FTIR in QA/QC Labs and on Manufacturing Floors

The growth in popularity and acceptance of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectrometers for use in quality assurance (QA) laboratories and on manufacturing floors is one of the major developments affecting industrial environments in recent years.

FTIR spectroscopy offers almost unlimited analytical opportunities in many areas of production and quality control. It covers a wide range of chemical applications, especially in the analysis of organic compounds and, thanks to its compact design and ruggedness, instruments can be positioned in the analytical laboratory or near the production line. Overall, the low cost, speed, and ease of analysis make FTIR a method of choice for many industrial applications.

This application note explores a wide range innovative new FTIR spectrometers that address the needs of quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) laboratories, from simple identifications using library comparisons to sophisticated quantitative analysis and more.