Analytical Chemistry

What Are the Different Types of Chromatography?

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 20, 2023

Chromatography is a versatile and widely used analytical technique in laboratories worldwide. It separates components of a mixture based on their different interactions with a stationary phase and a mobile phase. This powerful method is essential in chemistry,...

image showing a High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) system on a modern lab bench, capturing the precision and technology involved in chemical analysis. The setup includes the HPLC instrument, computer interface, and typical lab equipment, illustrating a professional and high-tech laboratory environment.

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin | Women in Science

By Editorial Team | Feb 18, 2023

Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin was a Nobel Prize-winning chemist who developed protein crystallography. She is responsible for advancing X-ray crystallography, a method for determining a crystals 3D structure. At age 10, Dorothy became interested in chemistry and...

Understanding the Harmful Chemicals in Cigarettes: What You Need to Know

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 15, 2023

Did you know there are more than 93 hazardous chemicals in cigarettes? Some occur naturally while others are added during manufacturing

image of a smoking cigarette in an ashtray with a background featuring the molecular structures of benzene and butadiene. The image subtly emphasizes the harmful chemicals associated with cigarette smoke

FTIR Spectroscopy Testing and Analysis

By Trevor Henderson | Feb 6, 2023

As technology continues to evolve, FTIR spectroscopy will remain an indispensable tool for chemical analysis and molecular research.

image showing a modern laboratory setting with an FTIR spectroscope on a lab bench. The scene captures the organized, high-tech atmosphere of a scientific lab, emphasizing the precision and use of FTIR spectroscopy in research and analysis.

NIOSH Analytical Methods Testing and Analysis

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 23, 2023

NIOSH analytical methods are vital tools for ensuring occupational safety and health.

image of an industrial hygienist auditing an industrial site by NIOSH analytical standards

Analysis of Capsaicinoids for Scoville Heating Unit (SHU)

By Trevor Henderson | Jan 19, 2023

Capsaicinoids are the compounds responsible for the spicy heat of chili peppers, and their concentration is measured in Scoville Heat Units (SHU). This article explores the analysis of capsaicinoids, the methods used, and their significance in determining the pungency of...