Laboratory

Center for Research on Advanced Materials (CERMA)

Department

Department of Chemistry

Funding body(ies)

Quebec Research Fund – Nature and Technologies (FRQNT)

Supplier (model)

Thermo/Nicolet (Magna-650)

Commissioning

2002

Equipment description

FTIR spectroscopy is well-suited for analyzing organic and certain inorganic elements, as it provides information on chemical bonds and molecular structures. Each molecule absorbs infrared light at wavelengths characteristic of its vibrational modes. Measuring the infrared spectrum often allows for the identification of the molecular composition of various types of samples, including solids, liquids, and viscoelastic materials. The diamond ATR accessory enables analysis of most samples without special preparation. It also allows for recording infrared spectra at various temperatures between 20 and 200°C. Polarized measurements are also possible.

Specific characteristics

• Resolution: up to 1 cm⁻¹

• Various setups:

  1. ATR accessory, single-reflection Golden Gate® diamond

  2. Heating plate for ATR diamond Golden Gate® accessory (20 – 200 °C)

  3. Silver Gate® Single Reflecting Germanium ATR Accessory

  4. IR-ATR Polarization Measurements

Scope of application of the device

• Materials Spectroscopy

• Spectroscopy of biopolymers

• Effect of temperature on molecular structure

• Molecular orientation measurements

Terms of Use

This service is offered on a rental basis with support from a research professional. It is available to academic and industrial partners, depending on the number of users.

Rental cost (CAD)

Campus

$20/hour ($50/hour with the assistance of a research professional)

Off academic campus

$50/hour ($75/hour with the assistance of a research professional)

Industries

$50/hour ($120/hour with the assistance of a research professional)

Reservation

François Otis

francois.otis@chm.ulaval.ca