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Characterization of Polymers Using Raman Spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy excels in non-destructive polymer characterization, offering rapid analysis without sample damage.

From B&W Tek 12 Nov 2013

Inspecting Raw Materials and Chemicals in Pharmaceuticals

Handheld Raman Spectroscopy offers quick, non-destructive analysis for pharmaceuticals, with devices like the NanoRam enhancing on-site testing.

From Metrohm AG 12 Nov 2013

Correlation Versus Multivariate Algorithms

Handheld spectroscopy revolutionizes material ID with HQI for unknowns and p-value for knowns, using multivariate algorithms for precision.

From Metrohm AG 12 Nov 2013

Using High Purity Water For Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) Analysis Via GC-MS

Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are carbon-containing compounds that evaporate easily at normal temperatures. They are typically generated from petroleum and gasoline products, plastics, paints, solvents, cleaners and degreasers, inks, dyes, refrigerants and pesticides.

11 Nov 2013

High Purity Water Production for Perchlorate Analysis

Perchlorate salts (ClO4-) are stable and have excellent oxidizing properties (Figure 1). For this reason, they are widely used in explosives (including pyrotechnics), solid rocket fuel, matches, air bags and certain types of fertilizers. Perchlorate is chemically inert under most conditions.

11 Nov 2013

The Role of Water Quality in Histology Procedures

Water is used in histology labs in several ways. Not only it is the key component of many of the reagents prepared in the laboratory but is also used for tissue floatation baths, tissue processors and water baths.

11 Nov 2013

Tissue Culture Uses For Endotoxin-Free Water

Tissue and cell culture are important tools in numerous fields of biomedical research. Most steps of the tissue culture process make use of water including media and buffer preparation and glassware washing.

11 Nov 2013

The Relationship Between Atomic Absorption (AA) Spectroscopy and High Purity Water

For more than thirty years or so, heavy metals have been considered as potential toxic environmental contaminants.

11 Nov 2013

Innovations and Advances in PVC Technology

Advancements in Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) technology are improving for use in pipe, construction applications, wires and cabling, medical tubing, flooring, fabrics and other consumer items.

From Yield10 Bioscience, Inc. 11 Nov 2013

QPAC® Poly(alkylene Carbonate) and Glass Sealing Paste

In this interview, AZoM talks to Peter Ferraro, Director of Business Development at Empower about the benefits of QPAC® Poly(alkylene Carbonate) Copolymer Binders for Glass Sealing Paste Applications.

From Empower Materials 7 Nov 2013