In this final part of " Conversations with Michael Dong," a series on fundamentals of HPLC in pharmaceutical analysis, LCGC International’s "Perspectives in HPLC" column editor presents a case study of a high-pH separation.
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Columns & Lab Supplies for PFAS Analysis
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Finding suitable columns and products for PFAS analysis can be simplified using the product guide tables below, which detail the lab supplies for PFAS analysis that are appropriate for widely accepted test methods from around the world, including U.S. agencies (CDC, EPA, FDA, and USDA); European agencies (DIN); and international standards (ASTM and ISO).
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