Spectroscopy Spotlight
In forensic science, the detection of blood on fabric is a very useful tool. Therefore, it is important that the methods used for detecting blood be as accurate as possible. Michael L. Myrick and Stephen L. Morgan, both professors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of South Carolina, have been investigating the use of infrared (IR) spectroscopy for this purpose, including comparing the effectiveness of infrared diffuse reflectance versus attenuated total reflectance Fourier-transform IR. They recently spoke to Spectroscopy about their recent studies and the critical questions they have been addressing in how IR spectroscopy is used in forensic science. read more
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Automated Method Development for ICP-OES.
The Thermo Scientific Qtegra ISDS Element Finder plug-in automatically selects wavelengths suited to your samples and optimizes plasma conditions based your sample matrix. These powerful tools develop a method in less than 20 minutes for unknown samples.  Find out more by watching this video.
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Antacids present a unique set of analytical challenges for ICP-MS. These challenges can be overcome with optimized sample preparation and instrumental analytical conditions. read more
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Join Renishaw as we present a free day long symposium reviewing a variety of topics relevant to Raman in the Pharmaceutical Industry. Industry leaders from JEOL, Leica, Ondax, Linkam, and Renishaw will be presenting on the technology and techniques that impact the science of Raman today. The event takes place at Renishaw's Headquarters in West Dundee, IL on September 19.  Register today, space is limited.
The in situ combination of rheometry and Raman spectroscopy allows for real-time, synchronized measurement of both physical and chemical material properties. read more
Interference from background fluorescence is a common challenge in Raman analysis. A study of three different types of biological samples was made to compare the ability of 785-nm and 1064-nm excitation to deal with this problem. read more
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Compact spectrometer for surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS)
The size of a deck of cards, Hamamatsu's C13560 is a compact SERS spectrometer that includes all functions needed to perform surface-enhanced Raman measurements using the compatible J13856 SERS substrate. The C13560 incorporates a 785 nm light source and measures Raman signals between 400-1850 wavenumbers. Hamamatsu also offers compact spectrometers for UV-Vis and NIR.  Learn more
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A simple SERS-based method was used to identify low doses of the APIs alprazolam, codeine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone using a handheld Raman spectrometer. read more
A procedure was developed to calibrate the wavenumber (energy shift) axis in Raman spectrometers, and it was tested in both portable and laboratory-based instruments. read more
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