Description of the method
In ATR-FT-IR spectroscopy (Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy), an infrared light beam is directed in such a way that it is reflected at least once. This reflection forms a wave that propagates into the sample. The penetration depth into the sample is typically between 0.5 and 2 micrometres. This enables the analysis of samples without complex preparation: surface analysis of opaque materials, analysis of highly absorbent solutions (particularly organic ones) and solids.
Application examples
- Surface analysis of polymers and coatings
- Industrial quality control
- Analysis for additives and contaminants
Contact
Professor Tung Pham
Department of Textile Chemistry
Höchsterstraße 73, 6850 Dornbirn
+43 (5572) 28533
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- Analysis of solids at ambient pressure
- Hot stage available (temperatures: room temperature to 300 °C)
- Can be combined with microscopy
- Analysis is possible for small sample quantities, provided that resources are available