Chemistries and Consumables
Imaging Analysis Ensures HPLC Column Performance
February 8, 2013 11:53 am | by Particulate Systems, Norcross, Ga. | Articles | CommentsIf there was a method for packing material manufacturers to specify shape characteristics and for column manufacturers to inspect incoming materials against those specifications, manufacturing HPLC columns would become more predictable, less costly and exhibit consistent performance. Recent advancements in image analysis could provide the answer.
Top Tips for Sorbent Sampling
February 8, 2013 11:17 am | by Markes International Ltd., United Kingdom | Articles | CommentsSampling using sorbent tubes for analysis by thermal desorption gas chromatography is ideal for a wide range of applications, from monitoring industrial air to odor profiling of foods. However, for those new to the area, the options available can make it difficult to decide how best to proceed.
Unit Removes Solvent From 48 Vials in Parallel
February 7, 2013 12:35 pm | by Porvair Sciences Ltd. | News | CommentsPorvair Sciences’ updated version of its MiniVap Blowdown Evaporator can quickly and safely remove solvent from up to 48 vials in parallel. Made from solvent-resistant black polypropylene, the vial holder has been designed to accommodate up to 48 vials in a standard SLAS/ANSI format.
Applications Notebook Showcases MALDI TOF-TOF
February 7, 2013 12:31 pm | by JEOL USA, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAn Applications Notebook from JEOL features more than 20 application notes describing the analysis of synthetic polymers, small organic molecules, complex drug mixtures, peptides and proteins using the company’s SpiralTOF MALDI TOF-TOF mass spectrometer. The mass spectrometer’s optics design utilizes a figure-eight ion trajectory to allow a 17-m flight path to fit in a small console.
2012-2013 Chromatography Columns, Supplies Catalog
December 11, 2012 2:00 pm | by Waters Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsWaters Corp. has published its 2012-2013 Waters Quality Parts, Chromatography Columns and Supplies Catalog.
Columns Designed Specifically for High-Speed Separations
December 11, 2012 1:56 pm | by Kinesis Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsKinesis’ TELOS Columns for HPLC and UHPLC are designed specifically for analytical and high-speed analytical separations.
HPLC Column Designed for Metabolomics Apps
December 11, 2012 1:50 pm | by Hichrom Ltd. | Product Releases | CommentsCogent Diamond-Hydride columns by MicroSolv Technology Corp. are designed to be used for metabolomics applications.
Thermal Desorption Catalog Highlights Entire Portfolio
December 11, 2012 1:18 pm | by Markes International | Product Releases | CommentsMarkes International’s catalog features the company’s extensive range of accessories, spares and consumables for thermal desorption.
Applications Notebook Showcases MALDI TOF-TOF
December 11, 2012 12:51 pm | by JEOL USA, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsAn Applications Notebook from JEOL features more than 20 application notes describing the analysis of synthetic polymers, small organic molecules, complex drug mixtures, peptides and proteins using the company’s SpiralTOF MALDI TOF-TOF mass spectrometer.
Strips Facilitate Rapid Food, Quality Analysis
December 11, 2012 12:33 pm | by IonSense, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsIonSense’s OpenSpot Quick Strips for its DART OS Transmission Module enables the rapid and reproducible analysis of samples, and provides quality control of both raw materials and finished products.
Pipette Tips Enhance Downstream Mass Spectrometry
December 11, 2012 11:59 am | by Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThermo Fisher Scientific’s Mass Spectrometric Immunoassay pipette tips are a collection of immunoaffinity sample preparation products. Robust technology delivers a simplified way to enrich target proteins for downstream mass spectrometric analysis.
Extracting for Health
September 5, 2012 12:46 pm | by Christina Smith, Editorial Intern | Articles | CommentsSolid-phase extraction (SPE) is one of the most common chromatographic processes, and, in recent years, the growth of automated SPE has catapulted its use in laboratories. As a result, SPE systems are becoming more integrated—being made more compatible with liquid chromatography mass spectrometry (LCMS) systems, or combined with LCMS in one system.
