Practical Essentials introduction to Liquid Chromatography and LC-MS
- Duration: 1 hour for on-demand
- Experience level: Intermediate
- Delivery methods: Offsite training & consultancy | On-Demand | Online | Onsite training & consultancy | Tailored training |
- Type of course: Universal
- Applicable to manufacturer(s): Agilent | Bruker | CTC analytics | JASCO | PerkinElmer | Sciex | Scion | Shimadzu | Thermo | Waters |
- CPD Approved: Approved
- Scheduled course price: £65.00 + TAX per delegate
- Course discounts: RSC CAMS HEaTED Cambridge Network members receive a discount on this course
Your essential introduction to liquid chromatography (LC) and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS)
Module 1 of the Complete LC & LC-MS and the Practical Essentials of LC & LC-MS course.
Practical Essentials introduction to LC & LC-MS is approved by the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) for the purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and is a classroom-based course that covers the key components of LC and LC-MS systems, the science behind chromatographic separation, and the terminology used to delve deeper into understanding these techniques. Designed for students, chemists and professionals wanting to take the first steps to enhancing their LC and LC-MS knowledge.
This module can be combined with any of the other twelve modules in the Complete LC & LC-MS to tailor your training needs.
Why should I join?
On completion of this Module 1 training, you will have a solid overview of LC and LC-MS, giving you:
- An overview of the LC and LC-MS systems available
- Explanations of the chemical and physical principles behind chromatographic
- Understanding of how analytes interact with mobile and stationary phases
- An overview of chromatograms and the information they provide
- An excellent foundation to other modules in our Complete LC and LC-MS training
- A great refresher for those who have not worked with LC or LC-MS for a while
What would I learn?
This module focuses on an introduction to LC and LC-MS, where you will learn:
- The principles of liquid chromatography and the stages of chromatographic separation
- How samples, analytes, and matrices influence analytical method development
- The information a chromatogram provides
- The difference between qualitative and quantitative analysis
- Key definitons associated with LC and LC-MS
What knowledge will I gain?
By the end of the module, you will:
- Understand the key components that make up an LC and LC-MS system
- Understand how compounds are separated based on their physico-chemical properties
- Be familiar with chromatographic terminology including retention time, peak area, peak height, and peak width
- Understand how qualitative analysis identifies compounds and how quantitative analysis determines concentration
- Appreciate how mass spectrometry enhances LC data by providing molecular weight and structural information
- Be aware of the different mass analyser technologies available, including quadrupole, triple quadrupole, ion trap, Orbitrap, and Time-of-Flight (ToF) instruments
Is this course for me?
This course is designed for anyone who would like an introduction to LC and LC-MS techniques:
- Laboratory analysts and technicians using LC and LC-MS systems
- Laboratory managers and supervisors overseeing LC and LC-MS workflows
- Scientists developing or validating analytical methods
- Data analysts and report writers working with chromatographic and mass spectrometry data
- Service and support engineers seeking a chemistry-focused introduction to LC and LC-MS
- Sales, commercial, and marketing professionals working with LC and LC-MS products, services, or instrumentation
If LC or LC-MS touches your work in any way, this well-planned module, delivered by experts in the field, equips you to understand the science behind these analytical chemistry techniques.
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Feedback from previous attendees
“This module was perfect to set the scene and ease us into the learning further into the course.” Joe Richardson, Assistant Scientist, Environment Agency (November 2020).
“[I enjoyed the] level of detail information presented.”
“Useful discussion. Better material and knowledge of the instructor is helpful.”
“Professional, high quality delivery, keep track on time.”
“The instructor is aware of all the LC-MS spectrometry. I found in this course useful materials.”
“[I enjoyed] developing an understanding of the applications and function of the equipment.”
“The HPLC & LC-MS training was good and I enjoyed it because I have learnt a lot.”
