Tag: Instructional Video

How to better separate peaks in Gas Chromatography (GC) or Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Listen in as Prof Dan shows you what to do when peaks are coming out too close together in Gas Chromatography (GC) or Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). He gives some simple tips that can help better separate the peaks so you can better identify and quantify different compounds present in a sample.    

How NOT to prep a sample in tablet form

Sometimes there’s a wrong way to do things and a right way to do things.  In the case of preparing samples that are in tablet form, there’s a correct way and an incorrect way.  Take a look at this video to see what we’re talking about.  HR Rick is less than happy about it being…
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How do you know if your GC or HPLC is giving good results?

This video walks you through System Suitability, which tests your Liquid Chromatograph (HPLC) or Gas Chromatograph (GC) to help you ensure that your system is functioning properly and giving good results.  

How does a Flame Ionization Detector (FID) for GC work?

Join Prof Dan as he explains what an FID (Flame Ionization Detector) is. Other than Mass Spec, FID is the most common type of detector used in a GC (Gas Chromatograph). Imagine blowing a stream of chemicals into a candle then measuring the amount of static electricity, and you’ll get a rough idea of how…
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What do Limit of Detection (LOD) and Limit of Quantitation (LOQ) mean?

Prof Dan explains briefly and simply what Limit of Detection and Limit of Quantitation mean, two concepts and terms that are important to understand when preforming chemical analysis with techniques like Gas Chromatography (GC) and Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).

How to do dilutions

Chemist Dan shows you how to perform dilutions in the chemistry lab, which is an important pre analysis step for preparing samples and standards for GC or U/HPLC analysis.

How much sample should I put in my Gas Chromatograph?

Professor Dan explains how much sample you should put in your Gas Chromatograph (GC), and how to adjust the amount of sample you’re putting in  

What are calibration curves? Explained simply.

Professor Dan explains calibration curves

miniLC Training & Installation Video

miniLC Installation Videos From installation to operation, the miniLC is simple. See how to install and run a miniLC or skip to a particular segment for detail on that topic.  The complete video is less than 6 minutes long or skip to the section that interests you. Chapters System Overview Unboxing Accessory Kit Overview Solvent…
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miniGAS Training & Installation Video

miniGAS Training & Installation Videos No more tanks! Easily add the miniGAS to any miniGC system and eliminate the need for external gas tanks. In less than 4 minutes, see how to set up the miniGAS or skip to a particular segment that interests you. Chapters Unboxing System Overview Setup