RCI Labscan LC-MS Solvents for High-Sensitivity Analysis
High-purity solvents designed to minimize background interference in sensitive LC-MS analysis
Direct AnswerLC-MS solvents are specially designed for liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry applications where trace-level impurities can affect analytical performance.
How to Choose Solvents for QA/QC Laboratory
(A Practical Guide to Selecting the Right Solvent for Quality Control and Analytical Applications)
Direct AnswerChoosing the right solvent for a QA/QC laboratory is not simply a matter of selecting the highest-purity solvent available.
LC-MS Grade: What Is It and How Is It Different from HPLC Grade?
(A Practical Guide to Choosing the Right Solvent Grade for LC-MS and HPLC Analysis)
Direct AnswerLC-MS grade solvents are high-purity solvents specifically designed for Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) applications.
RCI Labscan HPLC Solvents Product Range
High-purity solvents designed to support reliable HPLC and LC analytical performance
Direct AnswerRCI Labscan offers a broad range of HPLC solvents designed for analytical and preparative separation, including use as mobile phases in HPLC and LC techniques.
What Should You Consider When Storing Flammable Chemicals in the Laboratory?
Key storage practices to reduce the risk of fire, chemical spills, and exposure to flammable vapors
Direct AnswerFlammable chemicals should be stored with careful consideration of their hazard classification, storage conditions, quantity, container compatibility, chemical compatibility, ignition sources, ventilation, and appropriate storage equipment.
What Is a COA and Which Values Should You Check Before Using Laboratory Chemicals?
(A Practical Guide to Understanding Certificate of Analysis for Laboratory Chemicals)
Direct AnswerA Certificate of Analysis (COA) is a quality assurance document issued by the chemical manufacturer for a specific production batch (lot) of a product.
What Is Product Specification and How Should You Read It? Direct Answer
A Product Specification is a document that defines the quality requirements, technical characteristics, and acceptable limits of a product. It helps users understand what a product is designed to meet before purchasing or using it.
What Are Ghost Peaks and How Are They Related to Solvent Impurities? Direct Answer
A Ghost Peak is an unexpected chromatographic peak that cannot be linked to the intended sample components.
In HPLC, Ghost Peaks may come from:
Impurities in the mobile phase or solvents Contamination from the HPLC system Carryover from a previous injection Contaminated sample preparation materials Column contamination or strongly retained compounds Additives, buffers, or water used to prepare the mobile phase Contamination from containers, tubing, filters, or other consumablesTherefore, solvent impurities are one possible source of Ghost Peaks, but they are not the only cause.
What Is a Mobile Phase and Why Is It Important in HPLC?
(A Practical Guide to Understanding the Role of the Mobile Phase in High Performance Liquid Chromatography)
Direct AnswerThe mobile phase is the liquid solvent or mixture of solvents that carries the sample through the chromatographic column in High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC). It is one of the most important factors affecting chromatographic performance because it influences retention time, separation efficiency, peak shape, resolution, and detector response.
What Is Methanol and What Is It Used for in the Laboratory? Direct Answer
Methanol is a simple alcohol with the chemical formula CH₃OH. It is a clear, colorless liquid that evaporates easily and mixes completely with water. Because methanol dissolves many types of compounds, laboratories use it for chemical analysis, chromatography—including HPLC, LC-MS, and GC—sample preparation, solution preparation, extraction, and equipment cleaning.
