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In-house Training
Microwave Digestion Bootcamp
Join CEM and Inorganic Ventures at our Matthews, NC global headquarters on March 20 & 21 for two days of discussions and interactive experience. This unique hands-on-training opportunity includes both lectures as well as laboratory exercises with our talented applications chemists. Register here.
Lectures include:
- microwave theory
- how to prepare routine and difficult organic and inorganic sample matrices
- how to create the best setup for sample preparation
- choosing the right acid mixtures to better digest your samples
- and more.
The laboratory portion focuses on:
- how to create standard solutions
- choosing the right vessel for your application
- proper vessel assembly
- how to choose the best microwave digestion program for your sample type
- digesting actual samples including foods, tissues, plastics, oxides, and more.
We will also discuss vessel wear and how to get the most lifetime from your vessels.
This class is recommended for both beginner and intermediate level users. The course will be tailored for the attendees, taking into consideration their system configuration, vessels and applications so please fill out all fields when registering. As time is limited, we will not be able to accommodate individual samples at the course; however, attendees are invited to note samples of interest and we will do our best to focus on those samples during the laboratory time. If you do have samples that you would like our applications team to investigate, you are welcome to bring them for discussion and future work up by our staff. We ask that you bring no more than two samples per company.
The cost of the course is $995.00 (right now, discounted to $495) and includes daily transportation to and from CEM, as well as all meals during the workshop. Space is limited and each company is limited to up to 2 attendees per class.
Attendees will be responsible for transportation to Charlotte, NC and for the hotel accommodations. A special CEM hotel rate is available at the local Hilton Garden Inn (Waverly). Once registered, you will receive additional hotel and logistical information. CEM will provide transportation during your stay, including to and from airport as well as round-trip from the hotel to CEM each day.
Dates and Locations
March 20-21, 2024CEM HeadquartersMatthews, NC Hotel Information:Hilton Garden Inn - Waverly7415 Waverly Walk Avenue Charlotte, NC 28277 Visit website Dress code:Lab appropriate clothing, closed toe shoes (lab coats and glasses will be provided) |
Agenda
Day 1
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8:30 am 9:00 – 9:15 9:15 – 9:45 9:45 – 10:30 10:30 – 10:45 10:45 – 11:30 11:30 – 12:00 12:00 – 1:00 1:00 – 2:00 2:00 – 2:15 2:15 – 4:15 4:15 – 4:45 4:45 pm |
MEET IN HOTEL LOBBY FOR TRANSPORT TO CEM Welcome to CEM (introductions, agenda, lab overview) Microwave Theory (How Microwaves Work) Choosing the Best Vessels and Options for My Application Break How to Digest an Organic Sample Tips for Trace Analysis by ICP-OES & ICP-MS Lunch (PROVIDED) Meet Your Service Team (overview) Lab Session 1 – Creating a Set of ICP Calibration Standards Break Lab Session 2 – Organic Digestions Wrap Up and Round Robin Q&A Adjourn |
6:30 pm Dinner (CEM provided) at DeSano Pizzeria Napoletana (7315 Waverly Walk Ave, Charlotte, NC 28277) - you can easily walk to Chuy’s from hotel
Day 2
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8:30 am 9:00 – 10:00 10:00 – 12:00 12:00 – 1:00 1:00 – 1:45 1:45 – 2:00 2:00 – 2:45 2:45 – 3:30 3:30 |
MEET IN HOTEL LOBBY FOR TRANSPORT TO CEM How to Digest an Inorganic Sample Lab Session 3 - Inorganic Digestions Lunch (PROVIDED) Facility Tour – Deanna Smith Vessel Inspection & Cleaning Break Software Features & Safety Alarms Wrap Up and Round Robin Q & A - Training Certificates presented + group photo Adjourn |