What is Chromatogram & How to Read a Chromatogram?
Over the years chromatography has gained an enviable position in analytical laboratories. You have been introduced to simple concepts on how to read a chromatogram.
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All articles from Lab Training, covering chromatography, spectroscopy, microbiology, and analytical method validation, in order of publication.
laboratory refrigerator
Laboratory refrigerator frankly speaking is no different from a domestic refrigerator. The difference lies in its usage and calibration requirements.
Reverse Phase Chromatography
Reverse phase chromatography is established on the partition equilibrium between the non-polar (hydrophobic) stationary phase and the polar mobile phase.
Do You Want to Check Your Paper for Plagiarism? Here Is What to Consider When Choosing the Right Plagiarism Detector
Outlines key factors for choosing a plagiarism detector, including cost, integration with word processors, accessibility, and depth of reporting.
Preparing For A Medical Laboratory Assistant Interview
Interview preparation guidance for medical laboratory assistants, covering company research, practicals review, body language, and common questions.
Steps in Writing a Laboratory Report
Outlines the standard sections of a laboratory report and offers tips on organizing materials, presenting data, and writing concise conclusions.
Common issues that should not be overlooked by commercial testing laboratories
Five compliance lapses commercial testing laboratories must not overlook: outdated SOPs, missing calibration records, expired standards, and lapsed training.
Desirable attributes of a Research Scientist
Outlines desirable qualities of a research scientist, including honest reporting, persistence through setbacks, and adherence to safety guidelines.
5 Steps to Developing Laboratory Equipment
Outlines five considerations for developing laboratory equipment: space planning, safe storage, 3D-printed prototyping, heat management, and equipment mobility.
Useful Guideline on Preparing Your Project Dissertation Report
Preparing a dissertation involves choosing a meaningful topic, confirming institutional requirements, planning its structure, and citing sources rigorously.
Benefits offered by laboratory information management systems for efficient control over laboratory operations
How Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) replace manual records with audit trails, barcoding, inventory control, and calibration tracking.
Standard calibration weights for Analytical Balances- Traceability, Handling and Care
Covers standard calibration weights for analytical balances, including USP 41 tolerance requirements, traceability certification, and proper care.
Tips for Starting Your Own Lab-Based Business
Covers the unique startup hurdles of launching a lab-based testing business, from equipment investment and licensing to breaking into a competitive market.
What You Should Know About Types of Research Methods
Explains how research methods are classified: quantitative vs qualitative, applied vs fundamental, descriptive vs analytical, and exploratory vs conclusive.
Can high pressure water stream be used for cleaning laboratory glassware?
Weighs the presumed time and cost savings of cleaning laboratory glassware with high-pressure water jets against splashing, breakage risk, and uncertain cleanliness.
Benefits of Automated injections in chromatographic analysis
Automated injection via a programmable autosampler improves the accuracy, consistency, and throughput of chromatographic results over manual injection methods.
Prevention of accidents in Laboratory Stores
Practical suggestions for preventing fires, electrical hazards, spills, unplanned storage, and handling accidents in laboratory stores and warehouses.
Damage Control in laboratory accidents involving glassware
Practical guidance for laboratory glassware accidents, covering safe lifting of broken pieces and proper disposal of contaminated glass waste.
How to take care of Sophisticated Analytical Instruments
Guidance on handling, environmental control, and maintenance scheduling for sophisticated analytical instruments to ensure long, trouble-free service.
Coordination & Strong Communication-Pillars of success of Laboratory Operations
How coordination and communication between analysts, QC, QA, purchase, stores, and other lab roles keep laboratory operations efficient and delay-free.
The Use of Band Stop Filters in Laboratories
Explains how band stop (notch) filters combine low- and high-pass circuits to reject a frequency band, with uses in noise reduction, radio, and medical equipment.
Evolution and innovations in ICP-MS Spectroscopy
Traces the evolution of ICP-MS since its 1983 debut, highlighting innovations like dual-view plasma sources and laser ablation that expanded its capabilities.
Why Graphite Furnace Atomization gives higher sensitivity over Flame Atomization
Explains why graphite furnace atomization achieves detection limits 10 to 1,000 times lower than flame atomization through longer residence time and heat.