Instructor: Dr. Brian C. Smith
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Course Length: 8 hours
Why take this course?
· Save time and money by choosing the right sampling technique the first time
· Learn to properly analyze all your samples including solids, powders, liquids, and polymers
· See how Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR) makes analyzing most samples fast and easy
I. Transmission Sampling
A. Advantages & Disadvantages
II. Transmission Sampling for Solids
A. KBr Pellets
1. Sample Prep.
2. Pellet Problems
B. Mulls (Mineral/Nujol)
1. Preparation
2. Eliminating Oil Bands
III. Transmission Sampling for Polymers
A. Casting Films
B. The Heat & Pressure Method
IV. Transmission Analysis of Liquids and Gases
A. Capillary Thin Films
B. Sealed Liquid Cells
C. Gas Cells
V. Introduction To Reflectance Sampling
1. Advantages
2. Disadvantages
VI. Specular Reflectance
VII. Diffuse Reflectance (DRIFTS) for Solids and Powders
A. Sample Prep.
B. Applications
C. Abrasive Sampling
VIII. Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR): A Technique for Many Samples
A. Theory & Background
B. Depth of Penetration
1. Depth Profiling
2. Quantitative Analysis
C. Applications of ATR
1. Polymers
2. Semi-Solids: Gels, Waxes, Pastes etc.
3. Organic & Aqueous Liquids
4. Powders