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Mass Spectrometry and Liquid Chromatography: A Dynamic Duo by J.P. Roberts .................................................................................................. 34


LC/MS finds utility in a wide range of applications, a few of which are discussed in this article.


Chemistry Working Flow Rate: How to Compare Vacuum Pumps


by P. Coffey ....................................................................................................... 36 It is critical to look at the pumping speed at the working vacuum level when comparing vacuum pumps.


Product Intelligence


Clinical Chemistry Analyzers Technology by K. Scoffin ..................................................................................................... 20


Stereomicroscope Technology by K. Scoffin ..................................................................................................... 28


Product Highlights ....................................................................................... 38 New Products


Departments


Editor’s Page sbv IMPROVER: Species Translation Challenge Open to the Scientific Community for Submissions


by M.C. Peitsch ................................................................................................... 6 Industry News and Events ........................................................................... 40 Advertising Index ......................................................................................... 40


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