Bench Boost by 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.
Podcasting since 2023 • 87 episodes
Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures
Latest Episodes
ICP Conference Preview: A Decade In Our Element
We’re back with a preview of our 10th Annual ICP Conference, taking place October 14–16, 2025, at Inorganic Ventures.In this episode, you’ll hear what’s new this year—including hands-on lab stations, data analysis workshops, and expert t...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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15:24
Palladium Prep, Zeolite Digestion, and Discrete Analyzer Reagents
In this episode, the team answers three timely tech support questions from the lab. First, we cover palladium stability in nitric acid and what to watch for when mixing it with elements like silver or antimony. Then, we walk through a quick, ef...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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10:59
Trace Analysis on Tour: A Spring Seminar Recap
In this episode, the team recaps a busy season of spring seminars across the country in partnership with CEM, Agilent, and other ICP Alley collaborators. From Santa Clara to Baton Rouge, our chemists share what they presented, what they learned...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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19:38
Working with Rhodium: Prep, Stability, and Testing
In this episode, we explore the challenges of working with rhodium, one of the rarest and most expensive elements used in analytical testing. From metal and oxide digestions to stability tips for nitric and hydrochloric matrices, our team share...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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9:57
Troubleshooting Hydroxide, LOQ, and Stock Standards
Our experts tackle three customer questions straight from the tech support inbox. We start by explaining why glass isn’t a good choice for storing or diluting lithium hydroxide and offer tips on selecting the best materials to avoid contaminati...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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12:32
