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# Raman Microscopy analysis laboratory

## You want to analyse your materials using Raman microscopy

  raman microscopy
## What is Raman microscopy?

Raman microscopy or micro Raman is a spectroscopic analysis technique based on the Raman effect, an inelastic light scattering phenomenon. This technique is used to identify chemical compounds, characterise materials and analyse their structures on a microscopic scale.

Raman microscopy (μ-Raman) is a combination of conventional microscopy and unique chemical identification using Raman spectroscopy.

When these two techniques are combined, they offer the possibility of chemically analysing small samples and allow spectral information to be linked to spatial information.

### How does Raman microscopy work?

Raman microscopy analysis is based on the Raman effect, which occurs when light is scattered by a molecule and changes frequency according to molecular vibrations. It consists of a heating stage that can be set from -180°C to 600°C. It combines a microscope with a Raman spectrometer to obtain detailed information on the [chemical composition](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/rd/rd-support/accompaniment-in-solving-problems-of-chemical-composition-of-matter/) of samples on a microscopic scale by providing chemical imaging.

### What are the main uses of Raman microscopy?

Micro Raman analysis is widely used in fields such as [chemistry](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/analytical-chemistry-laboratory.md), [materials](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/chemical-analysis-laboratory/physico-chemical-testing-laboratory.md) science and [pharmaceutical](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/analysis-industry-pharmaceuticals.md) research, for the analysis of organic and inorganic substances.

## The FILAB laboratory offers you its services for Raman microscopy analysis

## Our Raman microscopy analysis services

Identification of chemical components

[Analyse de la cristallinité](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/crystalline-phase-studies-polymers.md)

Studying stress and [strain in materials](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-failures/analysis-of-a-deformation-of-materials-in-laboratory.md)

[Phase characterization of a material](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/analysis-industry-pharmaceuticals.md)

[Identification of contaminants](https://filab.fr/en/our-technical-resources/laboratory-analysis-sem-scanning-electron-microscopy/laboratory-analysis-contaminants.md)

   applications
## Analysis applications

 This analytical technique has many applications in different industrial fields, thanks to its ability to provide detailed data on the chemical composition and structure of samples.
Characterization of materials such as [polymers](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/plastics-processing-polymers/polymer-analysis-for-the-plastics-industry/), [ceramics](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/polymer-materials-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-material-testing/laboratory-ceramic-testing/) and [metals](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-analysis-services/metallurgical-analysis-laboratory/laboratory-analysis-metals.md)

[Drug characterization  ](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/health-pharmaceutical-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-medication.md)

Contaminant detection

[Analysis of pharmaceutical formulations](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/health-pharmaceutical-cosmetics/laboratory-analysis-pharmaceutical-formulations.md)

[Characterization of nanomaterials](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-nanomaterial.md)

[Surface coating characterization](https://filab.fr/en/sectors-of-activity/laboratory-analysis-luxury-goods/laboratory-for-the-analysis-of-surface-treatments-and-coatings-on-jewellery.md)

[Raman analysis of particles in injectables](https://filab.fr/en/our-services/our-expertise-services/laboratory-analysis-injectable-drugs/analysis-particles-injectables-raman.md)

### Examples of materials subjected to micro Raman analysis

Micro Raman can be used to analyze a wide range of organic and inorganic materials :

  Polymers : plastics, elastomers, synthetic fibers Inorganic materials: metals, ceramics, glass, oxides, sulfides... Semiconductors: electronic chips, semiconductor nanomaterials Composite materials Pharmaceutical products Nanomaterials: nanoparticles, nanowires
## Why choose FILAB for your Raman microscopy analysis?

Interpreting the results of this type of analysis is complex and requires expertise in chemistry and spectroscopy. The [FILAB](https://filab.fr/en/) laboratory and its experts can support you in carrying out and interpreting micro Raman analysis results.

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## FAQ

 What are the advantages of Raman spectroscopy?
Raman spectroscopy has several significant advantages over other vibrational spectroscopy techniques, such as infrared (IR) or near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy. Unlike absorption spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy is based on the inelastic scattering of light by a sample. This allows solids, liquids and gases to be measured directly without the need for complex sample preparation. What's more, analyses can be carried out through transparent materials such as glass or plastic.

Another major advantage of Raman spectroscopy is the low intensity of the Raman signal in water. This makes it easy to detect compounds dissolved in water, without significant interference.

 Can Raman spectra be obtained from a mixture of materials?
The Raman spectrum provides information about all the molecules present in the sample being analysed. For example, spectra obtained from mixtures contain characteristic bands for each molecule. If the spectra of the different components are known, it is possible to deduce quantitative information about the composition of the mixture.

 Quelles autres informations peut-on obtenir par spectroscopie Raman
La spectroscopie Raman permet d'obtenir, de manière directe ou indirecte, une variété d'informations, notamment sur les isotopes présents dans les molécules, les allotropes, le degré de cristallinité, le polymorphisme, le dopage dans les réseaux cristallins, ainsi que sur des paramètres tels que la contrainte, la pression et la température.