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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Over the last two decades, the development of speciation methodology has been driven forward to a great extent by hyphenated techniques using ICP-MS as a detection system.
This The Lab Central episode aims at overcoming obstacles of speciation testing by providing guidance and a path of best practice.
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Presenter: Dr. Vinay Jain (COE Manager and Application Scientist, Agilent Technologies)
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Agilent Technologies: The Speciation Connection

The Speciation Connection

Overcoming obstacles of speciation testing by providing guidance and a path of best practice.

Achieving accurate sequencing results requires a reliable nucleic acid quantity and purity assessment. Currently, qPCR serves as the gold standard quantification method but is expensive, time consuming, often requires vetting SOPs, and does not provide purity details. As a convenient alternative to qPCR, the Thermo Scientific™ NanoDrop™ One/OneC spectrophotometer provides a sensitive quantification measurement and identifies common nucleic acid contaminants that prevent sequencing success. This webinar will provide an overview of the NanoDrop One/OneC spectrophotometer as an easier and cheaper alternative to qPCR for ensuring high-quality sequencing data.
Key learning objectives
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<li>Understand and review the NGS workflow</li>
<li>Learn how to set up your sequencing experiments for success</li>
<li>Explore the NanoDrop One/OneC Spectrophotometer as an alternative to qPCR quantification</li>
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Who should attend?
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<li>Forensic scientists</li>
<li>Genetic scientists</li>
<li>Microbiologists</li>
<li>Molecular biologists</li>
<li>Pharma/biopharma researchers</li>
<li>Biomedical researchers</li>
<li>Principle investigators</li>
<li>Laboratory Technicians/Technologists</li>
<li>Agricultural geneticists</li>
<li>Scientists interested in improving the success rate of NGS with convenient, accurate, cost-efficient tools</li>
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Certificate of attendance
All webinar participants can request a certificate of attendance, including a learning outcomes summary, for continuing education purposes.
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Presenter: Jennifer Prestipino (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc)
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Presenter: Lawrence Howes (SelectScience)
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ThermoFisher Scientific: NGS success: Next-generation sequencing sample preparation with the NanoDrop One spectrophotometer

NGS success: Next-generation sequencing sample preparation with the NanoDrop One spectrophotometer

Overview of the NanoDrop One/OneC spectrophotometer as an easier and cheaper alternative to qPCR for ensuring high-quality sequencing data.

Sequencing sample preparation with the NanoDrop One

Deep Dive into Advanced Lithium-Ion Battery Characterization
Are you passionate about the latest developments in battery technology and its critical role in our energy future? If yes, join us on January 16th, 2024, for a webinar that will boost your understanding of lithium-ion battery materials.
Under the guidance of Tomáš Šamořil, Ph.D., from TESCAN Group, this webinar titled “Comprehensive Characterization of Lithium-Ion Battery Materials using TESCAN FIB-SEM with integrated ToF-SIMS” is set to be insightful event in the battery research community. 
What to Expect: 
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<li>Advanced Insights into Battery Processes and Composition: Delve into the complexities of lithium-ion batteries and understand how advanced research is enhancing their capacity, lifespan, and eco-friendliness. 
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<li>A Synergistic Approach to FIB-SEM and ToF-SIMS: Explore how the integration of Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM) with Time-of-Flight Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) offers 2D and 3D insights into battery material structure and chemistry. 
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<li>Elevating Battery Material Characterization: Gain comprehensive knowledge on the role of these advanced techniques in analyzing and improving both conventional and next-generation battery technologies. 
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<li>A Glimpse into the Future of Energy Storage: Participate in discussions about the potential of these innovative methods to revolutionize battery research, aligning with a sustainable, fossil-fuel-free future.
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Reserve your spot and join a community of professionals in pushing the boundaries of battery technology.
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Presenter: Tomáš Šamořil, Ph.D. (Product Marketing Manager, TESCAN GROUP)
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Dr. Tomáš Šamořil, a Product Marketing Manager at TESCAN GROUP, brings a wealth of knowledge in electron microscopy and focused ion beam technology. 
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TESCAN: Disclosing the Future of Lithium-Ion Batteries with Advanced Characterization Techniques

