Forensic Applications of Isotope Ratio Mass Spectroscopy
June 24th 2016In this executive summary learn how to use isotope-ratio MS to determine the isotopic profile or “signature” of a material, and to hear about how this technique can be used in forensic investigations to measure a variety of materials, including drugs, explosives, currency, food, beverages, animal tissues like ivory, and human remains.
How to Simplify Your ICP-OES Method Development
June 15th 2016The development of an analytical method for ICP-OES is often seen as challenging, due to the large number of sample introduction components on the market, the possible parameters for sample introduction and plasma and measurement conditions, and finally, questions about how to interpret the data. This executive summary will demonstrate how to achieve your goal when developing a method: determining a set of parameters that ensure an accurate, precise and repeatable result on a daily basis.
How to Achieve Excellent Results for Trace Elements in Petrochemical Samples
April 26th 2016Analysis of trace elements in petrochemical samples is routinely carried out for quality control and process monitoring using protocols set by organizations such as ASTM. However, analysis of these samples is often challenging due to the high matrix and potential for interferences. This executive summary will provide essential information on how to develop robust methods over coming these challenges and ensure excellent results when analyzing trace elements in petrochemicals samples by ICP-OES.
Why Choose the new Thermo Scientific iCAP RQ ICP-MS for your lab?
March 25th 2016Introducing a new single quadrupole ICP-MS to the range of trace elemental analysis solutions offered by Thermo Scientific. To learn more, Spectroscopy Magazine talked with Shona McSheehy-Ducos, ICP-MS Product Manager, Thermo Fisher Scientific in Bremen, Germany.
Integrating FT-IR and FT-Raman for the Pharmaceutical Industry
September 1st 2015Infrared and Raman spectroscopy are critical analytical techniques in the pharmaceutical industry, used for the structural elucidation and characterization of organic materials such as new drug candidates, impurities, metabolites, and excipients.
Gas Analysis with the Nicolet iS50 FT-IR Spectrometer
August 1st 2015Combining a high precision FT-IR spectrometer with a long pathlength gas cell provides a powerful tool for analyzing trace levels of contaminants in air and other gas mixtures (Figure 1). Two important applications of this are ensuring air quality and the purity of breathing oxygen and compressed air.