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| February 17, 2015 |
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| Spectroscopy Spotlight |
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Improving Drug Formulation Studies by Lowering the Detection Limits of Powder XRD
Roughly half of all promising new drug candidates are abandoned because of poor aqueous solubility. As a result, many pharmaceutical researchers are pursuing amorphous formulations, which can show improved solubility. Those researchers need powerful analytical tools to study the trace crystalline structures in those drugs, however. To address this problem, Garth Simpson of Purdue University has developed a powder X-ray diffraction method with 100 ppm detection limits. He recently spoke to us about this work, for which he won the 2014 FACSS Innovation Award. |
30 mL ICP and ICP-MS Plasma Shots®
SPEX CertiPrep offers 30 mL Plasma Shots® for ICP and ICP-MS grade single element standards. These new 30 mL products deliver the same great quality in a smaller volume so you'll decrease your waste and save space. With the added benefits no hazardous shipping costs and trace metallic impurities down to PPB level, these 30 mL standards offer accreditation by A2LA under ISO 17025 and ISO Guide 34.
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Down to Earth: Measurements of Geological, Coal, and Soil Samples with LIBS
This article explores the use of laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) for measurements of elemental concentrations and bulk properties of heterogeneous, earthen-based samples. Rapid field and industrial measurements of these matrices are difficult using traditional methods. Here, we discuss the progress and promise of LIBS in making these measurements. |
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Selecting the best ICP-OES plasma interface for your research
Learn core concepts surrounding optical interfaces available for ICP-OES spectrometers and the strengths and weaknesses of each. Learn how each works and why the interface should be a major factor in your selection of the best instrument for your research. The paper also introduces a unique new approach called MultiView.
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High-Speed TERS Imaging: The Latest Achievements in nano-Raman Spectroscopy
This article presents developments in tip-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (TERS) that make possible nanoscale imaging of chemical and physical properties of graphene and other carbon species: Innovative integration of technologies brings high-throughput optics and high-resolution scanning for high-speed imaging without interferences between the techniques. |
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| Micro Raman Spectroscopy |
Infrared Beamsplitters |
Compact and affordable with research grade performance. uRaman-M integrates seamlessly with most upright Dark field, Polarization, DIC, Fluorescence Microscopes. Raman mapping available as optional. uRaman is available in 532 nm, 633 nm, and 785 nm as individual or multiple wavelengths.
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Photon Pro™ infrared beamsplitters from Spectral Systems offer the highest performance from the vacuum UV to the far-IR spectral region. Our beamsplitters are manufactured from the highest quality components and coatings to eliminate undesirable spectral features.
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| Portable Elemental Analyzer |
Flame Spectrometer |
StellarNet announces a rugged "Open and Measure" LIBS System for elemental analysis. Eight hour battery, rugged optics, and durable case make this system ideal testing in the field or laboratory.
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Flame delivers high thermal stability, great flexibility and low unit to unit variation. Features include interchangeable slits and indicator LEDs. Applications include OEM integration and lab, industrial and field use.
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| The New Exemplar Plus LS |
New Atlas Autotouch Press |
The Exemplar Plus LS is a high performance smart spectrometer utilizing an aberration corrected concave holographic grating to minimize stray light with a linearly summed detector for high dynamic range.
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The new AutoTouch press from Specac, is a benchtop laboratory press with an intuitive touchscreen display that makes using the press's features easier and more user friendly.
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| 3D Raman Imaging |
PerkinElmer's Hyphenated Technology |
The unique optical design of the ultrasensitive and modular WITec alpha300 Raman microscope series allows for diffraction-limited and ultrafast 3D Raman imaging to be performed with one and the same instrument configuration routinely and simultaneously. Combination possibilities with SEM, AFM and Profilometry for correlative microscopy in an integrated system are the key to a comprehensive sample characterization from the millimeter to the nanometer range.
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Coupling, or hyphenating, two instruments can uncover results and insights not possible with individual techniques. Learn how hyphenation advances the power of your analysis.
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| Featured Application Note |
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Fighting Food Fraud
Dr. Andreas Niemoeller, Bruker Optics
Maintaining brand reputation and product quality has led to increased focus on qualifying raw materials and ingredients used in food production. FT-NIR can help fight food fraud. Use FT-NIR for Targeted/Non-Targeted Adulterant Screening
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New Webcasts
Triumphs and Challenges of High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry in Comprehensive Pesticide Residue Screens
February 25, 2015 at 11:00 AM EST
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Raman Spectroscopy Adds Chemical ID to Particle Analysis
Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at 10am PDT/1 pm EDT
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On Demand Webcasts
Spectroscopy in Industry: A Time and Money Perspective
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Conductivity Detection for Cation Chromatography—Advantages and Disadvantages of Suppression
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Characterization of Functionalized Nanoparticles Using Ambient Ionization Mass Spectrometry
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Raman Spectroscopy Adds
Chemical ID to Particle Analysis
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