At the far end of the IR spectrum lies a previously little-used segment of the electromagnetic spectrum known as the terahertz region. The use of the terahertz region for spectroscopy offers advantages but faced technological limitations until recently. Numerous vendors have entered the market in the past several years. An incredibly diverse range of potential […]
One of the less common forms of spectroscopy is based on the principle of glow discharge (GD), which is the same principle that makes neon lights possible. The process is essentially electrical in nature, with the sample used as an electrode. A voltage causes gas atoms, typically argon, to ionize and strike the sample surface […]
The convergence of highly capable instruments and the need for their performance in many applications is helping the market for TOF GC/MS (GC-TOF) to finally begin taking off. Despite a strong array of products from smaller MS competitors, the technology has now been validated in the eyes of many end-users thanks to the entrance of […]
With the growing use of flow chemistry at process scale, the demand for micro-scale reaction chemistry has afforded new approaches for R&D chemists. Flow chemistry is a process of performing chemical reactions through a continuous feed of chemicals. Traditional methods typically rely on batch production recipes that employ parallel chemical synthesizers or lab reactors. In […]
Pycnometry is a method for measuring the density of materials. Density is a simple characteristic of a material defined as the mass of the sample divided by its volume. While mass is readily measured with a balance, volume is not so easily determined for all samples. Pycnometry is typically used only in cases when the […]
Laboratory glassware washers rely on a number of interactions. The mechanical action of the water creates a scrubbing effect, while the detergent chemically reacts with the contaminants to fully cleanse glassware. Other factors include water temperature and time. Proper water temperature is used to aid the chemical reactions, while sufficient time is required to complete […]
Demand for portable gas analyzers that incorporate IR sensors has gradually grown into a sizeable market. Technological improvements now allow for the combination of multiple types of sensors into easily portable instruments. The potential implementation of carbon dioxide emission regulations is likely to be the largest driver of demand. IR-based portable gas analyzers typically use […]
Secondary ion MS (SIMS) provides trace analysis in solid samples, with detection levels in the parts per billion range. The technique can be utilized to provide imaging of a sample’s surface, or even a three-dimensional picture of the sample. The measurement process begins with an ion beam being directed at the surface. When the ions […]
Patch clamp is a technique used to measure the ionic currents of cells. Traditionally, patch clamp experiments have been performed manually using a single, hollow electrode that is brought into contact with the cellular membrane. Using gentle suction, a tight seal is made between the cell membrane and the electrode, which allows researchers to record […]
Although not the sexiest of instrument techniques, refractometry is a useful method that is widely applied in routine analyses. Its low cost and simplicity make it attractive for applications as distinct as beer brewing and the hydration levels of athletes. Growth in demand tends to be slower but more stable than many other analytical techniques, […]
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