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Fourier-Transform
Infrared spectroscopy is a commonly used problem-solving tool. The infrared
analysis provides general information about a sample's chemical composition. The infrared spectrum can be used
to confirm the identity of a material or provide generic information regarding
an unknown material's chemical family. A variety
of sample handling accessories makes this a versatile technique for examining gases, liquids and solids.
 
- Identification
of particle contaminants, film inclusions, or samples of microgram quantities
by infrared microscopy.
- Identification
of polymeric resins and other low-volatility, viscous materials that
can be formed into thin films.
- Photoacoustic
analysis for identification of cured or insoluble materials such as
composite materials, sludges, gels, thermoplastic parts and inorganic
fillers.

- Near-surface attenuated total
reflectance (ATR) analysis for the study of adhesion, coating problems, surface contaminants and
identification of pliable materials such as elastomers and coated adhesives.
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