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
54 episodes
Samples Containing Zr & Hf
This episode explores best practices for preparing and analyzing samples containing zirconium and hafnium. Discover the unique challenges these "geochemical twins" present, from handling metals and oxides with HF to using sodium carbonate and t...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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14:02
Samples Containing Ti
This episode covers essential methods for handling titanium in sample prep and analysis, from dissolving titanium alloys and oxides to stabilizing it in solution. Explore the unique challenges of working with titanium, including the need for ca...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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11:24
Samples Containing Th or U
This episode delves into the complexities of preparing and analyzing samples containing thorium and uranium. Learn how to effectively dissolve metal and oxide samples and explore stability challenges related to HF sensitivity and acid compatibi...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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16:13
Samples Containing Rare Earth Elements
In this episode, our experts tackle the complexities of working with rare earth elements, from sample prep to interference correction. Listen as they explore methods for dissolving rare earth samples and maintaining stability in solution. The t...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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18:44
Samples Containing Sc
In this episode, we focus on scandium, a key element used frequently as an internal standard in ICP analysis. The team dives into important considerations for keeping scandium stable in solution and avoiding HF sensitivity. They also discuss te...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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7:14
Samples Containing Sr or Ba
This week, the team discusses the preparation and analysis of samples containing strontium and barium. Discover the similarities between these elements and calcium, from solubility tips to handling HF sensitivity and sulfate contamination risks...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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8:49
Samples Containing Ca
In this episode of Bench Boost, we explore the best practices for preparing and analyzing samples containing Calcium. From solubility tips to handling trace levels, this episode covers everything you need to know to keep calcium stable...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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11:49
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 ...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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, ...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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...
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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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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