Raman Enhanced with SERS: How Low Can You Go? Identifying Fentanyl and Other Substances in Low Concentrations

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OVERVIEW
How low can you go? Or more significantly, how low of a concentration will your Raman analyzer detect and identify target chemicals including Fentanyl and Fentanyl analogs? Enhance operator safety and success analyzing lower concentration chemical threats with Raman analyzers. This webinar presents the advantages of using easy Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) techniques to both defeat common Raman interferences and enable lower dose identification. Participants will observe the manipulation of surrogate chemical samples to identify select target chemicals. Presenter displays tips, techniques and “secrets” using handheld Raman analyzers with and without SERS analyzing surrogate samples.

TAKEAWAYS
- Learn about Gemini handheld Raman & FTIR analyzer
- Learn about Gemini LowDoseID which uses Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS)
- Enhance operator safety and success analyzing lower concentration chemical threats including Fentanyl and Fentanyl analogs.

RESOURCES
www.thermoscientific.com/safety-chemID
http://www.thermoscientific.com/en/product/gemini-analyzer.html

Who can view: Everyone

Webinar Price: Free

Featured Presenters

Bill Bennett

Houghtons, Inc., President

Bill Bennett has 16 years of experience as a founding member of the Michigan 51st CST-WMD where he operated the mobile analytical laboratory. Bill served 32 years in the U.S. Air Force. Bill is the lead Gemini trainer for Thermo Scientific and president of Houghtons, Inc., a training company specializing in hazardous materials identification.

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Michael J. Magda

Livonia Fire & Rescue – Battalion Chief

Battalion Chief Mike Magda has served Livonia Fire & Rescue for the past 26 years and also as Team Leader for Western Wayne County HMRT for the past 31 years. Mike is a retired Hazmat Manager for Michigan Task Force One, Former Technical Adviser to Michigan Hazmat MABAS committee, Owner of Magda International which trains first responders in flying drones, certified FAA Airframe and Powerplant mechanic, Privet Pilot, a FAA Safety Team Member, and a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).

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Joe Kratochvil

Training Specialist, HazMat Center, IAFC

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International Association of Fire Chiefs

The International Association of Fire Chiefs represents the leadership of over 1.2 million firefighters and emergency responders. IAFC members are the world's leading experts in firefighting, emergency medical services, terrorism response, hazardous materials spills, natural disasters, search and rescue, and public safety legislation. Since 1873, the IAFC has provided a forum for its members to exchange ideas and uncover the latest products and services available to first responders.

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