4300 Handheld FTIR
The 4300 Handheld FTIR spectrometer is the first of its kind employing lightweight ergonomics, ease of use, ruggedness, and flexibility into one system. This handheld FTIR Spectrometer weighs in at approximately 2kg. With its lighter weight and new design, the ergonomics of the system make it ideal for field use and deployment into non-laboratory situations. A variety of sampling interfaces (Diffuse Reflectance, External Reflectance, Grazing Angle, Diamond ATR, Ge ATR) allows the user to easily transition from one sample type to another while on the go, with no alignment or adjustments necessary. Sample types typically include infrared absorbing and scattering surfaces, reflective metal surfaces with coatings and films as well as analysis of bulk materials including powders and granules. The hardware design, along with the easy to use MicroLab Mobile software allows for experienced users as well as novice users to quickly utilize the system on the go. The high performance optics employed in the instrument allow for even the most difficult samples to be easily measured. This makes the 4300 ideal for a variety of mobile non-destructive testing applications. The analysis of Polymers, Coatings, Composites and even historical artifacts and artwork can easily be done in situ without destroying the sample or removing it from its location. These benefits also make the 4300 the optimal analytical tool for both geological and soil science studies.
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- True Non-Destructive Testing of advanced materials
- Ergonomic Design for ease of use and optimal data measurement
- On the go sampling flexibility with auto-recognized interchangeable sample interfaces
- The 4300 Handheld FTIR features a DGTS detector which delivers broad spectral coverage for routine analysis.
- MicroLab Mobile Software: The MicroLab Mobile FTIR software reflects the design of the Mobile measurement hardware – powerful, reliable, simple to use and focused on what you need – answers. Necessary compliance features can be achieved through the addition of our optional Pharmaceutical Software package.
- Intuitive — method driven, multi-language software guides users through every step of operation, while color coding alerts make it easy to see whether samples meet specifications. MicroLab Quant provides a simple, guided quantitative methods development package.
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Diamond ATR Sample Interface: The ATR interface is ideal for the analysis of solids, liquids, pastes and gels. The interface is comprised of a diamond window, which makes it impervious to corrosion and scratching. The sample is brought into contact with the diamond window. ATR is a surface technique and only the top 2-3 microns are analyzed. |
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Diffuse Reflectance Sample Interface: The diffuse reflectance sampling capability allows the 4300 Handheld FTIR to tackle an increased number of important applications. Testing has determined good results on a wide variety of samples including artwork, soils, rocks and minerals, composites, rough plastics, fabrics and corrosion on metal surfaces. In general, if the sample reflects little light, the diffuse reflectance interface will be the sampling method of choice. In many cases, the diffuse reflectance provides the easiest to use sample interface for the 4300. |
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External Reflectance Sample Interface: The specular reflectance interface allows the analysis of films and coatings on reflective metal surfaces such as aluminum or steel. The angle of incidence is 45 degrees. The infrared energy passes through the film, reflects off the steel, passes back through the film and is collected by the specular reflectance interface. In addition, it can be used for the analysis of smooth, opaque samples where infrared light reflects off the surface. |
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Grazing Angle Sample Interface: The grazing angle specular reflectance interface is similar in concept to the specular reflectance interface. It differs in the angle of incidence. The grazing angle interface has an angle of incidence of 82 degrees making it ideal for the analysis of very thin (sub-micron) films. The increased angle of incidence causes more interaction of the infrared energy within the thin sample and has the secondary benefit of increasing the path length of the sample. It is ideal for looking at trace contamination on reflective metal surfaces such as cleaning validation studies. |
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Ge ATR Sample Interface: The ATR interface is ideal for the analysis of highly absorbing solids and liquids. The interface is comprised of a germanium crystal. The surface of the sample is analyzed by bringing it into contact with the germanium crystal. Only the top 0.5 to 2 micrometers is measured, making this technique ideal for strongly absorbing samples such as carbon filled elastomers and rubbers. |
