Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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In this special episode, Mike is joined by Technical Support Chemist Ashley Jones, R&D Chemist Autumn Phillips, and Production Manager Thomas Kozikowski to recap Inorganic Ventures’ 10th Annual ICP Conference. Held at IV’s headquarters in October, the event brought together scientists, partners, and guests for three days of presentations, hands-on labs, and collaboration. The team reflects on standout sessions covering topics like microwave digestion, ICP instrument maintenance, calibration curves, internal standards, and trace metals analysis, as well as the hands-on demos and lab tours that made this year’s conference unforgettable.

Whether you attended in person or are tuning in from afar, this recap captures the highlights, insights, and energy from a decade of IV’s ICP Conference.

Tune in and relive the celebration with Bench Boost!

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In this episode, Mike is joined by Support Chemist Ashley Jones and Stock Production Manager Thomas Kozikowski to tackle listener-submitted questions from the lab. First, they unpack whether a standard additions curve from one sample can be applied to others—exploring when it’s valid, what risks come with instrument drift, and why true matrix matching matters. Then, they take on a tough scenario: how to handle high-throughput analysis of true unknown mineral samples using ICP-OES and ICP-MS. From digestion techniques and fusion methods to internal standard selection, interference management, and data review strategies, the team offers practical solutions for demanding analytical workflows.

If you’ve ever faced the challenge of balancing accuracy with efficiency in the lab, this episode is a must-listen.

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In this episode, the Inorganic Ventures team continues their overview of SEAL-compatible Discrete Analyzer Reagents—this time focusing on four essential nutrient and anion methods: chloride, sulfate, phosphate, and ammonia.

Ashley Jones and Liv Forbes break down the key reactions behind each method, including:

• The iron thiocyanate reaction for chloride
• Turbidimetric analysis of sulfate via barium sulfate formation
• The molybdenum blue reaction for phosphate
• A safer variant of the Berthelot reaction for ammonia

They also share storage tips, instrument compatibility notes, and how to adapt these reagents for non-SEAL platforms.

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Welcome to Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures, the ultimate podcast for analytical chemists! Join Mike, our host and Technical Director, as he chats with some of our experts about the sixth chapter of our ICP Operations Guide, Compatibility and Precision Issues.

If you would like to follow along with us you can view the ICP Operations Guide on our website.

Join us next week as we tackle Chapter 7, Linearity and Detection Issues.

For more on-demand learning, explore our new virtual ICP academy, IV Ignite, for video courses, downloadable resources, community forums, and so much more.

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Welcome to Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures, the ultimate podcast for analytical chemists! Join Mike, our host and Technical Director, as he chats with some of our experts about the fifth chapter of our ICP Operations Guide, Compatibility and Precision Issues.

If you would like to follow along with us you can view the ICP Operations Guide on our website.

Join us next week as we tackle Chapter 6, Nebulizers, Spray Chambers, and Torches.

For more on-demand learning, explore our new virtual ICP academy, IV Ignite, for video courses, downloadable resources, community forums, and so much more.

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Welcome to Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures, the ultimate podcast for analytical chemists! Join Mike, our host and Technical Director, as he chats with some of our experts about the fourth chapter of our ICP Operations Guide, Sample Introduction Systems.

If you would like to follow along with us you can view the ICP Operations Guide on our website.

Join us next week as we tackle Chapter 5, Nebulizers, Spray Chambers, and Torches.

For more on-demand learning, explore our new virtual ICP academy, IV Ignite, for video courses, downloadable resources, community forums, and so much more.

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Welcome to Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures, the ultimate podcast for analytical chemists! Join Mike, our host and Technical Director, as he chats with some of our experts about the third chapter of our ICP Operations Guide, Handling, Calculations, Preparation, and Storage of Standards.

If you would like to follow along with us you can view the ICP Operations Guide on our website.

Join us next week as we tackle Chapter 4, Sample Introduction Systems.

For more on-demand learning, explore our new virtual ICP academy, IV Ignite, for video courses, downloadable resources, community forums, and so much more.

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Welcome to Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures, the ultimate podcast for analytical chemists! Join Mike, our host and Technical Director, as he chats with some of our experts about the second chapter of our ICP Operations Guide, Quality Issues.

If you would like to follow along with us you can view the ICP Operations Guide on our website.

Join us next week as we tackle Chapter 3, Handling, Calculations, Preparation, and Storage of Standards.

For more on-demand learning, explore our new virtual ICP academy, IV Ignite, for video courses, downloadable resources, community forums, and so much more. 

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Welcome to Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures, the ultimate podcast for analytical chemists! Join Mike, our host and Technical Director, as he chats with some of our experts about the first chapter of our ICP Operations Guide, Elemental & Matrix Compatibility. They'll share insights on HCl matrices, HF and HNO3 stability, and much more.

If you would like to follow along with us you can view the ICP Operations Guide on our website.

Join us next week as we tackle Chapter 2, Quality Issues.

For more on-demand learning, explore our new virtual ICP academy, IV Ignite, for video courses, downloadable resources, community forums, and so much more. 

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In this episode, the team dives into colorimetric methods for silica and nitrate analysis using SEAL Discrete Analyzer Reagents developed by Inorganic Ventures. Ashley Jones and Liv Forbes walk through the chemistries behind the molybdate silica method, cadmium coil nitrate reduction, and hydrazine-based nitrate reduction—along with practical maintenance tips for keeping your reduction efficiency in check.

They also discuss how to adapt these reagents for non-SEAL instruments, important considerations like pH and matrix matching, and which IV standards pair best with each method.