QC and Identification of polymers
FTIR spectroscopy is one of the key techniques in the analysis of polymers. The main advantage of this technique is, that it has zero operating costs and gives results in tens of seconds. Also the sample preparation is minimal. Last but not least, it can be incredibly complex - one instrument can cover a wide range of required analyses, many of which are ISO standardized.
The most common applications include:
- quick identification of unknown materials
- quality control of the incoming granulate or regranulate
- final product quality control
- filler quantification (with accuracy to higher units of %)
- reverse engineering
- etc.
Example of quality control with FTIR spectrometer ALPHA II:
Further analysis possibilities are provided by infrared microscopy, which can also analyse samples on a microscale with a spatial resolution of up to several microns - this makes it possible to analyse defects, inhomogeneities and contamination of materials or to monitor composite materials, etc.
Example of homogeneity control using the LUMOS II FTIR microscope:
Example of degradation control using FTIR microscope LUMOS II:
Infrared microscopy provides additional analysis possibilities, which can also analyse samples in a microscale with spatial resolution of up to several microns.
FT-NIR spectroscopy, in turn, is used to monitor important parameters of granulates such as moisture content, fillers, etc.
There are a lot of applications, do not hesitate to contact us with your specific problem, we will be pleased to consult with you about the analysis and help you.
