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Determination of Olefins in Condensates and Upgraded Bitumen by Gas Chromatography (GC) using a Vacuum Ultraviolet (VUV) Detector
Chris Goss, InnoTech Alberta and Lee Marotta, PerkinElmer
Pittcon 2018 presentation describes a GC-VUV method for the analysis of conjugated olefins in complex fuel matrices such as condensate and naphtha streams. GC-VUV is able…
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Approaching the Opioid Epidemic: One Analysis at a Time — Fentanyl Isomer Analysis by GC-VUV
Lindsey Shear-Laude, VUV Analytics
Lindsey describes how VUV spectra enable the clear differentiation of fentanyl isomers. GC-VUV offers a new tool for seized drug analysis where structural isomers are encountered.…
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Making GC-VUV FAME-ous – The Skinny on Fats
Jonathan Smuts, VUV Analytics
Jonathan describes FAMEs analysis by GC-VUV. The ability to distinguish cis and trans isomers of monounsaturated fatty acids, as well as di- and tri-unsaturated fatty acids…
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VUV Spectroscopy: A Novel Method in the Forensic Analysis of Fire Debris Evidence?
Adam Hall, Northeastern University
This GCC 2018 presentation proposes a novel GC-VUV method of fire debris analysis. Preliminary analyses have shown the method's potential for differentiating gasoline brands and relative…
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Better Living Through (Flavor) Chemistry Part 4 – Good Friends Offer Advice, Real Friends Offer Gin
Alex Hodgson, VUV Analytics
Alex describes gin terpenes analysis by GC-VUV. Terpenes botanicals profiling is simplified by the clear analyte identity provided by VUV spectroscopy. Profiles of an American contemporary…
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ASTM D8071 Site Precision Study Demonstrates Long-Term Precision & Analytical System Stability
Petro Industry News
Site study using ASTM D8071 for PIONA GC analysis of gasoline samples and EPA 40 CFR 80.47 guidelines for measuring fuel parameters demonstrated the long-term precision…
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Vacuum Ultraviolet Spectroscopy: A New Tool for Gas Chromatography Analysis of Terpenes in Flavours and Fragrances
LCGC
Article describes the unique capabilities of GC-VUV in terpene analysis including straightforward isomer identification, easy resolution of co-eluting peaks, & shorter GC run times. Terpene isomer…
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Analysis of Bacterial FAMEs Using Gas Chromatography
Talanta
Publication describes how GC-VUV was used to identify and discriminate different environmental bacteria based on their fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) profiles.
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The Vacuum Ultraviolet Spectroscopy Toolkit for Gas Chromatography Detection
Dr. Kevin A. Schug, University of Texas, Arlington
Chiranal 2018 presentation highlights key capabilities of GC-VUV universal detection such as easy isomer analysis, resolution of co-eluting peaks, and automated analysis of compound classes. The…
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