Having an all-in-one tool not only provides comprehensive insight with correlative analysis but enhances efficiency through automation and the simplicity of owning a single instrument. When analyzing polymer samples for research and development or quality control, multiple tools are necessary. The Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ iS50 FTIR Spectrometer is one such tool as it can […]
e-Book: From Investigate to Solve
Crime and forensic labs need to confidently identify samples; whether they’re opioids, paint chips or suspicious documents. If your lab is consumed by the opioid crisis or busy identifying a back log of crime scene evidence the right analytical tool can help move cases from investigate to solve. In this 6 application note compendium we […]
Discover new correlations by hyphenating rheology with spectroscopic/optical analysis
You can correlate the absolute flow and deformation characteristics of a material with processing or application behavior using rheological measurements. Yet the mechanical properties are directly related to microscopic or molecular structure. Combining rheometry with optical or spectroscopic techniques gives you a much better understanding of the material. Find out more by reviewing a compendium […]
Microplastics Analysis by FTIR and Raman
Small particles. Big impact. Beaches, clothing, bottled water, fish, beer, the air and honey all have one thing in common. They each contain microplastics. Less than 5 millimeters in size [1], these confounding microparticles are an urgent concern as they invade food chains and slip through purification systems undetected. Microplastics are small plastic fibers […]
Webinar: Shed light on your reactive extrusion process with Rheo-FTIR analysis
So many products need different compositions of thermoplastic polyurethanes (TPUs) today. How can you be sure the reaction extrusion process yields end products that meet your requirements? Watch this free webinar and learn from Dr. João M. Maia, Director of the Center of Advanced Polymer Processing at Case Western Reserve University. Professor Maia will address […]
When It Comes to Hazmat, Are Two Technologies in One Better Than Two Instruments?
Traditionally, first responders or military personnel who were faced with an unknown chemical substance would use either Raman spectroscopy or Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy to help identify the solid or liquid material. Currently, these two techniques have become a powerful and necessary tool when performing material identification in the field. In both FTIR and Raman spectroscopy, the instruments […]
Golf-Ball Sized Diamond Needs a Pro’s Evaluation
Well, it wasn’t as big as the 1,100+ carat tennis ball-sized diamond we reported on in October, but the latest gem find announced by Sierra Leone’s Minerals Agency is a 476-carat diamond that is bigger than a golf ball. The diamond was discovered in an area spanning from the Kamara Gbense to the Tankoro chiefdoms in Sierra Leone (Kono District). […]
FTIR Microscopy Analyzes Microplastics in the Environment
Exfoliation has become a common practice in facials and other cosmetic treatments. The outer layers of skin contain a significant number of dead cells. Removal of these cells, called exfoliation, produces a cosmetically cleaner appearance. With the surge of interest in this practice, many cosmetic producers began using tiny pieces of materials in their products […]