IR-2: Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectrometer

Model: Digilabs FTS-6000
Location: 104 Partners III
Methodology and Rate: Vibrational (VIB) -

Current Instrument Status: Operational

Training

• Request Training for IR-2
• Training Checklist for IR-2

Operating Procedures

• General IR-2 operating procedures
• Methodology specific operating procedures

Helpful Links

• General Information on Infrared Spectroscopy
• Infrared Spectroscopy Primer

IR-2 workstation is a Digilabs FTS-6000 is a step scanning FTIR that is configured for the Mid-Infrared region only. It is also the infrared source for IR-3 the UMA-500 Infrared Microscope. Measurements can be made in transmission, reflection, and attenuated total reflection (ATR) with this instrument. Methodologies that are most often conducted with this instrument are routine sample measurement, micro-sample measurements, fast TRS (Time Resolved Spectroscopy), cryogenic work and laser photolysis. The IR-2 workstation can also be fitted with a wide range of FTIR accessories to provide additional capabilities.

Applications

• Spectrum measurements (transmission, absorbance, reflection) over a wavenumber range of 7,500–450 cm¹ (1.3μm–22.0μm)
• Time-resolved spectroscopy (TRS) for fast kinetic process studies (200ns)
• Phase-resolved spectroscopy (PRS) for modulation experiments
• Self assembled monolayer (SAM) characterization
• Synthesis characterization
• Reaction monitoring
• Materials analysis
• Defect and surface contamination analysis
• Laboratory instruction in spectroscopy
• Spectroscopic research experiments
• Laser photolysis
• Cryogenic characterization of samples
• Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR)
• Diffuse Reflection (DR)
• Grazing Angle (GR)

Configurations

• Beam Splitter
  • Extended range KBr (Mid-Infrared)
• Detectors
  • Liquid Nitrogen cooled MCT-A (Narrow band 7,500–650 cm^-1)
  • Liquid Nitrogen cooled MCT-B (Wide band 7,500–450 cm^-1)
• Source
  • Water-cooled SiC Ceramic (Mid-Infrared)
• Additional
  • The attached UMA-500 Infrared Microscope
  • The spectrometer and sample compartment are purged with dry compressed air, which reduces the possibility of atmospheric water or CO₂ contamination of the spectra and samples.
  • A wide range of sample compartment FTIR accessories are available
  • “Win IR-PRO” software for complete data collection and processing

Specifications

• Spectral Range: 7,500-450cm^-1
• Maximum Resolution: 0.1 cm^-1

Note: Laser photolysis requires additional training. Please see Training for more information