FTIR Analysis Service
Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) is a
non-destructive analytical technique used to identify mainly
organic materials. FTIR analysis results in an absorption spectra
which provides information about the chemical bonds and molecular
structure of a material. The FTIR spectrum is equivalent to the
"fingerprint" of the material and can be compared with
cataloged FTIR spectra to identify the material. A few examples
of common materials identified by FTIR are:
- Common Household Items
- Cleansers and Detergents
- Baking Powders and Ingredients
- Paints
- Oils
- Paper
- Medications
- Plastics
- Thermosets (hard plastic)
- Elastomers (rubber)
- Thermoplastics (polyethylene (PE), polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) and polystyrene (PS))
- Liquids
- Fibers
- Synthetic Fibers (acrylic, nylon, polyester,
rayon)
- Natural Fibers (cotton, silk, wood)
- Adhesives
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