Petroleum & Petrochemical

Biofuels can be analyzed by Raman spectroscopy (characterizing the feedstock and composition), as can gasoline, for which octane number and presence of sulfur additives are key parameters. Raman can also rapidly identify various fuels, as well as characterize diesel fuel composition, and identify the presence of additives, oxygenates, and taggants (which are important in identifying the source and utility of fuel for particular applications). Gasoline blending processes can be monitored in real-time, removing the need for costly and time-consuming measurements made with knock engines (which also require large amounts of product!). The mixtures of hydrocarbons and aromatics in petroleum streams can be quantified by Raman spectroscopy.

Products

i-Raman^® Prime

High throughput, Highly Sensitive, High Resolution Raman System

i-Raman^® Prime

The i-Raman^® Prime is a high sensitivity and high throughput fully integrated Raman system with an embedded tablet computer and fiber optic probe sampling. Using a high quantum efficiency CCD array detector with deep cooling (-25°C) and high dynamic range, this portable Raman spectrometer delivers research-grade Raman capabilities including real-time quantitation and identification capabilities. The high throughput gives excellent signal to noise ratio making it possible to measure even the slightest Raman signals and detect subtle sample differences. The i-Raman Prime series features the unique combination of wide spectral coverage and high resolution, measuring down to 150 cm^-1 to up to 3400cm^-1, in a mobile design. The i-Raman Prime offers three excitations of 532, 785, and 1064 nm that can accommodate numerous applications.

The i-Raman Prime can be battery operated for easy portability, giving research grade Raman capabilities for high precision qualitative and quantitative work wherever needed. The system is optimized for use with our STRaman^® technology.

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Applications:

Bioscience and Medical Diagnosis
Pharmaceutical Analysis
Raman Microscopy
Process Monitoring (PAT)
Forensic Analysis
Geological and Mineralogical Research
Materials Science Research
SERS

SENSITIVE:
High sensitivity and low noise detector combined with a high-throughput spectrometer giving excellent sensitivity to detect even low concentrations and samples with weak Raman signal. The high sensitivity gives high signal-to-noise ratio needed for biological systems. Shorter integration times are achievable due to high throughput, allowing for faster measurements as needed for process monitoring.

COMPREHENSIVE:
The fiber-optic-probe based sampling gives the flexibility to make measurements in different positions for a range of sample sizes and forms. Our comprehensive package of sampling accessories, including a video microscope and lenses for stand-off measurements, provide the utmost utility for Raman analysis in the lab and the field. The i-Raman Prime is compatible for use with our STRaman® technology, featuring see-through measurement capabilities over a larger sample area.

TOUCH SCREEN INTERFACE:
The i-Raman Prime is a fully integrated system with a touchscreen tablet computer running touch-friendly software, providing material identification and real-time predictions.

i-Raman^® EX

1064nm Fiber Optic Raman System

i-Raman^® EX

The i-RAMAN® EX is part of our award-winning line of i-Raman portable Raman spectrometers featuring a 1064 nm version of our patented CleanLaze® excitation laser. Using a high-sensitivity InGaAs array detector with deep TE cooling, high dynamic range and a highthroughput spectrograph design, this portable Raman spectrometer delivers a high signal-to-noise ratio without inducing autofluorescence, making it possible to measure a wide range of natural products, biological samples such as cell cultures, and colored samples.

The i-RAMAN® EX provides a spectral coverage range from 100-2500 cm-1, enabling you to measure the entire fingerprint region. The system’s small footprint, lightweight design, and low power consumption provide research-grade Raman capabilities anywhere. The i-RAMAN® EX comes equipped with a fiber-optic probe and an XYZ-positioning-stage probe holder. It can be used with a range of sampling accessories to facilitate measurements of samples in many forms. For expanded analysis capabilities, it can be used with Vision software as well as BWIQ® multivariate analysis software and BWID® identification software. With the i-RAMAN® EX, a high precision qualitative and quantitative Raman solution without fluorescence is at your fingertips.

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APPLICATIONS:

Forensic Analysis, Including Narcotics
Bioscience & Biomedical Diagnostics
Chemical Warfare Agent Detection
Pharmaceutical Material Analysis
Polymer & Chemical Analysis
Environmental Science
Explosives Detection
Petroleum Analysis
Natural Product Testing

FEATURES:

High-Throughput Spectrograph for Faster Signal Collection
Patented CleanLaze® Technology for Laser Stabilization
Fiber Optic Coupling for Convenient Sampling
1064nm Excitation to Minimize Fluorescence
Adjustable Laser Power

COMPREHENSIVE:

Our comprehensive package of sampling accessories for measuring solid and liquid samples provide you the utmost utility right out of the box.

