{"id":99,"date":"2023-08-20T14:39:50","date_gmt":"2023-08-20T14:39:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iitrpr.ac.in\/chemical-drf\/?page_id=99"},"modified":"2023-08-21T13:13:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T13:13:40","slug":"fourier-transform-infrared-ftir-spectrometer","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iitrpr.ac.in\/chemical-drf\/?page_id=99","title":{"rendered":"Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Model: Nicolet\u2122 iS50 FTIR Spectrometer<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Brief Introduction of the Instrument:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) is an analytical technique that uses infrared radiation to identify chemical composition and molecular structure. It measures the absorption of light by a sample and generates a unique spectrum for analysis. It&#8217;s widely used in various fields for substance identification and characterization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Application of the Instrument:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chemical analysis: <\/strong>Compound identification and reaction analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Materials characterization: <\/strong>Studying composition and surface properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental monitoring:<\/strong> Pollutant detection.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Biological studies: <\/strong>Biomolecule analysis and protein structure investigation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nanotechnology: <\/strong>Nanoparticle characterization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pharmaceutical analysis:<\/strong> Drug formulation and release studies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Catalysis research:<\/strong> Catalyst and reaction mechanism analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Solar energy research:<\/strong> Photovoltaic material analysis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thin films and coatings analysis:<\/strong> Film characterization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Polymer science:<\/strong> Studying polymer blends and degradation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limitation of the Instrument:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sample compatibility: <\/strong>Some samples may not be suitable due to strong absorption orfluorescence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sensitivity to water: <\/strong>Interference can occur in samples with water or in humid environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sample preparation: <\/strong>Complex or time-consuming preparation methods may be required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited spatial resolution:<\/strong> Challenging for analyzing specific regions or small particles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quantitative analysis: <\/strong>Accuracy can be challenging for complex mixtures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Limited detection range: <\/strong>Some compounds may have weak or no absorption.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sample type and consumable needed<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FTIR sample types:<\/strong> solids, liquids, films\/coatings.<strong><br>Consumables: <\/strong>Sample holders (KBr pellets, liquid cells), ATR accessories, Isopropanol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.iitrpr.ac.in\/chemical-drf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FTIR-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer, \u00a0FTIR Advanced Spectroscopy, Nicolet\u2122 iS50 FTIR Spectrometer, IIT Ropar, Department of Chemical Engineering\" class=\"wp-image-71\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.iitrpr.ac.in\/chemical-drf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FTIR-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.iitrpr.ac.in\/chemical-drf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FTIR-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.iitrpr.ac.in\/chemical-drf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FTIR-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.iitrpr.ac.in\/chemical-drf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FTIR-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.iitrpr.ac.in\/chemical-drf\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/FTIR.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Model: Nicolet\u2122 iS50 FTIR Spectrometer Brief Introduction of the Instrument: FTIR (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) is an analytical technique that uses infrared radiation to identify chemical composition and molecular structure. 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