This facility is equipped with 4 instruments for Raman, mid- and near-infrared spectroscopy:
Bruker Vertex 70 (FT-IR) + Hyperion 2000 (microscope)
Bruker IFS 66 (FT-IR) + IR Scope I (microscope)
Bruker FRA 106 (FT-Raman) + Raman Scope (microscope)
Bruker MPA (FT-NIR)
Infrared Imaging is available for the Vertex/Hyperion system. Spectra can be recorded in reflectance and transmission mode. An ATR (attenuated total reflectance) attachment is also available for the Vertex 70 spectrometer. The Bruker MPA is available with a number of collection options for both reflection and transmission acquisition.
Applications:
One of the main application of the Vertex/Hyperion system is infrared imaging, which gives specific information about the spatial distribution of different functional groups, chemicals or materials in a given sample. An example is the spatial distribution and quantitation of water and carbon dioxide in melt inclusions of volcanic rock. The near-infrared spectrometer can be used to create qualitative and/or quantitative models to analyse the properties of various materials. Examples include models for the analysis of soils, wood fibre and leaves.
For more information, contact the Scientific Officer in Charge of this facility.
