FAQ How to calculate the right amount of scavenger to remove metal / organic impurities

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This Q&A video will show you the two different ways to determine how much scavenger will be needed in your purification based on your solution parameters. What are metal scavengers? Metal Scavengers are functionalized silica gels designed to react and bind metal complexes. They are used to remove metallic impurities from your chemistry. Metal scavengers are offered in various formats: - as bulk (SiliaMetS functionnalized silica gels) https://www.silicycle.com/products/metal-scavengers - packed in "flash" cartridges (SiliaSep) https://www.silicycle.com/products/siliasep-flash-cartridges - packed in SPE cartridges (SiliaPrep) https://www.silicycle.com/products/silicycle-sample-preparation-products/spe-cartridges - packed in flow-through fixed bed cartridges (E-PAK) https://www.silicycle.com/products/e-pak-purification-cartridges