
Application Notes: General


Learn how PFAS, microplastics, and chromium detection in environmental samples can be greatly enhanced with the latest LC-MS, laser directed IR spectroscopy, and IC-ICP-MS technologies

The Agilent 5800 ICP-OES can simplify the determination of elemental impurities in sodium-ion battery cathode materials, a part of the workflow becoming increasingly necessary as the rechargeable battery industry grows.


Simeticone is an ingredient used in pharmaceuticals for its anti-foaming properties. Its concentration in solutions can be quantified easily using the Pearl™ liquid transmission cell.


If you ever want to do more with your FT-IR spectrometer, whether that’s collecting spectra from different kinds of samples or getting better data from them, then it is essential to understand the different accessories. This eBook guide explains the major differences between the transmission and ATR techniques.


This eBook highlights interesting current applications for FTIR accessories in research and offers valuable tips and guides, especially for ATR spectroscopy.


Learn about the different materials that can be used as internal reflection elements for ATR spectroscopy.

Learn about the different window materials available for use in Specac products, including the Omni-Cell, Pearl, High-Temperature High-Pressure (HTHP) and Heatable Liquid Cells.


BLADE was used to digest various food samples, including those with high fat content, high protein content, and even high carbohydrates, followed by analysis using ICP-MS.

A polymer film was measured at Brewster’s angle to eliminate interference fringing in the IR spectrum. This technique is beneficial for the analysis of additives.

The advantages of single reaction chamber (SRC) microwave digestion are presented and exemplified by its application to sample preparation for food, advanced materials, mining and geochemistry, and consumer goods analyses.

This whitepaper describes applications of cryoRaman, a cryogenic Raman microscope offering VIS to NIR excitation, high magnetic fields, and full polarization control.

Ensuring consistent quality of dairy solids during processing has importance in consumer goods and nutritional supplements.

Learn how this efficient and effective analytical technique aids in monitoring chemical reactions and maintaining optimal conditions throughout bioprocessing and chemical manufacturing.

Direct determination of 21 elements in mixes of LIB-solvents DMC, EMC, and EC

Automated Multielement Analysis of Single Cells and Microplastics by ICP-MS with Micro-Flow Sampling
The elemental content of single yeast cells and polystyrene microbeads was analyzed using an Agilent 8900 ICP-QQQ with ESI microFAST SC sample introduction system.

Analysis of cathode raw materials for Li-ion batteries by Agilent 5900 ICP-OES

Microplastics Analysis Challenges: From Routine Laboratory Testing to Pushing the Boundary on Particle Sizes
Learn practical aspects of analyzing microplastics with the Agilent 8700 LDIR and dealing with the difficulties of analyzing particles smaller than 20µm.

Learn how sub-micron resolution IR microscopy and high-speed spectroscopy overcomes the limitations of Raman spectroscopy for advanced failure analysis applications.

Learn how O-PTIR spectroscopy overcomes the limitations of Raman, providing automated measurement and chemID of sub-micron sized microplastics.

Learn how simultaneous O-PTIR and Raman provide high resolution IR imaging and spectroscopy of multilayer laminate film with minimal sample preparation.

Explains how O-PTIR spectroscopy overcomes the limitations of Raman spectroscopy by measuring defects in recessed semiconductor packaging structures.

Learn how sub-500nm resolution O-PTIR and co-located fluorescence microscopy combine to offer new insights and breakthroughs for life science research.

This application shows the depth profiling of mobile phone touch screens, facilitating visualization of the layered structure to illustrate technology advances.