingly, whole-blood ICP-MS analysis is well suited for research applications such as nutritional assessment, toxicology, and biomonitoring studies.<h4>Conclusion</h4>The ICPMS-2050 LF was specifically configured for robust small volume analysis while reducing carry over, sample cycle times and environmental contamination impacts while being capable of successfully addressing several kind of possibly interference providing most accurate and reliable results.&nbsp;The collision- and reaction cell performs efficiently with flowrates of helium and hydrogen in low levels of 6-7mL/min. At the same time, the method uses the well established Minitorch plasma system, allowing lowest argon consumption while reducing power consumption, which makes it exceptionally cost-effective without compromising performance characteristics.&nbsp;LabSolutions ICPMS software allows to easily control the device, consumable lifetime, QC-recoveries and internal standard stability. Furthermore, features like ProActive Rinsing and Extended Rinsing speed up the method while reducing carryover risks.<h3>4. Thermo Fisher Scientific: User-defined calibrations with Niton XL5 Plus user mode</h3><ul><li>Technical note</li><li><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/pdf/user_defined_calibrations_with_niton_xl5_plus_user_mode_tn1732_en_fc054105e5.pdf">Full PDF for download</a></li></ul>The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://labrulez.com/en-us/all/products/1992">Thermo Scientific™ Niton™ XL5 Plus Handheld XRF Analyzer</a> (shown in Figure 1) features a software function called User Mode, designed for experienced users who need to create their own calibrations.User Mode has been developed to provide maximum flexibility for performing empirical calibrations. It allows the user to specify certain parameters and to proceed with analytical method development:&nbsp;<ul><li>Define and select optimal beam conditions, including filter material and voltage*, while the current is dynamically adjusted to the maximum value.&nbsp;</li><li>Select elements and regions of interest from Na to U.&nbsp;</li><li>Select up to 12 background regions to perform background correction, background subtraction, or Compton normalization.&nbsp;</li><li>Select units of measurement for bulk concentrations, coat weight, and coating thickness.&nbsp;</li><li>Acquire normalized count rates for all selected regions of interest.&nbsp;</li><li>Construct calibration curves and apply mathematical fitting (Figure 2).&nbsp;</li><li>Manually enter calibration model equations for selected analytes as a function of element and background region intensities.&nbsp;</li><li>Validate the calibration model.&nbsp;</li><li>Analyze unknown samples.</li></ul>

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Agilent MP Expert software is supplied with all MP-AES instruments and is your gateway to complete control of your analysis. This software includes proprietary features, such as FLIC background correction, to ensure you are always able to get the right result.
With intuitive workflows and assistance at every step from method setup to results processing, you will always be in the driver&#39;s seat and have total confidence in your results.
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Presenter: Greg Gilleland (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Greg began his spectroscopy career in 1987 in Colorado, working at a series of environmental labs. After 14 years working in the world of commercial environmental labs, he moved on to a spectroscopy instrument manufacturer where he performed service and sales functions over the course of 11 years. He has been with Agilent Technologies, Inc., since 2012 in the role of Application Scientist for ICP-OES, MP-AES and AA products.
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Agilent Technologies: Software BootCamp Kick-off - MP-AES

Software BootCamp Kick-off - MP-AES

Agilent MP Expert software is supplied with all MP-AES instruments and is your gateway to complete control of your analysis.

Agilent Vaya Raman spectrometer is a true see-through-barrier instrument with great adaptivity and sensitivity. The Agilent Vaya Raman system tests more raw materials for the same cost and reduces the need for sampling. Vaya offers best-in-class ID testing through transparent containers, and transformative handheld testing through nontransparent containers—for the fastest possible release to manufacturing.
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Presenter: Yanqia Wang, PhD (Application Engineer, Molecular Spectroscopy, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Dr. Yanqia Wang started working for Agilent Technologies Inc. as a FTIR application Engineer in 2013, providing pre-&amp;post-sale application support. The products he covers from Bench-top FTIR microscopes to various Mobile FTIR spectrometers. Dr. Wang received his PhD of analytical chemistry from Duke University in 2004, doing dynamic IR spectroscopy research. Then he joined Fitzpatrick Center for Photonics at Duke University, doing Tissue Raman spectrometer instrumentation. Since 2007, Dr. Wang worked for Avery Dennison Corp. as a spectroscopist, providing molecular analytical support to the research &amp; development.
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Agilent Technologies: Through Barrier Verification using a Handheld Spectrometer with SORS

Through Barrier Verification using a Handheld Spectrometer with SORS

Agilent Vaya Raman spectrometer is a true see-through-barrier instrument with great adaptivity and sensitivity. 

