X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, or XPS analysis, is a highly flexible, expedient, and accurate form of surface analysis used for component identification, contaminant analysis, and quality assurance in a wide variety of industries. Here is what you need to know about XPS analysis and whether it’s right for your needs.
How Does FTIR Analysis Work?
FTIR stands for Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy. FTIR Analysis measures the infrared region of the electromagnetic radiation spectrum, which has a longer wavelength and a lower frequency than visible light. This spectrum is measurable in a sample when submitted to infrared radiation (IR). The basic theory at work is that the bonds between different elements absorb light at different frequencies.
FTIR oil analysis: how it works and when to use it
Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis, or “FTIR” analysis, is a type of organic material analysis with a broad range of applications. It’s particularly useful for certain types of oil analysis. Here’s why:
How GC/MS Testing Works and How It Solves Problems
Gas chromatography mass spectrometry separates, identifies, and quantifies components of a sample. This is just a few examples of the problems it can solve.
What is FTIR Analysis Used For?
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy analysis, or FTIR analysis, is a type of absorption spectroscopy and one of the most widely-used and reliable material quality control testing procedures used today. If you’re considering FTIR analysis for your own material analysis or quality assurance applications, this is everything you should know about the process.
Contaminant Analysis: Cation vs Anion
Cations and anions are both types of ions. While they each have important natural roles to play in chemistry, they can also be a serious problem if they find their way into systems where they are not supposed to belong.
This is what you should know about cations and anions, and how they may be affecting your products or business:
The Whens, Whats, and Whys of Ionic Contamination
Ionic contamination is a serious concern for any precision conductivity product. This is what you need to know about it.
What is the Difference Between DSC and DTA?
Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC) and Differential Thermal Analysis (DTA) are both types of thermal analysis that compare heat information between a sample and a reference material. However, the similarities don’t stop there — both tests can provide information about glass transitions, melting points, sample purity, and crystallization. So what’s the difference, and when might you […]
The 4 Major Reasons to Test for Ionic Contamination and When to Do It
If you manufacture printed circuit boards, then you know ionic contamination is one of the most major risks you’re in charge of preventing. Periodic testing for ionic contamination on PCBs, therefore, is absolutely crucial for product quality assurance. But did you know that it’s helpful for all sorts of other functions, such as process validation […]
What is Ionic Contamination and What Does It Do?
Ionic contamination is the reason for an estimated 25% of printed circuit board (PCB) failures, and it starts in the fabrication and assembly process. Here’s what it is, how it affects PCBs, and how you can find and prevent it.
