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                            Perform Infrared                                                                                                    New
                            Measurements Smoothly                                                                                              Length Measurement Function
                     Observe                                                                                                             Measure
                            While Viewing Visible Images
                            - Visible/Infrared Dual View System -                                                                       A length measurement function has been added to
                                                                                                                                        AMsolution. The length of the target object can now be
                                                                                                                                        measured in images obtained with the infrared microscope.
                     Infrared spectra can be measured while checking a visible image of                                                 In addition, with a single click, the length measurement
                     the sample. Spectra can be measured while confirming the position                                                   results can be output as a report.
                     of objects, which avoids the trouble of switching back and forth
                     between the visible light and infrared light. Used in combination
                     with the tiling function, visible observations and infrared measure-
                     ments can be performed anywhere within the stage operating
                     range, eliminating the need to reposition the sample.

                                    Image view of the visible light and infrared optical path                                                   New
                                        Green light: visible light optical path
                                        Red light: infrared optical path                                                                       Library Creation Function                       Library
                                                                                                                                         Analyze

                            Visualize Components                                                                                        A library creation function is included as standard with the AMsolution analysis program. An original library can be created by
                                                                                                                                        registering the infrared spectra obtained by the analyst. This library created can be used for searches. Qualitative accuracy is
                            - Chemical Imaging* -                                                                                       improved by registering materials used in products and the substances handled during the manufacturing process, and using
                     Analyze
                                                                                                                                        them as a library.
                     The invisible distribution of chemicals can be visualized based on peak height or area, multivariate analysis (PCR/MCR), or
                     spectral similarity to target spectra.
                                                                                                                                                New
                                                                                                                                               Spectrum Advisor Function (patent pending)
                                                                                                                                         Analyze
                          Chemical image of a pharmaceutical powder
                          Pharmaceutical products were rolled with a diamond cell,       Distribution of lactose                        This is packaged with operations specific to infrared microscopes and advice on troubleshooting using accessories. Corrective
                          then mapping measurement was performed. The figure              O-H stretching
                          to the right represents the distribution of powder                                                            measures are proposed by comparing the measured spectrum with measurement examples. As a result, better quality data can
                          components, such as lactose, lipid, and cellulose. Color       (Around 3526 cm -1 )                           be acquired.
                          display can be switched freely between single-color and
                          multi-color.

                                                                                         Distribution of lipid
                                                                                         C-H stretching
                                                                                         (Around 2855 cm -1 )




                                                                                         Distribution of cellulose
                                                                                         C-O stretching
                                                                                         (Around 1060 cm -1 )


                                                                        * Visualizing chemicals requires an optional mapping program
                           Microscopic image of pharmaceutical powder   (P/N 206-35093-41).





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