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Analytical Testing News Roundup: ‘Natural’ Sweeteners, Rancid Tortilla Chips & What Your Phone Says About You

December 14, 2016 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

Analytical Testing in the News

Scientists, researchers and companies all over the world use analytical testing and chemistry techniques every day to make interesting, groundbreaking discoveries. Here we round up some recent interesting and cool bits of news and research featuring analytical testing methods such as FTIR analysis and various chromatography methods in action. 1. GC/MS Helps Identify Cause of […]

Filed Under: Analytical Testing News Roundup Tagged With: Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, ftir, Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry, GC/MS

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

Analytical Testing in Action: Watch and Learn How Different Techniques Are Used

November 4, 2016 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

Analytical Testing Techniques in Action

Analytical testing techniques are used by a variety of different industries to uncover contamination or quality issues, as well as reveal a sample material’s composition to further the development of their products. Below we’ve compiled a handful of analytical testing videos that show analytical testing techniques in action, so you can learn more about the […]

Filed Under: Analytical Services: Blog Posts and Resources Tagged With: analytical testing, ftir, FTIR analysis, Gas Chromatography, GC/MS, gcms analysis

Analytical Testing News Roundup: Stinky Laundry, Fake Cheese & Ancient Fires

July 18, 2016 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

Analytical Testing News Roundup from Innovatech Labs

Analytical testing techniques are used by scientists and researchers all over the world to make interesting and groundbreaking discoveries. Here we roundup some of the most interesting and cool bits of news and research featuring analytical testing methods in action: 1. What Makes Dirty Laundry Stinky? Scientists Use New Analytical Technique to Find Out Have […]

Filed Under: Analytical Testing News Roundup Tagged With: analytical testing, ftir, GC/MS

Materials Analysis Solves Manufacturing Mysteries

October 2, 2014 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

When a manufactured electrical switch unexpectedly experienced a series of shorts, quality assurance personnel noticed several abnormal particles within the switch. Because these particles were the only abnormality apparent on the product, and the QA team could not readily define where they came from, the manufacturer decided to submit the particles for materials analysis. This […]

Filed Under: Analytical Services: Blog Posts and Resources, FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts Tagged With: EDS, ftir, materials analysis, SEM

3 Ways Failure Analysis Testing Can Benefit Your Manufacturing Company

May 22, 2014 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

It’s happened to you. You go to your favorite restaurant for your favorite meal. But once the food comes out, something’s just not right. The fries aren’t as crispy or your burger doesn’t have the same juicy, delicious flavor it usually does. You think: “Maybe the chef is just having an off night—or maybe they […]

Filed Under: Analytical Services: Blog Posts and Resources, Auger Electron Spectroscopy Blog Posts, ESCA Blog Posts & Resources, FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts, GC/MS Analysis Archive Tagged With: Auger Electron Spectroscopy, Electron Spectroscopy for Chemical Analysis, ftir, gcms analysis, Ion Chromatography

FTIR Analysis to Be Used for Early Cancer Detection

February 13, 2014 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

UK researchers using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, or FTIR analysis, have produced an image of the cross section of a prostate at an incredibly high spatial resolution. According to an online article in Chemistry World, previously, only millimeter sized sections of tissue could be measured to a high enough degree of accuracy to produce a […]

Filed Under: FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts Tagged With: ftir

Is the Food in Your ‘Fridge Killing You?

January 3, 2014 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy, or FTIR analysis, may someday be used at your local grocery store. According to Ashraf Ismail, associate professor in the Canadian Department of Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry, in the future, FTIR analysis could be used in supermarkets to identify bacteria in food before it kills you! Ismail should know; he […]

Filed Under: FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts Tagged With: ftir, spectrometry

Using Chemistry to Create Technicolor Body Scans

November 21, 2013 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

Did you know the bright colors you see in CT Scans at the doctor’s office or in medical TV shows are actually added in after the scan for artistic effect? Well that’s about to change. Experts are now using FTIR analysis and computed tomography (CT-scans) to create technicolor, 3D images in which the colors identify […]

Filed Under: FTIR Spectroscopy Blog Posts Tagged With: chromatography, ftir, testing

Bringing FTIR Analysis to the Crime Scene

October 22, 2013 by Jennifer Mathias Leave a Comment

Developments in FTIR analysis are speeding up criminal investigations. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, or FTIR analysis, is at the scene of the crime, yielding immediate results. Throughout the United States, law enforcement agencies are using FTIR analysis in order to obtain lab testing results without delay, notes forensic scientist Peter Massey. “The goal is to […]

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