Handheld Raman spectrometer
The NanoRam-1064 handheld Raman spectrometer from B&W Tek is designed for nondestructive identification and verification of raw materials such as active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, and excipients.
The NanoRam-1064 handheld Raman spectrometer from B&W Tek is designed for nondestructive identification and verification of raw materials such as active pharmaceutical ingredients, intermediates, and excipients. According to the company, the analyzer is suitable for the identification of colored samples, natural products, and for differentiating between different grades of cellulose, polysorbate, and Opadry. B&W Tek, Newark, DE www.bwtek.com
Faster Clostridium Detection in Milk with Raman Spectroscopy
December 23rd 2024Researchers from Italy have developed a Raman spectroscopy-based method for the rapid detection of Clostridium spores in milk. This technique offers significant advantages over traditional methods, reducing detection time by nearly half while maintaining sensitivity and reliability.
Remembering Engineering Pioneer Sir David McMurtry
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How Raman Spectroscopy Could Transform Hematology Diagnostics
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