Through Barrier Verification by SORS Handheld Spectrometer

As the production and use of solar panels increases worldwide, there is an urgent need to find more effective and efficient photovoltaic materials testing techniques.
During this webinar, we will investigate how FTIR and UV spectroscopy can be used in a number of materials testing areas including material degradation, surface cleanliness, material identification and coating/adhesive thickness and quality analysis. We will also show how parameters relating to these applications can be measured effectively.
Attend this webinar to:
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<li>Gain an overview of the 4300 handheld FTIR system</li>
<li>Learn how to analyze photovoltaic material degradation and surface contamination</li>
<li>Understand the importance of material identification and coating/adhesive thickness testing</li>
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Presenter: Donald Inglis (Product Specialist Handheld/Portable FTIR and Raman Systems, Agilent Technologies)
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Technology Networks: How To Test Photovoltaic Cells Using FTIR and UV Spectroscopy Techniques

How To Test Photovoltaic Cells Using FTIR and UV Spectroscopy Techniques

We will investigate how FTIR and UV spectroscopy can be used in a number of materials testing areas.

Test Photovoltaic Cells Using FTIR and UV Spectroscopy

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) is the only major pharmacopeia with a general chapter dedicated to analytical instrument qualification (USP &lt;1058&gt;). This makes &lt;1058&gt; a globally significant regulatory reference. However, despite the significant changes with the 2017 edition of &lt;1058&gt;, 68% of laboratories have not updated their qualification procedures. Additionally, the USP has already started the process to initiate updates to &lt;1058&gt;, when many laboratories may not fully comply with the current edition!
This raises many questions about the role of the current &lt;1058&gt; general chapter and how it aligns with the recently issued 2nd Edition of GAMP® 5.
By attending this webinar you will learn about:
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<li>How USP &lt;1058&gt; aligns with GAMP® 5</li>
<li>Core elements of the &lt;1058&gt; instrument life-cycle framework</li>
<li>Areas of &lt;1058&gt; the USP are exploring improvements in</li>
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Presenter: Paul Smith (Global Laboratory Compliance Marketing Specialist (USP &lt;1058&gt;), Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Paul has a passion for laboratory compliance and started his career as an Infrared Spectroscopist, performing his first FT-IR software validation in 1992, 30 years ago. In his current Agilent role, Paul is an active member of GAMP, a member of the UK GAMP Community of Practice (CoP) steering committee and has contributed to GAMP® Good Practice Guides. He helps laboratories understand their laboratory instrument qualification requirements and writes publications and white papers about this.
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Pixabay/Rigby40: Evolution of USP<1058> updates and insights in regulations

Evolution of USP<1058> updates and insights in regulations

The role of the current <1058> general chapter and how it aligns with the recently issued 2nd Edition of GAMP® 5.

The presence of microplastics in the environment, drinking water, and food chains is gaining significant public interest. To study their presence, rapid and reliable characterization of microplastic particles is essential. Significant technical hurdles in microplastics analysis stem from the sheer number of particles to be analyzed in each sample. Total particle counts of several thousand are not uncommon in environmental samples, while well treated bottled drinking water may contain relatively few.
While visual microscopy has been used extensively, it is prone to operator error and bias and is limited to particles larger than 300 µm. As a result, vibrational spectroscopic techniques such as Raman and FTIR microscopy have become more popular, however they are time-consuming. There is a demand for rapid and highly automated techniques to measure particle count, size, and provide high-quality polymer identification. Analysis directly on the filter that often forms the last stage in sample preparation is highly desirable as, by removing a sample preparation step, it can both improve laboratory efficiency and decease opportunities for error. 
Recent advances in infrared micro-spectroscopy combining a Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) with scanning optics has created a new paradigm, laser direct infrared imaging (LDIR). It offers improved speed of analysis as well as high levels of automation. Its mode of operation however requires an infrared (IR) reflective background, and this has, to date, limited the ability to perform direct “on-filter” analysis. This study explores the potential to combine the filter with an infrared reflective surface filter.
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Presenter: Andreas Kerstan (SPSD Product Specialist, Agilent)
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Agilent Technologies: Rapid, automated characterization of microplastics using laser direct infrared imaging and spectroscopy

