Laboratory Conferences - Materials Science Events

Postnova Analytics User Meeting Brings FFF Researchers Together in Park City, Utah
The 1st Annual Postnova Analytics Field Flow Fractionation (FFF) User Meeting was held on September 15, 2017, in Park City, Utah, at the beautiful Goldener Hirsch Inn. read more
Three Musketeers
A simple handshake among friends, and American Laboratory was born. read more
Thermometry of Thin Materials, Including 2-D Structures
Thermometry of thick materials is well studied by bulk property techniques, including melting points, such as thermogravimetric analysis (TGA). read more
Extending the Limits: Oil Immersion Flow Microscopy
An imaging flow microscope with properly configured oil immersion optics can be used to analyze samples with particles down to about 300 nanometers. read more
Tech Intelligence: Analyzing Infrared and Almost
New spectroscopy platforms give scientists more ways than ever to identify unknown materials. read more
Effects of Sodium Silicate on Self-Degradable Cementitious Composites
Sodium silicate plays an important role in the hydration and self-degradation of geothermal temporary sealing materials, prepared by introducing sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) into sodium ... read more
1-D Has a Place Too
Two-dimensional materials are one of highest-interest topics in chemistry. read more
Pittcon 2018: An Illuminating Ride
Pittcon continues to be an important event on our calendar. read more
Motivation Through Recognition: Awards and Other Highlights From Pittcon 2018
Several interesting products were introduced at Pittcon 2018. read more
Use of SEC–MALS–dRI–UV for Copolymer Characterization
Conventional techniques used to characterize polymers, such as NMR and size-exclusion chromatography/differential refractive index detection, are often labor intensive, complex to perform, and high in... read more
Innovative GC Technology is Key to Agilent’s Success: Interview With Agilent President and CEO, Mike McMullen
In celebration of American Laboratory’s 50th anniversary as well as Agilent’s 50 years in the analytical sector, I had the opportunity to interview Mike McMullen, CEO and president of Agilent ... read more
Response Scene Chemical Confirmation with GC/MS
This article discusses a real-life scenario in which a person-portable GC/MS was used for on-site identification of an unknown substance that caused an adverse reaction. read more
What Do Polymers, Pharmaceuticals, Foods, Metals, and Ceramics Have in Common? Differential Scanning Calorimetry
DSC data are used to determine reaction kinetics, heat capacity, compatibility of blends and alloys, purity, aging effects, impact of additives on crystallization, and more. read more
$Tech Intelligence: Downsizing X-Ray Diffraction$
Tech Intelligence: Downsizing X-Ray Diffraction
X-ray diffraction (XRD) can be used to analyze fluids, powders, and crystals, all without damaging a sample. read more
The Unique Properties of Nanomaterials
Nanoparticles require a novel process for synthesis, purification, and characterization, as reviewed in a comprehensive article by Samuel M. Stavis and colleagues at the Center for Nanoscale Science ... read more