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Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures

Inorganic Ventures

Join our host and Inorganic Ventures Technical Director, Mike Booth, as he sparks insightful conversations with our panel of experts in Bench Boost, your go-to podcast for analytical chemistry enthusiasts. Together, they explore the realm of ICP, sharing tips and tricks and diving deep into all things analytical chemistry.

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14:12

Technical Glossary Part 2: Understanding Calibration,...

Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures ·

2025/03/25

Send us a text In this episode, we continue exploring key terms in elemental analysis, focusing on calibration standards, how they establish accuracy, and why they are essential for reliable results. We also cover internal standards, their role in correcting matrix effects, and best practices for selecting them. Finally, we dive into blank corrections, breaking down calibration blanks, reagent blanks, and method blanks — critical tools for improving data accuracy.

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14:35

Pittcon 2025 Recap: Industry Connections and Key...

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2025/03/18

Send us a text Fresh from Pittcon 2025, we’re recapping the biggest moments, key industry insights, and what made ICP Alley a must-visit destination! Hear about our experience connecting with customers, tackling live tech support questions, and catching up with industry partners. Plus, we dive into new trends in sample introduction, instrument developments, and technical challenges analysts are facing today.

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21:06

Technical Glossary Part 1: Understanding Standards,...

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2025/03/11

Send us a text In this episode, we unpack fundamental concepts that every ICP analyst should know. Learn what National Metrology Institutes (NMIs) are and why SI traceability is essential for accurate measurements. We also clarify the differences between SRMs, CRMs, RMs, and PCRMs, helping you choose the right standard for your work. Plus, we discuss accuracy vs. precision, measurement uncertainty, and how tolerance impacts your data.

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14:34

ICP Q&A: Choosing the Right Standards and Fixing High...

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2025/03/04

Send us a text In this Q&A episode, we answer common questions from ICP analysts, including how to choose between AA and CG product lines for your standards, when certification levels matter, and what documentation differences to expect. We also troubleshoot high recoveries of copper and lead in ICP-OES, exploring possible interferences, calibration curve issues, and internal standard miscalculations. Plus, we break down how internal standard baselines can throw off your results and how t...

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13:42

ICP Q&A: EPA 200.8, Antimony Stability, and HF Safety...

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2025/02/25

Send us a text In this Q&A episode, we answer analyst questions on EPA Method 200.8, including tuning recommendations, chloride interferences, and digestion techniques for wastewater and drinking water analysis. We also tackle antimony stability, comparing HF and tartaric acid stabilization methods, and discuss key strategies for minimizing contamination in ICP-MS. Plus, our team shares critical HF safety tips, including best practices for handling and emergency response. Have a que...

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12:00

ICP Q&A: Sample Prep Fixes, LOD/LOQ Tips, and...

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2025/02/18

Send us a text In this Q&A episode, our team answers real-world questions from analysts like you! We discuss strategies for preventing aluminum loss in HF digestions, a listener-submitted method using boric acid to reverse precipitation, and the best ways to calculate limit of detection (LOD) and limit of quantification (LOQ) in ICP-OES. Plus, we dive into iron contamination risks, common sources in the lab, and tips for improving detection limits. If you’re troubleshooting ICP challenges...

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19:11

ICP Alley: Insights from GFS Chemicals Ahead of...

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2025/02/11

Send us a text In the final installment of our ICP Alley series, we feature Cole Hutchinson from GFS Chemicals. Learn how GFS’s ultrapure acids and high-purity reagents help analysts tackle the growing challenges of ultra-low detection limits and contamination. Cole shares insights on minimizing impurities, proper handling techniques, and how GFS’s innovative products ensure precision in ICP analysis. Plus, get a sneak peek at what GFS has planned for Pittcon 2025 and how ICP Alley will be th...

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21:16

ICP Alley: Preparing for Pittcon 2025 with Glass...

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2025/02/04

Send us a text In this episode, we continue our journey to Pittcon 2025 with a spotlight on Glass Expansion. Join us as Ryan Brennan shares how Glass Expansion has become a trusted leader in sample introduction systems for ICP-MS and ICP-OES. Discover practical tips for preventing signal drift, maintaining your instruments, and choosing the right accessories to optimize your analysis. Plus, learn how ICP Alley will provide a collaborative hub for ICP analysts to connect with experts and enhan...

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20:13

ICP Alley: A Look into Pittcon 2025 with CEM

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2025/01/28

Send us a textGet ready for a new level of collaboration at Pittcon 2025 with ICP Alley! In this episode, we sit down with Michael Howe (aka Howie) from CEM Corporation to discuss this exciting joint venture between Inorganic Ventures, CEM, Glass Expansion, and GFS Chemicals. Learn how ICP Alley will serve as a one-stop hub for ICP analysts, offering insights from sample prep to analysis. Plus, Howie shares tips on choosing the right acid mix for digestions, preventing contamination, and prep...

