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ASTM D5477 - 11 Standard Practice for Identification of Polymer Layers or Inclusions by Fourier Transform Infrared Microspectroscopy (FT-IR)

A speck will ultimately cause a failure to occur by virtue of its appearance in a film or by the decrease in electrical or mechanical properties in the polymer substrate (see Specification D1248). The analysis of composite layers for barrier purposes by microscopic Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) can indicate the ...

Dec. 27, 2011

By ASTM International

Pharmaceutical and Polymer Testing – High Quality Results the Easy Way!

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has long been one of the most versatile analytical techniques in the pharmaceutical and other industries as it can handle any sample matrix, requires no sample preparation at all and provides real-time results for multiple parameters at the push of a button. The latest applications developed by Metrohm are dedicated to the pharmaceutical, polymer, and other ...

Mar. 17, 2014

By Metrohm AG

Quality control of polymers: instant, multi-parameter method can reduce costs up to 90%

White paper demonstrates the benefits of applied near-infrared spectroscopy Many different norms are put in place to support polymer manufacturers with their QC process. However, time to result and the costs associated with the methods described by these norms can be quite excessive. Metrohm is pleased to present a free white paper that takes a closer look at an alternative method: ...

Apr. 7, 2020

By Metrohm AG

New Webinar Center on Metrohm website

By making the webinars of the past years freely available, Metrohm offers almost 17 hours’ worth of video content on a range of techniques and topics. These webinars offer professionals in various industries and functions valuable information, ranging from the basics of analytical techniques to troubleshooting and example applications implemented at customers, among others. Metrohm ...

Apr. 17, 2017

By Metrohm AG

Bruker donates the Ludwig-Genzel-Prize 2014

Bruker donates the Ludwig-Genzel-Prize for the 6th time. Within the scope of the solid state physics conference LEES 2014 (Low Energy Electrodynamics in Solids) in Amboise (FRA), the Ludwig-Genzel-Prize was awarded to Dr. Rainer Hillenbrand. The Ludwig-Genzel-Prize is awarded biyearly to a young scientist for exceptional contributions to the field of condensed-matter spectroscopy. This year's ...

Jul. 11, 2014

By Bruker Corporation

Our visit to Newcastle University

Specac travelled north to Newcastle upon Tyne in July to pay a visit to the chemical engineering labs at one of Britain's best research universities. Established in 1834 as a school of medicine and surgery, which joined with a college of physical science in 1871, Newcastle University now boasts membership to the prestigious Russell Group of 24 world leading research-focussed universities. We ...

Aug. 9, 2016

By Specac Limited

What gas can i use for ftir?

Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) - spectroscopy is used typically in testing laboratories for understanding materials and products. Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) - spectroscopy is used typically in testing laboratories for understanding materials and products, identifying chemical compounds in solids, liquids and gases, consumer products, paints, polymers, coatings, plastics ...

May 7, 2018

By Peak Scientific Instruments Ltd

Sustained-Release Formulations: Predicting the Release of APIs by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

Sustained-release formulations that gradually release active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) have numerous therapeutic benefits, but they also involve time-consuming quality control. Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) offers a fast and simple alternative to tedious dissolution testing: by using NIRS and appropriate calibration models, the release of APIs from sustained-release tablets can be ...

Oct. 7, 2014

By Metrohm AG

Near-Infrared Spectroscopy – Collected Applications for the Textile Industry

Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been used in the textile industry to differentiate fiber types for carpet recycling. Metrohm is pleased to present a collection of 15 applications for the straightforward analysis of wool, cotton, nylon, polyester, and other fibers. The collected applications are available free. Blend analysis of different polymer fibers can be analyzed with NIR ...

Sep. 5, 2014

By Metrohm AG

ASTM D2357 - 11 standard for qualitative classification of surfactants by infrared absorption

1. Scope 1.1 This standard covers the qualitative classification of synthetic detergent products or mixtures of synthetic detergents. It is applicable to built detergent formulations as well as individual surfactant compositions. Note 1—The organic active ingredient must be isolated from built syndet compositions in accordance with Test Method D2358. 1.2 This standard does not purport to ...

