TACS Talks Podcast

TACS Talks Podcast

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TACS Talks Podcast episodes

  • Choosing your GC Column Part 2 - Method Development Transfer From One Column to Another for VOC Purge and Trap

    This podcast is the second of a of a two part series on GC Columns. In this episode we will discuss the method development transfer from one column to another for VOC purge and trap. best column for your purge and trap volatiles analysis.  Our guest speaker, Chris English, laboratory manager at Restek Corporation, was interviewed for this podcast to talk about GC Columns.

    The podcast covers the following:

    • Quick overview of part 1 and how it relates to this part of the series – method development?
    • What is ProEZGC and how to use it? 
    • Some considerations to using the software?
    • Limitations of ProEZGC?

      • For more information on Purge and Trap visit - https://www.teledynetekmar.com/products/volatile-organic-compounds-(voc)

      Click to help you develop an understanding of The Fundamentals of Purge and Trap and how and why compounds are concentrated.


      23 min
    • Choosing your GC Column Part 1 - Purge and Trap Volatiles

      This podcast is the first of a two part series on GC Columns. In this episode we will discuss the best column for your purge and trap volatiles analysis.  Our guest speaker, Chris English, laboratory manager at Restek Corporation, was interviewed for this podcast to talk about GC Columns.

      The podcast covers the following:

      • What is the best column for Purge and Trap analysis?
      • What are the benefits of using a shorter, narrow bore column?
      • When to use a longer column and how much longer run time would be used?
      • If you switch to a shorter or longer column, is there a way to translate your method so that target compounds keep their retention times?
      • Advice to someone new to GC/GC Columns

        • For more information on Purge and Trap visit - https://www.teledynetekmar.com/products/volatile-organic-compounds-(voc)

        Click to help you develop an understanding of The Fundamentals of Purge and Trap and how and why compounds are concentrated.

        19 min
      • A Day in the Life of a Quality Control (QC) Chemist

        On this podcast, we will talk about a day in the life of a QC Chemist, what they do and how they do it.

        Sara Kennedy is our guest speaker for this podcast.  Sara is the Application/QC Chemist at Teledyne Leeman Labs and is responsible for the Mercury Analyzers.

        Some additional topics that will be discussed:

        • What a typical day looks like morning and afternoon
        • Steps to preparing chemical reagents and standards
        • Process for performing analytical tests
        • Daily challenges one might come across
        • Most rewarding aspects of the job
        • Tips for becoming a QC Chemist

          • For more information on Teledyne Leeman Labs visit: www.teledyneleemanlabs.com


          15 min
        • Part 3 Evolution of Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analysis

          This podcast is the third and final part of the Evolution series. This part 3 podcast discusses the evolution of TOC or Total Organic Carbon. 

          • Part 1 discussed ICP - Inductively Coupled Plasma Spectrometers 
          • Part 2 covered Mercury Analyzers

            • The podcast covers the following: 

            • History of TOC
            • Markets and Applications
            • How TOC instruments impact our day-to-day lives

              • Our guest speaker is Tyler Trent with who the Elemental Marketing Manager at Teledyne Tekmar.

              For more information on TOC visit - https://www.teledynetekmar.com/products/total-organic-carbon-(toc) 

              To learn more about the Theory of TOC visit - https://www.teledynetekmar.com/prods/TOC/Pages/TOC-Theory.aspx

              20 min
            • Mass Flow Controller Best Practices

              In this podcast we will be discussing best practices for Mass Flow Controllers.

              Our guest speaker is Doug Baker with who is the Director of Sales and Business Development at Teledyne Hastings. Doug is going to talk with us today about Mass Flow Controllers, what they are, how they work, applications and best practices.

              Here are some of the things that will be discussed:

              • What is a Mass Flow Controller?
              • Industries or applications best suited to use Mass Flow Controllers
              • Best practices
              • Unique features on Mass Flow Controllers
              • How to determine which Mass Flow Controller is best for their needs?

