FT-IR EDUCATIONAL ONLINE SEMINAR LIBRARY

NIR Sampling Techniques - Flexibility to Meet Your Needs Topics:         • Introduction to different sampling methodologies – advantages and disadvantages         • Diffuse reflectance techniques for powders         • Diffuse transmission         • Techniques for liquids, gels and pastes         • Utilizing mid-IR technology for NIR applications

Productivity Improvements With FT-IR Instrumentation Topics:         • Introduction to different sampling methodologies – advantages and advantages         • Benefits of ATR sampling         • Recent developments in FT-IR software increase sample throughput         • Batch sample analysis

IR Materials Testing Software Made Easy Topics:         • Overview of different software approaches to materials testing – advantages and disadvantages         • Key stages in the developing a materials testing solution         • Parameters to consider before method development         • Method validation and troubleshooting         • Considerations for method rollout to laboratory analysts         • Database storage and data mining benefits to the materials testing laboratory

FT-IR Spectrometer Instrument Standardization Topics:         • Common sources of variations within FT-IR spectrometers         • Overview of existing instrument standardization approaches – areas for improvement         • Benefits of instrument standardization by a methane gas cell         • The impact of atmospheric H2O and CO2 on FT-IR spectra         • Advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to H2O and CO2 removal

FT-IR Sampling Made Easy: Attenuated Total Reflectance Topics:          • Introduction to different sampling methodologies. Advantages and disadvantages.          • Principles of ATR          • Different type of crystals and benefits of each kind          • Different type of ATR accessories          • What accessory do I use for my sample?          • Summary