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Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)

Description

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) is an important technique that provides an easy way to identify the presence of certain functional groups in an organic molecule. Functional groups have vibration frequencies that are characteristic of that functional group. These vibration frequencies fall with the infrared (IR) frequency range. As such, passing an IR signal through the organic compound causes the functional groups to vibrate at specific frequencies. In other words, an infrared signal that passes through an organic compound will be absorbed at these characteristic frequencies, which can be transformed into a unique spectrum.

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

Specifications

  • Measurements range is 400 - 4000 cm-1
  • Resolution +/-1 cm-1

Use

The primary users are undergraduate MSE students. When available, other users with a budget number may have access. This instrument is not available for non-UW users expect on a case-by-case basis.

Location

Mueller Hall Room 170

Training

Training is in two sessions to be completed within one week of each other.

  1. Demonstration of the instrument; discussion of sample preparation and use policies
  2. Driver's test

A user unable to demonstrate competence in the test session may retake it in a third session.

Operating procedures and policies

See standard operating procedure