Oct. 20, 2011

By ASTM International

Applied Near-Infrared Spectroscopy – Collected Applications (250+) Available Free

Near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) is a straightforward, fast, and nondestructive analytical technique providing multi-constituent analysis of virtually any matrix. NIRS does not require any sample preparation whatsoever, which means that there is no handling of hazardous chemicals, solvents, or reagents involved. NIRS thus belongs to the reagent-free methodologies, for which reason it is a ...

Jan. 8, 2015

By Metrohm AG

Near-infrared spectroscopy – collected applications for the textile industry

Near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) has been used in the textile industry to differentiate fiber types for carpet recycling. Metrohm is pleased to present a collection of 15 applications for the straightforward analysis of wool, cotton, nylon, polyester, and other fibers. The collected applications are available free from metrohm-nirs.com Blend analysis of different polymer fibers can be analyzed ...

Sep. 5, 2014

By Metrohm AG

Data integrity – important aspects to heed when choosing laboratory software

Data integrity in the context of laboratory analytics is a must, particularly in regulated environments. However, how is data integrity exactly defined, and what are the software features required to achieve it? A new Metrohm white paper answers these questions based on examples from modern Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Software. Data integrity is commonly defined by a number of ...

Nov. 12, 2018

By Metrohm AG

Copolymer Levels in Polymer Pellets – Nondestructive Determination in Less Than 30 Seconds

Metrohm is pleased to present a new application for the determination of copolymer levels in polyethylene (PE) and polyvinylacetate (PVA) pellets by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).Without any sample preparation and in less than 30 seconds, NIRS determines the composition of the polymer blends investigated. Thermal polymers are typically supplied in the form of chips or pellets. Some of the ...

Jul. 15, 2014

By Metrohm AG

Metrohm and Snowy Range Instruments Enter a Strategic Alliance

Metrohm and Snowy Range Instruments (SnRI) are pleased to announce that the two companies have entered into a strategic alliance. Under the agreement, SnRI will develop and manufacture a new handheld Raman spectrometer exclusively for Metrohm. The new handheld Raman spectrometers will be distributed under the Metrohm NIRSystems brand. They will round out the Metrohm portfolio of spectrometers, ...

Nov. 19, 2014

By Metrohm AG

Data Integrity – Important Aspects to Heed When Choosing Laboratory Software

Data integrity in the context of laboratory analytics is a must, particularly in regulated environments. However, how is data integrity exactly defined, and what are the software features required to achieve it? A new Metrohm white paper answers these questions based on examples from modern Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Software. Data integrity is commonly defined by a number of ...

Dec. 11, 2018

By Metrohm AG

Lower Resolution IR Spectroscopy Can Provide Better Quantitative Biodiesel Measurements

A new White Paper published by Wilks Enterprise, Inc. illustrates that lower resolution infrared (IR) spectroscopy can provide higher performance for quantitative biodiesel measurements. Resolution is often used as a yardstick of instrument performance in Infrared Spectroscopy. This is especially true when the measurements are energy limited as they are in the mid-infrared. For example, in both ...

May 2, 2011

By AMETEK Spectro Scientific

Near-infrared spectroscopy for efficient QC in manufacturing industries

Metrohm is pleased to offer turnkey solutions for the quality control of commodities such as diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, polyols, palm oil, and wood pulp by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS). Based on dedicated spectral databases and a pre-calibration models, these solutions enable manufacturers to reduce the cost of their daily routine analysis while improving the quality of their ...

Oct. 31, 2017

By Metrohm AG

New white paper sheds light on flow chemistry’s strengths

A drive to improve quality, yield, and cycle time coupled with desire for high personal performance has led to novel chemistry methodologies enabling a wide range of reactions in product development. A METTLER TOLEDO white paper explores the interrelationship of two of these critical methodologies, flow chemistry and mid-infrared spectroscopy, in today’s highly competitive R&D ...

Jun. 27, 2012

By Mettler - Toledo Int. Inc

New OPSIS video on continuous emissions monitoring

OPSIS new video presents our versatile System 400 for CEM applications. One System 400 offers three possible monitoring solutions depending on the conditions of the monitoring site at hand - the cross-stack, the fast-loop, and the hot wet extractive. System 400CS is a cost-effective, high-performance monitoring package, designed for power plants and waste to energy plants. The measurements ...

May 6, 2016

By Opsis AB

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