Articles and Applications

In a recent white paper, Restek corporation identified a simple methodology for the simple comparison of e-cigarette liquids using GC-MS and GC-FID.

Dr. Ed Connor, GC Product Specialist at Peak Scientific, speaks about the advantages for analytical laboratories adopting the use of gas generators rather than using gas stored in cylinders.

1. Gas Source Helium is becoming increasingly expensive with reports of its price having doubled in some regions between 2013 and 2015. Added to its increased price, supply cannot be ensured in certain regions which is increasing the number of labs looking to change to hydrogen.

Results are used in court to provide quantitive levels of BAC, which makes it one of the most commonly practised analyses in forensic laboratories. The large number of samples and requirement for speed of sample processing mean that analysis needs to be conducted quickly, whilst giving reliable and accurate results.    

The majority of laboratories worldwide use gas cylinders to supply their analytical instruments, sample prep systems and other lab applications.