QUANTITATIVE:

Quantitative analysis can be done with Vision software and with the BWIQ® multivariate data analysis software, each with powerful algorithms behind intuitive user interfaces and graphical displays of analysis results.

i-Raman^® Plus

Highly Sensitive, High Resolution Fiber Optic Raman System

i-Raman^® Plus

The i-Raman^® Plus is part of our award winning line of i-Raman portable Raman spectrometers powered by our innovative smart spectrometer technology. Using a high quantum efficiency CCD array detector with deeper cooling and high dynamic range, this portable Raman spectrometer delivers an improved signal to noise ratio for up to 30 minutes, making it possible to measure weak Raman signals. The i-Raman Plus features the unique combination of wide spectral coverage and high resolution with configurations measuring from 65 cm^-1 to up to 4200 cm^-1, enabling you to measure stretching bands around 3100 cm^-1. The system’s small footprint, lightweight design, and low power consumption provide research grade Raman capabilities you can take your 532 or 785 excitations anywhere! The i-Raman Plus comes standard with a fiber optic probe, and can be used with a cuvette holder, a video microscope, an XYZ positioning stage probe holder and our proprietary BWIQ^® multivariate analysis software and BWID^® identification software. With the i-Raman Plus, a high precision qualitative and quantitative Raman solution is at your fingertips.

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Applications:

Art & Archaeology
Bioscience and Medical Diagnosis
Polymers and Chemical Processes
Semiconductor & Solar Industry
Geology and Mineralogy
Pharmaceutical Industry
Environmental Science
Raman Microscopy
Forensic Analysis
Gemology
Teaching
Quality Control
General Research

SENSITIVE:

High quantum efficiency CCD array detector with deeper cooling and high dynamic range

COMPREHENSIVE:

Our comprehensive package of sampling accessories for measuring solid and liquid samples provide you the utmost utility right out of the box.

QUANTITATIVE:

Our state of the art BWIQ^® Raman data analysis software package provides an intuitive user interface, intelligent algorithms, and efficient matrix calculation power, making it easy to use by both expert and novice users to develop quantitative and qualitative chemometric models.

FEATURES

Patented CleanLaze^® Technology for Laser Stabilization
Rayleigh line cut-off at 65 cm^-1
Fiber Optic Coupling for Convenient Sampling

ACCESSORIES (Included):

Fiber-optic Raman trigger probes
Laser safety goggles

ACCESSORIES (Optional):

Battery
Cuvette holder
Tablet holder
A range of long working distance lenses (up to 6 meters)
Probe holder and XYZ positioning stage
Industrial Raman immersion probe shaft
Video microscope
Performance testing kit, including liquid vial holder
Raman flow cell
BWID® acquisition and identification software

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Application Notes

Fundamentals of Raman Spectroscopy

Raman spectroscopy is a nondestructive and highly versatile technique for analysis of chemicals, both organic and inorganic. It is used in industry, bioscience, medical diagnosis, forensics, and many other areas.
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Quantitative Analysis of Tertiary Mixtures

Raman is a well-developed spectroscopic tool for molecular identification and is widely accepted for qualitative analysis where it can provide rapid identification of materials, often at their point of use or delivery. Due to the high resolution that Raman can provide, it is also used for structural elucidation as well as quantitative analysis
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The Application of the B&W Tek i-Spec Visible-NIR Spectrometer to Condition Monitoring of Oils and Lubricants: Example Hydraulic Fluids

Optical spectral measurements have been used for decades for the identification, characterization and quality assessment of oils and lubricants. The most common spectroscopic method, which has been well documented since the 1960s, is infrared spectroscopy, today used in the form of FTIR. In this application note, the i-Spec system is considered as a complementary tool to FTIR for condition monitoring of fluids outside of the traditional laboratory environment.
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Raman Spectroscopy as a Tool for Process Analytical Technology

Raman spectroscopy is a well-suited spectroscopic technique for process development and control within development laboratories in chemical, pharmaceutical and other industries. This article demonstrates the utility of portable Raman spectroscopy as a simple and versatile tool for process analytical technology (PAT) in regards to raw material identification, in-situ monitoring of reactions in developing active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and for real-time process monitoring.
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