FT-IR EDUCATIONAL ONLINE SEMINAR LIBRARY

Speeding the Analysis of TBN in Lubricating Oils using FTIR Spectroscopy - NEW! Total Base Number (TBN) has been used for many years to determine the condition of used oil. It provides an indication of the remaining potential to neutralize acidic substances to which the oil may be exposed in the course of engine operation. The ASTM method often used is an older potentiometric titration method. Newer methods, such as FTIR coupled with chemometric models can provide a rapid method yielding more reliable information. This talk will summarize the state of the art for TBN analysis. Presenter: David Wooton, Consultant. Duration: 47 minutes Format: Windows Media Player

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