Insights from an IC specialist: Are you using the right eluent?
As a leader and partner in ion chromatography (IC), we want to help our customers optimize their IC analyses. In 2026, we are hosting a series of Ask the Experts sessions designed to help you get the most out of your IC workflows. These sessions will provide focused, interactive opportunities to deepen your knowledge and get answers to your most pressing questions. During each session, we will provide a brief presentation covering a specific aspect of the IC workflow, followed by an extended time to address customer-submitted questions.
- Questions can be submitted in advance by using this form
Our first Ask the Experts session will include a presentation on practical eluent management strategies.
Topics that will be covered include:
- How to select the right eluent for your application
- What makes a good-quality eluent
- How to maintain the quality of your eluent
Whether you're optimizing methods, troubleshooting challenges, or exploring new applications, this session is designed to give you valuable, actionable guidance.
Presenter: Wai-Chi Man (Product Marketing Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific)
Wai-Chi has been with Thermo Fisher Scientific for more than eight years working with a wide range of customers in various industries. She provides ion chromatography (IC) support in method development, troubleshooting, sample preparation, training, seminars, events, and workshops. During this time, she has gained deep knowledge, skill, and understanding in areas such as IC-MS, IC-ICP-MS, carbohydrate analysis, metabolomics, and polar pesticides. Prior to joining the company, she worked for Wellcome Research and GlaxoSmithKline. Wai is passionate about promoting STEM to future scientists by encouraging, nurturing, and supporting them.
