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What Is the Difference Between Radiometers, Spectrometers, Spectroradiometers and Spectrophotometers?

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Measuring the Color of Expensive Essential Oils Using Smaller Sample Sizes

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Spectrophotometric Color Analysis is Essential for Creating Natural-Looking At-Home Hair Dye

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New Technology Improves Efficiency of Color and Haze Measurement in Liquid Pharmaceuticals

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Maintaining Color Quality Control in Birth Control Pills Protects Patient Health

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What Is the Difference Between Radiometers, Spectrometers, Spectroradiometers and Spectrophotometers?

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Ken Phillips

If you work in the biopharmaceutical industry, you’re likely familiar with the concept of light and color measurement and the equipment used in these processes — radiometers, spectrometers, spectroradiometers and spectrophotometers. While all four instruments are used to detect light and energy, they vary widely in their capabilities, applications and intended purposes. It’s important to know and […]

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Measuring the Color of Expensive Essential Oils Using Smaller Sample Sizes

Posted on October 29, 2018 by Ken Phillips

The expense of essential oils may make some manufacturers reluctant to devote material to spectrophotometric color quality control. Image Source: Shutterstock user natashamam The use of essential oils is a growing trend within the health and wellness community. The therapeutic properties of these oils have been recognized and harnessed by practitioners of traditional medicine for […]

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Spectrophotometric Color Analysis is Essential for Creating Natural-Looking At-Home Hair Dye

Posted on October 9, 2018 by Ken Phillips

Today’s at-home hair dye kits are capable of creating natural, multi-dimensional color. Image Source: IS MODE Hair dye has come a long way since its invention in Ancient Egypt, where people would use henna to cover up their greys.1. Now, people who want to change their color have a plethora of options in front of […]

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New Technology Improves Efficiency of Color and Haze Measurement in Liquid Pharmaceuticals

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Ken Phillips

Including haze measurement in the standard quality control process for a liquid medication may seem inefficient, but it may be essential. Image Source: Shutterstock user siam.pukkato In the pharmaceutical industry today, testing the color and haze of a liquid medication is one of the final steps in the manufacturing process. However, in the rush to […]

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Maintaining Color Quality Control in Birth Control Pills Protects Patient Health

Posted on October 4, 2018 by Ken Phillips

Color is a critical feature in most oral contraceptives, helping users determine which pill to take when. Image Source: Shutterstock user 279photo Studio Color accuracy and consistency are absolutely essential in birth control pills. That’s because many types of birth control pills are color coded based on how much active hormone they contain. This unique […]

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New Technology Improves Efficiency of Color and Haze Measurement in Liquid Pharmaceuticals

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Ken Phillips

Including haze measurement in the standard quality control process for a liquid medication may seem inefficient, but it may be essential. Image Source: Shutterstock user siam.pukkato In the pharmaceutical industry today, testing the color and haze of a liquid medication is one of the final steps in the manufacturing process. However, in the rush to […]

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Overcoming the Challenges of Color Measurement in Coated Pills

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Ken Phillips

Changing a pill’s color can make users less likely to take needed medication. Image Source: Shutterstock user White bear studio The color of coated pills isn’t just about aesthetics—it can impact how consumers identify and use medications. For example, the authors of one study on the impact of pill appearance on consumer perception noted that […]

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