Rethinking the quality control of polymers: The benefits of near-infrared and Raman spectroscopy explained
60 min
en
// Polymer & plastics
Dr. Maria Cartes, Product Specialist Spectroscopy at Metrohm International Headquarters, and Kristen Frano, Product Manager Spectroscopy at Metrohm Spectro, present the benefits and application examples of near-infrared spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy for polymer manufacturers and processors. They are joined by Dr. André Koch, Head of quality management and management systems at Hauff Technik, who shares firsthand customer insights.
Quality control of polymers – faster, safer, and more efficient
Polymer manufacturers and processors are shifting from traditional wet chemical methods to non-destructive spectroscopic testing to enhance product quality. NIR spectroscopy is ideal for quantifying key chemical and physical parameters such as moisture content, hydroxyl and acid number, melt flow rate, viscosity, and density. Meanwhile, Raman spectroscopy is highly effective for analyzing chemical composition and detecting additives and impurities.
Key learnings of the webinar:
- Understand the specific strengths of NIR and Raman spectroscopy for polymer analysis
- Understand why these technologies are complementary in their capabilities
- Learn how spectroscopy makes the entire polymer production process including quality control of the final product more efficient
Near-infrared and Raman spectroscopy for polymer analysis: An introduction
Advanced techniques like Raman and near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy enhance QC by providing rapid, nondestructive analysis. Discover how these spectroscopic techniques can optimize manufacturing and QC processes in our comprehensive e-book. Download the e-book now to unlock the full potential of NIR and Raman spectroscopy for your polymer analysis.