A Fourier transform infrared spectroscope allows chemists to use very small samples of a substance to identify and quantify its components. It is a particularly useful instrument for identifying the chemicals present in paints, coatings, residues, and contaminants. It works by producing an infrared absorption spectrum that can be compared to other known compounds.
Part of the Element toolbox
While FTIR can answer many materials questions, it can also be combined with other methods and instruments, such as mass spectrometry and x-ray diffraction, to analyze less common materials. FTIR is just one of Element's extensive analytical tools in our well-equipped laboratories.
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