Patricia Atkins

Patricia Atkins is a Senior Applications Scientist with SPEX CertiPrep and a member of both the AOAC and ASTM committees for cannabis.

Articles

Examining Energy and Light: Understanding Spectroscopy and Spectrophotometry

October 12, 2021

What is the overall scope of spectroscopy and how can it be used as a tool to improve analyses?

Looking with Light: Understanding Spectrometry

August 11, 2021

We finish looking at liquid chromatography with a deeper examination of the mechanics, physics, and chemistry of different spectrometers that are used in analytical laboratories.

Looking with Light: Breaking Down Liquid Chromatography Method Development

April 16, 2021

A deeper look into the chemistry, physics, and methodology of HPLC methods.

Looking with Light: Understanding the Principles of Analytical Liquid Chromatography

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.

Keeping Up-to-Date with Safety: A Look at PPE and Cleaning for Safety 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.

Everything Old is New Again: Cannabis Returns to USP

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.

A Chemist’s Guide to the COVID-19 Outbreak

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.

Beyond Potency: Flavonoids-the Purples, Reds, and Blues

April 09, 2020

We once again go beyond cannabi¬noids and look at the importance and chemistry of flavonoids in cannabis.

Debugging the System: Understanding Pests, Pest Control, and Pesticides

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.

Beyond Potency: Fungi, Mold, and Mycotoxins

December 16, 2019

The world of fungi, mold, and mycotoxins is explored and discussed.