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Re-collect 10
Easy-to-use replicate generation for sorbent‑tube samples
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Eliminating lab dependency on helium as a carrier gas for TD–GC–MS
Presented at Pittcon 2023
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Extending established chemical warfare agent monitoring methods to emerging priority compounds using TD–GC–MS
Presented at International workshop on the analysis of chemical warfare agents to mark the 50th anniversary of VERIFIN, November 2023
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Measurement of PFAS in indoor air and investigation of source materials
Application Note 167
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Why are Markes’ thermal desorption sorbent tubes better than those from other suppliers?
11 April 2023
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How long do sorbent tubes for thermal desorption last?
21 March 2023
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Centri 180 (Base unit, ready for PAL3 integration)
Centri 180 sample preparation platform for thermal desorption, headspace–trap, SPME–trap and SPME Arrow–trap
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Centri 180 (Base unit with robotics)
Centri 180 sample preparation platform for thermal desorption, headspace–trap, SPME–trap and SPME Arrow–trap
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HSE Report – Diffusive sampler uptake rates
Uptake Rate Tests. Tests for a range of compounds onto four sorbent types over periods of 1 and 2 weeks. Download the full report
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How diffusion-locking technology cracked the problem of high-capacity thermal desorption automation
11 November 2022
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Analysis of trace per- and polyfluorinated organic vapours in air using cryogen-free thermal desorption and gas chromatography–mass spectrometry
Application Note 158
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Sample extraction with Centri® – the customer viewpoint
20 September 2021
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Has the helium bubble burst? Deliver more by using hydrogen carrier gas in thermal desorption–GC(MS) workflows
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Identifying microplastic and nanoplastic pollutants in the environment
British Measurement and Testing Association Newsletter, Summer 2020
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Using hydrogen carrier gas to enhance TD–GC–MS methods for semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs) in air: an illustration with polyaromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
Application Note 156
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TD–GC–MS analysis of VOCs in air using hydrogen carrier gas
Application Note 155
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How thermal desorption gives research and industry the edge when analysing emerging organic contaminants
Pittcon 2021
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US EPA uses TD–GC–MS for vital research into PFAS management
23 February 2021