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ForamTM - a new range of Raman spectrometers with integral video microscopes

Foster & Freeman's Foram spectrometer is now available in three different laser wavelengths - 532, 685 and 785nm. Raman spectroscopy offers the forensic scientist a fast, non-destructive and reliable method of evaluating a wide range of materials including drugs and explosives.

A Raman spectrum contains numerous peaks that correspond to the molecular structure of a material and chemically different materials are likely to show variations in their spectra. Raman spectroscopy, therefore, provides a fast and simple way of identifying unknown substances.

Each spectrometer features an integral video microscope, providing an on-screen magnification of up to x600 on a 17" display screen,and a precision XY translation stage that allows accurate sample alignment. Features that enable spectra to be produced from samples as small as 5 microns.

The Foram is supplied with a comprehensive software package that features multiple spectral displays, spectral comparisons using peak-to-peak correlation and data archiving with search and match facilities.

 

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