Learn about CVD precursors: volatile compounds that deliver atoms to form thin films. Discover their role, ideal properties, and how to choose the right one.
Alumina's heat capacity is 0.880 J/g-°C. Discover how its synergy with high thermal conductivity & low expansion enables superior thermal shock resistance.
Learn the key factors affecting ceramic fiber life, from temperature to chemical attack, and discover how to extend its service life in your application.
Discover why ICP-MS offers the highest sensitivity for elemental analysis, detecting parts-per-trillion levels, and how it compares to GFAAS, SIMS, and NAA.
Learn the 4 essential components of an IR spectrometer: source, interferometer, sample, and detector. Understand how FTIR works for accurate chemical analysis.
FTIR reads molecular vibrations by measuring infrared light absorption, providing a unique chemical fingerprint for material identification and analysis.
Explore the diverse applications of FTIR spectroscopy for material identification, quality control, and analysis in pharmaceuticals, forensics, and more.
Explore how XRF forensics non-destructively analyzes gunshot residue, glass, paint, and soil to link suspects to crime scenes with rapid, on-site elemental analysis.
Learn how XRF detects trace elements, its ppm-level limits, and when to choose it over ICP-MS for material analysis. Understand the key factors affecting detection.
Learn how qualitative XRF analysis identifies elements in a sample using unique X-ray fingerprints. Essential for material science and quality control.
XRF offers rapid, multi-element analysis of solids, while AAS provides high-sensitivity, single-element measurement in liquids. Learn which is best for your lab.
Micro-XRF has no required sample mass. Learn how spot size, surface quality, and sample preparation define analysis success for accurate elemental mapping.