Rapid, automated characterization of microplastics using laser direct infrared imaging and spectroscopy

Recent advances in infrared micro-spectroscopy combining a Quantum Cascade Laser (QCL) with scanning optics has created a new paradigm, (LDIR).

Microplastics by using LDIR and spectroscopy

Join Agilent application scientists as they demonstrate our OpenLab CDS and MassHunter software for cannabis workflows. This webinar series will guide participants through optimizing the features of OpenLab CDS and MassHunter in order to save time and drive productivity to a higher level. Speakers will answer some of your most frequently asked software questions and share their tips and tricks. Each webinar in the series will cover a different workflow.
Key Learning Objectives:
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<li>How to set up correction equations and tune modes with the half mass acquisition, and how to set up and use UHMI and the element template function</li>
<li>How to use the EMF, Help, and Learning Center in MassHunter 5.1</li>
<li>​How to build processing methods for determining potency calculations</li>
<li>How to prepare calibration tables for use in determining cannabinoid levels</li>
<li>How to utilize custom calculations to prepare custom reports</li>
<li>Learn the quantitative workflow in OpenLab CDS</li>
<li>Learn to create LC/MS custom libraries.</li>
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Who Should Attend:
Lab managers, analysts, processors, growers, and other individuals who are responsible for cannabis potency, pesticides, heavy metals, residual solvents, or terpenes testing.
 
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Presenter: Jenny Nelson, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Dr. Jenny Nelson is an Applications Scientist with Agilent Technologies specializing in Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectroscopy (ICP-MS), Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectroscopy (ICP-OES), Microwave Plasma Atomic Emission Spectroscopy (MP-AES). Her broad knowledge of atomic spectroscopy has been applied to both AOAC and ASTM through her serving on expert review panels, chairing committees, and volunteering to develop new methods needed by the industry.
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Presenter: L. Craig Jones (ICP-MS Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Craig has been with Agilent for over 15 years as an ICP-MS applications scientist. He has been involved with multiple type of applications for ICP-MS, including environmental, pharmaceutical, semiconductor, geologic, and clinical analyses, to name a few. Previous to Agilent he worked in an environmental lab performing analysis and supervising both the inorganic and organic sections of the laboratory. In his spare time, Craig enjoys volunteering at the local marine science center, mountain biking, hiking, and relaxing at the beach. Craig obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.
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Agilent Technologies: Software for Cannabis Testing

Cannabis - Heavy Metals

Join Agilent application scientists as they demonstrate our OpenLab CDS and MassHunter software for cannabis workflows.

While cleaning the ICP-OES routinely can prevent issues, keeping the ICPOES cleaned during the analysis is equally, if not more, important.
In this webinar, we will discuss ways to prevent cross contamination and carryover, as well as tips and trick on analyzing samples with heavy/dirty matrices.
Come to the webinar with your most tricky or difficult application questions, we will have a fun discussion.
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Presenter: Ana García González (Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies)
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Ana Garcia is the Atomic Spectroscopy Application Scientist at Agilent Technologies. Ana has a broad background in atomic spectroscopy technologies, including international experience developing and validating analytical spectroscopy methods for the geochemical industry. She has also published in the fields of molecular spectroscopy and chemometrics. Ana holds a MSc in plant Biotechnology at CINVESTAV, México, and a Bachelor of Science in Biotechnology Engineering.
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Agilent Technologies: New Year resolution for my ICP-OES: I will keep my ICP-OES analysis free from contaminants

New Year resolution for my ICP-OES: I will keep my ICP-OES analysis free from contaminants

We will discuss ways to prevent cross contamination and carryover, as well as tips and trick on analyzing samples with heavy/dirty matrices with ICP-OES.

