Application Notes: General
Analyzing Iron Nanoparticles in Organic Solvents
This work demonstrates the ability of the NexION® SP-ICP-MS to detect iron-containing nanoparticles in organic solvents using Reaction mode.
Automated Analysis of Semiconductor-Grade Hydrofluoric Acid
This work presents the automated analysis of HNO3 using the NexION® 5000 ICP-MS working with the ESI prepFAST S ultraclean sample introduction system.
Analysis of Nanoparticles in Semiconductor Chemicals
This work describes a method for the routine ultratrace-level quantification of nanoparticle impurities in TMAH using the NexION® 5000 Multi-Quadrupole ICP-MS.
Water Analysis Following EPA Method 200.7 by ICP-OES
This work shows the ability of the Avio® 560 Max ICP-OES to perform rapid analysis – 60 seconds sample to sample – of wastewater in accordance with EPA Method 200.7.
Analysis of Trace Elements in Open-Ocean Seawater
This work presents a method for the direct analysis of trace elements in seawater samples using the NexION 5000 ICP-MS.
Ultra-Trace Quantification of Non-Metals
This work demonstrates the ability of the NexION® 5000 ICP-MS to determine DLs and BECs of typical non-metal contaminants in sulfuric acid solutions.
Multi-Elemental Analysis of Soils Using the NexION ICP-MS
This work demonstrates the ability of the NexION® ICP-MS to analyze 21 elements in soil over an extended period of time with outstanding accuracy and stability.
Multi-Elemental Analysis of Soils Using the NexION ICP-MS (Mar 2023)
Automated Analysis of Semiconductor-Grade BOE
This work presents the automated analysis of undiluted HF using PerkinElmer’s NexION® 5000 ICP-MS working with ESI’s prepFAST S ultraclean sample introduction system.
Optimizing Conditions of Resins and Composites
This application note studies the cure kinetics of epoxy resin, known for its strong adhesive qualities. This makes it a versatile product in many industries.
Trace Metals in Water by GFAAS
This work shows the accuracy of the PinAAcle™ 900T, with a unique optical system, for the use of EPA Method 200.9 for As, Cd, Pb, Se, and Tl in drinking waters.
Unlocking Carbon-13 with SP-ICP-MS for Microplastics Detection
This work describes the capability of SP-ICP-MS for the detection of microplastics, using the NexION® ICP-MS with Syngistix™ Nano Application software module.
Artificial Aging of Iron Gall Ink
This application note explains how the Lambda 1050+ UV-vis-NIR spectrometer correlates color changes to optical properties for analyzing materials in historic manuscripts.
Monitoring Soil Gases in Carbon Dioxide Sequestration
Vibrational spectroscopic methods offer a promising method for continuous monitoring of important species in soil gas for comparison to ambient levels.
Compact Spectrometer for UV Absorbance Measurements
This application note shows how the Ocean SR6 spectrometer's high SNR and thermal stability make it desirable for DNA analysis and protein concentration measurements.
Measurement of Solar Reflectance in Paint
This application note shows how to make total solar reflectance calculation measurements using the PerkinElmer Lambda™ 1050+ UV-Vis–NIR spectrophotometer.
Characterization of Hot Melt Adhesives
This application note describes how Double Furnace DSC provides outstanding characterization information on hot melt adhesives.
Speciation of Hexavalent Chromium
This application note shows a method for measuring hexavalent chromium in different toy material categories in accordance with method EN 71-3 Category II.
Evolved Gas Analysis for the Identification of Paint Components
Develop improved paint formulations with this combined FTIR+EGA method which lets you chemically analyze all your formulation components at once, including pigments, fillers, binders, solvents, and additives.
Determination of VOCs Using ATD-GCMS
This study introduces the results and methodology used to identify potential levels of VOCs in wallpaper samples.
CASE Chemicals: Trends, Innovations, and Challenges
This white paper discusses each of the four CASE components, particularly their global market characteristics and industry trends.
FT-IR Studies of Adhesives and Paints
This application note describes how ATR measurements can be done on a PerkinElmer Spectrum Two™ FT-IR and extended to monitor changes during material drying or curing.
Analyzing Styrene Butadiene Resin in Primer
This study combines FT-IR and TGA analysis of vapor barrier primers to show a method for confirming the presence or absence of styrene butadiene resin in primers.
Looking into Batteries with RISE Microscopy (Mar 2023)
This application note shows correlative Raman SEM-EDS imaging investigations of Li-ion batteries that reveal charge cycle-induced chemical and structural changes.
Investigating Coatings Using Glow Discharge Spectrometry (Mar 2023)
This application note shows how LECO’s GDS instruments are ideal for investigating PVD coatings and the factors that determine their protection of substrate.
In-Line Monitoring of Proteins
Learn about real-time, protein analysis solutions that seamlessly couple to chromatography instruments to meet the growing demands of Industry 4.0
Wide-field, QCL-IR Imaging for Label-Free Tissue Classification
Learn about the mid-IR QCL microscope that is bringing label-free, video rate hyperspectral imaging modalities to the Life Sciences
3D Imaging of Polymers
Learn how NIST is using a novel, quantitative QCL-IR technique for imaging the 3D orientation of thin polymer films
Infrared for Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring
Learn how mid-infrared spectroscopy is enabling new techniques for accurate and pain-free blood sugar monitoring
QCL-Based Ellipsometry
Learn how QCL-IR sources are enabling rapid data collection with no compromise to SNR