ftir

Overview

State-of-the-art FTIR spectrometer for chemical identification and analysis of polymer materials. Equipped with microscope attachment and extensive spectral libraries for rapid material identification and contamination analysis.

Example outputs

  • FKM Elastomer Spectrum

    Characteristic FTIR spectrum of FKM fluoroelastomer showing C-F stretching bands (1100-1300 cm⁻¹) and C-H bending modes.

  • Oxidation Comparison

    Overlay of new vs aged material spectra showing development of carbonyl peak at 1720 cm⁻¹ indicating oxidative degradation.

Specifications

Wide Spectral Range: 7800-350 cm⁻¹
Various Sampling Accessories (ATR, Transmission)
Microscope FTIR Attachment
Raman Accessory Available
Extensive Spectral Libraries
Diamond ATR Crystal

Applications

  • Chemical Analysis and Identification
  • Reliability Studies
  • Quality Assurance
  • Failure Investigations
  • New Product Development
  • Contamination Detection

Key Capabilities

  • Material identification
  • Chemical structure analysis
  • Oxidation level monitoring
  • Additive identification
  • Contamination analysis

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Use cases

  • Material verification

    Confirming elastomer type matches specification for incoming quality control

  • Degradating Analysis

    Investigating oxidative degregation of seals exposed to high-temperature service

  • Contamination Source Identification

    Analyzing foreign material deposits on failed seal surface

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