Equipment Description

FTIR Spectrometer

Short intro: The FTIR spectrometer provides rapid, non-destructive mid-IR analysis for identification, verification, and materials characterization. With an intuitive workflow, ATR accessories, and powerful spectral libraries, it delivers confident results in research, teaching, and routine QA/QC.

Why choose the FTIR spectrometer

The FTIR spectrometer captures infrared absorption patterns that function like molecular fingerprints, enabling quick confirmation of incoming raw materials, contaminants, or finished products. A stable interferometer and precision laser reference maintain wavenumber accuracy over time, while high signal-to-noise optics produce clean spectra with minimal baseline drift. For routine work, the diamond ATR module lets you analyze solids, films, powders, or viscous liquids without extensive prep—simply press the sample, collect, clean, and go. Guided software automates background collection, method selection, and data processing (baseline, smoothing, spectral subtraction), so new users become productive fast.

Key features & specifications

• Spectral range: typical mid-IR coverage (e.g., ~4000–400 cm⁻¹) with interchangeable ATR/transmission/reflection accessories.

• Resolution & S/N: high-resolution options (e.g., ≤1–2 cm⁻¹) and robust signal-to-noise for confident peak assignment.

• Accessories: diamond or ZnSe ATR for most samples; KBr transmission cell for liquids; diffuse/specular reflectance for films and coatings.

• Libraries & ID: built-in search against commercial or in-house libraries; create and lock validated methods for GMP/GLP environments.

• Compliance & QA: polystyrene validation checks, audit trails, and user permissions (model/software dependent).

• Connectivity: LIMS/PDF/CSV export, report templates with pass/fail criteria, and barcode/sample ID fields to speed throughput.

Applications

• Pharma & biotech: raw-material ID, excipient verification, counterfeit screening.

• Polymers & chemicals: additive tracking, oxidation monitoring, cure state evaluation.

• Food & cosmetics: authenticity checks, adulteration screening, formulation QA.

• Academia & teaching labs: functional-group analysis and method development.

What’s included

Typical supply: FTIR base unit, software, power lead, and an ATR accessory (or transmission kit) with toolkit and cleaning supplies. Optional packages include extended libraries, reflectance accessories, validation standards, and performance qualification services.

Installation & support

We can assist with delivery, setup, method transfer, and user training across Australia & New Zealand. Preventive maintenance and calibration/validation support are available to keep your spectrometer audit-ready and productive.