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| Perkin Elmer |
The DSC-Raman system (photo) combines the strengths of thermal analysis (differential scanning calorimetry; DSC) with Raman spectroscopy into an integrated system. When combined, the two complementary techniques provide greater insight into material changes at the molecular level. The system simultaneously analyzes chemical and structural information from the Raman spectrometer, and correlates it with the calorimetric data of the DSC. “Test drives” of the system at several universities and pharmaceutical companies have found the system gives greater insight into polymer crystallizations, drug-carrier interactions, curing and polymorphic changes, says the manufacturer. — Perkin Elmer, Inc., Waltham, Mass.