I will keep my ICP-OES analysis free from contaminants

In this webinar, we will address the most asked questions from customers, as well as important questions to ask when evaluating an ICP-MS. But don’t let us stop you from bringing your pressing questions!
We will be sure to leave plenty of time for Q&amp;A as well!
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Presenter: Yan Cheung, PhD (Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Yan received her Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry from Indiana University Bloomington. She joined Agilent Technologies as an Application Scientist in the Life Science and Chemical Analysis team in April 2020. Yan has extensive experience in operating and method development in ICP-MS. Yan also has years of experience working in the oil and gas industry.
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Agilent Technologies: Got ICP-MS questions? We got answers!

Got ICP-MS questions? We got answers!

We will address the most asked questions from customers, as well as important questions to ask when evaluating an ICP-MS.

Today the vast majority of ICPMS analysis is performed in solution mode, however, very few of the samples analyzed are liquids to start with and have to be acid-digested and diluted before analysis can take place.
Laser ablation has been developed over nearly three decades to become a mature technique that provides the opportunity to sample rapidly directly from the solid material with little-to-no sample preparation. Like solution analysis laser ablation is capable of high-throughput automation of hundreds of samples per day, but unlike solution analysis it can also create micron-scale images of the distribution of elements through a sample. No other sample technique has such range of capability.
In this webinar we will set the stage for an open Q&amp;A by introducing the benefits of laser ablation for many types of elemental analysis.
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Presenter: Rob Hutchinson, PhD (Senior Product Specialist, Elemental Scientific Lasers)
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Rob trained as an analytical chemist and did his PhD in bio-imaging via LA-ICP-MS at the University of Sheffield in the UK. Since 2005 he has been the senior global application specialist in laser ablation at Elemental Scientific (formerly New Wave Research).
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Presenter: L. Craig Jones (ICP-MS Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies, Inc.)
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Craig has been with Agilent for over 15 years as an ICP-MS applications scientist. He has been involved with multiple type of applications for ICP-MS, including environmental, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, semiconductor, geologic, and clinical analyses, to name a few. Previous to Agilent he worked in an environmental lab performing analysis and supervising both the inorganic and organic sections of the laboratory. In his spare time, Craig enjoys volunteering at the local marine science center, mountain biking, hiking and relaxing at the beach. Craig obtained a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.
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Agilent Technologies: Laser ablation – a mature technique for analysis of solid samples

Laser ablation – a mature technique for analysis of solid samples

In this webinar we will set the stage for an open Q&A by introducing the benefits of laser ablation for many types of elemental analysis.

Laser ablation – technique for analysis of solid samples

Leprechaun is the only system that hunts down viral titer by double-checking if particles are the right size and have the right structure. Count up your lentiviruses with capsids in crude or pure samples. Make your own luck and follow Leprechaun straight to the viral titer you’ve been looking for without the noise from trickster particles that can throw you off the trail. &nbsp;<blockquote>Presenter:&nbsp;Kevin Lance PhD (Marketing Manager, Analytical Instruments, Unchained Labs)Moderator: Alex Shephard (Market Manager, Cell Therapy at Unchained Labs)Alex Shephard is the Market Manager for Cell Therapy at Unchained Labs. She has many years of experience at the bench and as a field application scientist characterizing exosomes and viruses, using techniques including NTA, DLS, nanoflow cytometry and interferometry. Alex completed a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology at Bristol University, UK, and held a postdoc position in the Tumour Microenvironment Group at Cardiff University, UK.</blockquote>

Unchained Labs: Leprechaun leads you to lentivirus gold

Leprechaun leads you to lentivirus gold

Track down true lentiviral titer with Leprechaun—verify size and structure to count only real capsids in crude or pure samples, no tricks from false particles.