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.
Episodes
47 episodes since 2023
Samples Containing Mg
Mike Booth is back with guests Ashley Jones, Liv Forbes, and Autumn Phillips, as they walk you through the critical aspects of preparing magnesium samples—whether you're dealing with metals, oxides, or complex minerals like dolomite. Learn how ...
September 17, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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11:04
Samples Containing Be
Host Mike Booth, along with Tech Support Chemist Ashley Jones and R&D Chemists Liv Forbes and Autumn Phillips, discuss the straightforward yet crucial steps to ensure beryllium remains stable in solution. Learn about the acids and methods b...
September 10, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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10:55
Samples Containing Li, Na, K, Rb, or Cs
In this episode of Bench Boost, we focus on the essential techniques for preparing samples containing group 1 elements: lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, and cesium. Host Mike Booth is joined by Tech Support Chemist Ashley Jones an...
September 03, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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18:57
Tips for Contamination Control and Method Development with CEM
This week on Bench Boost, we wrap up our conversation with CEM Corporation’s Macy Harris and Elaine Hasty. The focus is on overcoming two major hurdles in microwave digestion: contamination and method development. Macy and Elaine provi...
August 27, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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15:38
Expediting Sample Prep with Microwave Digestion with CEM
This week on Bench Boost, Mike is joined by Macy Harris and Elaine Hasty from CEM Corporation to discuss the benefits of microwave digestion technology. Discover how switching from traditional hot block digestion to microwave can save ...
August 20, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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10:26
Q&A Part 2: CRM Shelf Life and ICP-MS Interference Issues
Our experts are back this week to tackle more of your pressing technical questions. They discuss key topics such as extending the shelf life of your CRMs, identifying and correcting ICP-MS interferences in the challenging mass range of 60-130, ...
August 13, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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12:06
Q&A Part 1: Lithium Testing Tips and Navigating ICP-MS Sensitivity
This week, we're answering some of the most frequently asked questions in the lab. Our R&D chemists, Autumn Phillips and Madeline Gozzi, along with production manager Joey Burns, offer their insights on the best practices for lithium a...
August 06, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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15:06
Elemental Analysis in the Battery Industry with MERGE Chemistry
In this episode, the team dives into the analytical challenges faced by those working with battery materials, a rapidly growing and complex field. Guest Tyler Farnsworth, PhD, introduces MERGE Chemistry,...
July 30, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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15:42
Technical Support Questions - 2024 Trends
Tune in to learn about the challenges and solutions when mixing stock blends, the importance of proper storage and handling of reagents for discrete analyzers, and tips for maintaining the stability of combined standards. The team also discusse...
July 23, 2024
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14:24
Ion Chromatography FAQs Part 2
This week, the team tackles more frequently asked questions about IC. Learn best practices for IC method development, including identifying analytes, selecting the right columns and eluents, and optimizing run conditions. Discover how to determ...
July 16, 2024
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14:27
Ion Chromatography FAQs Part 1
Dive into the basics of Ion Chromatography (IC) and discover its diverse applications, from environmental testing to pharmaceuticals and food & beverage industries. The team addresses common questions, including how to resolve interferences...
July 09, 2024
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14:12
IV's Frequently Asked Questions Part 2
Host Mike Booth, continues the engaging conversation with Ashley Jones, Autumn Phillips, and Joey Burns as they address more of the most frequently asked technical support questions.In this episode, the team dives into the topic of trans...
July 02, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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12:49
IV's Frequently Asked Questions Part 1
In this episode, host Mike Booth, Technical Director at Inorganic Ventures, is joined by our knowledgeable team: Ashley Jones, Autumn Phillips, and Joey Burns. Together, they tackle some of the most frequently asked technical support questions ...
June 25, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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9:08
Chemical Standards and Science Publishing with Rob Thomas
Welcome to a brand-new season of Bench Boost! This season, we're thrilled to feature some special guests and answer all of your burning questions. First up, we present a special three-part interview series with Robert Thomas, a renowned expert ...
June 18, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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16:41
Elemental Analysis in Pharma and Cannabis with Rob Thomas
This season, we're thrilled to feature some special guests and answer all of your burning questions. First up, we present a special three-part interview series with Robert Thomas, a renowned expert with over four decades of experience in the fi...
June 11, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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16:33
Atomic Spectroscopy Simplified with Rob Thomas
Welcome to a brand-new season of Bench Boost! This season, we're thrilled to feature some special guests and answer all of your burning questions. First up, we present a special three-part interview series with Robert Thomas, a renowned expert ...
June 04, 2024
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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17:02
Method Validation
Join our host, Mike Booth, and the team as they navigate through the chapters of our comprehensive Trace Analysis Guide, available on our website, to explore the crucial princ...
May 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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23:14
Measuring Trace Concentrations by ICP-MS
Join our host, Mike Booth, and the team as they navigate through the chapters of our comprehensive Trace Analysis Guide, available on our website, to explore the crucial princ...
May 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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30:22
Measuring Trace Concentrations by ICP-OES
Join our host, Mike Booth, and the team as they navigate through the chapters of our comprehensive Trace Analysis Guide, available on our website, to explore the crucial princ...
May 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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21:23
Sample Preparation by Fusion and Ashing
Join our host, Mike Booth, and the team as they navigate through the chapters of our comprehensive Trace Analysis Guide, available on our website, to explore the crucial princ...
May 07, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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16:53
Acid Digestions of Organic Samples
Join our host, Mike Booth, and the team as they navigate through the chapters of our comprehensive Trace Analysis Guide, available on our website, to explore the crucial princ...
April 30, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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12:04
Acid Digestions of Inorganic Samples
Join our host, Mike Booth, and the team as they navigate through the chapters of our comprehensive Trace Analysis Guide, available on our website, to explore the crucial princ...
April 23, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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12:55
Contamination from Reagents, Analyst & Apparatus
Join our host, Mike Booth, and the team as they navigate through the chapters of our comprehensive Trace Analysis Guide, available on our website, to explore the crucial princ...
April 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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20:02