Accurate material identification
Raman spectroscopy provides instant analysis of unknown materials both inside and outside of the laboratory. It is especially useful for identification of illicit materials. Large, targeted libraries are essential for accurate results in critical situations.
Metrohm has comprehensive, up-to-date, high-resolution spectral libraries developed with our own instruments. This results in a more trustworthy, more precise analysis of substances and mixtures. Metrohm library development is a continuous process. We are expanding our libraries daily and our regular updates keep you out in front.
Raman Libraries from Metrohm:
Your benefits
- Better accuracy and high-quality spectral data improve safety and security
- Available across Metrohm's Raman platforms
- Comprehensive coverage for law enforcement, border control, and other organizations
- Full integration into device operation procedures ensure user-friendly interface
- Regular updates to ensure access to the latest information
- Faster and cheaper than laboratory analyses
Comprehensive Raman Library
This complete collection of over > 20,300 substances simplifies material identification for handheld and laboratory Raman customers in diverse industries. More than a collection of spectra, library metadata includes compound characteristics and physical properties, as well as safety information.
The Metrohm Comprehensive Raman Library contains over:
- 9,234 organic chemicals
- 3,049 inorganic/organometallic compounds
- 2,870 illicit materials
- 2,330 polymers and plastics
- 2,258 personal care products
- 199 dyes, paints, and pigments
- 99 explosives
- 111 Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA)
Additional information:
Blog: Frequently Asked Questions about Raman spectroscopy: Applications
Blog: Frequently Asked Questions about Raman spectroscopy: Theory and usage
Flyer: The Metrohm Comprehensive Raman Library (8.000.5473, PDF, 488 KB)
Comprehensive USP Raman Library
The Metrohm Comprehensive USP Raman Library is a significant update for Metrohm’s compliant Raman systems. This USP library is our largest collection of chemicals and substances that are traceable to a USP-compliant certificate of analysis (COA).
The new library includes:
- Active pharmaceutical ingredients
- Excipients
- Amino acids
- Nutraceuticals
- Personal care products
- Food additives
- Many commonly used USP standards
Additional information:
Blog: Streamline material inspection in regulated industries with new Raman USP library
Illicit and General Chemicals Library
The Metrohm Illicit and General Chemicals Library is one of the most comprehensive spectral databases of drugs and related substances available. It includes:
- Fentanyl analogs
- Novel psychoactive substances (NPS) such as hallucinogens or stimulants
- Illicit substances such as cathionones (bath salts) or synthetic cannabinoids
- Narcotics
- Prescription drugs
- Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs
- Common materials for accurate ID of mixed samples
Additional information:
Exposing drugs with Raman spectroscopy
Defense & Security solutions from Metrohm: Safety first
Flyer: Metrohm Illicit and General Chemicals Library (8.000.5458, PDF, 191 KB)
Brochure: Fight smuggling and distribution of Narcotics (8.000.5442, PDF, 4.85 MB)
Application note: Raman solution suite for forensics applications (410000024-B, PDF, 200 KB)