The Mars Curiosity Rover is currently exploring the sulfate bearing strata of Gale crater. Only one of the two TMAH wet chemistry cups remain. My work is concerned with optimizing experimental design and the origin of organics found within the SAM instrument itself. I will assess the performance of TMAH thermochemolysis on Mg-sulfate Mars analog standards and complete SAM benchtop confirmation experiments to identify Tenax TA by products.