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Automated Standards Preparation and SPME Determination of Volatile Organic Compounds in Beer
TechNote ITN-303 Preparation of standards for quantification in gas chromatography is part of daily activities in the analytical laboratory. Accurate and precise transfer of liquids is critical to meaningful analytical […]
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Determination of Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Building Materials using Automated Micro-scale Chamber Dynamic Headspace Sampling
App Note 231/2022 There is growing concern that VOC emissions from materials used indoors in buildings should be monitored to ensure that building occupants are not exposed to potentially harmful […]
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Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry: Anatomy of a Golf Ball
App Note 234/2022 Materials used to construct golf balls have evolved over the years. The original golf balls were made of wood. The next generation of balls were made from […]
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Identification of Plastics in Toys
App Note 233/2022 Plastics have become a major source of pollution due to their ubiquitous use in a wide array of products. Most plastics are not readily biodegradable and can […]
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Identification of Microplastics in Water by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
App Note 232/2022 Micro- and nano plastics pollution in oceans, lakes and other water sources is an ongoing and well-documented issue. Sources and entryways of these plastics include greywater, surface […]
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2-Step Multi-Volatile Method (2-Step MVM) for Characterization of Aroma Compounds in Bread
App Note 185/2016 A full evaporation DHS (FEDHS) method, based on a classical full evaporation technique (FET) [1] was demonstrated for uniform enrichment of aroma compounds in several sample types […]
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Measurement of Chemical Emissions from Spray Polyurethane Foam (SPF) Insulation Using an Automated Micro-Scale Chamber Coupled Directly with the Analysis System
App Note 188/2016 An automated analysis system consisting of a dynamic headspace (DHS) system coupled with thermal desorption-Gas Chromatography/ Mass Spectrometry (TD-GC/MS) was used for fully automated micro-scale chamber material […]
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Comparison of Three Types of Thin Film-Solid Phase Microextraction Phases for Beverage Extractions
In this study, Thin Film Solid Phase Micro-Extraction (TF-SPME) devices with carboxen/ polydimethylsiloxane (CAR/PDMS), divinylbenzene/polydimethylsiloxane (DVB/PDMS), and hydrophilic lipophilic balanced/polydimethylsiloxane (HLB/ PDMS) coatings are investigated for their usefulness for beverage […]
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Automated Analysis of Mineral Oil Hydrocarbons from Food using a novel LC-GC-FID Coupling Platform
228/2021 Mineral oil hydrocarbon (MOH) contaminants can be found in foods such as cereals, baked goods, fats and oils, coffee and many more. MOH can be introduced through process aids, […]
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Analysis of 1,4-Dioxane in Consumer Products using Static Headspace and Gas Chromatography with a Triple Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer
1,4-Dioxane is a chemical contaminant formed in trace amounts as a byproduct during the manufacturing process of detergents, foaming agents, emulsifiers and some solvents, which are widely used ingredients of […]
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AppBrief 13: Automated sample preparation for the determination of cannabinoid related compounds in consumer products using LC-MS
As the cannabis market continues its seemingly exponential growth, there is an immediate need for testing the variety of cannabinoid containing sample types now available. Here we show that a […]
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Analysis of Forensic Samples by Pyrolysis Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry
In this study, the GERSTEL PYRO was used for the pyrolysis of various materials that are relevant to forensic analysis applications, including paints, adhesives, and cosmetics. A GERSTEL MultiPurpose Sampler […]
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