Micro Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy Analysis

Micro FT-IR spectroscopy is routinely applied to solve customer problems and/or complaints, and to facilitate research and product development.  With a spatial resolution of approximately 20 microns (µm) FT-IR can be applied to analyze a variety of sample sizes and topographies.  Our instrumentation has transmittance, reflectance and ATR configurations.  Unknowns, defects, residues, multicomponent systems and complex architectures can be identified in conjunction with our vast spectral databases.  The spectra can be acquired using automated 2D (x,y) mapping capabilities to study dimensionally dependent phenomena such as diffusion, weathering and component distribution.  Additionally, mapping data can be analyzed using chemometrics and image analysis techniques to effectively extract key information from large data sets.

The FT-IR capabilities at Arkema Analytical Solutions can be used to:

• Resolve customer complaints
• Identify raw materials and final products
• Analyze competitive products