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Applied Spectroscopy covers applications in analytical chemistry, materials science, biotechnology, and chemical characterization. It is published by the Society for Applied Spectroscopy and available from SAS and OSA.

Editor-in-Chief: Peter R. Griffiths, University of Idaho
ISSN: 0003-7028 | eISSN: 1943-3530
Frequency: Monthly issues
2010 ISI Impact Factor: 1.729

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Discrimination of the Hard Keratins Animal Horn and Chelonian Shell Using Attenuated Total Reflection- Infrared Spectroscopy
The ability to discriminate between objects manufactured from animal horn and chelonian... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.606-608 (2012)

In Situ Real-Time Diffuse Reflection Infrared Fourier Transform Spectroscopy (DRIFTS) Study of Hydrogen Adsorption and Desorption on Ir/SiO₂ Catalyst
The adsorption and desorption of hydrogen on Ir/SiO₂ catalyst were studied by using in situ... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.600-605 (2012)

Evaluation of Apparent Viscosity of Para Rubber Latex by Diffuse Reflection Near-Infrared Spectroscopy
Near-infrared spectroscopy in diffuse reflection mode was used to evaluate the apparent viscosity of Para... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.595-599 (2012)

Spectroscopic Evidence for Atmospheric Stabilization of Aluminum Borohydride in Polydimethylsiloxane Grease
Raman and infrared vibrational spectroscopy were used to confirm the presence of aluminum borohydride... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.591-594 (2012)

Characterization of a Water-Dispersible Metal Protective Coating with Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Modulated Differential Scanning Calorimetry, and Ellipsometry
An ethylene-methacrylic acid copolymer, formulated by BASF as a waterborne suspension of its alkylammonium... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.580-590 (2012)

Application of Mid-Infrared Spectroscopy to the Development and Transfer of a Manufacturing Process for an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient
The use of in situ mid-infrared spectroscopy to support the development of a pharmaceutical manufacturing... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.574-579 (2012)

Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Imaging Coupled with Principal Component Analysis (PCA) for the Study of Photooxidation of Polypropylene
Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) imaging coupled with principal component analysis (PCA) is used to... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.566-573 (2012)

Quality and Statistical Classification of Brazilian Vegetable Oils Using Mid-Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy
Palm oil, soy oil, sunflower oil, corn oil, castor oil, and rapeseed oil were analyzed with Fourier transform... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.552-565 (2012)

Effects of Etching on Zircon Grains and Its Implications for the Fission Track Method
Studies of zircon grains using optical microscopy, micro-Raman spectroscopy, and scanning electron microscopy... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.545-551 (2012)

Direct Determination of Unsaturation Level of Milk Fat Using Raman Spectroscopy
We have demonstrated the potential of visible Raman spectroscopy in combination with chemometric analysis as... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.538-544 (2012)

Noninvasive, Quantitative Analysis of Drug Mixtures in Containers Using Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS) and Multivariate Statistical Analysis
In this paper, spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) is demonstrated for noninvasively investigating the... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.530-537 (2012)

Automatic Baseline Subtraction of Vibrational Spectra Using Minima Identification and Discrimination via Adaptive, Least-Squares Thresholding
A method of automated baseline correction has been developed and applied to Raman spectra with a low... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.519-529 (2012)

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Investigation of the Surface Film on Magnesium Powders
Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys are attractive for use in automotive and aerospace applications because of... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.510-518 (2012)

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Vol. 66, Iss. 5 — May. 1, 2012  pp: 475–608

Spectroscopists' Calendar
Spectroscopists' Calendar is a regular feature in Applied Spectroscopy. Your... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.132A-134A (2012)

What's New 2012 Buyer's Guide
Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.136A-141A (2012)

Applied Spectroscopy News
Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.143A-144A (2012)

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrochemical Imaging: Review of Design and Applications with a Focal Plane Array and Multiple Beam Synchrotron Radiation Source
The beamline design, microscope specifications, and initial results from the new... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.475-491 (2012)

A Developed Optical-Feedback Cavity Ring-Down Spectrometer and Its Application
A developed spectrometer based on optical-feedback cavity ring-down spectroscopy (OF-CRDS)... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.492-495 (2012)

A Compact Wide-Range Spectrometer with Image Intensifier: Unexpected Advantages, New Functions, and a Variety of Applications
Gated intensified spectrometers are very efficient instruments not only in time-resolved applications but... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.496-509 (2012)

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Investigation of the Surface Film on Magnesium Powders
Magnesium (Mg) and its alloys are attractive for use in automotive and aerospace applications because of... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.510-518 (2012)

Automatic Baseline Subtraction of Vibrational Spectra Using Minima Identification and Discrimination via Adaptive, Least-Squares Thresholding
A method of automated baseline correction has been developed and applied to Raman spectra with a low... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.519-529 (2012)

Noninvasive, Quantitative Analysis of Drug Mixtures in Containers Using Spatially Offset Raman Spectroscopy (SORS) and Multivariate Statistical Analysis
In this paper, spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) is demonstrated for noninvasively investigating the... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.530-537 (2012)

Direct Determination of Unsaturation Level of Milk Fat Using Raman Spectroscopy
We have demonstrated the potential of visible Raman spectroscopy in combination with chemometric analysis as... Applied Spectroscopy, Vol. 66 Issue 5, pp.538-544 (2012)

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