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title: Basics of Ion Chromatography
description: Introduction to IC, including a definition of IC and competing methods, the basics of anion-exchange chromatography and cation-exchange chromatography, and detection methods for IC. Plus an interview with world-renowned IC expert Purnendu (Sandy) Dasgupta, from the University of Texas at Arlington.
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### Overview

Need to know more about ion chromatography, new to the technique and not sure where to start, or just need a refresher? If the answer to any of the above is *yes*, then this 'Ion Chromatography' learning hub is just what you need.

Here you'll find a host of useful resources for those looking to increase knowledge of ion chromatography, improve analytical skills and better understand best practices.

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In this learning hub you'll find a series of IC tutorials, from basics and fundamentals through to applications in food and environmental analysis. If you view this series of tutorials in full, we'll send you an eCertificate.

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Simply complete the form at the right of this page.

### TUTORIAL SERIES Basics of Ion Chromatography

![](https://learning.sepscience.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Companies/Thermo%20Fisher%20Scientific/IC%20Tutorials/Thumb_ICBasics1.png?width=100&name=Thumb_ICBasics1.png)Presented by leading technology expert Joachim Weiss, this series will provide an invaluable insight into one of the key analytical technologies, what it offers and how to get the most out of its use. 

### Environmental Applications of Ion Chromatography

![](https://learning.sepscience.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Companies/Thermo%20Fisher%20Scientific/IC%20Tutorials/ICTutPart2Image.png?width=100&name=ICTutPart2Image.png)This presentation covers key environmental applications of ion chromatography including conventional water analysis of common inorganic anions and cations, analysis of disinfection by-products, cyanide analysis, hexavalent chromium analysis and perchlorate analysis.

### Food & Beverage Applications of Ion Chromatography

![](https://learning.sepscience.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Companies/Thermo%20Fisher%20Scientific/IC%20Tutorials/ICTutPart3Image.png?width=100&name=ICTutPart3Image.png)This presentation covers key food and beverage applications of ion chromatography including nitrite/nitrate in meat and milk products, sulfite analysis in wine, iodide analysis in baby formula, polyphosphates in cheese, biogenic amines in vegetables, pesticides and herbicides, and carbohydrate analysis.

### Municipal Water Analysis Applications

![](https://learning.sepscience.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Companies/Thermo%20Fisher%20Scientific/IC%20Tutorials/MunicipalWater.png?width=100&name=MunicipalWater.png)This booklet covers a series of methods and applications of ion chromatography in municipal water analysis including automated titration ion chromatography, inorganic ions and cations, disinfection byproducts, and toxic contaminants.

### INTERVIEW SERIES Discussions with an IC Expert

![SandyDasgupta.png](https://learning.sepscience.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Companies/Thermo%20Fisher%20Scientific/IC%20Tutorials/SandyDasgupta.png?width=75&name=SandyDasgupta.png "SandyDasgupta.png")A series of interviews with world-renowned ion chromatography expert Purnendu (Sandy) Dasgupta, from the University of Texas at Arlington. On a recent visit to Singapore, Sandy sat down with Thermo Fisher Scientific to discuss his thoughts on ion chromatography.

 

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