Disclosing the Future of Lithium-Ion Batteries with Advanced Characterization Techniques

Comprehensive Characterization of Lithium-Ion Battery Materials using TESCAN FIB-SEM with integrated ToF-SIMS

Lithium-Ion Batteries Advanced Characterization Techniques

Single Reaction Chamber (SRC) technology transcends the productivity of traditional closed vessels digestion ensuring superior digestion capabilities with a significant reduction of the handling and operator times.💡We are glad to invite you to our upcoming webinar to discover how ultraWAVE 3 further streamline the digestion workflow with simplified handling of the racks, more samples per run, automated steps and superior heating and cooling capabilities.Discover how ultraWAVE 3 can take your sample preparation to the next level.<blockquote>Speaker: Gianpaolo Rota (Product manager at Milestone)</blockquote>

Milestone: Elevate your sample preparation with the new ultraWAVE 3

Elevate your sample preparation with the new ultraWAVE 3

Discover how ultraWAVE 3 can take your sample preparation to the next level.

Elevate your sample preparation with ultraWAVE 3

The quality and performance of Li-ion batteries requires elemental analysis of battery components in several steps of the value chain. For example, starting with raw materials, quantitation of the primary elements helps to determine the most appropriate extraction approach. In battery production, it is used to control impurities, as they directly impact the performance and lifespan of the batteries. Elemental analysis is also used during recycling to help purify valuable materials.Sample preparation is the first fundamental step in ensuring reliable analysis and providing appropriate solutions for both ICP-OES and ICP-MS. Due to the variety of samples and their respective natures, from organic (like graphite) to inorganic (like ores), the sample prep protocol must ensure complete digestion to achieve the high-quality analyses required in this market. This webinar will address the challenges related to sample preparation by considering several matrices encountered in the Li-ion battery value chain.Practical guidance will be provided for method development by exploring the most critical sample prep factors for ICP-OES and ICP-MS analysis, such as sample mass, temperature, pressure, and acid compatibility. By considering a total-workflow approach to sample prep, additional opportunities for improving lab productivity, quality, and safety will be demonstrated.

Milestone: Li-ion Batteries: Sample Prep Guidelines for Elemental Analysis

Li-ion Batteries: Sample Prep Guidelines for Elemental Analysis

This webinar will address the challenges related to sample preparation by considering several matrices encountered in the Li-ion battery value chain.

Li-ion Batteries: Sample Prep for Elemental Analysis

The ashing process performed in conventional muffle furnaces often offers inefficient, tedious, and time-consuming procedures. The use of microwave heating for dry ashing applications has represented a breakthrough in the process and quality control of samples like polymers, petroleum, food and feeds, pulp paper and pharmaceuticals. There are gains to be made in terms of:<ul><li>Short ashing time</li><li>High sample throughput</li><li>Highest safety</li><li>Full control of the process</li></ul>Join our webinar and learn how microwave ashing can reduce ashing times from hours to minutes.<blockquote>Speaker: Mirco Rossetti (Product Manager at Milestone)</blockquote>

Milestone: Simplify and expedite the ashing procedure with microwave muffle furnaces

Simplify and expedite the ashing procedure with microwave muffle furnaces

Learn how microwave ashing replaces conventional muffle furnaces, delivering faster ashing, higher throughput, improved safety, and full process control.

Simplify ashing procedure with microwave muffle furnaces

Ashing of polymers and plastics material is a common determination, either to determine additives or impurities. The procedure requires to quantifying the residual solids in the polymers after ashing them at high temperature in a muffle furnace. Often, product quality analyses is carried out at short intervals to enable rapid intervention and adaptation of the production process and to ensure that customer specification are met.What furnace is the right choice for processing polymers and plastics samples? In recent years microwave technology has been introduced in both wet and dry ashing methodologies to reduce their times. Ashing process can be reduced by up to 95% from hours to minutes using any type of standard crucibles.In this webinar, we will guide you in understanding the ashing procedures and how to make this determination more efficient.<h4>You will learn:</h4><ul><li>Limitation of conventional procedures for the determination of ash content in polymers</li><li>Advantages offered by microwave ashing</li><li>Official methods compliance</li><li>Example of applications in compliance with official methods</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Mirco Rossetti (Product Manager at Milestone)</blockquote>

Milestone: How to expedite the ash content determination in polymer samples

How to expedite the ash content determination in polymer samples

In this webinar, we will guide you in understanding the ashing procedures and how to make this determination more efficient.

