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Plastics Analysis: 4 Examples of Materials Testing Techniques in Action

April 17, 2019 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

Plastic Pipes in Manufacturing Warehouse

For decades, plastics have become increasingly ubiquitous within our daily lives, serving as an essential packaging material and product ingredient. But despite the years of use, and countless hours spent perfecting a plastic’s chemical makeup and manufacturing process, failure or malfunction happens—whether it be through human error or an equipment misfire on the production line. […]

Filed Under: ESCA Blog Posts & Resources, FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts, Newsroom Tagged With: contamination testing for plastics, plastics analysis

Got Product Contamination? FTIR Analysis Can Be the First Step in the Troubleshooting Process

September 20, 2018 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

FTIR Spectrometer Close Up

An unknown residue on a molded plastic part. Peculiar fibers present on plastic packaging. And adhesion failure. Product contamination can manifest in many ways—and quickly determining the source is of paramount importance to keep production rolling, protect end-users, and bolster the company’s bottom line. The good news is that Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, or FTIR […]

Filed Under: FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts, Newsroom Tagged With: FTIR analysis, product contamination

A Beginner’s Guide to Interpreting & Analyzing FTIR Results

July 16, 2018 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is an incredibly versatile materials analysis technique, helping identify organic and some inorganic materials that could be the source of product contamination or cause a malfunction. As a result, we often recommend FTIR to our clients as the first step in the testing process. But when it comes to understanding […]

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What Manufacturers Should Do if They Suspect Product Contamination

November 28, 2017 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

product contamination

Every manufacturer knows that the risk of product contamination is present at every stage of the production process. From improper removal of cleaning agents to dirty production lines, product contamination can not only cause costly production delays, but also more serious consequences such as expensive product recalls and bad PR if the contaminant isn’t found […]

Filed Under: ESCA Blog Posts & Resources, FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts Tagged With: cleanliness testing, ESCA, FTIR analysis, materials testing

Utility & Versatility: 6 Surprising, Innovative Uses of FTIR Analysis

May 10, 2017 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

Uses of FTIR Testing & Analysis

Discover how Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is used by scientists, researchers and companies across an array of fields.

Filed Under: FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts Tagged With: Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, FTIR analysis, FTIR testing

Analytical Testing News Roundup: Early Breast Cancer Detection, Studying Ancient Humans & Stinky Fruit

February 28, 2017 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

Analytical Testing News Roundup

Learn how analytical testing techniques are being used to detect breast cancer earlier, learn more about our ancient ancestors and more.

Filed Under: Analytical Testing News Roundup, FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts, GC/MS Analysis Archive Tagged With: Analytical Testing News Roundup, FTIR analysis, GC/MS, gcms analysis

4 Examples of FTIR Analysis at Work in the Manufacturing Industry

February 27, 2017 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

FTIR Analysis in Action

Discover why FTIR analysis is a great quality assurance tool for many manufacturers, and find examples of the analytical technique in action.

Filed Under: FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts Tagged With: Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, FTIR analysis

How Gemologists Use FTIR to Classify Diamonds, Identify ‘Fakes’

December 8, 2016 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

Diamond Jewelry

Diamonds are often touted as some of the most beautiful, elegant and sought-after gemstones on Earth, with many consumers paying top-dollar for the most brilliant stones. But have you ever wondered what actually makes a diamond a diamond? Or how gemologists are able to identify the real deals? Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis is […]

Filed Under: FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts Tagged With: Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, ftir, Infrared Spectroscopy

How Analytical Testing Can Uncover Adulterated Foods

September 13, 2016 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

Analytical-Testing-to-Uncover-Food-Adulteration

Food adulteration, or food fraud, has emerged as a hot news topic in recent years, but it’s certainly not something new. According to History.com, humans have been altering food since prehistoric times to increase longevity and improve taste. But overtime adulterating food, which often involves adding fillers or additives, has transformed into something that could […]

Filed Under: FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts, GC/MS Analysis Archive Tagged With: analytical testing, food adulteration, FTIR analysis, gcms analysis

Analytical Testing News Roundup: Turning Water into Wine & Craft Beer for Aquatic Conservation

August 16, 2016 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

Read about how analytical testing methods are being used uncover things like turning tap water into wine.

Filed Under: Analytical Testing News Roundup, Articles on Ion Chromatography, FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts, GC/MS Analysis Archive Tagged With: analytical testing, FTIR analysis, GC/MS, Ion Chromatography

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