The Column-08-22-2012

The Column

Determination of Trichloroanisole and Tribromoanisole using SPME Coupled to Comprehensive GCxGC and Mass Selective Detection (HS-SPME-GCxGC-NCI-qMS)

August 22, 2012

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Comprehensive GCÃ-GC(qMS) provides a maximum chromatographic separation power in gas chromatography (GC). Combining it with the highly selective negative chemical ionization (NCI) mode gives highest sensitivity for electrophilic molecules like trichloroanisole and tribromoanisole.

After The Flood

August 22, 2012

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The University of Queensland is using technology from AB Sciex (Framingham, Massachusetts, USA) to analyse how the floods of 2011 have affected water quality in Australia.

Remembering Walt Jennings

August 22, 2012

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We note with sadness the passing of pioneering American gas chromatographer Walter G. Jennings on 5 July 2012. Walt, as he preferred, died peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was 90 years old.

Neanderthal nibbles

August 22, 2012

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Once thought to be predominantly meat-eaters, evidence has come to light that reveals that Neanderthals were aware of the beneficial properties of plants.