How Individual Contributions support growth of Commercial Testing Laboratories?
A commercial testing laboratory is a service organization which provides analysis reports on samples received against payment.
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All articles from Lab Training, covering chromatography, spectroscopy, microbiology, and analytical method validation, in order of publication.
Work Ethics for the Laboratory Chemist
A chemist plays an important role and his actions, deliberate or otherwise, can result in immeasurable harm to other workers in the laboratory or to society at large.
Standard Operating Procedures
SOPs or Standard Operating Procedures define the practices and procedures adopted by organizations in their day to day activities. SOPs help establish a benchmark on quality of products and services.
How to investigate Out of Specification (OOS) Laboratory results?
It is common that at times you will get results on samples of known materials that will lie outside the specified range of values.
Global Standardization Bodies
Global Standardization Bodies have contributed immensely to promotion of trade. Such bodies specify and develop guidelines that ensure acceptance of commodities produced in one part of the world elsewhere.
ISO 9001:2008 or ISO 17025:2005
Both ISO 9001:2008 or ISO 17025:2005 are standards that contribute to maintain high quality standards in your laboratory.
What is the Role of ISO 9001:2008 in maintaining Quality in a Laboratory?
As can be seen ISO 9001:2008 is a comprehensive standard which if adopted in right earnestness can contribute significantly in upkeep of your laboratory quality standards
CAPA in Quality Control Operations
CAPA or Corrective Action and Preventive Action is a crucial exercise that contributes immensely in improvement of quality in laboratories which are part of manufacturing organizations.
Traceability of Calibration Standards & Role of Metrology Laboratories
The present article will help you to understand traceability of calibration standards and role of national metrology laboratories.
Calibration Criteria for Analytical Balance
The accuracy of your results will largely depend on the accuracy of your analytical balance. Precautions for correct weighing of samples discussed the need for calibration amongst other factors.
Volumetric Apparatus: Use & Calibration
Do you know about the calibration of volumetric glasswares? Read this article to learn everything about the use and calibration of volumetric apparatus. .
Important Considerations in Sample Preparation
In almost all cases some degree of sample preparation is always necessary. Strict compliance to the prescribed sample preparation procedures is essential for achieving the required accuracy and precision.
Role of Laboratories and Operational Ethics
All chemists who abide by the ethical code of conduct are making immense contribution to the welfare of humanity as well as upkeep of the quality of the natural environment.
Features & Benefits of Maintaining Laboratory e- records
Laboratory e – records provide distinct benefits and time saving in data storage and transmission while overcoming human errors at every stage and under required security.
Important Considerations in Selection of Method for Required Analysis
Modern techniques have capabilities to provide you the analysis in the most complex matrices and at the required concentration levels.
Gas Liquid Chromatography
The distinction between Gas Solid chromatography (GSC) and Gas Liquid chromatography (GLC) is often not clearly understood.
GC Column
GC column is a delicate item which can retain its operational characteristics over an extended period provided its handling and operational guidelines are diligently followed.
Laboratory Environment Control – Why is it necessary?
Control of Laboratory environment will contribute to popularity of your laboratory services
Now GC Method Optimization and Development on your fingertips!
As a research chromatographer you are required to develop a method or optimize an existing application.
Temperature Control of the Gas Chromatographic Column
The Gas Chromatographic column can either be maintained at a uniform temperature during the analysis or its temperature can be varied at a predetermined rate.
Factors Governing the Resolution of peaks in the Gas
The operational parameters can be optimized to your advantage to get the best output from your gas chromatograph.
How to save your time by preventing Gas leaks before running the Gas Chromatograph?
Leaks should be checked and eliminated before proceeding for column conditioning and start of analytical work on the Gas chromatograph.
Importance of Gas leak detection before starting Gas Chromatographic Analysis
In essence you can achieve a high degree of GC performance and reproducibility of results once you ensure freedom from leaks before running the GC system.
Gas Chromatography in Petroleum Refining Industry
Gas chromatography has found large-scale applications in monitoring of petroleum refining and finished product testing. Click here to read more.