Application Notes: General
Determination of Trace Nitrogen Contents in Different Types of Fuels and Fuel Blends According to ASTM D4629 resp. DIN 51444 v4
Combining catalyst-free high-temperature combustion and highly sensitive HiPerSens® detection, compEAct N detects nitrogen at concentrations from 15 µg/l to 10,000 mg/l.
Morphologically Targeted Raman Analysis of Microplastic Particles
We used an inVia™ Raman microscope and particle analysis software to determine the composition and morphology of particles in a commercial bottle of mineral water.
Automated Macro-Mapping via Reflection Sampling
Using an automated FT-IR reflection sampling accessory, the surface of a polymer-coated aluminum film was analyzed. Results were used to investigate chemical uniformity.
What’s in Your Food? Techniques for Detecting and Quantifying Heavy Metals in Food
Analysis of USP Grade Isopropyl Alcohol Impurities
This app note explores a speed optimized method for rapid, accurate and precise result in less than 6 min using the PerkinElmer Clarus® 690.
Elemental Analysis of Crude, Used Engine, and Hydraulic Oils by Radial View (RV) ICP-OES
Evaluating a fully demountable torch for semivolatiles using the Agilent 5800 RV ICP-OES.
Why Heavy-Metals Testing in Cannabis is Important
140 kV Handheld X-ray Sources
The Mox 140 kV X-ray source weighs less than 1900 grams and runs at 7 Watts X-ray tube power. Applications include X-ray spectroscopy, backscatter, and X-ray imaging.
Evaluating a Novel Approach to SERS
A new generation of SERS substrates combines the convenience of SERS substrates with the reproducibility of SERS performed in a solution, with a hybrid approach.
Are These Sneakers Real or Fake?
Counterfeit goods cost businesses and consumers billions annually. Spectroscopy authenticates products by identifying spectral differences in substandard materials.
Comparing ICP-OES Analyzers’ Plasma Interfaces: Axial, Radial, Dual, MultiView, and New Dual Side-On Interface
Which Spectrometer Optical Technology Offers Superior Performance? Echelle vs. ORCA
Mitigating Matrix Effects with Advanced Spectra-Handling Functionality When Using XRF for High-Accuracy Elemental Analysis
Surprising New Capabilities of ED-XRF Technology
Simple, Easy, Powerful Identification Software for XRF Spectrometers
Ten Reasons You Need a Next-Generation ICP-OES for Routine Analyses
Total Protein Determination in Pharmaceutical Products (Vaccines) by TNb Analysis on Multi N/C 2100S Pharma v3
Since antigens tested for quantity of attenuated or devitalized viruses or bacteria often consist of proteins, analytical quantification of total protein is a method of choice.
Compact Pulsed Lasers Expand Capabilities in LIBS Applications
We introduce a very compact, air-cooled, pulsed laser and show it can be used successfully in conventional LIBS experimental set-ups for identifying metals.
Analysis of Foods and Beverages Using Atomic Absorption Spectrometry
Benchtop Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence (TXRF) Spectrometer
Prepare solid and liquid samples with TXRF. Ideal for ultra-trace elements at sub-ppm levels due to the optical configuration, which results in low-background noise.
Determination of Trace Nitrogen Contents in Different Types of Fuels and Fuel Blends According to ASTM D4629 resp. DIN 51444 v3
Catalyst-free high-temperature combustion and highly sensitive HiPerSens® detection allows the detection of nitrogen at concentrations from 15 µg/l up to 10,000 mg/l.
Detection of Pesticides on Apple Skin v2
This application note explores how SERS-active nanoparticles can be used to identify thiram and other pesticides on fruit.
BaySpec OEM – Full Spectroscopy Solution
BaySpec works with customers to design and manufacture OEM systems that range from hyperspectral to UV-vis-NIR engines, and from detectors to light sources, and more.
Gemstone Analysis and Authentication v2
In this application note, we describe how Raman spectroscopy and related optical sensing techniques are effective for discriminating natural from artificial gemstones.
Quantifying Protein Concentration
In this application note, we use a high-sensitivity Ocean Insight spectrometer to generate a standard curve for bovine serum albumin (BSA).
Spectroscopy for Virus Detection
In this overview, we explore optical sensing tools available for virus detection, with a focus on rapid testing and screening for viruses including COVID-19.
Spectral Solutions Brochure
Brochure highlights Ocean Insight’s application capabilities, with examples from characterization of paint properties to monitoring of lens material curing processes.
Raman for Reaction Advancement Monitoring
In this application note, we use a Raman spectrometer to measure the curing rate of an epoxy as a model for monitoring the kinetics reaction of industrial processes.
Spectroscopy for Plasma Monitoring
In this application note, we report how a high-resolution spectrometer monitors changes in argon emission after gases are added to a closed-reaction plasma chamber.
Advances in UV-Vis-NIR Spectroscopy