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Patricia Atkins is a Senior Applications Scientist with SPEX CertiPrep and a member of both the AOAC and ASTM committees for cannabis.
February 05, 2021
From simple separations to detailed wavelength analysis, we examine the important concepts and techniques needed to make liquid chromatography work its best in the laboratory.
October 14, 2020
An in depth look at the most common PPE in laboratories and cleaning procedures that can be enhanced to increase safety.
June 23, 2020
Here we examine the history of cannabis in the US, the role the USP played in that field, and the new role the USP is taking with cannabis for medical use.
June 22, 2020
This informational article is an attempt to organize all of the pertinent information about COVID-19 and pandemics from a chemistry point of view.
April 09, 2020
We once again go beyond cannabi¬noids and look at the importance and chemistry of flavonoids in cannabis.
February 03, 2020
Some of the most common pesticides monitored within the cannabis industry are examined here and the function and chemistry of these agents in cannabis pest control is broken down.
December 16, 2019
The world of fungi, mold, and mycotoxins is explored and discussed.
June 12, 2019
There are thousands of other potential analytical targets in cannabis that are relatively unexplored. Here, the author examines terpenes.
April 04, 2019
Laboratories are challenged with highly regulated and difficult sample schematics, sample preparation, extraction, and testing procedures that try to ensure accuracy and precision of testing. Accuracy in analytical testing starts at the very beginning with sampling and sample preparation prior to testing.
November 12, 2018
In this guide, we look at the most common sources of contamination and error in an analytical process.