                • For more information on Mass Flow Controllers, click here

                Here is some additional information you might find useful relating to Mass Flow Controllers:

                • Mass Flow Glossary of Terms
                • Characteristics of Thermal Mass Flow Sensor, Part 1
                • Characteristics of Thermal Mass Flow Sensor, Part 2
                • Understanding Reference Conditions
                • Selection Criteria
                • Mass Flow Converter App
                • Turn Down Ratio
                  • 21 min
                • Introduction to Laser Ablation

                  In this podcast we will give listeners an introduction to Laser Ablation.

                  Our guest speaker is Damon Green with who is VP of Technology and the Manager of the laser group at Teledyne. 

                  Here are some of the things that Damon will talk about: 

                  • What is Laser Ablation?
                  • A brief history of Laser Ablation?
                  • Laser ablation vs other analytical techniques
                  • When to use laser ablation – what are advantages of using LA?
                  • Most commonly use applications

                    • For more information on Laser Ablation, click here

                    Here are some previously recorded webinars that might be of interest:

                    • Laser Ablation 101: An Introduction to the Technique of LA-ICP-MS
                    • Laser Ablation 102: Evolution of LA-ICP-MS Through Collaborative Science
                    • Laser Ablation 201: Applications and Data Reduction Strategies
                      • 22 min
                    • Insights into an Apps Chemist

                      We thought this would be a helpful podcast for those who are interested in exploring a career path as an applications chemist.  Our guest speaker, Jeramiah Bradley will provide insights into the following: 

                      • What it takes to become an applications chemist
                      • What a typical day in the life of one looks like 
                      • Helpful tips for someone looking to get into this field

                        • Our guest speaker, Jeramiah Bradley, is currently an applications chemist with Teledyne Tekmar and he has been working at Tekmar for a little over two years.

                        For more information on Tekmar visit: www.teledynetekmar.com

                        13 min
                      • Introduction to the APS-7450V Volumetric Sample Prep Station

                        In this podcast, we will be discussing the new APS-7450V Volumetric Sample Prep Station which was launch by Teledyne CETAC in the spring of 2021.

                        Our guest speaker is Jacob Herrington with who is a Product Manager for the APS-7450V at Teledyne CETAC. Jake is going to talk about the following: 

                        • What is the APS-7450V
                        • What market and applications it was designed for 
                        • Some of the unique features and benefits it offers for these applications and those using it.

                          • If you are interested in more information on the APS-7450V, here are some helpful resources:

                          • Webpage devoted to system features and benefits of the APS-7450V
                          • Introduction webinar recording for the APS-7450V
                            • 20 min
                          • Fundamentals of Purge and Trap

                            In this podcast, we will be discussing the Fundamentals of Purge and Trap covering the following topics: 

                            • What purge and trap is
                            • The history behind it
                            • What markets and applications use this technology 
                            • Various other aspects relating to Purge and Trap.

                              • Our guest speaker for this podcast is Tom Hartlein with Teledyne Tekmar. Tom is currently the VOC Technical product manager at Tekmar and has over 30-years experience with this technology.

                              For more information on Purge and Trap, please visit our website

                              25 min
                            • Part 2 Evolution of Analytical Instrumentation - Hg (Mercury) Analyzers

                              Join us in part 2 of this 3 part series discussing the evolution of analytical instrumentation over the last 30 plus years. This second part will focus on Hg (Mercury) Analyzers from Teledyne Leeman Labs. Jeff Forsberg, technical product manager, will walk the listener through a journey of how Mercury analysis has evolved during this timeframe.

                              Jeff will cover the following topics:

                              • History
                              • Markets
                              • Applications
                              • How the mercury analyzers impact our day-to-day lives

                                • For more information on Teledyne Leeman Labs, visit our website or to learn about Mercury products. 

                                20 min

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                              Teledyne ACS Talks is a compilation of audio presentations about applications, tips and tricks, product information, how to and other valuable information to aid you with your application and be more productive in your work environment.