Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy

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Recently, a report explains how experts use the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) to analyse post-blast forensic investigations.

About Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

• It is also known as FTIR Analysis or FTIR Spectroscopy.
• It is a powerful analytical tool for identifying chemical constituents and elucidating compound structures in various real-world samples.
• It does this by analyzing the vibrational modes of molecular functional groups.
• Working: The FTIR analysis method uses infrared light to scan test samples and observe chemical properties.
• It gives information about molecular vibrations, provides identification of functional groups and also identifies chemical components, molecules and molecular segments. 
• This technique is useful for analyzing the chemical composition of smaller particles, typically 10 -50 microns, as well as larger areas on the surface.
• It is a technique used to obtain an infrared spectrum of absorption or emission of a solid, liquid or gas.

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Applications of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy

• Industries: It is an established technique for quality control when evaluating industrially manufactured material.
• Environment: It is used for monitoring air quality, testing water quality, and analyzing soil to address environmental and health concerns caused by increasing pollution levels.    
• Chemical Field: It is used to identify organic, polymeric, and, in some cases, inorganic materials.

Source: TH