Alissa Morse Single-Element vs. Multi-Element & Custom ICP Standards: How to Select Concentration, Matrix and Analyte Combinations For laboratories performing routine elemental analysis, the answer depends on the method. A single-element standard provides flexibility. A multi-element standard can reduce routine preparation. A cus... Aug 27, 2026
Alissa Morse ICV, CCV, Interference & Instrument Check Standards: A Guide to ICP Quality Control Generating an acceptable calibration curve is an important part of ICP analysis. Maintaining confidence in that calibration throughout an analytical sequence requires additional quality-control checks... Aug 27, 2026
Alissa Morse ICP Calibration Standards: Selecting Standards for ICP-MS and ICP-OES ICP-MS and ICP-OES laboratories routinely measure multiple elements across a wide range of concentrations. The analytical capability of the instrument, however, does not eliminate the need for an accu... Aug 27, 2026
Alissa Morse Inorganic Standards & Certified Reference Materials: A Guide for Analytical Laboratories Analytical instruments produce measurements. Reference materials give those measurements context. For laboratories performing elemental analysis, inorganic standards and reference materials provide kn... Aug 27, 2026
Alissa Morse The Evolution of ISO Standards in Analytical Testing: Meeting the Demands of Modern Laboratories In the high-stakes world of analytical chemistry and environmental testing, accuracy isn’t just expected—it’s essential. Laboratories are under constant pressure to produce reliable results, meet regu... Apr 18, 2025
New PFAS Mixture for EPA Method 1633: A Key Tool for Compliance and Efficiency Understanding PFAS PFAS are synthetic chemicals found in many products, from non-stick cookware to firefighting foams. Due to their persistence, they have been detected in water, soil, and living orga... Sep 24, 2024
ISO 17025 vs. ISO 17034 Accreditation Accreditation plays a vital role in ensuring the reliability and accuracy of laboratory testing and calibration. Two important accreditations in the field of analytical testing are ISO 17025 and ISO 1... Aug 3, 2024
Maintaining Filaments in Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry Instruments Gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) instruments are invaluable tools in analytical chemistry, enabling scientists to analyze and identify compounds with high precision. One crucial component ... Jun 5, 2024
Making Waves in Water Safety When it comes to water safety, halogenated organic compounds (HOCs) are the silent culprits lurking in both natural and man-made water sources. These persistent, bioaccumulative, and highly toxic comp... Dec 13, 2023
Cannabis Reference Standards - June Webinar 2023 Cannabis laboratories face unique challenges due to Federal scheduling and the state-by-state nature of the industry. In addition, the complex matrices of cannabis flowers and infused products combine... Jun 29, 2023
Crafting GGA Standards In-House Makes Your Job Harder Standard methods call for fresh GGA standards every (batch, day, week), which takes hours of your valuable time each week. In addition, it's challenging to achieve consistent results with in-house pre... Jun 29, 2023
Are Your Cannabis Reference Standards Customized for Your State Thresholds? Learn how cannabis testing labs across the U.S. are opting for customized reference materials to speed up and streamline their product testing. Navigating cannabis regulations in the U.S. is a lot lik... Jun 28, 2022
