LIVE WEBCAST: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 11:00 am EST
Introduction to and Instrumentation for Inductively Coupled Plasma-Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)
This educational seminar will emphasize a) the fundamental principles by which the various components of ICP-MS devices function, b) the basic capabilities and limitations of ICP-MS, and c) how these principles influence the design of effective tactics for analytical applications. Specific topics discussed include: general analytical capabilities of ICP-MS, ICP as an anion source, ion extraction, transmission & focusing, mass analysis- quadrupole, magnetic sector , matrix effects, applications survey, removal of polyatomic ions - high resolution, desolvation, cool plasma, and collision cells.

LIVE WEBCAST: Wednesday, March 7, 2012 at 1:00 PM EST
Quantitative Raman Analysis of Polymers and Additives
Hot in recent years, Raman spectroscopy has gained acceptance in the area of plastics characterization, not only for qualitative analysis for materials identification, but also for more demanding applications requiring quantitative analysis.

With the growing regulatory complexities in the plastics industry, it is crucial for manufacturers to know the exact composition of their polymer matrices to ensure not only compliance but also the performance requirements to meet customer specifications. Raman provides a simple, non-destructive, and rapid tool for the analysis of polymer grade and additives, including flame retardants, antioxidants, impact modifiers, plasticisers, and others.

LIVE WEBCAST: March 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM EDT
Truly 3D Raman Imaging: Confocal Volume Scans & Topography Tracing
This webinar will introduce the principles of state-of-the-art Confocal Raman Imaging as a tool for analyzing the chemical characteristics of a sample three-dimensionally, inside, and at the surface of the sample. Ultrasensitive 3D Raman imaging outperforms the standard fast Raman mapping techniques in terms of sensitivity and image quality because it allows the acquisition of image stacks for 3D reconstruction of the sample’s interior properties such as distribution of the chemical compounds, crystallinity, and material stress fields.