Investigating authenticity and tracing origin using isotopic fingerprinting
Investigators can track origins, authenticity and trace identity using the isotopic fingerprints (isotopic signatures) that are left behind in food, fiber, liquid or stone. Isotope mass spectrometry (IRMS) can help identify the isotopic signatures that provide information about a geographic region, botanical processes, soil or fertilization processes.
Capture the stories hidden in your samples with the Thermo Scientific portfolio of isotope ratio mass spectrometers. Find out how our different IRMS systems compare.
Isotopic fingerprints help uncover the history of your samples
Samples have unique chemical signatures, or fingerprints, that provide clues to their histories. Isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS) can help visualize these fingerprints. IRMS traces carbon, nitrogen, sulfur, oxygen, and hydrogen isotopes by detecting their natural variations, revealing the origin and history of samples.
Isotope Origin Applications
Learn how to test for origin and authenticity of food and beverage samples.
Learn how to test environmental samples to identify contaminants as well as the origin of pollutants.
Learn how to examine forensic samples for their origins and unravel doping cases.
Learn how to examine oil and gas sampless.
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Attend the Isotope fingerprints e-learning and go on a journey with the Isotope Hunter
This e-learning module will introduce you to isotope fingerprints and how they are used to find answers to sample origin and authenticity. Start your journey to become an Isotope Hunter today!
Isotope Fingerprints Compendium
Are you performing origin analysis? Don't miss this introduction to Isotope Fingerprints and how they are used for origin and authenticity for food integrity applications.
