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Area of Science:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Spectroscopy

Background:

  • Standardized samples are crucial for evaluating spectroscopic instruments.
  • LEGO blocks were previously proposed as test samples for Raman spectroscopy.
  • Assessing performance on dark samples and mitigating fluorescence are key challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate the use of colored LEGO blocks as standard samples for handheld Raman spectrometers.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of fluorescence avoidance and mitigation schemes.
  • To assess instrument performance on dark samples.

Main Methods:

  • Comparison of ten different handheld Raman spectrometers.
  • Utilized a set of colored LEGO blocks (white, yellow, red, blue, gray, black) as test samples.
  • Tested instruments with various excitation lines (785, 830/852, and 1064 nm) and data processing schemes.

Main Results:

  • The set of LEGO blocks effectively challenges instruments in fluorescence mitigation and dark sample analysis.
  • Performance variations among instruments highlight specific manufacturer optimizations.
  • Different excitation wavelengths and data processing methods impact results.

Conclusions:

  • Colored LEGO blocks are a suitable and versatile test case for handheld Raman spectrometers.
  • The study provides insights into instrument capabilities for fluorescence and dark sample analysis.
  • Findings aid in understanding and selecting Raman spectrometers for specific applications.