App of the Month: NMR Isotopes
HIGHLIGHTS OF APPS FOR SPECTROSCOPY
APP NAME: NMR Isotopes
OFFERED BY: Francois-Xavier Coudert
PLATFORMS: iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch (Requires iOS 3.0 or later)
WHAT IT DOES: The NMR Isotopes app is designed to allow users to keep reference data for all nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR)-active isotopes in their pocket. According to the company, the app enables users to select spectrometer frequency, sort nuclides by frequency or atomic number, and select elements using the periodic table.
COST: Free
LIBS Illuminates the Hidden Health Risks of Indoor Welding and Soldering
April 23rd 2025A new dual-spectroscopy approach reveals real-time pollution threats in indoor workspaces. Chinese researchers have pioneered the use of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) and aerosol mass spectrometry to uncover and monitor harmful heavy metal and dust emissions from soldering and welding in real-time. These complementary tools offer a fast, accurate means to evaluate air quality threats in industrial and indoor environments—where people spend most of their time.
NIR Spectroscopy Explored as Sustainable Approach to Detecting Bovine Mastitis
April 23rd 2025A new study published in Applied Food Research demonstrates that near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) can effectively detect subclinical bovine mastitis in milk, offering a fast, non-invasive method to guide targeted antibiotic treatment and support sustainable dairy practices.
