MacroRAM™
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Benchtop Raman Spectrometer
MacroRAM™ is an easy-to-use macro Raman spectrometer for fast and reliable Raman analysis. Perfect for bulk analysis of solids, liquid solutions, powders, and gels, MacroRAM provides the flexibility and sensitivity to handle virtually any type of sample. With a compact and robust design including Class 1* laser safety, MacroRAM is ideal for use in most environments, from undergraduate teaching labs to industrial QC and manufacturing.
Powered by the industry-leading LabSpec 6 spectroscopy suite software, MacroRAM brings simplicity to macro Raman spectroscopy without compromising the ability to handle even the most challenging applications. It is ideal for confirming the identity and quality control of incoming raw materials, as well as for analyzing chemical composition, process monitoring, and assessing unknown substances. MacroRAM’s durability and fixed internal setup ensure consistent and reproducible results over time, making it a reliable and robust choice for researchers, scientists, and industry professionals across such disciplines as pharmaceuticals, polymers & microplastics, forensics, wet chemistry, gemology, and other industries.
To facilitate the use of the MacroRAM in the undergraduate teaching laboratory setting, a series of educational labs are available. Designed to teach some of the most important concepts in Raman spectroscopy, such as identification, quantification, and vibrational chemistry, these educational labs can be used as is or tailored to fit the needs of any undergraduate laboratory. To learn more about these labs, please visit MacroRAM Educational Labs.
Features
Unlock Rapid, Precise Analysis with the MacroRAM Raman Spectrometer
- The MacroRAM Raman Spectrometer is engineered to deliver fast, reliable results across a wide range of applications. Whether you're in a fast-paced industrial setting or a dynamic academic lab, the MacroRAM streamlines your workflow, saving you valuable time and resources.
Key Benefits
Quick, Easy, and Efficient Raman Spectroscopy
- Raman spectroscopy requires little to no sample preparation, saving you time, money, and consumables, resulting in a low cost of ownership.
- The simple and easy installation of the MacroRAM and the short warm-up time of less than one minute means you can start measuring samples immediately, eliminating delays and maximizing productivity.
Superior Sensitivity and Wide Dynamic Range
- The high quantum efficiency of the BI-NIR CCD (~4x more QE in the NIR than a standard OE CCD) allows for measurement of the C-H, N-H, and O-H stretching regions, providing more information about the sample than other macroscopic Raman systems on the market. This CCD combined with the high-powered 785 nm laser delivers exceptional sensitivity, allowing for the measurement of low concentration samples.
- On the other hand, the wide dynamic range of the CCD (55,500:1), combined with the fully adjustable laser power, allows for the measurement of samples of varying concentrations—all on a single system!
Safety in Any Environment
- Safety is paramount in any environment, whether in academia or industry. The MacroRAM offers Class 1 laser safety when using the fully enclosed internal compartment. A lid safety interlock ensures that the laser does not turn on until the lid is completely closed, and turns off immediately once the lid is opened, minimizing any potential safety risks.
- When using an external fiber coupled probe, multiple external safety interlocks and an internal shutter provide an extra layer of protection, which is particularly important when multiple users operate the system
Robustness and Versatility
- The compact and robust design of the MacroRAM makes it ideal for both laboratory and field applications, expanding its versatility for various applications
- The MacroRAM enables incredibly fast measurements—fractions of seconds—allowing you to track rapidly changing processes in real-time, at-line, in-line, and/or in-process. This is crucial for applications like monitoring polymerization reactions or other dynamic chemical processes.
Effortless Operation and Powerful Analysis
- Our user-friendly LabSpec software simplifies operation, allowing you to obtain spectra with a single press of a button
- For advanced data processing and analysis, LabSpec software offers a complete solution to extract the precise information you need from your samples—quickly and effortlessly. And, with seamless integration of spectral database searching software, you can identify materials instantly, all with a single click!
- For advanced data processing and analysis, LabSpec software offers a complete solution to extract the precise information you need from your samples—quickly and effortlessly. And, with seamless integration of spectral database searching software, you can identify materials instantly, all with a single click!
Flexible sampling options
- The MacroRAM offers a wide array of sample holders (cuvette holder, powder/solid holder, external probes, flow cell, temperature drawer, etc.), providing the flexibility to measure all types of samples quickly and easily.
- The ability to connect external probes extends this versatility, enabling measurements of liquids, larger samples, and other challenging materials through immersion or stand-off techniques.
Ideal for Teaching Laboratories
- In any teaching environment, safety is of utmost importance. The MacroRAM has Class 1 laser safety when measuring in the fully enclosed internal compartment, ensuring the laser cannot be turned on unexpectedly, and minimizing any potential safety risks.
- To facilitate the use of the MacroRAM in an undergraduate teaching laboratory setting, a series of educational labs are available. To learn more about these labs, please visit MacroRAM Educational Labs
Applications Across Diverse Industries
The MacroRAM’s versatility makes it ideal for a wide range of applications, including:
- Pharmaceuticals: Liquid concentrations, contamination analysis, polymorph analysis, real-time analysis, and raw material analysis, all with exceptional sensitivity!
- Polymers: Identification, differentiation, contamination analysis, and real-time monitoring of polymerization reactions
- Forensics: Drug and explosives identification, measurements through containers, and fiber identification
- Industrial Chemicals: Raw materials, monitoring chemical reactions, QC/QA
- Semiconductor Wet Process: Raw material identification, contamination control, and concentration monitoring
- Carbons: D/G ratio analysis for quality assessment
- Battery: Electrolyte characterization
- Food and Beverage: Contamination detection, adulteration analysis, microplastics, and authenticity verification
- Geology: Rock and mineral identification
- Art: Pigment identification and material composition analysis without damaging the sample!
- Cosmetics: Raw material analysis and contamination detection.
Featured Webinars
Industrial Applications for Macro-Raman Spectroscopy
This webinar will focus specifically on Macro-Raman and the valuable information it can provide from identification/differentiation to quantification, to real-time process monitoring.
Applications in Macroscopic Raman Spectroscopy: From Industrial QC to Teaching Labs
This webinar will provide a general overview of Raman spectroscopy and HORIBA’s MacroRAM Raman spectrometer. Select applications examples and measurement demonstrations will be presented for pharmaceutical, microplastic and polymer samples.
