Spectroscopy Application Note Alert Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Atomic Spectroscopy HV Calibration for Small X-ray Sources Spectroscopically identical x-ray sources allow OEMs to use a standard calibration and allows direct switching of x-ray sources in instruments without additional effort. High-Speed Process Control for Aluminum Industry Superior data collection speed (48 s/sample) combined with advanced full XRD pattern analysis for excellent results on key process parameters for Al production control Measurement of Chromium Conversion Coating on Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Measurement of chromium conversion coating on hot-dip galvanized steel by energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence highlights the performance of the Rigaku NEX QC+ EDXRF analyzer. Simultaneous Microwave Digestion of Mixed-Batch Cannabis Samples This application note describes the use of single reaction chamber technology to simplify mixed-batch microwave sample prep for trace metal testing of cannabis products. Molecular 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. Analysis of Protein Standard Solutions by ATR-IR Multiple reflection attenuated total reflection FT-IR accessory allows for protein analysis of strongly IR-absorbing samples, such as aqueous solutions. Quantitative Analysis of Warfarin Tablets Containing Salt-Form Impurities Using Transmission Raman Spectroscopy This app note demonstrates the use of transmission Raman for the quantification of Warfarin in whole intact pharmaceutical tablets at 0.5% w/w with 20 s measurement time Reduce. Recycle. Raman. Extended-range Raman proves ideal for polymer ID in high-throughput sorting of plastics, discriminating within families and signaling the presence of additives. Mass Spectroscopy Analysis of Food and Agricultural Samples Using PlasmaQuant® MS PlasmaQuant® MS allows for direct determination of all elements within a single, routine analysis using ICP-MS with all-digital detection technology. General Analysis of Cannabis and Hemp for Heavy Metals Samples of various legal hemp products were digested using microwave digestion and analyzed by ICP-OES and ICP-MS. The Evolution of Polycapillary Optics A demonstration of how polycapillary X-ray optics are used as key components in high-end X-ray analytical instruments and have dramatically enhanced system performance