GC Columns Designed for Blood Alcohol Testing
September 5, 2012 11:28 am | by Restek Corp. | Product Releases | CommentsRestek’s Rtx-BAC Plus 1 and Rtx-BAC Plus 2 columns for blood alcohol testing separate all critical compounds, including ethanol, methanol, acetone, tert-butanol (IS), acetaldehyde, isopropanol and 1-propanol (IS) in <2 min.
Catalog Features High-Res Column Series
September 5, 2012 11:26 am | by Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsThermo Fisher Scientific’s 2012-2013 Chromatography Columns and Consumables catalog features newer products such as the Acclaim Surfactant Plus column and smaller-particle size MAbPac SCX-10 column.
Columns Suited for Environmental, Pharma Apps
September 5, 2012 11:25 am | by Agilent Technologies | Product Releases | CommentsAgilent Technologies’ J&W gas chromatography columns are designed for environmental and pharmaceutical applications. The additions expand the Agilent J&W family of columns, three of which are ultra-inert GC solutions.
Cone Protectors Guard ICP-MS Treads from Corrosion
September 5, 2012 11:23 am | by Glass Expansion | Product Releases | CommentsGlass Expansion’s ConeGuard Thread Protectors protect threaded ICP-MS interface cones from damaging corrosion.
Medium Increases Target Protein Yield
September 5, 2012 11:15 am | by GE Healthcare | Product Releases | CommentsGE Healthcare’s Ni Sepharose excel is an immobilized metal ion affinity chromatography (IMAC) medium (resin) for the direct capture and purification of secreted histidine-tagged recombinant proteins from eukaryotic cell culture supernatants.
Protein Precipitation Plates Eliminate Complex Sample Prep
September 5, 2012 11:04 am | by Porvair Sciences Ltd. | Product Releases | CommentsThe Combipack is Porvair Sciences economic response to the growing use of protein precipitation separation techniques in chromatography labs.
Reagents Improve Chromatographic Peak Shape
June 1, 2012 8:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsThermo Fisher Scientific has produced three ultrapure Fisher Chemical Optima Liquid Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) grade reagents that modify the mobile phase to minimize background noise and enhance MS detection.
Media Designed for Histidine-Tagged Protein Separation
June 1, 2012 8:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsGE Healthcare's HiTrap TALON crude, His SpinTrap TALON microspin, His MultiTrap TALON and His GraviTrap TALON pre-packed with TALON Superflow media are designed for rapid screening, preparative purification and easy scale-up of histidine-tagged proteins.
HPLC Solvent Reservoir Kits
June 1, 2012 8:33 am | Product Releases | CommentsJM Science's new HPLC Solvent Reservoir Kits are available in four sizes: 500, 1000, 5000 mL and 2 L.
Even Less Sample Prep
May 31, 2012 8:45 am | Articles | CommentsNew sample prep methods, technologies and instrumentation are making usually tedious chromatographic sample prep a thing of the past.
Solvent-Resistant Labels for HPLC Columns
December 5, 2011 11:55 am | Product Releases | CommentsCILS’ ultra-solvent-resistant computer-printable label range for HPLC columns is designed to permanently adhere to all surfaces and withstand aggressive HPLC cleaning agents.
Columns Ensure Sample Mixing, Washing
September 6, 2011 9:02 am | Product Releases | CommentsPorvair Filtration Group’s Chromatrap technology develops more efficient and more precise Chromatin Immunoprecipitation assays.
Media Captures Therapeutic Proteins
September 6, 2011 8:29 am | Product Releases | CommentsBio-Rad Laboratories’ Nuvia S and Q media are ultra-high capacity ion exchange media designed to deliver binding capacity over a range of pH, conductivity and flow rates, making them suitable for capture and polishing of therapeutic proteins.
