Students learn particle identification and materials characterization through lecture/demonstration and practical exercises. The PLM course covers alignment, calibration, refractive Index, dispersion staining, pleochroism, birefringence, isotropic/anisotropic, lines of extinction and optic signs and particles identification exercises using known and unknown samples. MORE >

The SEM course emphasizes hands-on learning. Using five SEM and EMA instruments, students have the opportunity to study their own samples, or test samples provided by our staff, under the direction of McCrone scientists with over 40 years of combined SEM/EDS/WDS experience... MORE >

This course in Transmission Electron Microscopy is designed to provide practical, hands-on learning for new and experienced operators. The course utilizes lectures, demonstrations and direct student participation, using a JEOL JEM-3010 300 kV, LaB6 TEM... MORE >

This is an advanced course in x-ray microanalysis using energy-dispersive x-ray spectrometry (EDS). The course will provide instruction and hands-on practice on performing EDS, analyzing difficult samples, mapping, and interpreting analysis results... MORE >

This Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) imaging course is an advanced topics course and provides instruction and hands-on practice for getting the best possible SEM images, especially from difficult samples, or under challenging operating conditions... MORE >

This 1-day course will teach you how to obtain faster, better, cheaper FTIR analyses. Discover how an FTIR works and how to optimize scanning parameters to get the best results. MORE >

This Infrared Microscopy course is designed to provide practical instruction in "real world" use of the FTIR microscope. This course assumes basic knowledge of infrared spectroscopy and operation of an FTIR microscope. There is a brief discussion of infrared theory, and a heavy emphasis on using FTIR microscopy in problem-solving applications... MORE >

A 3 day overview of how to determine unknown molecular structures from infrared spectra. The course begins with how molecules absorb infrared radiation, and how to integrate peak position, height, and width information to make identifying molecules easier. MORE >

This Raman microspectroscopy course is designed to provide practical instruction in "real world" use of the Raman microscope. The class utilizes demonstrations and laboratory exercises supplemented with lectures... MORE >

This course focuses on isolating, mounting, and handling 1-100 µm sized particles without the use of micromanipulators. Methods for isolating contaminants from liquids, solids or on surfaces are covered... MORE >

Taught by members of cleanroom staff at McCrone Associates, specialized techniques are demonstrated for isolating and mounting small particles and microtraces from examples of trace evidence... MORE >

This USP <788 course covers the United States Pharmacopeia National Formulary Method <788> Particulate Matter in Injections, Microscopic Particle Count Test. This one-day course provides students with a hands-on understanding of the method as well as instruction on how to prepare samples for counting, and performing microscopic particle counts... MORE >

This course is an initial introduction to microscopical trace evidence examination. This course introduces the student to the principles and practical use of the stereomicroscope and polarized light microscope for the analysis of common microscopic trace evidence (hairs, fibers, paint, and glass)... MORE >

This Special Forensics course is an initial introduction to forensic hair comparison. This course introduces the student to the techniques for the identification of animal and human hairs and introduces the student to the principles and practice of forensic hair comparison using microscopy and DNA analysis... MORE >

The Fiber Microscopy Course introduces the principles and practice of polarized light microscopy (PLM) to the identification of natural and man-made fibers. The course will be useful to anyone from a variety of sciences needing to identify fibers... MORE >

The Forensic Soil Examination Part 1 course covers the forensic examination and comparison of soil. The class emphasizes methods and procedures used in the forensic community for soil analysis. Part 1 covers the forensic aspects of soil analysis, sample handling and processing with only an introduction to mineral identification... MORE >

The Forensic Soil Examination course Part 2 covers the microscopical identification and comparison of soil constituents, concentrating on common soil minerals. The course emphasizes historical and innovative methods and procedures used in the forensic community for soil comparisons... MORE >

The Forensic Paint Identification and Comparison course provides students with an understanding of forensic paint analysis. Students learn the composition of paints, modes of film formation, and the composition of paints as related to their end-use applications... MORE >

Presented as a wide-ranging materials analysis course, students learn about the identification and comparison of basic building materials and the products made from them including wood, paper, cements, plasters, mortars, bricks, blocks, and insulation. MORE >

Most pharmaceutical products are specified to be essentially free of visible particles and there are limits on the number of sub-visible particles allowed. The FDA requires that contamination problems are fully investigated in a timely fashion. This course teaches an analytical approach that utilizes microscopical examination coupled with sample isolation, preparation, and analytical methods optimized for small particles, to successfully identify particulate contamination for regulatory compliance... MORE >

The "White Powders" course teaches students how to identify white powders using several microscopical identification techniques including: polarized light microscopy (PLM), fluorescence microscopy, spot tests, solubility tests, flame tests, and thermal microscopy... MORE >

The GSR analysis by SEM/EDS course emphasizes hands-on learning. Using two SEM instruments, students have the opportunity to study test samples provided by our staff, under the direction of McCrone scientists with over 15 years of combined SEM/EDS GSR analysis experience. MORE >

This comprehensive 3-day course will teach you how to use an FTIR to obtain spectra of controlled substances, and how to interpret their spectra. On Day 1 we cover how an FTIR works, how to measure data and instrument quality, analyzing mixtures, and how ATR (Attenuated Total Reflectance) makes the analysis of controlled substances fast and easy. Days 2 and 3 focus on Infrared Spectral Interpretation. You will learn how to perform spectral comparisons correctly, and discover a proven 12-step program for determining unknowns. Course emphasis is not on memorizing peak positions but on pattern recognition, something most people can learn easily. MORE >

This comprehensive 3-day course will teach you how to use an FTIR to obtain spectra of polymers and how to interpret their spectra. On Day 1 we cover how an FTIR works, how to measure data and instrument quality, analyzing mixtures. Discover the best ways to prepare polymers for FTIR analysis, including how ATR (Attenuated Total Reflectance) makes polymer analysis fast and easy. MORE >