{"id":14042,"date":"2021-08-19T16:04:44","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T14:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.instrument-solutions.com\/uncategorized\/6-reasons-to-stop-preparing-standards-yourself.html"},"modified":"2021-08-19T16:47:20","modified_gmt":"2021-08-19T14:47:20","slug":"6-reasons-to-stop-preparing-standards-yourself","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.instrument-solutions.com\/en\/news-en\/6-reasons-to-stop-preparing-standards-yourself.html","title":{"rendered":"6 reasons to stop preparing standards yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you tired of the limitations associated with buying standard reference materials through standard catalogs? It can be a huge waste of time; scrolling through endless product pages, each with different concentrations and matrices, without any guarantee that you will find the best analytical standards for the task at hand.<\/p>\n

Many chemists often skip this laborious process and mix their own analytical standards. However, this method also has pitfalls. Such as extra hassle and non-negligible risks.<\/p>\n

Fortunately, there is a better solution. Custom Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) from Inorganic Ventures<\/a>. This is simple and faster way to get the right analytical reference standards for your specific applications.<\/p>\n

A certified, NIST-traceable product delivered by elemental compatibility experts provides complete peace of mind.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

It is very nice to have them take on the tough work and reduces for you the inefficiency in time associated with off-the-shelf products, as well as the risk of mixing analytical standards yourself in\"\" the lab. The technical team at Inorganic Ventures does nothing but custom produce analytical standards.<\/p>\n

Here are the 6 reasons<\/strong> why CRMs custom made by a specialist are superior to analytical standards you mix yourself:<\/p>\n

1 Mixing analytical standards is expensive<\/h3>\n

Blending single-element analytical standards into a working solution demands\u00a0 both resources and time. Consider the administrative, equipment and labor costs of stocking and measuring re-order points per solution. This quickly leads to a significant ongoing investment.<\/p>\n

Using custom analytics standards from Inorganic Ventures ensures that you only pay for what you need. This makes inventory management much easier. Our CRMs are ready for immediate use without further preparation, and you can easily dilute each standard directly from the bottle.<\/p>\n

Inorganic Ventures offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

2 Documenting analytical standards is a pain<\/h3>\n

You always bear the burden of proof when mixing your own calibration standards. Laboratories that are held to the most stringent testing parameters must diligent that every standard is produced to the highest of standards. This requires an enormous degree of confidence and organization. It also requires nerves of steel if you are faced with an audit.<\/p>\n

When using a custom product from Inorganic Ventures, all regulatory documentation and associated paperwork (CoA and SDS) is taken care of for you, and is readily available for audits. Their standards are manufactured and certified under their ISO 17025<\/strong> and ISO 17034<\/strong> Scopes.<\/p>\n

3 Human error is a real risk<\/h3>\n

To err is human and even experienced chemists make mistakes. When you blend analytical standards yourself, you are bound to question the validity of your results at some point. Unfortunately, there is no room for error in the analytical industry. Perhaps you may experience compatibility issues when mixing your calibration standards because of incorrect additions or an improper matrix – or a host of other common problems.<\/p>\n

Common human errors that may compromise the integrity of your DIY working standard include:<\/p>\n