
The FTIR Forensics analyzer
FTIR Forensics Analyzer
In addition to its performance and ease-of-use, the FTIR forensics analyzer's comprehensive forensics database makes this system stand out. The ATR forensics library for Agilent mobile FTIR spectrometers contains 13,137 spectra specifically selected for the forensics market. It includes materials categorized as biochemicals, forensics, white powders, hazardous and toxic chemicals, HPV chemicals, food additives, and explosives. The FTIR forensics analyzer package also offers a drugs and NPS (new psychoactive substances) library containing a range of drugs and drug-related items ideal for drug identification applications.
For Forensic Use
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Product Details
- Delivers accurate results in real time.
- Requires little or no sample preparation.
- Diamond ATR sample interface is chemically resistant to virtually all compounds.
- Choice of Agilent 4500a or 5500a FTIR forensics analyzer depending on user needs.
- Forensics analyzer offers a choice of comprehensive databases, including the TICTAC ATR drugs library with 643 items or the forensic ATR database with more than 13,000 spectra.
- Option available for database containing 18,513 ATR spectra of compounds from the Aldrich collection of the Sigma-Aldrich Company.
- Uses MicroLab FTIR software.
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- Key Literature
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Identification of Narcotics and Related Substances with Portable FTIR ATR Analyzers
This application note describes the portable 4500a and the transportable 5500a FTIR forensics analyzers for narcotic detection, demonstrating new features in Agilent MicroLab 5.7 software.
- Application Notes
- English
- 26 Sep 2022
- 4.40 MB
Identifying Narcotics and Cutting Agents in Mixtures - FTIR Forensics Analyzer Package
Common street narcotics and their cutting agents were correctly identified using the Agilent 4500a and 5500a FTIR forensics analyzers.
- Application Notes
- English
- 26 Sep 2022
- 2.29 MB
FTIR Library for Drug Identification: TICTAC ATR FTIR Drugs Library
Agilent offers the comprehensive TICTAC FTIR spectral library of new psychoactive substances (NPS) and other drugs as part of its forensics library selection.
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- English
- 23 Sep 2022
- 319.90 KB
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FTIR Spectroscopy, Infrared Spectroscopy—FAQs
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- Publications
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- Detection & identification of hazardous narcotics and new psychoactive substances using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), Anal. Methods, 2023, 15, 3225-3232 Learn More
- Rapid detection of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists impregnated into paper by attenuated total reflectance Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy, J. Forensic Sciences, 2023 Learn More
- Combined spectroscopy techniques for narcotic identification - Using Raman and infrared spectroscopy for in-field narcotic analysis, C. Kruszynski, S. Williams, Wiley Analytical Science Magazine, Volume 8, Dec 2022. Learn More
FTIR Analysis & Applications Overview
A guide to modern applications of FTIR analysis using benchtop and handheld instruments.
ATR-FTIR Spectroscopy Overview
Learn about the most common FTIR sampling technique for measuring liquids, solids, powders, semisolids, and pastes.
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Molecular Spectroscopy Webinar Curriculum
Molecular Spectroscopy Webinar Curriculum includes UV-Vis, UV-Vis-NIR, fluorescence, handheld and benchtop FTIR, and Raman systems for high performance and flexibility
Spectroscopy Digital Workshops & Bootcamps
Hone your lab skills, outside the lab, with our live, interactive series of virtual workshops and software bootcamps! Learn about the latest in software solutions for Spectroscopy, discuss the entire analytical process from method development to data analysis, and participate in live analytical runs with our experts. We hope these will prepare you for future hands-on events in the future.
Agilent Raman and IR Spectrometers for In-Field Drug Analysis Detailed in Wiley Analytical Science Article
The Agilent Resolve Raman system and the 4500 and 5500 FTIR spectrometers have been used in combination to provide quick and accurate drug identification in the field, speeding up the response time and keeping operators safe. Read the full article in Wiley Analytical Science Magazine to learn more.
- 08 Dec 2022
Agilent Releases FTIR Narcotics Identification Capability
A new comprehensive library (TICTAC FTIR ATR drugs library) is now available for deployment with Agilent compact and portable FTIR systems for drug identification applications. The new library contains 643 drugs and drug related substances with focus on new psychoactive substances (NPS), and is paired with the new features in Agilent’s application-focused FTIR software, MicroLab, to provide a simple, fast solution for drug ID.
- 31 Jul 2022
Agilent Releases Latest Version of the Agilent MicroLab Software
The new version of Agilent’s application-focused FTIR software, MicroLab, includes new features and software enhancements that make finding answers with the Cary 630 FTIR instrument and Agilent’s mobile and handheld FTIR systems even faster and simpler, taking the complexity out of FTIR analysis.
- 01 Aug 2022