What is the full meaning of FTIR?

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) identifies chemical bonds in a molecule by producing an infrared absorption spectrum. The spectra produce a profile of the sample, a distinctive molecular fingerprint that can be used to screen and scan samples for many different components.

Why is FTIR used?

FTIR spectroscopy is used to quickly and definitively identify compounds such as compounded plastics, blends, fillers, paints, rubbers, coatings, resins, and adhesives. It can be applied across all phases of the product lifecycle including design, manufacture, and failure analysis.

What is FTIR and how it works?

How FTIR Works. FTIR analysis measures the range of wavelengths in the infrared region that are absorbed by a material. A simple device called an interferometer is used to identify samples by producing an optical signal with all the IR frequencies encoded into it. The signal can be measured quickly.

What is FTIR based on?

FTIR identifies the presence of organic and inorganic compounds in the sample. Depending on the infrared absorption frequency range 600–4000 cm−1, the specific molecular groups prevailing in the sample will be determined through spectrum data in the automated software of spectroscopy.

What is difference between IR and FTIR?

FTIR spectrometers have several prominent advantages: (1) The signal-to-noise ratio of spectrum is significantly higher than the previous generation infrared spectrometers. (2) The accuracy of wavenumber is high. Due to these advantages, FTIR Spectrometers have replaced dispersive IR spectrometers.

Why is it called FTIR?

An FTIR spectrometer simultaneously collects high-resolution spectral data over a wide spectral range. The term Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy originates from the fact that a Fourier transform (a mathematical process) is required to convert the raw data into the actual spectrum.

What is the fingerprint region?

The region between 400 cm-1 and 1500 cm-1 in an IR spectrum is known as the fingerprint region. It usually contains a large number of peaks, making it difficult to identify individual peaks. However, the fingerprint region of a given compound is unique and, therefore, can be used to distinguish between compounds.

What are the types of FTIR?

There are four major sampling techniques in FTIR: Transmission. Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR) Specular Reflection.

What is the difference between UV and FTIR?

UV (Ultra-violet) spectrophotometers use visible light to determine the concentration of chemicals in a mixture. FTIR (Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) uses infrared light to the same purpose. Atoms and molecules absorb the energy from the light and under-go electronic transitions.

Does FTIR use laser?

Laser (CW or pulsed) can be used for FTIR-spectrometers in case of luminescence experiments. Laser excites luminescence in the sample, placed in position of the source, and spectrometer measure light from this sample. The idea of FTIR is to acquire simultaneously spectral information on a large spectral range.