Spectroscopy Application Note Alert Having trouble viewing this email? Click here Atomic Spectroscopy Direct Mercury Analysis in Environmental Samples A description of the Hg analysis of solid and liquid environmental matrices without sample preparation, using a single, matrix-independent calibration under EPA method 7473. Reference-free Thickness and Composition Analysis of ITO Thin Film by XRF This application note demonstrates the analysis of thin films, by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) with the fundamental parameters (FP) method. A Robust, High-Performance, Demountable ICP Super Torch The patented D-Torch design uses high precision engineering to provide the benefits of lower running costs, chemical inertness and configurable injector geometry. Characterization of Lithium Ore Using Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) This application note demonstrates the uses of LIBS imaging to provide highly selective and sensitive means of gaining this information from lithium-bearing rocks. Sample Preparation for XRF Analysis This article describes the important aspects of sample preparation for XRF and how utilizing the best sample preparation technique can help attain reliable XRF results.   Molecular Spectroscopy Identifying Textiles with Extended-Range NIR Spectroscopy A compact, MEMS-based, single-photodetector NIR device, the NanoQuest, is used to distinguish different types of textiles. Quantification of Tablets Containing Multiple APIs Using Transmission Raman Spectroscopy The ability to predict multiple constituents of a final dosage form in one fast, nondestructive measurement can reduce analysis time and cost significantly. Polarized Raman Spectroscopy This technical note introduces the theory of polarized Raman spectroscopy and highlights the type of sample information that can be obtained using this technique. Analysis of Nitriles By Diamond ATR This application note compares the sensitivity of a single-reflection to multiple-reflection ATR for the nitrile functional group infrared transition. Analysis of Packaging Material Using Raman and FT-IR The combination of FT-IR and Raman analyses of sophisticated packaging systems using laminates, is demonstrated. Detecting Small Amounts of Multi API Polymorphic Forms in Powder Blends Renishaw’s RA802 Pharmaceutical Analyzer was used to detect small amounts of different polymorphic forms of an active pharmaceutical ingredient in a generic drug powder.