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Join our host and Inorganic Ventures Technical Director, Mike Booth, as he sparks insightful conversations with our panel of experts in Bench Boost, your go-to podcast for analytical chemistry enthusiasts. Together, they explore the realm of ICP, sharing tips and tricks and diving deep into all things analytical chemistry.
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pH and USP 791
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May 20, 2026 |
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Common Tips for Analyzing Low Concentrations
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May 13, 2026 |
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The J Value
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May 05, 2026 |
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Pharma Elemental Analysis Overview
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Apr 28, 2026 |
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Tech Support Questions 2
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Apr 21, 2026 |
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Tech Support Questions 1
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Apr 07, 2026 |
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Troubleshooting Mining Samples Common Causes of Bad Data
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Mar 31, 2026 |
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How to Validate a New Mining Method for ICP-OES or ICP-MS
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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Avoiding Precipitation During Mining Sample Prep
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Mar 17, 2026 |
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Collision Reaction Cell ICPMS for Mining Applications
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Mar 10, 2026 |
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ICP Considerations for Lithium
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Mar 03, 2026 |
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Method Detection Limits in Mining: Why MDLs are Higher than You Expect
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Feb 24, 2026 |
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Axial vs Radial ICP-OES for Mining
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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Why Cyanide is Used in Mining Complexation Chemistry Simplified
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Feb 10, 2026 |
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PGM (Platinum-Group Metals) Samples: Stabilization & Washout Problems on ICP-MS
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Feb 03, 2026 |
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REE Rich Ores: What Makes Rare Earth Digestion and Analysis Unique?
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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When to Use ICP-OES or ICP-MS
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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Matrix Matching with Customs
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Matrix Matching with Stocks
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Jan 06, 2026 |
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Back to Basics: The Complete Workflow
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Dec 30, 2025 |
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3D Printing - Christmas 2025
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Dec 23, 2025 |
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Back to Basics – Plasma Fundamentals
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Tech Support Q&A Part 3
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Back to Basics – Detection Limits
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Turkey, Brine, and Trace Metals
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Nov 25, 2025 |
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Back to Basics Part 6: Laboratory Math
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Back to Basics Part 5: Solubility
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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ICP Conference 2025 Recap
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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Tech Support Q&A Part 2
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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Back to Basics Part 4: Solution Stability
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Oct 21, 2025 |
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Tech Support Q&A
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Oct 14, 2025 |
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Back to Basics Part 3: Standards & Solutions
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Back to Basics Part 2: AA Vs OES Vs MS
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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100th Episode Celebration- Back to Basics: Pipetting
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Sep 23, 2025 |
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Tech Support Part 3: Solving Silver Challenges & Fast-Tracking Zeolite Digestion
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Sep 16, 2025 |
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Tech Support Part 2: Radiation Myths & Tin Troubles
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Sep 09, 2025 |
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Tech Support Part 1: Troubleshooting Mercury Analysis & Storage Tips for Custom Standards
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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SEAL Discrete Analyzer Reagents – Part 2: Chloride, Sulfate, Phosphate, and Ammonia Methods
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Aug 26, 2025 |
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SEAL Discrete Analyzer Reagents – Part 1: Silica and Nitrate Methods
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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Platinum Sample Prep & Interference Considerations
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Aug 12, 2025 |
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Understanding Colorimetric Methods
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Palladium Sample Prep & Interference Management
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Rare Earths, Clean Data, and Smarter Detection
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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Sample Prep & ICP Testing for Nickel
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Improving Oil Testing with Aqueous Hybrid Standards
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Jul 08, 2025 |
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Iridium Sample Prep and Testing Tips
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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ICP Conference Preview: A Decade In Our Element
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Palladium Prep, Zeolite Digestion, and Discrete Analyzer Reagents
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Trace Analysis on Tour: A Spring Seminar Recap
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Working with Rhodium: Prep, Stability, and Testing
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Troubleshooting Hydroxide, LOQ, and Stock Standards
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May 27, 2025 |
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Cobalt Sample Prep and Testing Tips
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May 20, 2025 |
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Real Talk on Chemistry Careers & Battery Industry Trends with Alexa Jackson
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May 13, 2025 |
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Titration Tips: Techniques, Troubleshooting, and Lab Lessons
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May 06, 2025 |
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Chemistry Conspiracy: Chemtrails vs Contrails
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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Troubleshooting Tips: High Recoveries, Complex Mixes, and Chloride Digestion Challenges
