FTIR Analysis

Microtest possesses considerable expertise in Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). This technology uses differing rates of infrared energy absorption to differentiate unique spectra associated with the chemical structures of bonds between organic molecules. FTIR is ideal for identification of many compounds in pharmaceutical assays.

Solid compounds are made into potassium bromide (KBr) pellets, then analyzed; liquids are analyzed directly on KBr disks.

Expert Microtest chemists perform testing using state-of-the-art hardware including a Thermo Electron FTIR spectrophotometer. Our advanced software is equipped with preconfigured spectral libraries as well as provision for addition of new compounds.

Our chemists possess strong backgrounds in using FTIR at both R&D and contract laboratories to identify known and unknown compounds. Microtest staff also incorporates a strong theoretical background in FTIR, with experience in building and performing research and development on FTIR instruments.