Identifying polymers with Raman spectroscopy

AN-RS-008 Identification of monomers with Raman spectroscopy Summary Polymers are comprised of macromolecules that are in turn comprised of numerous identical or similar structural units that are referred to as monomers. This Application Note shows the convenient identification of conventional…

AN-RS-034 Orbital Raster Scan (ORS™) Safer, more representative sampling with 785 nm Raman Summary The ability of an optical system to efficiently collect light is known as its throughput or etendue. In an ideal world of homogeneous samples, a Raman…

AN-RS-007 Identification of various polymer masterbatches Summary Masterbatches offer an inexpensive opportunity for dyeing plastics during the manufacturing process or to influence various properties of the basic plastic. Measurements of masterbatches with the handheld Raman spectrometer Mira M-1 require no…

410000031-A Rapid Field Testing of Ecstasy Pills Using a 1064-nm Handheld Raman Device Introduction In recent years, handheld Raman devices have become a widely used technology for safety and security personnel and law enforcement for quick identification of narcotics, pharmaceutical…