Spectroscopy applications
Raman and near-infrared spectroscopy are two prominent spectroscopic methods, each offering unique capabilities for chemical analysis and material characterization. Our application experts have compiled various documents on applications of near-infrared and Raman spectroscopy in different industries, such as defense and security, food and beverage, polymers and plastics, and more.
Use the filters to search for NIR applications and Raman applications by analyte/parameter, sample matrix, norm, or industry.
- AN-NIR-135Quality control of honey with NIR spectroscopy
NIR spectroscopy can measure several honey quality parameters simultaneously in just a few seconds without any sample preparation as shown in this Application Note.
- AN-NIR-134Paprika powder analysis with NIR spectroscopy
This study shows how NIR spectroscopy simultaneously measures capsaicin content, Scoville Heat Units, water activity, ASTA color, and ash content in paprika powder samples.
- AN-NIR-132Almond analysis with near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy
This Application Note shows how NIR spectroscopy is used to determine the water content (moisture content), protein content, and fat content in whole and ground almonds.
- AN-NIR-136Analysis of fabric softeners and laundry perfumes with NIR spectroscopy
This Application Note shows how near-infrared spectroscopy is used for fast, chemical-free multiparameter quality control of fabric softeners and laundry perfumes.
- AN-NIR-133Soil analysis with NIR spectroscopy
The content of organic matter, limestone, silt, clay, and sand, along with pH value and exchangeable calcium and magnesium in soil can be determined in seconds with NIRS.
- AN-NIR-131NIRS analysis of forages
NIR spectroscopy enables fast, reliable analysis of key quality parameters in alfalfa forage (e.g., protein, fiber, and moisture) without any sample preparation.
- AN-RS-051Rapid detection of illegal adulterants in dietary supplements with Raman
Undeclared drugs in dietary supplements pose serious health risks. Metrohm’s SERS solutions enable fast, sensitive, on-site detection of adulterants without matrix interference
- AN-NIR-123Flour analysis by near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
NIR spectroscopy offers fast, chemical-free analysis of ash, protein, moisture, and rheological properties in flour – ideal for routine lab or atline quality control.
- AN-NIR-127Feed analysis with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS)
NIR spectroscopy enables fast, reagent-free analysis of fat, moisture, protein, fiber, ash, and starch in animal feed, streamlining quality control with no sample prep.
- AN-RA-010SERS detection of pesticides using screen-printed electrodes
EC-SERS enhances Raman sensitivity using electrochemically activated gold SPEs, enabling rapid, simplified pesticide detection without complex prep or instrumentation.
