LCGC North America-05-01-2008

LCGC North America

2008 Method Validation Survey

May 01, 2008

Validation Viewpoint

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To obtain a better understanding of the challenges faced during method development and validation, the authors - in cooperation with LCGC - conducted a survey earlier this year. This column summarizes the results.

Peaks of Interest-Scientists Develop Method for Identifying Gunshot Residue

May 01, 2008

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Scientists Jorn Chi Chung Yu, Garrett Lee Burleson, and colleagues in the Department of Forensic Science at Sam Houston State University in Texas have developed a new method for identifying gunshot residue without the presence of lead.

Peaks of Interest-PerkinElmer Announces Young Chromatographer Award

May 01, 2008

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PerkinElmer (Waltham, Massachusetts) announced the "Ettre Award" to honor a young scientist in the field of gas chromatography.

Performance Qualification of HPLC Instrumentation in Regulated Laboratories

May 01, 2008

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This article demystifies the qualification procedures and proposes a well designed, easy and simple set of experiments upon which to establish internal standard operating proceduresfor the complete qualification of HPLC instruments.

Peaks of Interest- Thar Expands Team in Europe

May 01, 2008

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Thar Instruments (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) has expanded their European team by four new members since the company's acquisition of Berger SFC in 2007.