Through-container Raman for chemicals, raw materials, and field response
Handheld Raman spectroscopy is a proven tool for quick, non-destructive analysis of chemicals and raw materials. While most devices can easily measure through simple transparent or translucent packaging, they often struggle with opaque, multi-layer containers – common in warehouses or emergency response to hazardous materials.
This webinar will showcase how advanced through-container Raman systems overcome these limitations. By integrating specialized optical hardware with software algorithms, these instruments can obtain a true Raman spectrum from materials hidden behind multiple layers of opaque packaging, providing accurate identification without opening the container.
An interactive question-and-answer session with the presenter will follow our presentation.
Key Takeaways:
- Learn how hardware and software innovations enable sample identification through opaque and highly colored containers.
- Application examples demonstrating enhanced workflow efficiency and operator safety in handling chemicals and raw materials, from the loading dock to the process line.
- Practical considerations for implementing these methods, including container variability, signal optimization, and method validation.
Who should attend?
- QA/QC chemists, first responders and hazmat professionals, method development and analytical scientists, process engineers, anyone responsible for chemical identification or incident assessment
Presenter: Britan Stringer (Product Specialist Raman Spectroscopy, Metrohm Spectro)
Britan Stringer joined Metrohm in 2019 and is currently based at Metrohm Spectro’s Laramie, WY facility. Her work emphasizes practical, field- and lab-based Raman for rapid identification and verification across the pharmaceuticals, chemicals, and defense & security. With a B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Britan aligns method design, documentation, and user enablement to deliver reproducible results from warehouse receipt to mission-critical field use.
