Raman Spectroscopy in Process Control
August 11th 2015Raman spectroscopy has gained a lot of interest in recent years. Capable of yielding chemical identification/quantification information, it is a possible alternative to the more wide-spread, complimentary techniques of FT-IR and near-IR spectroscopy. tec5USA specializes in UV-VIS-NIR and Raman spectroscopic instrumentation for process control. Their Systems Product Manager discusses Raman spectroscopy and some of the challenges of incorporating this method into process control.
How to Improve ICP Performance and Operation
July 30th 2015ICP offers greater speed, precision and sensitivity compared to atomic absorption techniques of mass spectrometry. But ICP is also subject to higher levels of interference. Spectroscopy spoke with Jerry Delude, President of Glass Expansion, about recent advances in sample introduction systems that enable users to meet ever-tighter analytical specifications.
Single Particle ICP-MS and Its Advantages in Analyzing Nanoparticles in Environmental Matrices
April 9th 2015This is the first of a three-part podcast series focused on nanomaterials characterization and the recent advancement in nano metrology and analytical methods. This series will address three innovative and complementary analytical techniques that cover various measurements needed in the field on nanotechnology and nanomaterials characterization.
Characterization of Functionalized Nanoparticles Using Ambient Ionization Mass Spectrometry
April 9th 2015This is the second of a three-part podcast series focused on nanomaterials characterization and the recent advancement in nano metrology and analytical methods. This series addresses three innovative and complementary analytical techniques that cover various measurements needed in the field on nanotechnology and nanomaterials characterization.
The Future of Miniature Spectroscopy
February 5th 2015The spectral information around us can be used in an expanding realm of technologies, especially as the detecting devices get smaller. To learn more about this, Spectroscopy magazine talked with Ger Loop, who is the Product Manager of Avantes, to discuss the future of miniature spectroscopy and the role Avantes wants to play in it.