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Posted: March 12, 2024
Calibration standards for analytical instruments are used to ensure the reliability of their results. Many industries, like gas and oil and biotechnology, rely on these measurements to ensure that their products are safe to use and customers are protected.
To create a precise calibration standard, the standard must be compared to either a primary standard or an already certified standard that has been compared to a primary standard. These comparisons of different standards create a “chain of traceability” back to the International System of Units (SI).
Calibration standards are the main focus of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Created in 1901, NIST is a National Metrology Institute (NMI). Its purpose is to create measurement frameworks and architectures that can be relied upon for their accuracy. Instruments calibrated using these frame
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Follow along with our experts as they dive into the ICP Operations Guide, chapter by chapter. In this accessible transcript of Episode 3, "Handling, Calculations, Preparation, and Storage of Standards," we present the collective wisdom of our in-house experts—Host and Technical Director Mike Booth, Production Manager Thomas Kozakowski, Technical Support Chemist Ashley Jones, and Technical Product Manager Dr. Lesley Owens.
The dialogue covers crucial practices for handling chemicals, the impact of temperature on standard preparations, and the intricacies involved in the preparation and storage of standards. You can listen to all episodes of Bench Boost on your favorite streaming platform!
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Rigorous testing protocols are required to regulate the cannabis industry. With product safety and quality in mind, these regulatory frameworks need to be backed up by the latest advanced analytical techniques. Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrometry (ICP-OES) is one of these tools. ICP-OES instruments can ensure cannabis testing standards are met by delivering sensitivity and exceptional precision.
Understanding ICP-OES
ICP-OES is an analytical technique that can detect chemical elements in a sample. Sometimes this detection can go down to parts per billion, though mostly it is parts per million. Here is the process behind ICP-OES:
- Atoms and ions are excited through inductively coupled plasma that has been heated, for instance by a plasma torch
- A light
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To maintain the quality and standard of your work in analytical chemistry, you should take some time to focus on your own professional development. That way you can employ the latest tools and information in your future projects.
Recognizing this, Inorganic Venture’s IV Ignite platform has an available ICP-MS (Inductively Coupled Plasma Mass Spectrometry) training program to take your skillset to the next level.
Our ICP-MS training can enhance the credentials of chemists worldwide. Read on to learn more about what our ICP training can offer you.
The IV Ignite Program: Learning about ICP-MS
Used within pharmaceutical, environmental and geological testing and research, ICP-M
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In an era of rapid technological advancements and increasing complexity in analytical science, the demand for proficient Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) analysts has never been higher. Recognizing this trend, we have launched IV Ignite, a cutting-edge virtual ICP training academy designed to bridge the gap in elemental analysis education and support chemists wanting to enhance their analytical skills.
A Leap in Analytical Science Education
Founded in 1985, Inorganic Ventures has been a leader in providing custom solutions for analytical testing, specializing in NIST traceable, stable CRMs, accredited under ISO 17034 & ISO 17025 standards. Our commitment to education and quality is evident in our latest initiative, IV Ignite, which went live on October 31, 2023. This on-demand
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Posted: November 08, 2023
Certified reference materials (CRMs) are the unsung heroes of analytical testing. They provide a comparability benchmark that ensures lab accuracy, precision, and repeatability. Yet, as with many aspects of modern industry, CRMs have an environmental toll. Packaging is an issue and an often overlooked contributor to waste generation.i
Certified reference materials are indispensable for instrument calibration and method validation. Hence, it's difficult for users to mitigate the environmental costs of CRM packaging without also compromising their results. This—of course—is a non-option. Instead, the burden of reducing the ecological implications of CRMs should lie with the manufacturer.
How are CRMs Packaged?
Before exploring the steps man
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Christiansburg, VA – October 31, 2023 - In a significant stride towards advancing analytical science education, Inorganic Ventures announced the launch of IV Ignite, an on-demand ICP training platform. This innovative platform officially went live Tuesday, October 31st, 2023.
IV Ignite is a dynamic learning space, designed to foster a culture of continuous growth and knowledge exchange among chemists.
With IV Ignite, users will have unparalleled access to the expertise and support needed to enhance their analytical skills, including video courses, podcasts, downloadable resources, live events with instructors, and community forums to engage with other analysts. Along the way, members can earn Professional Development Units (PDUs) and certificates to boost their resumes.
"We developed IV Ignite to fill a training need in the elemental analysis community. Most analysts receive ICP instrument training on the job and are usually not confident in their skills. IV I
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Posted: October 23, 2023
Written by Madeline Gozzi
Why has hydrogen become one of the most researched and potentially successful fuels of the future? Climate science shows that we must limit global temperature increases to 1.5⁰ C above pre-industrial temperatures.[i] At this point, the temperature on Earth is 1.1⁰ C higher than it was in the late 1800's. At this pace, we must reduce carbon emissions by 45% by 2030 and reach Net-Zero emissions by 2050 to keep the planet from warming more than 1.5⁰ C.[ii] The use of hydrogen as a fuel has the potential to help us reach the goal of Net Zero carbon emissions.
What does Net-Zero mean? Net-Zero means reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions to as close to zero as possible. Almost everything we consume, produce, and transport currently creates GHGs. The US, China, and Europe are among over 70 countries moving towards a net zero target, covering abo
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Posted: October 17, 2023
The United States federal government has recently bolstered the commendable initiative, the Evolve Central Appalachia (Evolve CAPP) project, with a $500,000 funding injection. This injection aims to unearth and identify sources of rare earth elements and critical minerals in the Central Appalachian region.
Spanning across Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, this project is not merely an exploration of mineral resources but a collaborative endeavor involving multiple universities, organizations, and community colleges. The main goal is to develop a skilled workforce and sustainable ways to obtain important materials for electric cars and smartphones.
The Significance of Rare Earth Standards in Mineral Exploration
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