PerkinElmer-Spectrum Two-FTIR Spectrometer

Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometer
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Description

The Spectrum Two is a versatile Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer designed for a wide range of materials analysis. It offers several sampling accessories to accommodate various sample types, thicknesses and techniques.

Specifications

  • This method facilitates rapid analysis of thin films (down to microns), opaque solids, liquids, and powders. It covers a wavenumber range of 450-4000 cm⁻¹ (22 µm to 2.5 µm).

  • Analyse thin films (less than 100 microns) deposited on transparent mid-infrared substrates or analyse powdered samples mixed with KBr. The transmission mode operates within the 400-4000 cm⁻¹ (25 µm to 2.5 µm) range.

  • This technique is suitable for measuring any flat film, metallic surfaces, or reflecting surfaces. Measurements are conducted at a fixed 16° angle of incidence across the 450-4000 cm⁻¹ (22 µm to 2.5 µm) range. The accessory includes a flat reference mirror and aperture masks (2mm, 5mm, and 10mm) for versatility.

  • This method is ideal for analysing highly scattering solids and powders. It operates within the 450-4000 cm⁻¹ (22 µm to 2.5 µm) range and comes with two sampling cups with micro (~20mg) and macro (~80mg) capacities.

    • Organic powders, liquids, and films
    • Biological sections
    • Minerals
    • Polymers

Applications

  • Chemical characterization and crystallinity of polymers
  • Polymer and small molecule analysis via library matching
  • Mapping lipid and amino acid-rich areas in biological samples
  • Identifying metal-ligand bonds in complexes
  • Comparing Raman and FTIR spectra to reference libraries for molecule identification
  • Verifying results through complementary techniques

Instrument location

Spectroscopy Laboratory location

Ground Floor, Room G31
June Griffith Building (F10)
UNSW Sydney Kensington NSW 2025

Phone: 02 9385 9795
Email: spec@unsw.edu.au

Access

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