Ash content determination in polymer samples

<h4>Ashing tests in food and feed samples?</h4><h4>Enhance efficiency, productivity and sustainability with microwave ashing.</h4>Join us for an informative webinar dedicated to the ashing test in food and feed samples. The ashing analysis is a crucial process for determining the total mineral content or ash content present in samples. In food quality control, the ashing analysis plays a vital role in providing valuable information about the sample composition. However, traditional approaches often involve long ashing times, impacting laboratory productivity and turnaround time.Microwave ashing provides an advanced solution to tackle these challenges. Our microwave furnace guarantees shorter ashing times, enabling laboratories to process samples more efficiently. By combining it with the appropriate crucibles, this process can be further streamlined and accelerated. This not only enhances productivity but also promotes a safer and more pleasant working environment.Furthermore, the selective heating capabilities of microwave heating reduce energy consumption, making the lab more environmentally friendly and lowering the running costs associated with the analysis.By attending this webinar, you will gain insights into the benefits of using Milestone's PYRO equipment for ashing analysis in food and feed samples. Discover how our technology can enhance your laboratory's efficiency, productivity, and cost-effectiveness in this essential analytical process.<h4>What you'll learn</h4><ul><li>Importance of ashing analysis in food and feed samples for mineral content determination.</li><li>Milestone's PYRO technology: Shorter ashing times, enhanced productivity.</li><li>How to optimize your ashing process with the right selection of crucibles</li><li>Selective heating through microwave technology: Reduced energy consumption, lower running costs.</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Mirco Rossetti (Product Manager at Milestone)</blockquote>

Milestone: Optimizing ashing analysis in food and feed samples with microwave ashing

Optimizing ashing analysis in food and feed samples with microwave ashing

By attending this webinar, you will gain insights into the benefits of using Milestone's PYRO equipment for ashing analysis in food and feed samples.

Ashing analysis in food and feed samples with microwave

During this webinar, we will discuss several factors that must be considered when looking to minimize contamination and reduce blank levels while preparing samples for analysis by plasma spectrochemistry.<h4>These factors include:</h4><ul><li>laboratory cleanliness</li><li>reagent choice and purity</li><li>quality of materials used</li><li>digestion procedure itself</li></ul>The analytical instrument is just one component in achieving the lowest limits of detection using plasma spectrochemistry. The other critical area that puts significant demands on a laboratory’s overall detection capability is to ensure that the sample preparation procedure does not contribute any additional sources of contamination.<blockquote>Speaker: Mirco Rossetti (Product Manager at Milestone)</blockquote>

Milestone: Reducing contamination to improve ICP/ICP-MS results via an integrated approach

Reducing contamination to improve ICP/ICP-MS results via an integrated approach

Discover best practices to reduce contamination and blank levels in plasma spectrochemistry through optimized sample preparation and digestion workflows.

Reducing contamination to improve ICP/ICP-MS results

Thousands of analytical laboratories around the world rely on techniques like CVAA or ICP-MS to test samples for mercury, but both techniques require time-consuming and labor-intensive sample preparation before analysis. Fortunately, there is a better way! Learn the three best practices to deliver accurate mercury results in as little as 5 minutes — without the need for acid digestion — and at a savings of approximately 70% compared to other techniques.<h5>Key topics:</h5><ul><li>Go direct for mercury analysis</li><li>Eliminate memory effects</li><li>Simplify your workflow</li></ul><blockquote>Speaker: Roberto Boschini (Product Manager at Milestone)</blockquote>

Milestone: 3 best practices in mercury analysis

3 best practices in mercury analysis

Learn the three best practices to deliver accurate mercury results in as little as 5 minutes.