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July 19, 2022

What is Matrix Matching and How is it Affecting Your Results?

The objective of calibration is to obtain a valid relationship between the signal produced by the analyte and the quantity of analyte in the standards used for calibration. ASI...

March 19, 2021

How Long Can You Use Calibration Standards?

Have you ever received a call from a process engineer querying your analysis values? Had that sinking feeling every laboratory manager and analyst gets when the numbers don’t...

November 21, 2017

5 Reasons Traceability of Your Certified Reference Material Matters - Number 4 Especially!

It may seem daunting, but understanding traceability should not be hard.  

No matter what industry you are in - beverage, food, apparel, oil & gas, etc. - traceability matters....