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Troubleshooting Tips: Tune Solutions in Base and Trace Chloride in Silver Blends
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Troubleshooting Tips: Mercury Recovery, High-Concentration Blends, and IC Stability
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Technical Glossary Part 3: Speciation, Working Solutions, and Matrix Effects
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Apr 01, 2025 |
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Technical Glossary Part 2: Understanding Calibration, Internal Standards, and Blank Corrections
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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Pittcon 2025 Recap: Industry Connections and Key Takeaways
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Technical Glossary Part 1: Understanding Standards, SI Traceability, and Uncertainty
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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ICP Q&A: Choosing the Right Standards and Fixing High Recoveries
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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ICP Q&A: EPA 200.8, Antimony Stability, and HF Safety Tips
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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ICP Q&A: Sample Prep Fixes, LOD/LOQ Tips, and Contamination Control
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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ICP Alley: Insights from GFS Chemicals Ahead of Pittcon 2025
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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ICP Alley: Preparing for Pittcon 2025 with Glass Expansion
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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ICP Alley: A Look into Pittcon 2025 with CEM
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Jan 28, 2025 |
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Q&A Session: Troubleshooting ICP Challenges
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Troubleshooting ICP Washout
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Jan 14, 2025 |
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Samples Containing Ru & Os
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Samples Containing Fe
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Dec 31, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Re
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Mn
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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Samples Containing W
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Mo
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Cr
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Nov 26, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Nb and Ta
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Samples Containing V
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Zr & Hf
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Ti
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Th or U
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Rare Earth Elements
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Sc
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Sr or Ba
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Ca
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Mg
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Be
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Samples Containing Li, Na, K, Rb, or Cs
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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Tips for Contamination Control and Method Development with CEM
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Expediting Sample Prep with Microwave Digestion with CEM
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Q&A Part 2: CRM Shelf Life and ICP-MS Interference Issues
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Q&A Part 1: Lithium Testing Tips and Navigating ICP-MS Sensitivity
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Elemental Analysis in the Battery Industry with MERGE Chemistry
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Technical Support Questions - 2024 Trends
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Ion Chromatography FAQs Part 2
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Ion Chromatography FAQs Part 1
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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IV's Frequently Asked Questions Part 2
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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IV's Frequently Asked Questions Part 1
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Chemical Standards and Science Publishing with Rob Thomas
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Elemental Analysis in Pharma and Cannabis with Rob Thomas
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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Atomic Spectroscopy Simplified with Rob Thomas
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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Method Validation
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May 28, 2024 |
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Measuring Trace Concentrations by ICP-MS
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May 21, 2024 |
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Measuring Trace Concentrations by ICP-OES
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May 14, 2024 |
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Sample Preparation by Fusion and Ashing
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May 07, 2024 |
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Acid Digestions of Organic Samples
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Acid Digestions of Inorganic Samples
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Contamination from Reagents, Analyst & Apparatus
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Environmental Contamination
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Sample Preparation: Stability of Elements at ppb Concentrations
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Sample Preparation: Container Transpiration
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Sample Preparation: Intro & Container Material Properties
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Sampling and Subsampling
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Planning the Project
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Intro to Trace Analysis
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Traceability
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Significant Figures and Uncertainty
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Accuracy, Precision, Mean, and Standard Deviation
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Common Problems with Ag, As, S, Ba, Pb, and Cr
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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2024 Winter Conference Recap
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Common Problems with Hg, Au, Si, Os, and Na
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Standard Addition, Internal Standardization, and Isotopic Dilution
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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Calibration Curves
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Key Instrument Parameters
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Spectral Interference: Types, Avoidance, and Correction
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Linearity and Detection Issues
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Compatibility and Precision Issues
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Nebulizers, Spray Chambers, and Torches
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Sample Introduction Systems
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Handling, Calculations, Preparation, and Storage of Standards
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Quality Issues
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Elemental & Matrix Compatibility
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Nov 01, 2023 |