Spectrify: your new Spectral Suite
Spectrify
is a user-friendly spectroscopy software designed to simplify the
visualization, analysis, and management of spectral data directly in your web
browser. Developed by SFTec, Spectrify
is currently in its beta phase, with
ongoing enhancements through Machine Learning Tools for advanced analysis and
identification. Let's delve into how Spectrify
makes importing Raman
Spectroscopy data
from open databases a breeze.
Raman Spectroscopy
Raman Spectroscopy is a versatile, non-destructive method that analyzes the way a monochromatic laser is scattered by the sample. This technique is a widely used in characterization because every type of material scatters light in a unique manner, revealing a spectrum that can serve as a fingerprint.
The ongoing
development of this technique enables SFTec to provide a broad range of Raman
Solutions. From Handheld Raman devices to Portable and Mini Raman
spectrometers, as well as Microscope-mounted Raman systems. These tools are
versatile and can be utilized for a wide range of analyses in both industrial
and research. Spectrify
makes data analysis accessible to everyone by simplifying
the process of preparing and comparing data, and it easily handles the loading
datasets.
RRUFF Database for Gemstones
A specific application of Raman Solutions is materials identification utilizing databases such as the RRUFF™ Project. This project is compiling a comprehensive set of high-quality spectral data from well-characterized minerals and gemstones, making this information freely available online.
With the RRUFF database and a Raman
Spectrometer, you can easily identify gemstones in real environments by
comparing spectra with Spectrify. For this example, you can directly download Raman data for emerald, diamond and topaz here.
Importing RRUFF with Spectrify
- Download RRUFF Example Spectra or directly find your data in the database.
- Access Spectrify using your e-mail.
- Generate a Workspace with "Use my Spectra" or "+" button in Workspace Management Menu.
-
Name your
Workspace and choose your Spectral Technique. Then press the "Next" button. Optionally,
a description can be added.
- The
"Raw Contents Preview" shows that RRUFF
database uses first 11 rows with
metadata.
- For importing spectra, we have just to set "Start import at Row" to 12.
- "Parsed
Contents Preview" will clearly show the 2-columns structure.
- If all
files have same structure, we can simply press "Apply to all Files", for inspect file by file, press "Apply".
- Any error in this step should be related to not skiping enough rows.
