What is the range of FTIR?

FTIR can be used to collects high spectral resolution data over a wide range, usually between 5000 and 400 cm−1 for mid-IR region wavelength, and between 10,000 and 4000 cm−1 for near-IR region wavelength. For a typical FTIR, the resolution is 4 cm−1.

How do I check my FTIR score?

Once the initial testing and spectrum collection is complete, interpretation of FTIR spectra comes next. Typically, interpreting FTIR spectra starts at the high frequency end to identify the functional groups present. The fingerprint regions are then studied to positively identify the compound.

What is FTIR microspectroscopy?

FTIR microspectroscopy is a non-invasive and label-free tool that requires a very limited amount of material and allows obtaining a biochemical fingerprint of the sample under investigation, providing information on the content and structure of its main biomolecules, as well as on their chemical modifications6,7.

How do you do FTIR analysis?

Testing Process

1. Step 1: Place sample in FTIR spectrometer. The spectrometer directs beams of IR at the sample and measures how much of the beam and at which frequencies the sample absorbs the infrared light.
2. Step 2: The reference database houses thousands of spectra, so samples can be identified.

What are the disadvantages of FTIR?

The sampling chamber of an FTIR can present some limitations due to its relatively small size. Mounted pieces can obstruct the IR beam. Usually, only small items as rings can be tested. Several materials completely absorb Infrared radiation; consequently, it may be impossible to get a reliable result.

What is the application of FTIR?

FTIR spectroscopy is used to quickly and definitively identify compounds such as compounded plastics, blends, fillers, paints, rubbers, coatings, resins, and adhesives. It can be applied across all phases of the product lifecycle including design, manufacture, and failure analysis.

What is the difference between FTIR and Raman?

FTIR measures how much light is the remaining energy from the original light source after being passed through the substance. In comparison, Raman measures the energy that is scattered after being excited by a laser.

What is Fourier transform IR (FTIR) used for?

INTRODUCTION The use of Fourier transform IR (FTIR) spectroscopic techniques for the nondestructive analysis of biological specimens is a rapidly expanding research area, with much focus on its utility in cytological and histological diagnosis through the generation of spectral images1,2.

What can FT-IR spectroscopy tell us about concrete?

Fourier-Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy shows several advantages that make it interesting to investigate cementitious materials: from clinker or hydrated phases to the bulk or the surface of hardened concrete.

How much material is required for a FT-IR analysis?

The FT-IR analyses in Transmission mode need only a few milligrams of material to provide its composition while other techniques (such as thermo-gravimetric analysis, X-ray diffraction, X-ray fluorescence) need a few grams.