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26:39

Q&A Session: Troubleshooting ICP Challenges

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2025/01/21

Send us a textIn this episode, we answer listener questions about real-world ICP challenges. From setting up effective control charts to managing violent reactions during metal digestions, our team provides actionable solutions. We also explore strategies for digesting complex alloys and ensuring precise measurements for high-concentration samples like nickel, tungsten, and iron. Whether you're troubleshooting digestion setups or refining your calibration methods, this episode offers practica...

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18:50

Troubleshooting ICP Washout

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2025/01/14

Send us a textStruggling with washout issues in your ICP analyses? This episode is packed with solutions. We break down why certain elements stick around longer, the best rinse solutions for different challenges, and how to optimize your setup for cleaner results. From tackling HF elements and nitric-sensitive analytes to tips for using ICP TrueRinse, we cover it all. Whether you’re fine-tuning your methods or troubleshooting sticky elements, this episode is your guide to eliminating carryove...

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14:56

Samples Containing Ru & Os

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2025/01/07

Send us a textThis episode focuses on the rare and fascinating element ruthenium and osmium, two members of the platinum group metals. Learn the best methods for dissolving these challenging metals using fusion techniques, how to prevent the formation of volatile tetroxides, and key strategies for maintaining stability in solution. We also explore testing considerations for ICP-OES and ICP-MS, including managing interferences and ensuring accurate results in trace analysis.Learn more about ou...

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10:34

Samples Containing Fe

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2024/12/31

Send us a textIron is one of the most common and challenging elements to handle in the lab, both as a key analyte and as a potential contaminant. In this episode, we tackle the nuances of working with iron in the lab. From avoiding contamination in your tools and reagents to selecting the right acid combinations for dissolving metals, alloys, and oxides, we cover it all. Discover how to maintain stability in solution and manage the spectral complexity iron brings to both ICP-OES and ICP-MS.Le...

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8:18

Samples Containing Re

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2024/12/24

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the rare yet versatile element rhenium, used in high-temperature applications like turbine blades and jet engines. Learn how to effectively prepare rhenium samples, including best practices for dissolving metals and handling oxides through fusion techniques. We also cover tips for testing on ICP-OES and ICP-MS, with insights on avoiding interferences from rare earth elements and osmium.Learn more about our sample prep guides.

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12:21

Samples Containing Mn

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2024/12/17

Send us a textThis episode focuses on manganese, an essential but often overlooked element in sample preparation and ICP analysis. Learn how manganese behaves in various matrices, from metals and alloys to oxides and organics, and discover tips for avoiding contamination during sample prep. We explore effective dissolution techniques using nitric and hydrochloric acids, strategies to stabilize manganese in solution, and how to manage interferences in ICP-OES and ICP-MS testing.Learn more abou...

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9:26

Samples Containing W

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2024/12/10

Send us a textThis episode explores the challenges and solutions for working with tungsten in sample preparation and ICP analysis. Learn effective techniques for dissolving tungsten metals, alloys, and oxides, including the critical role of HF for stability. We also cover tips for avoiding hydrolysis and preventing tungsten trioxide formation. On the testing side, discover how to manage spectral interferences in ICP-OES and ICP-MS, along with strategies for addressing tungsten's notorious car...

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12:31

Samples Containing Mo

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2024/12/03

Send us a textThis episode unpacks the complexities of preparing and analyzing molybdenum samples across various matrices. From metals and alloys to refractory oxides and biological samples, we explore effective methods for dissolution and stability. Learn about molybdenum’s unique behavior, such as its compatibility with ammonium hydroxide matrices and its interactions with HF. Discover tips for avoiding interferences in ICP-OES and ICP-MS testing, including dealing with complex oxide and ch...

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15:28

Samples Containing Cr

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2024/11/26

Send us a textThis episode dives into the challenges and nuances of preparing and analyzing chromium samples. From understanding the differences between chromium’s oxidation states to effective methods for dissolving metals, oxides, and ores, we cover it all. Learn why chromium resists corrosion, how to avoid refractory oxides in organic matrices, and tips for testing Cr using alternative techniques like ion chromatography and UV-Vis. Whether you’re tackling sample prep or troubleshooting int...

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12:31

Samples Containing Nb and Ta

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2024/11/19

Send us a textThis episode focuses on the intricacies of preparing and analyzing samples containing niobium and tantalum, two elements with similar geochemistry and behavior. Learn effective methods for dissolving metals, alloys, and oxides using techniques such as HF stabilization and fusion methods, while addressing challenges like signal quenching and purity issues. Discover best practices for ICP-OES and ICP-MS testing, including how to manage interferences from tungsten and rare earth ox...

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Samples Containing V

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2024/11/12

Send us a textIn this episode, we explore the versatile and "colorful" chemistry of vanadium in sample preparation and analysis. Learn about effective methods for dissolving vanadium metals, alloys, and oxides, including tips on handling its various oxidation states. Discover practical advice for working with vanadium in different matrices, stability insights, and unique color-change indicators that can help you assess sample prep success. With vanadium being straightforward to test on ICP-OE...

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