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Preparing for GC Analysis—A Definitive Checklist

I wanted to produce a checklist for preparation of a GC or GC–MS system prior to analysis, referencing the actions, checks, tools, and consumable items that might be required.
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New Leak Detector
Redesigned and better than ever, Restek’s electronic leak detector lets you pinpoint small gas leaks quickly and accurately. Now, there’s no more waiting for a full charge—the new unit can be operated during charging or used up to 12 hours between charges. It now comes with a flexible charging kit that includes both a universal AC power adaptor and a USB charging.
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Pass the Salt: Evolution of Coupling Ion-Exchange Separations and Mass Spectrometry

The high levels of non-volatile salts typically used in ion-exchange separations are incompatible with mass spectrometry. But the desire to directly couple these two powerful techniques has prompted researchers find solutions to this problem. Here are three approaches. Read more

Perovskites
Goodfellow are pleased to introduce their new range of Perovskites. Currently researchers are focusing on the development of Perovskites - crystalline materials which are demonstrating great potential for optoelectronic and photonic applications. Due to their lattice, Perovskites, are characterised by special properties like superconductivity, magneto-resistance, and piezoelectricity behaviours.Goodfellow offers a wide range of Perovskites including BaTio₃, CaTio₃, PbTio₃ in different forms such as powders or sputtering targets.
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Essential GC Accessories

Most manufacturers ship gas chromatographs with a small collection of consumable parts and accessories, such as extra ferrules, inlet liners, or septa, and a few instrument-specific tools. In earlier times, some convenience items might have been included as well, like a bubble flow meter or a small set of tools, but now it’s rare to find such things in the shipping boxes. This edition of “GC Connections” lists a number of essential items that should be on hand in every GC laboratory, their function, and how to use them effectively. Read more