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Raman vs SERS…What’s the Difference?

If you’ve ever had a conversation with a Raman spectroscopist about the feasibility of a low-concentration sensing application, chances are … Continue reading

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Historic Stamps: Cracking down on counterfeits with Raman

Historical stamps are cultural heritage objects that provide an invaluable amount of historical information. Holding a high monetary value as … Continue reading

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Nutraceuticals: Challenging real-world samples for handheld Raman

Botanicals are a well-known active ingredient within the nutraceuticals market. They are plants used for their medicinal and therapeutic properties. … Continue reading

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Benefits of Handheld Raman Spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy is a form of molecular spectroscopy that yields the chemical fingerprint of measured samples. These unique signatures are … Continue reading

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Portable Spectrometers for Raw Material ID

Portable spectrometers are designed for maximum ease-of-use for onsite materials analysis and testing. They have been adapted from a suite … Continue reading

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Raman Spectroscopy for Biopharmaceutical RMID

Biopharmaceutical raw material screening is a costly and time-consuming process that takes place in a laboratory setting. Samples must be … Continue reading

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Using Raman Spectroscopy for Content Uniformity Testing

Content uniformity (CU) is a key analytical parameter in pharmaceutical testing, particularly in quality control of dosage form tablets. The … Continue reading

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Thin Film Analysis with B&W Tek

Modern engineering is increasingly concerned with device miniaturization and the exploitation of materials at smaller dimensions than ever. At the … Continue reading

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Counterfeit Analysis: Which Spectroscopic Method Works Best?

Counterfeit analysis encompasses a broad range of tools used to distinguish adulterated substances from the genuine article. In border control … Continue reading

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What is Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy?

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, abbreviated as LIBS analysis, is a versatile technique used to interrogate the elemental composition of a sample. … Continue reading

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