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April 2015 

Featured Application Note:

The Moxtek ICE Cube™ Polarizing Beamsplitter
A broadband polarizing beamsplitter (PBS) cube was developed using embedded Moxtek® Nanowire® grid polarizer technology.  The Moxtek ICE Cube™ PBS provides superior performance in broadband, low f/# spectroscopic applications where both high efficiency and excellent contrast are required. Download the PDF

Rapid Characterization of Multiple Regions of Interest in a Sample Using Automated IR Microscopy
Automated IR microscopy, using intelligent detection routines, allows for rapid characterization of layers, particles, and foreign objects in different materials, such as polymers, packaging materials, pharmaceuticals, and electronic components.
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Use of NIR Spectroscopy and Adulterant Screen for the Detection of Common Adulterants in Milk
The value of milk and high market demand has resulted in milk as a target of adulteration. Adulterants intentionally or accidentally added to milk can be detected though the use of NIR spectroscopy coupled with Adulterant Screen™.
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Troubleshooting and Quality Control of Polymers Using Micro-ATR FT-IR Chemical Imaging
Go from sample to answer in seconds with the Cary 620 FTIR Imaging system. This revolution in polymer quality control reduces production delays, ensures ultimate product quality, and maximizes revenue.
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Spark Spectral Sensor Offers Advantages
Spark is an ultra-compact spectral sensor that bridges the spectral measurement gap between filter-based devices such as RGB color sensors and CCD-array instruments such as miniature spectrometers.
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Analysis of Automobile Paint Chips Using an Automated IR Microscope
IR microscopy is a primary forensic technique for characterizing multiple layers in automobile paint chips found at the scenes of road traffic accidents, identifying the make, model, and year of the vehicle.
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Detection and Identification of Contaminations in the Manufacturing Process Using an IR Microscope
Automated IR microscopy is an extremely valuable troubleshooting technique for detecting and characterizing micro-contaminants in manufacturing processes that may lead to product quality issues or even product failure.
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Solvent Quality Monitoring Using Handheld Raman
Handheld Raman is a useful tool for differentiating solvents used in chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This application work describes the application of handheld Raman for identification and confirmation of solvents using an advanced sampling method.
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Determination of Levels of Spice Adulteration Using Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
The use of Fourier Transform Near-Infrared Spectroscopy is a rapid and effective technique for determining if spices of high-value products are being adulterated with lower-value commodities.
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Particle Characterization of UV Blocking Sunscreens and Cosmetics Using UV-Visible Spectroscopy
UV-visible spectroscopy is the preferred technique used for measuring specular or diffuse reflectance and transmission characteristics of materials used in the solar industry. Learn the importance of selecting the appropriate accessory for UV-vis and NIR measurements.
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Reflectance Measurements of Materials Used in the Solar Industry
UV-visible spectroscopy is the preferred technique used for measuring specular reflectance and diffuse reflectance when measuring materials used in the solar industry. Learn the importance of selecting the appropriate accessory for UV-vis and NIR measurements.
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Troubleshooting and Quality Control of Polymers Using Micro-ATR FT-IR Chemical Imaging
Go from sample to answer in seconds with the Cary 620 FT-IR Imaging system. This revolution in polymer quality control reduces production delays, ensures ultimate product quality, and maximizes revenue.
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Diamond Coating
Spectral Systems has developed its Diamond XP-BBAR™ coating with spectral performance. The SNR is about 30% better through most of the analysis region of a typical FT-IR instrument.
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