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Full of excitement (nearly 30 kV) we have been waiting for our training participants on 05 September to then run this year’s two-day CE training first in the conference room in the hotel and then in our laboratory.  Despite the work-intensive program, there was always room for individual consultation and exchange of experiences. All participants also made active use of the chance to practice cutting and installing capillaries in the cassette. We were very pleased with the open-minded and curious atmosphere and wish all of them much success with CE in their daily work.

And don’t forget: After the training is before the training! We also offer individual solutions for special topics in CE!

We now also offer analyses in the field of surface treatment (e.g. galvanics, electroplating, electropolishing) using Capillary Electrophoresis (CE). A price list with relevant analytes can be found here: https://www.ica-analytik.com/overview-of-our-services/

For example: Analysis of Chrome(VI) and Chrome(III) in a chrome bath

We used the upcoming strawberry season as an opportunity to take a closer look at the ingredients of various strawberries. A total of eight types of strawberries were examined, which differ drastically in weight, shape and color.

The results of our investigations applying capillary electrophoresis (CE) are summarized in a short paper published in Analytik-News (in German): Eine Erdbeere macht noch keinen Sommer

PDF Download in English (417 KB): Strawberries-CE

A new Application note regarding the analysis of inorganic anions, organic acids and nickel in electroplating baths is now available:

Agilent application note , 5994-5997EN: “Analysis of Inorganic and Organic Anions in Galvanic Samples Using the Agilent 7100 CE”, April 5, 2023.

A download of the complete application note can be performed here (489 KB):

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A new application note about the determination of phosphates and inorganic anions is available:

Agilent application note 5994-5998EN: “Analysis of Phosphate and Other Phosphorus Anions Using the Agilent 7100 CE”, April 7, 2023.

Standard solution

Download (489 KB):
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On behalf of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF), statistical data on research and development activities of companies and institutions for cooperative research in Germany are determined annually.  ICA’s research activities in 2021 and 2022 were recognized with the “innovative through research” seal.

A new application note describing the analysis of oligonucleotides using Capillary Gel Electrophoresis (CGE) is now available.

Agilent application note 5994-3864EN: “Analysis of Oligonucleotide by Capillary Gel Electrophoresis with the Agilent 7100 CE System”, July 27, 2021.

Download (670 KB):

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The analysis of cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) in various gargle preparations as well as in sprays and lozenges can be carried out with the CE in a short separation time. Click here for our technical article*:

https://analytik.news/fachartikel/2021/10.html”/

*Unfortunately only available in German at the moment. Please contact us if you need further information in English.

EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetracetic acid) can be analyzed as a free or complexed anion using capillary electrophoresis (CE). Some applications are shown on our CE-website:

https://kapillarelektrophorese.eu/applikationen/ethylenediaminetetraacetic-acid-edta/

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

With you in mind, we published a brief trade article on the analysis of Hyaluron, Ectoin und Allantoin in natural materials and skin care products using capillary electrophoresis: (in German)
www.analytik-news.de/Fachartikel/2018/43.html