Thailand cannabis legalization by Diana Tran | Aug 30, 2021 | Blogs5th August 2021 Read time: 2 minutes Thailand has become the first southeast Asian country to legalize cannabis for medical use. Cannabis was originally introduced into Thailand from India, and until it was outlawed in the 1930s, it was historically used as a kitchen...
High level method optimization considerations for Echo MS system by Mackenzie Pearson | Aug 24, 2021 | Biopharma, Data acquisition, Echo MS, Environmental / Industrial, Food / Beverage, Life Science Research, Optimizing Performance, Pharma, SCIEX information, TechnologyWhile an in-depth discussion of method development and optimization for the Echo® MS system is beyond the scope of a community post, here are some points to consider as part of the process: The maximum recommended ion spray voltage for prolonged electrode life is 5000...
What to do if you see peak shape deterioration or jagged peaks in your Echo MS system data? by Mackenzie Pearson | Aug 24, 2021 | Biopharma, Data acquisition, Echo MS, Environmental / Industrial, Food / Beverage, Life Science Research, Pharma, SCIEX information, TechnologyOnce a method has been developed, and good, consistent peak shapes have been obtained for an assay, the Echo® MS system is generally quite consistent. If peak quality deteriorates, consider the following points: The viscosity of the sample can affect the peak shape...
Tips to maximize electrode lifetime for Echo MS system by Mackenzie Pearson | Aug 24, 2021 | Biopharma, Data acquisition, Echo MS, Environmental / Industrial, Food / Beverage, Instrument maintenance, Life Science Research, Pharma, SCIEX information, TechnologyWhile it’s easy to think of the Echo® MS system as an ultrafast LC system in front of the SCIEX Triple Quad 6500+ mass spectrometer, the system operates on fundamentally different principles. For this reason, it requires different routine maintenance to keep it...
Echo MS system maintenance operations by Rolf Kern | Aug 24, 2021 | Biopharma, Echo MS, Environmental / Industrial, Food / Beverage, Instrument maintenance, Life Science Research, Pharma, SCIEX information, TechnologyThe Echo® MS system is a robust platform, and like any other platform, requires some routine maintenance on a regular basis. Here are 3 maintenance steps that can help you ensure consistent, reliable performance: Immediately before use or after switching carrier...