LCS Laboratory offers identification of commercial polymers using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) with database search. The analysis involves obtaining of FTIR transmission spectrum that is searched against a spectral database containing thousands of polymers. The system selects the best match spectrum from the database and tentatively identifies composition of your polymer.
The following techniques are used for sample preparation:
- Polymer film is casted from polymer solution
- Polymer film is casted by melting of the polymer
- Crosslinked polymers are pulverized and analyzed in KBr pellets
High quality transmission FTIR spectra are collected in 500cm-1-4000cm-1 wavenumber range. The method is not applicable for nontransparent (black) polymers
We report the best matches as tentative polymer composition. Please contact us to discuss your order.
