Application Notes: General

In this application note, we report how a high-resolution spectrometer monitored changes in argon emission after gases were added to a closed-reaction plasma chamber.

Handheld Raman instruments are valued for cell culture media analysis in the biopharmaceutical industry. Here we present an analysis of a selection of common media powders.

Isotope fingerprints can be used as a tool for environmental forensics investigations of potentially carcinogenic pollutants, such as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

New data and tips for using ICP-MS in the cannabis and hemp testing lab Factors that affect heavy metals in cannabis Analysis of hemp plants for toxic heavy metals using new technology

This paper details RISE (Raman Imaging and Scanning Electron) microscopy and demonstrates its advantages using geological, polymer, biological, and nanomaterial samples.   

See 2D/3D Raman, AFM, SEM, and SHG/THG microscopy measurements of GaN, Si, and MoS2 for characterizing composition, crystallinity, topography, and stress fields.   

This study shows examples of the pharmaceutical research benefits from Raman microscopy, which characterizes distributions, homogeneity, drug states, and contaminants.

This overview of advanced microparticle analysis shows how particles can be found, classified, and then identified automatically using confocal Raman microscopy.

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We highlight why, when, and how to properly maintain your ICP-MS interface cones, and the importance of cone conditioning. We also discuss the benefits of Platinum-tipped cones.

The capability to simultaneously collect Raman and photocurrent data using the photocurrent mapping module concurrently with an inVia Raman microscope is demonstrated.

This application note describes the analysis of heavy metals in cannabis with high sensitivity, precision, and accuracy using HR ICP-OES.

Pharmaceutical research benefits from Raman microscopy, which characterizes distributions, homogeneity, drug states and contaminants. This study provides examples.   

Measurement of fluorescence lifetimes provides a wealth of information. Here a photoluminescence pectrometer is used for the measurement of sub-20 picosecond lifetimes.

The analysis of carbon black, residual oil and oil ash by Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) is demonstrated using semi-quant Fundamental Parameters (FP).

Polycapillary optics greatly enhance micro-XRF analysis suchas on the Mars 2020 rover, where an XOS optic for elemental mapping is crucial in seeking past life on Mars.

This study shows the correlation of an automated discrete analysis Sulfur dioxide method to standardized pararosaline methods in the analysis of beer

This application note describes a how to achieve quantitative digestion of lactic acid without soot formation in the shortest measurement time.

This application note describes quantitative digestion of biofuel samples and their precursors, without soot formation, in the shortest measurement time.

This note describes the fast and accurate analysis of water samples for heavy metals using US EPA Method 200.7 using the Thermo Scientific iCAP PRO series ICP-OES.

The VHG™ Instrument Start Up Solution Product Brochure and FAQ's sheet are key resources intended to help answer some of the frequently asked questions that your laboratory may have when optimizing your instrument.

See Raman imaging investigate living cell components and plant cell walls, recognize atherosclerosis, differentiate malignant cells, monitor lipid uptake, and much more.

This application note discusses the use of spectroscopy in the future of smart agriculture.

The analysis of nickel, vanadium, and iron in crude and residual oil per ASTM D8252 is demonstrated. The measurement includes analysis of sulfur complying with ASTM D4294.

The capability to simultaneously collect Raman and photocurrent data using the photocurrent mapping module concurrently with an inVia Raman microscope is demonstrated.

Semiconductor QDs have unique tuneable photoluminescence properties. Here, a spectrofluorometer investigates the emission tail of InP QDs.

This guide details Glass Expansion’s high-quality inert nebulizer designs and provides guidance on which nebulizer is best suited to your laboratory’s requirements.