e-Chronicle – March 2025
Your Chromatography Update – Liquid Chromatography

In this month's e-Chronicle newsletter, we've showcased a variety of LC-related topics including suppliers, new products, featured products, instrumentation, technical resources, ...and more. 

Stay tuned for next month for everything new in Gas Chromatography.

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We're All in This Together! 

We will be using every tool at our disposal to keep our prices as stable as possible so you can continue your projects without major disruptions.
We offer products from all around the world, so please contact our Technical Team if you are looking for alternative options.
As always, please reach out to us if you have any questions.

 

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NEW PRODUCTS
CHROMSPEC IDentify – Vial Printing System 

Print On Your Own Vials!
Chromatographic Specialties is pleased to introduce the CHROMSPEC IDentify – a Canadian-made benchtop labeling instrument that can help you automate your tube labelling process. Simply load your vials or tubes onto the racks, select the desired spreadsheet through our software, and let the instrument do the work in just minutes.

• Cost-Effective: Under $10K (racks not included). Valid until June 30th, 2025.
• Durability: Marking is solvent resistant, heat resistant (350°C), cold resistant (-80°C), Acid, base resistant
• Speed: 100 Vials in 8 minutes 

    

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Sciencix – HPLC and Mass Spec Parts

Sciencix is a manufacturer of novel HPLC and Mass Spec replacement parts that meet or exceed OEM specifications, at considerable savings.

They offer solutions for a variety of instruments and needs compatible with: Agilent, Thermo Fisher, Waters, Beckman, CTC, Hitachi, PerkinElmer, Shimadzu and more.

See their newest additions below. Click the "Learn More" button for all available parts.

New Additions:    

• Capillary, SS, 0.12 x 100mm, w/Fittings
• Kit, PEEK^™ Needle, 10µL, I-Class
• Rinse Port Cap, Pkg.10
• Inlet Check Valve, UHP

    

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FEATURED SUPPLIER
GL Sciences – InertSustain HPLC Columns

We are pleased to introduce GL Sciences’ newest line of InertSustain HPLC columns. 

In general, silica-based columns are mechanically stable and highly efficient but cannot be used under alkaline conditions. InertSustain employs a radically new type of silica that is uniquely surface-modified for precise control of the silica properties. InertSustain inherits the advantages of all current Inertsil HPLC columns.

• Extremely low operating back pressure.
• Superior inertness to almost all analytes.
• High efficiency.
• Compatible with a wide range of solvents while additionally enabling wide pH analysis with consistent column-to-column and lot-to-lot performance.

     

For faster separations, InertSustain Swift may be ideal for you.

    

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FEATURED PRODUCTS
Optimize – EXP Fittings for UHPLC

Optimize Technologies’ EXP product family sets a new standard for UHPLC hardware and consumables. These fittings, filters, and packed-bed products offer unparalleled convenience and ease-of-use. Significantly accelerate challenging UHPLC applications and reduce instrument downtime with:

• EXP titanium/PEEK hybrid ferrule, offering repeated zero-dead-volume connections, hand-tight to 8,700 psi or wrench-tight to 20,000+ psi.
• EXP holders and cartridges with ultra-low internal swept volume and hand-tight cartridge changeover for use to 20,000+ psi.

    

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Hamilton – Microlab 600 Diluter Dispenser

The Microlab 600 is designed to increase the throughput and repeatability of any manual pipetting application.

• 99%+ accuracy and highly inert fluid path for even the most sensitive techniques.
• Reduce time preparing samples.
• Minimize experimental variation from one user to the next.
• Simplify compliance to EPA, FDA (GLP, GMP) and ISO standards, while providing N.I.S.T. traceability.

           

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COST SAVINGS IDEAS
LC Column Cleaning and Regeneration

Over time, LC columns will accumulate contaminants, especially if dirty samples are analyzed regularly. Watch this short video to learn how to regenerate your column to restore performance and extend column lifetime. We also
share tips on minimizing contamination so you can maximize the number of samples run between cleanings. 

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PROMOTIONS
CHROMSPEC FLEX Dollars

Need to quickly spend a budget, grant, or year-end funding? 

CHROMSPEC Flex Dollars are an ideal solution. These pre-purchased vouchers allow you to
spend instantly while deferring the budgeted amount for a future product purchase.

Available in increments of $500.00 and can be redeemed within 2 years of purchase.
Applicable to chromatography and life science products.

 

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TECHNICAL TIPS
Good HPLC Practice Guide

The Good HPLC Practice Guide, developed by Knauer, is a helpful aid in perfecting your practices and includes ideas about your mobile phase, UV detection, sample preparation and lab safety. It contains a convenient checklist to consult when starting up or shutting down your HPLC system.