ChemBase

ChemBase is a lightweight application that enables you to search the NIST X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Database from your desktop, providing much easier access to the available information.

This utility can save you a lot of time if you work with this database on a daily basis, as it makes it possible to find and extract the relevant data with just a few mouse clicks.

If you have decided that ChemBase is the tool you need, you should be pleasantly surprised to learn that the program can be launched almost instantly, as it is not necessary to go through an installation procedure beforehand.

Not only is the application very simple to deploy, but it will not leave any traces behind once it is removed from your computer. Moreover, it can even be run from portable storage devices.

When setting up a search, you can enter the current energy level and dispersion, and you also have the option of restricting the search to a certain element. If one or more spectral lines are selected, you can narrow down the results even further.

ChemBase can display all database records found for the selected element and spectral lines. The energy level and dispersion values will be ignored when this function is used.

When you have found the information you are interested in, you can copy it to the clipboard with a single mouse click. Alternatively, the program can display more details by taking you to the online version of the database browser.

As far as the user interface is concerned, the only negative aspect we can mention is the fact that the window’s dimensions are not remembered when shutting down the app. Other than that, however, the program’s UI is well designed.

On the whole, ChemBase is a great tool for professionals who are looking for an easier way to extract information from the NIST X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Database. It is lightweight, portable and very easy to use.