FTIRspektrometre

FTIR Spektrometre, also known as Fourier-Transform Infrared Spectrometers, are analytical instruments used to identify compounds and measure the amount of a substance in a sample. They work by measuring how a sample absorbs infrared light. When infrared light passes through a sample, molecules within the sample absorb specific wavelengths of this light based on their chemical bonds. An FTIR spectrometer measures this absorption pattern, creating a unique spectral fingerprint for each compound. The "Fourier-Transform" aspect refers to the mathematical process used to convert the raw interferogram data collected by the instrument into a usable spectrum. This method is significantly faster and more efficient than older dispersive infrared techniques. FTIR spectroscopy finds widespread applications in various fields, including chemistry for identifying unknown substances, quality control in manufacturing pharmaceuticals and polymers, environmental monitoring for detecting pollutants, and forensic science for analyzing evidence. The spectra obtained can be compared to databases of known compounds to identify unknown materials or to quantify the concentration of specific components within a mixture.