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551-575 of 2477 Resource Library
551-575 of 2477 Resource Library
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) of materials is commonly used to measure weight loss as a sample is heated or held isothermally. In the pharmaceutical industry, materials often show weight losses associated with the loss of solvent/ water, …
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  Introduction Titanium dioxide (TiO 2 ) nanoparticles are commonly used in sunscreens as part of the formulation to block the sun’s harmful UV rays. As the use of nanoparticles (NPs) in consumer products has increased, concern has risen as to the health …
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  Introduction For many children around the globe, commercial baby foods are the main source of nutrients and energy, and therefore their quality and safety are critical and must be monitored. In March 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives introduced …
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  Introduction Consumption of seafood is the primary exposure route of methylmercury for humans, emphasizing the importance of accurately measuring methylmercury in fish. As with all analytical method setup, the determination of methylmercury content in …
WEBINAR
Introduction Laboratories performing wastewater, surface water, and effluent testing contend with a multitude of demands: Analyzing a diverse range of contaminants, which mandates a variety of methods and techniques while managing a large volume of …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a secondary metabolite produced by Penicillium and Aspergillus fungi species found in soil and organic matter, and is one of the most widely reported of the nearly 400 recognized mycotoxin contaminants of agricultural …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), a class of complex compounds containing two or more benzene rings, are widely found in the environment and food. PAHs are formed during the incomplete combustion of organic matter, such as wood …
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  Introduction Patulin, a toxic mycotoxin substance produced by molds, such as Penicillium, Aspergillus, and Byssochlamys, is frequently found on fruits, vegetables, cheese and grains. Patulin contamination is most common on damaged fruits, often intended …
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A P P L I C A T I O N N O T E ** conclusion or other key text ** Approx. 220 Characters Technology Line 1 Technology Line 2 Introduction Since there are no federal regulations for pesticide analysis in cannabis, individual states define and regulate the …
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A P P L I C A T I O N B R I E F Physical Testing - Food AUTHORS Emily Moore PerkinElmer, Inc., Ontario, Canada Jennifer M.C. Dang Research Scientist PerkinElmer, Inc., Sidney, Australia Martin Hallin Research Scientist PerkinElmer, Inc., Stockholm, Sweden …
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  Introduction Separating and measuring the physical and chemical properties of monometallic and bimetallic engineered nanoparticles (NPs) is challenging, especially when mixtures of NPs consist of particles of similar size, composition, and especially …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Thallium is considered one of the most toxic heavy metals and a cumulative poison that can cause adverse health effects and degenerative changes in many organs. The main threat to humans is through occupational exposure and environmental …
GLOSSARY
  Introduction Your lab productivity depends on reliable and efficient use of a complex network of capital equipment, software systems, reagents, consumables, and personnel. Confounding this, lab managers are frequently asked to do more with less — more …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction BTEX are regulated toxic compounds while benzene is also an EPA target carcinogen. The investigation of these compounds, especially in drinking water at low levels, is critical to protect public health. This application note focuses on …
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  Introduction In this work, samples were digested with aqua regia using reflux conditions according to DIN method 38414. After proper dilution of the digested sample solution, Hg was measured interference-free using SnCl2 as the reductant. The recoveries …
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  Introduction Customer complaints of odors within a new car are rising with the increasing number of new car buyers. Although odors can be subjective, it is now well known that the new car smell is the result of chemicals emitted from the in-vehicle …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction This method outlines the analysis of volatile organic compounds in a variety of solid waste matrices including various air sampling trapping media, ground and surface water, soils, and sediments among others. The method requires not only …
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  Introduction Microwave sample preparation provides an efficient and clean sample preparation for multi-element analytical techniques such as ICP-OES and ICP-MS. As Microwave assisted digestion has evolved, so have the methodologies. EPA method 3052 is …
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  Introduction Methyl-tert-butyl ether (MTBE) and the combination of benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylenes (BTEX), are routinely monitored in soil and ground water to determine whether petroleum contamination has occurred due to industrial runoff, …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction The most significant challenge in trace element analysis of drinking water is ensuring detection capability that complies with the regulatory framework at the same time as maximizing sample throughput. The NexION® 1100 ICP-MS solves the …
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  Introduction Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are widely used in industrial and medical applications. They are known to form naturally during the weathering of Au-bearing mineral deposits, as well as the transformation of gold nuggets and particles. In …
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  Introduction Accurate monitoring of moisture, protein, ash and starch content of dry peas is important for quality control and cost monitoring. Since dry peas are a bulk commodity, there is a need to analyze many samples quickly. Reference methods of …
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  Introduction Haloacetic acids (HAAs) are a class of undesired by-products resulting from the reaction of chlorinated disinfectants with natural organic matter in water, Which is known to be carcinogenic. The Japan Ministry of Health revised the …
WEBINAR
Introduction to sample prep methods for Hemp and Edibles … Introduction This latest installment of our Cannabis and Hemp Science series introduces innovative, forward-thinking ideas for cannabis and hemp testing that can give your business a real …
APPLICATION NOTE
  Introduction Similar to Sweetened condensed milk (SCM), monitoring butterfat and total solids in ice cream bases can enable consistent quality and safeguard producer profitability. Historically, NIR instrumentation had limited success in the …