Event Information -General Information -Invited Symposia -Contributed Session Topics -Short Courses

Product Introductions: -GC-TOFMS Technology -Headspace Analyzer -Volumetric Titrator

The 57th Pittsburgh Conference and Expo
Something for Everyone
Date: Sunday, March 12th – Thursday, March 16th
Location: Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL, USA

Exposition hours:
Monday, March 13 – 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, March 14 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m
Wednesday, March 15 - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 16 – 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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Invited Symposia

At the symposium, “The Limits of Chromatographic Efficiency”, speakers will address the fundamental limitations to chromatographic efficiency, including packing structure and intracolumn dynamics. Several novel approaches to improving peak capacities through multidimensional separations and ultra-high pressure methods will be examined. This event is planned for Tuesday, March 14.

Thursday, March 16, “Rapid Food Analysis” will focus on new approaches to improving speed and selectivity in the extraction, separation and detection of various trace components in complex food matrices. The topics of the symposium are critical to government agencies and companies involved in public protection against the use of biological and chemical weapons, food quality and safety, and agricultural trade regulations.

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Thermo Electron Corporation's GREAT INSTRUMENT GIVEAWAY Thermo Electron Corporation will be sponsoring the GREAT INSTRUMENT GIVEAWAY at this year’s PITTCON 2006 Exhibition. On Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during the exhibition, one lucky winner will choose from one of Thermo’s quality state-of-the-art systems and Thermo will send it straight to their lab. Winners can choose from any of the following systems: S Series AA Spectrometer, Evolution 600 UV-Vis Spectrophotometer, Focus GC Gas Chromatograph, or ORION Star Series pH/ISE Meter Kit. Enter for your chance to win at Thermo's Pittcon Booth 3733 and take a closer their offerings for sample preparation, sample analysis, data interpretation and services. No purchase necessary. Open to legal US residents at least 18 years of age. Additional restrictions may apply. Void where prohibited. For the official rules, visit Thermo Electron

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Contributed Session Topics

“New Developments in Portable Mass Spectrometry for Homeland Security Applications” will be held on Thursday, March 16. The session will highlight new uses for existing equipment, as well as the development of new technologies to meet demanding requirements. The emphasis of these talks will be on portable systems operating autonomously or on demand.

A relatively new analytical tool for the extraction and concentration of water, headspace and atmospheric samples will be introduced Monday, March 13, at “Liquid Phase Micro-Extraction (LPME), a Versatile Sample Preparation Method.” The LPME method is similar in scope to solid phase micro-extraction (SPME), except that it uses a new microdrop of solvent at the tip of a syringe, rather than a fragile silica fiber.

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Short Courses

Wednesday, March 15, Anthony Montana will present a one-day short course that will provide an overview of the principles involved in “The Design and Implementation of High Performance Work Teams.” The course is suited for current or prospective team leaders responsible for establishing or managing projects. Topics include team formation and management methods, team building techniques and activities, problem solving tools, and successful communication and reporting guidelines.

“Language and Matter: Technical Writing for Analytical Scientists and Managers” is scheduled for Saturday, March 11. The instructor, Anthony Parker, will help provide technical professionals with the basic writing skills needed to communicate effectively to business and technical audiences. The "hands-on" examples include technical topics that are chosen based on the scientific interests of the attendees.

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PITTCON 2006 Product Introductions

GC-TOFMS Technology LECO (Booth 3332) will feature the Pegasus 4D GCxGC-TOFMS that provides users with four dimensions of analytical resolution for more complete complex sample analysis. The comprehensive two-dimensional mass spectrometer can produce powerful separations for challenging chromatographic analyses. more>>>

Headspace Analyzer Provides Objective Results Alpha M.O.S. (Booth 1139) presents the FOX electronic nose. It achieves global analysis of the headspace (volatile compounds) generated by liquid, gaseous or solid samples. After training, the instrument can assess the quality and origin of raw materials, guarantee the quality of finished products in comparison with a standard, and monitor a process to obtain the required quality. more>>>

Compact Volumetric Titrator Features Six Built-In Calculation Modes JM Science (Booth 5547) will showcase the Aquacounter Karl Fischer volumetric titrator, AQV-300, which allows analysts to measure moisture content from low to high concentrations quickly and easily. A training DVD assists users in making precision measurements simple and routine. more>>>