Klarite™ Substrates and Standards for Raman

Klarite substrates provide a unique solution for trace level molecular analysis using Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS).

SERS can increase the sensitivity of Raman by many orders of magnitude, extending the range of Raman measurements to as low as parts-per-billion levels.

Klarite substrates provide superior reproducibility and a systematically designed sub-micron scale patterning of a gold-coated silicon surface. These substrates help control the surface plasmon effects and enhance the Raman signal.

• Exceptional signal reproducibility
• High Raman signal enhancement
• Compatible with standard Raman spectrometers

Explosives Detection
Klarite SERS technology is used to detect the presence of explosives where trace level sensitivity is required. These measurements can be made without direct contact with suspected materials.

Vapor Phase Detection
In the event of exposure to a hazardous airborne chemical agent, vapor phase detection is used to detect and positively identify the compound. SERS proves to be a highly sensitive detection using Klarite substrates.

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