Spectroscopy Application Note Alert Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Atomic Spectroscopy Lubricating Oil Analysis by Benchtop WDXRF According to ASTM D6443-04 Lubricating oils and additives can be analyzed with precision, sensitivity, and repeatability using a benchtop WDXRF spectrometer with minimal installation requirements. Optimizing Metals Sample Prep for Contract Laboratories This application note describes the use of single reaction chamber (SRC) technology to standardize and simplify microwave sample prep for contract laboratories. Performance of In-Line Addition Using the Trident™ An internal standard can automatically be mixed with each sample during sample introduction, saving sample preparation time and reducing error risk and contamination.   Molecular Spectroscopy Predicting Composition of Shelled Corn with NIRS This application note demonstrates compositional analysis of shelled corn utilizing near-infrared reflectance spectroscopy. Quality Control Testing for Catheters We describe how a manufacturer of antimicrobial-impregnated catheters has traded HPLC for reflectance spectroscopy to streamline its quality control processes. An ATR Investigation of Coatings On Glass This applications note explores the possibility of examining types of coatings on glass using FTIR single reflection diamond ATR. Advancing Diagnostics and Treatment with Raman Imaging The benefits of Raman imaging are gaining more and more recognition in biological and medical research. This application note describes the advantages of the technique. How To Tune The Photoluminescence of Graphene Oxide Photoluminescence properties and tuning of graphene oxide with an FLS1000 photoluminescence spectrometer with double excitation, emission monochromators, infrared PMT Characterization of Polymer Film Cross Section Using FTIR Microscopy An example using an FTIR spectrometer in conjunction with infrared microscopy for spatial analysis of the layered structure of film samples Mass Spectrometry Classification of Brain Glioma Tumors Using the Renishaw Biological Analyzer We demonstrated discrimination between diseased and healthy brain tissue using the Renishaw Biological Analyzer RA816. General Miniature Spectrometers for Laser Characterization This application note explores the benefits of miniature spectrometers for laser characterization in-line as well as in the laboratory.