Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

Description

FTIR spectroscopy is well suited to analyse organic and inorganic elements, because it gives information on the chemical bonds and the molecular structures. Indeed, each molecule absorbs infrared light at wavelengths characteristic of its vibrational modes. An infrared spectrum thus identifies the molecule under analysis.

Uses

  • Surface and depth chemical composition identification
  • Contaminant analysis
  • Thin film, coating and monomolecular film analysis
  • Qualitative, quantitative and semi-quantitative analyses

Technical specifications

Resolution / sensitivity : 0.5 cm-1 , 1 - 5% mass
Depth resolution : 0.1 - 5 µm
Lateral resolution : Imaging : ~ 5 µm
Other characteristics : Infrared microscopy (point by point mapping and infrared imaging), photoacoustic cell, depth analysis, horizontal ATR and micro-ATR, specular reflection, diffuse reflection (DRIFTS), PM-IRRAS and variable angle measurements, IR polarization measurements.
   
Manufacturer : Digilab
Model : FTS7000
   
Manufacturer : BioRad
Model : FTS6000, FTS3000