Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures

Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures

Inorganic Ventures

Episodes 136
Avg. Duration 13m
Activity Highly Active
Since Nov 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Join our host and Inorganic Ventures Technical Director, Mike Booth, as he sparks insightful conversations with our panel of experts in Bench Boost, your go-to podcast for analytical chemistry enthusiasts. Together, they explore the realm of ICP, sharing tips and tricks and diving deep into all things analytical chemistry.

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Recent Episodes

Elevated ICP-OES Backgrounds

Jun 09, 2026 8m

Send us Fan MailThis week Mike discusses elevated backgrounds in ICP-OES when analyzing high total dissolved solids (TDS) samples such as brines, digests, excipients, salts, and starting materials.…

Conductivity Tips and Tricks

Jun 02, 2026 8m

Send us Fan MailJoin Mike this week on Bench Boost as he explores the basics of conductivity measurements. We review the theory of how conductivity is dependent on ion concentration, charge, and…

Titrations and USP 541

May 26, 2026 11m

Send us Fan MailThis week on Bench Boost we discuss titration techniques based on USP 541 and the Inorganic Venture's Titration Tips and Tricks guide. Mike explains the difference between equivalence…

pH and USP 791

May 20, 2026 10m

Send us Fan MailThis week on Bench Boost Mike explains why accurate pH measurement is more complex than it appears, highlighting the effects from temperature, ionic strength, calibration technique,…

Common Tips for Analyzing Low Concentrations

May 13, 2026 10m

Send us Fan MailThis week on Bench Boost Mike shares practical tips for analyzing pharmaceutical samples at low concentrations for USP 232 elemental impurities, emphasizing that high dilution makes…

The J Value

May 05, 2026 7m

Send us Fan MailThis week Mike and Ashley explain the J value used in pharmaceutical elemental impurity testing to relate typical ICP concentration units to permitted daily exposure (PDE) limits…

Pharma Elemental Analysis Overview

Apr 28, 2026 7m

Send us Fan MailThis week Mike & Ashley review the standardized methods for elemental impurity analysis in pharmaceuticals: ICH Q3D, USP <232>, and USP <233>. ICH Q3D provides…

Tech Support Questions 2

Apr 21, 2026 12m

Send us Fan MailThe Inorganic Ventures team members answer more listener questions relevant to trace analysis. They address low mercury recovery at 2 ppb, noting mercury instability in nitric acid,…

Tech Support Questions 1

Apr 07, 2026 11m

Send us Fan MailThe Inorganic Ventures team answers listener questions focused on pharmaceutical elemental impurity analysis by ICP-MS. They explain why an indium internal standard becomes unstable…

Troubleshooting Mining Samples Common Causes of Bad Data

Mar 31, 2026 23m

Send us Fan MailThis week on Bench Boost Mike, Autumn, Micah, and Josh discuss common ICP-OES/ICP-MS issues in mining analyses and how to troubleshoot them by separating sample-prep from instrument…

How to Validate a New Mining Method for ICP-OES or ICP-MS

Mar 24, 2026 30m

Send us Fan MailThis week on Bench Boost Mike, Autumn, and Thomas dive deep into validation procedures for ICP-OES and ICP-MS methods. They discuss the importance of planning validation parameters…

Avoiding Precipitation During Mining Sample Prep

Mar 17, 2026 14m

Send us Fan MailThis week on Bench Boost the team from Inorganic Ventures discusses avoiding precipitation during sample preparation. They review mining sample challenges including high…

Collision Reaction Cell ICPMS for Mining Applications

Mar 10, 2026 13m

Send us Fan MailThis week on Bench Boost on team spotlights mining analysis challenges on ICP-MS due to high total dissolved solids, aggressive digestions, and low-ppb targets requiring interference…

ICP Considerations for Lithium

Mar 03, 2026 13m

Send us Fan MailThis week on Bench Boost our team reviews special considerations for measuring lithium by ICP-OES and ICP-MS. They discuss common lithium sample types and preparation guidance. Autumn…

Method Detection Limits in Mining: Why MDLs are Higher than You Expect

Feb 24, 2026 11m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Bench Boost our team revisits method detection limits (MDLs) with a focus on why mining applications often produce higher MDLs than expected. Autumn contrasts…

Axial vs Radial ICP-OES for Mining

Feb 17, 2026 15m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Bench Boost, Mike, Autumn, and Thomas discuss the differences between axial and radial views when using ICP-OES instruments. The focus is on how each view will…

Why Cyanide is Used in Mining Complexation Chemistry Simplified

Feb 10, 2026 18m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Bench Boost our team focuses the discussion on metal cyanide chemistry. The discussion revolves around how cyanide leaching is used in mining for extracting…

PGM (Platinum-Group Metals) Samples: Stabilization & Washout Problems on ICP-MS

Feb 03, 2026 11m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Bench Boost, our team reviews the challenges and solutions related to measuring Platinum Group Metals (PGMs) using ICP Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS). We discuss issues…

REE Rich Ores: What Makes Rare Earth Digestion and Analysis Unique?

Jan 27, 2026 9m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Bench Boost our team discuss the intricacies of digesting and analyzing rare earth element ore samples. This week we cover challenges such as complex spectra,…

When to Use ICP-OES or ICP-MS

Jan 20, 2026 10m

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Bench Boost our team compares the differences between ICP-OES and ICP-MS and their applications in the mining industry. They share insights on when to choose one…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures have?

Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures has published 136 episodes since November 2023, covering topics in Chemistry, Education.

Is Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures still active?

Bench Boost by Inorganic Ventures is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 13m.

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