Insights
Method guidance, sample preparation tips and quality topics written by NAKTEM scientists.
Characterization
FTIR and Raman probe the same molecular vibrations by different physics. A practical guide to choosing between them, what each needs from your sample, and how to read the resulting spectrum.
November 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Characterization
A trustworthy qPCR result is decided long before anything is pipetted into a plate. A practical, MIQE-aligned guide to sample integrity, controls, replicates and what to send to the laboratory.
Characterization
The reliability of a BET result is decided before the sample reaches the instrument. A practical guide to degassing, sample amount, isotherm types and the mistakes that most often spoil a measurement.
Training
A badly prepared sample, a wrongly chosen parameter or an over-interpreted spectrum can cost far more than the instrument itself. We explain why structured characterization training delivers a tangible return for R&D and quality teams.
Industry
A single viscosity number cannot tell you whether a paint will sag, whether an ink will transfer cleanly or whether pigment will settle in storage. We explain how shear rate, thixotropy, yield stress and oscillatory tests translate into formulation decisions.
Testing
"500 hours of salt spray" does not mean a product will last five years. We explain what ISO 9227 and ASTM B117 tests actually measure, what they do not, and how to write a test specification that produces a meaningful answer.
Quality
What does an accreditation mark on a test report actually guarantee, and what does it not? A practical explanation of ISO/IEC 17025 for engineers and quality managers who purchase laboratory services.
Characterization
Reliable scanning electron microscopy and EDS results begin long before the sample enters the chamber. A hands-on guide to mounting, conductive coating, surface preparation and the mistakes that most often ruin an analysis.
Characterization
A practical guide to choosing between laser diffraction, electron microscopy, dynamic light scattering and sieving, based on your sample, your size range and how the result will be used.
