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From Reaction to Release: Raman and NIR Analysis for Fertilizer Production

DATE

November 4, 2026

TIME

10:00 a.m. PT | 1:00 p.m. ET | 6:00 p.m. UK

Overview

Fertilizer production depends on timely chemical measurements, but reference techniques such as titration and ICP-OES can require sample transport, preparation, reagents, specialized analysts, and significant time before results are available. Raman and near-infrared spectroscopy can provide faster, simpler analysis closer to production while reducing reagent use and cost per measurement. Using examples from phosphate, urea, and ammonium nitrate fertilizer production, this webinar will explore the development of quantitative spectroscopic methods, from collecting representative production samples and reliable reference data through calibration and independent validation. The session will also examine method transfer and deployment across instruments and production sites.

Adam J. Hopkins, Ph.D., Product Manager for Spectroscopy at Metrohm USA, will introduce Raman and NIR fundamentals, along with the Metrohm products, sampling options, and software used for production measurements. Hannah Schorr, Ph.D., Applications Specialist for Spectroscopy at Metrohm USA, will then present the analytical science behind the fertilizer applications, including how quantitative methods are developed, validated, transferred, and maintained for reliable routine analysis.

Key Learning Objectives:

Reduce analysis time and operating costs with Raman and NIR.
Explore Raman and NIR applications in fertilizer production.
Learn best practices for method development and validation.
Understand key factors that impact measurement reliability.
Deploy methods across multiple instruments and production sites.

Who Should Attend:

Fertilizer manufacturers seeking faster analytical results
Chemists evaluating Raman or NIR for process and quality control
QA/QC and production teams supporting phosphate, urea, or ammonium nitrate production
Scientists developing or validating spectroscopic methods
Organizations looking to standardize measurements across multiple sites

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Speakers

Hannah Schorr, Ph.D.
Spectroscopy Applications Specialist
Metrohm USA

Adam J. Hopkins, Ph.D.
Spectroscopy Product Manager
Metrohm USA

Melissa O’Meara
Forensic Science Consultant
ACS Media Group

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