Application Notes

Digesting Food Samples for Trace Element Analysis

April 15, 2021

Single Reaction Chamber (SRC) technology to simplify and optimize food and mixed-food microwave sample preparation for trace metal analysis using ICP-MS is described.

Spectroscopy for Plastics Recycling

April 14, 2021

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In this application note, we explore how spectroscopy can be used in plastics recycling to identify and sort a variety of plastics with a high degree of specificity.

Chemical Characterization of Polymeric Films, Blends, and Self-Assembled Monomers

April 13, 2021

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This application note discusses and provides examples of the use of AFM-IR to address nanoscale chemical characterization on a range of polymeric and thin film samples.

Analysis of Polymer Fibres

April 13, 2021

The Virsa Raman analyzer is ideal for fiber analysis; whether in a laboratory setting or in industrial research, development, or quality assurance.

ParticleScout for Automated Raman Imaging Analysis of Microparticles v2

April 13, 2021

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

Elemental Analysis for N/S/Cl Determination in Biofuels & Their Precursors

April 06, 2021

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

Data Integrity within Material Analysis using the Rigaku Progeny Handheld 1064 nm Raman Analyzer

April 06, 2021

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Cl, Pb, & Metals in Refuse Derived Fuel

April 02, 2021

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This app note demonstrates the measurement of chlorine, lead, and metals using the Rigaku NEX QC+ QuantEZ for the general screening of refuse-derived fuel (RDF).

Cl & S in Waste Oil and Used Oil

March 16, 2021

This application note demonstrates the analysis of chlorine and sulfur in oil as it relates to waste oil and used oil using the Rigaku NEX QC+ EDXRF spectrometer.

Identification of Contaminants and Unknown Substances in the Quality Control Process

March 16, 2021

Minimize Your Analytical Blank during Trace Metals Analysis

March 15, 2021

Target Anode Material for HHXRF Instruments

March 11, 2021

This application note provides insights for the proper selection of anode materials and thicknesses for HHXRF applications.

Reflectance of Aluminum Alloys for Wheels

March 11, 2021

In this application note, we use an Ocean Insight spectrometer to measure the color shift that occurs with deposition of an aluminum alloy to a powder-coated wheel.

Petrochemical Sample Preparation for Trace Metals Analysis V2

March 11, 2021

Learn how to ensure high quality and productivity in elemental analysis of petrochemical samples.

Eliminate time-consuming sample analyses during fermentation

March 10, 2021

Nicro, Endress+Hauser and BIOCentre worked together to create a safe, in-line bioprocess control solution with real-time monitoring.

Raman Imaging for Deformulating a Transdermal Patch V2

March 09, 2021

This application note details the RA802’s ability to deformulate the make-up of a transdermal nicotine patch.

Robust and Consistent Data Acquisition for the Analysis of Water Samples using ICP-MS

March 09, 2021

This note highlights the robust and consistent data acquisition of the Thermo Scientific™ iCAP™ RQ ICP-MS for the unattended analysis of drinking water samples.

Use of Raman Spectroscopy throughout Formulation Activities

March 08, 2021

Avoiding Dead Time Losses with Reverse Mode TCSPC

March 08, 2021

In this technical note, the concept of dead time in TCSPC fluorescence lifetime measurements is introduced, and how it can be avoided using Reverse Mode is explained.

Speed Up Your Work: High-throughput Analysis of Drinking Water with ICP-MS

March 02, 2021

Using Analytik Jena’s patented iCRC technology for interference removal, we measured 82 drinking water samples per h with 21 elements (+4 internal standards).