Practical Essentials of Pyrolysis (Py)

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Module 8 of the Practical Essentials of Sample Preparation course.

Course summary

Course approval

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This course has been approved by the Royal Society of Chemistry for purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

What will you learn on this course?

This course covers the theory behind the different pyrolysis techniques, how to create pyrolysis methods, analyse samples and the parameters that can be optimised.

This course will cover analytical pyrolysis, samples that can be analysed, types of pyrolysis, instrumentation & set up and troubleshooting.

Learning Outcomes

  • You will learn about how to use Pyrolysis as an automated sample preparation technique for GC or GC-MS in great detail
  • You will learn the fundamental theory of Pyrolysis
  • You will learn about the types of samples that can be analysed using Pyrolysis
  • You will learn about the various parameters that can be optimised for the technique to improve method robustness and sensitivity
  • You will learn about the individual steps and processes of Pyrolysis analysis
  • You will learn the frequent maintenance and common troubleshooting problems in Pyrolysis analysis
  • You will learn Pyrolysis tips and tricks
  • You will learn about the benefits of using Pyrolysis in the analysis of your samples

Who is this course for?

This course requires good knowledge of GC or GC-MS.

Course combinations

Combine with any of the other classroom-based sample preparation for gas chromatography and liquid chromatography courses:

  • Combine courses and save:
    • Combine 2 modules - price £385 + VAT
    • Combine 3 modules - price £565 + VAT
    • Combine 4 modules - price £750 + VAT
    • Combine 5 modules - price £925 + VAT
    • Combine 6 modules - price £1100 + VAT
    • Combine 7 modules - price £1260 + VAT
    • Combine all 8 modules - price £1425 + VAT

How to book this course

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Feedback from previous attendees of Virtual Classroom course

"(I enjoyed) The clearness in how the material was illustrated. [Most interesting topic:] Tips about the instrument and how to fix typical issues."  Luca Bufano, Analytical Chemist, Synthomer Ltd (April 2022).

"Great presenter with lots of knowledge on pyrolysis and great scientific content delivery skills!"  August 2021.