Late eluters on GC (& GC-MS)

 Trilaurin, decabromodiphenyl ether, petroleum waxes (after the sterols, tocopherols, triterpenes)

Fusel alcohols, congeners, Strecker degradation

 Fusel alcohols, congeners, Strecker degradation

Found during analysis of spoiled food products; amenable to GC-MS

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Vanadium in water

For awhile it was part of my job to review results of water analysis for metals by ICP. I noticed that Vanadium was not detected in most water samples, and was surprised to see elevated levels in other samples. I researched where the Vanadium could come from, and for any known analytical artifacts or method interferences.

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Weighting agents & phase separation in flavored drinks and beverages

 SAIB (sucrose acetate isobutyrate) in Gatorade and other flavored drinks.

Things at the bottom of the bottle

Metallic flavor in milk

 

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Understanding Air Flow | Ask This Old House

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6chtS66agUs

Richard Trethewey and home technology expert Ross Trethewey explain everything you need to know about balancing airflow within a home.