Understanding Dilutions
In this article, we explain the importance of dilution as it applies to analytical chemistry, what dilution factors are, and specific equations and calculations to use for concentration and...
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Understanding a Certificate of Analysis
A Certificate of Analysis (COA, Figure 1) is a document that provides laboratory results for tests conducted. It is given to customers who pay for testing from an analytical laboratory...
LC Column Maintenance: Reverse Flushing
LC Column Maintenance: Reverse Flushing Maintaining care of items helps preserve the quality and efficiency of its performance. Cars need frequent oil changes and tire rotations to maintain safe and...
Cannabigerol: The Cannabinoid Progenitor
The phytocannabinoid, cannabigerolic acid (CBGA) which converts into cannabigerol (CBG, figure 1), is known as the “progenitor cannabinoid” or “the mother of all cannabinoids” through which most other naturally occurring...
Cannabinol: What is Cannabinol?
Cannabinol or CBN (figure 1) is one of hundreds of cannabinoids found naturally in cannabis and hemp and is what some refer to as the “sleeper cannabinoid” due to its...