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Colorimeter vs. Spectrophotometer: Knowing the Differences Among Color Measurement Technologies

How to Get the Most of Your EasyMatch QC Software and Spectrophotometer Features

Qualitative Analysis: How UV Spectrophotometry Can Help Identify Organic Compounds in Pharmaceuticals

Measuring Water Quality with Spectrophotometry: The Best Approach for Identifying the Unknown

APHA Color: A Measurement of Liquid Purity

How Sugar Color Is Measured and Graded with Spectrophotometers—and Why It Matters

Understanding Tristimulus Values: Taking the Guesswork Out of Color Measurement Instrumentation

Applications of Spectrophotometry in Agriculture: Quantitative Analysis of Fertilizer Properties

UV-VIS Spectroscopy for Water Analysis and Environmental Applications

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Colorimeter vs. Spectrophotometer: Knowing the Differences Among Color Measurement Technologies

Posted on March 16, 2016 by Ganesh Ramanathan

Color surrounds us every moment of our lives and affects our emotions, behaviors, and beliefs in large and small, conscious and unconscious ways. Color can set a mood, warn us of danger, give us critical information, and even bring us joy. Despite the universal presence of color, describing it remains elusive, in part due to […]

Posted in Color Measurement 12 Comments

How to Get the Most of Your EasyMatch QC Software and Spectrophotometer Features

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Ganesh Ramanathan

Spectrophotometers have revolutionized the way color is measured and given manufacturers across industries the power to take control of color management in ways that could previously only be imagined. However, the quantification of spectral data is only the first step. In order to unlock the potential of your spectrophotometer, you need to pair your instrument […]

Posted in Color Measurement 5 Comments

Qualitative Analysis: How UV Spectrophotometry Can Help Identify Organic Compounds in Pharmaceuticals

Posted on March 13, 2015 by Ganesh Ramanathan

Do you ever wonder what it was like in the days before prescription medications and pharmaceuticals? I envision the old western movies, where clenched teeth and a shot of whiskey were your only options for pain relief. Lucky for us, today’s pharmaceuticals utilize organic compounds that have proven to block specific pain receptors. However, without […]

Posted in Color in Pharmaceuticals 5 Comments

Measuring Water Quality with Spectrophotometry: The Best Approach for Identifying the Unknown

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Ganesh Ramanathan

Water quality can be difficult to determine. Whether you are dealing with large bodies of water or the tiny bottles you buy at your local supermarket, quality is significant with regard to what many consider the most important resource we have here on earth…water! When we fill up a glass with our kitchen faucet, most […]

Posted in Color Measurement 4 Comments

APHA Color: A Measurement of Liquid Purity

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Ganesh Ramanathan

Purity is an important word that we often take for granted in our daily lives, but it’s imperative in the foods we eat, the medicines we take, and the water we drink. The purity of clear liquids has applications in numerous industries, such as petroleum, chemicals, plastics, textiles, and pharmaceuticals. Color measurement using the APHA […]

Posted in Color in Chemical Industry, Color Measurement 15 Comments

How Sugar Color Is Measured and Graded with Spectrophotometers—and Why It Matters

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Ganesh Ramanathan

The coffee shop I visit in the mornings offers an impressive array of sweeteners, perfect for someone like me who prefers a cup of sugar and cream with a hint of coffee flavor. For years I had been using raw sugar, bypassing the white packets of real and artificial sweeteners, congratulating myself on my commitment to […]

Posted in Color in Food Industry 1 Comment

Understanding Tristimulus Values: Taking the Guesswork Out of Color Measurement Instrumentation

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Ganesh Ramanathan

Spectrophotometers are a commonly used tool in nearly every industry, yet this valuable technology is often under-utilized. Companies purchase color measurement equipment out of necessity and then find themselves using the bare minimum applications for the job. Understanding tristimulus values and the different geometric degrees and angles can be overwhelming, making instrument selection challenging. Well, […]

Posted in Color Measurement 4 Comments

Applications of Spectrophotometry in Agriculture: Quantitative Analysis of Fertilizer Properties

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Ganesh Ramanathan

Soil quality is an important part of agriculture and sustainability. Improving soil quality depends on quantitative analysis and the careful balance of nutrients which will promote superior growing conditions. Spectrophotometers are a valuable tool for monitoring nitrogen and phosphorus levels in fertilizers and soil compounds. Through advanced spectrophotometric technology we can monitor and develop fertilizers […]

Posted in Color in Chemical Industry 2 Comments

UV-VIS Spectroscopy for Water Analysis and Environmental Applications

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Ganesh Ramanathan

Water analysis is a hot topic in our eco-friendly world, and the truth is that water contamination is of central importance to environmental safety. Not only is UV-VIS spectroscopy an affordable method of water analysis, but it also has many applications in the world of environmental science. Compared with other methods of spectrophotometry, UV-VIS spectroscopy […]

Posted in Color Measurement 7 Comments

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  • Measuring Water Quality with Spectrophotometry: The Best Approach for Identifying the Unknown
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