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Chemical analysis

Raman Microscopy (Renishaw Invia Raman Microscope)

Raman spectroscopy is an analytical technique that uses scattered light to analyse molecular vibrations, helping to determine a material's chemical bonds and structural composition.

Key features:

  • Equipped with two lasers:
    • 532 nm laser: Ideal for studying metals, ceramics, inorganic materials, etc.
    • 785 nm laser: Suitable for analysing polymers, oils, and organic materials
  • Analyses samples in solid, powder, and liquid forms
  • Hot and cold stages for sample analysis between –150°C and 1500°C

This system is perfect for detailed chemical and structural analysis of a wide range of materials.

Renishaw Invia Raman Microscope

Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR, Bruker Tensor 27)

FTIR is an analytical technique used to obtain transmittance or absorbance spectra of materials, providing insight into chemical bonds and structural composition, including the presence of organic and inorganic compounds.

Key features:

  • Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR) mode: No need for pellets
  • Does not require liquid nitrogen for cooling optics or the detector
  • Equipped with a diamond stage and pressure clamp to ensure optimal sample detection
  • Sample types: Solid, powder, liquid, or gas
  • Wavelength range: From 4000 cm−1 to 400 cm−1

This system is ideal for detailed chemical analysis and material characterization across a wide range of sample types.

Bruker Tensor 27 FTIR

Fourier Transform Infrared Microscope (FTIR, Bruker Lumos)

The Bruker Lumos FTIR microscope is ideal for identifying and characterizing unknown materials, detecting contaminants, finding additives, and studying decomposition, coating films, and oxidation.

Key features:

  • Three modes: Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR), Transmission, and Reflection for versatile applications
  • Equipped with an LN-cooled MCT detector and 100x magnification microscopy
  • Motorized germanium ATR crystal stage for precise sample positioning
  • Capable of analysing small samples (a few micrometers in size)
  • FTIR spectrum mapping capabilities
  • Hot and cold stages for sample analysis between –150°C and 500°C
  • Sample types: Solid, powder, or liquid
  • Wavelength range: 4000 cm−1 to 400 cm−1

This system is ideal for detailed material analysis across a wide range of sample types and temperatures.

Bruker Lumos FTIR