Application Notes: Mass Spectrometry

EPA 8015C is a gas chromatographic method used to establish concentrations of a variety of non-halogenated volatile organic compounds, semivolatile organic compounds, and petroleum hydrocarbons. For the purpose of this application, a Clarus® 690 GC was used for the analysis of petroleum hydrocarbons, specifically Diesel Range Organics (DRO).

Process for the determination of petroleum hydrocarbons in the range of C10–C40 in matrixes of water, soil, and waste, with three standards methods taken as a reference.

Ion exchange method for characterization of Cr6+ in potable drinking water using NexSAR HPLC-ICP-MS Speciation Solution. Discover advantages of the inert and metal-free fluid path..

On-line solid phase extraction coupled to an LC–MS/MS system for sample enrichment and quantitation of endogenous estrogens allowing significant and efficient analyte concentration.

This application note describes HR ICP-OES with high-resolution optical system, superior sensitivity and matrix tolerance to achieve lowest LOD for trace element analysis in complex water-alcohol-oil samples

Hydrogen and oxygen stable isotope measurements on roasted coffee samples trace the origin of coffee beans based on unique trends observed from their isotopic fingerprints.

The measurement of carbon, nitrogen and sulfur isotope fingerprints of PM2.5 particles on quartz filter papers allows source identification.

With isotope fingerprints sources of pollution, monitor water and air quality and track environmental change across space and time can be traced. Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry detects the “isotope fingerprint” of a sample, a unique chemical signature that changes from sample to sample across the environment.

Synthetic copies of endogenous steroids are chemically and pharmacologically identical to their endogenous analogs. Analyzing isotopes of the steroids provide characteristic isotope fingerprints of urinary steroids and offer a discrimination framework.

Analysis of cocaine seized from an “aircraft drop” in Uruguay led to the discovery of a previously unknown coca growing region in northern Bolivia.

This work demonstrates a high throughput method for drinking water testing following EPA 200.8 leveraging PerkinElmer's NexION® HTS sample introduction module, delivering 3-5 times faster sample-to-sample analysis.

This application note describes a method for the ultra-low detection and characterization of hexavalent chromium in potable waters, in less than eight minutes, leveraging PerkinElmer's NexSARTM HPLC-ICP-MS speciation solution.

This work shows a method for the measurement of hexavalent chromium in different toy material categories in accordance with method EN 71-3 Category II, leveraging PerkinElmer's NexSARTM HPLC-ICP-MS speciation solution.

This study presents a reversed-phase ion-pairing method for the complete separation and accurate quantification of the main arsenic species in commercially available apple juices in under three minutes, using PerkinElmer's NexSARTM HPLC-ICP-MS speciation solution.

This application note discusses the hyphenation of a new in-line particle counter (PerkinElmer LPC 500TM) to an ICP-OES (PerkinElmer Avio® 500) for combined particle counting and wear metals analysis of in-service oils in a single run.

This study describes the analysis of lithium metaborate fusion samples using PerkinElmer's Avio® 500 ICP-OES, with a focus on long-term stability, leveraging the benefits of instrumental design characteristics when analyzing high-TDS samples.

This application note provides insights for the transition of optical nanostructures from design to volume NIL manufacturing using wire grid polarizer as an example.

This application note demonstrates analysis of elemental impurities, such as arsenic, in vitamin B12 according to USP chapter , using triple quadrupole ICP-MS.

This application note demonstrates how the PlasmaQuant MS provides low detection limits, accurate results and long-term stability analyzing volatile solvents.

Mercury is a persistent pollutant often exacerbated by human activities. A historical but pertinent case of effects of industrial pollution on the human population in Minimata, Japan is reviewed.

This application note demonstrates the routine automated multi-element analysis of environmental samples using triple quadrupole ICP-MS.

Chemically characterize lithium-ion batteries with Renishaw’s inVia Raman microscope.

Standardized methods (or official international methods) exist for stable isotope analysis of food and beverage samples and are aimed at protecting product origin, authenticity and label claims.

* Achieving high sensitivity and selectivity in complex matrices. * Useful tools and tips for ICP-QQQ * Environmental applications for ICP-MS

Single Reaction Chamber (SRC) microwave digestion allows for simultaneous digestion of up to 15 different sample types at temperatures as high as 300°C, greatly streamlining the sample preparation process.

Spectral Systems has developed its Diamond XP-BBAR™ coating with spectral performance. The SNR is about 30% better through most of the analysis region of a typical FT-IR instrument.

This application note details a GC-MS-based analytical method for the qualitative and quantitative determination of Irganox 1076 and 1010 in polyethylene.