Material

The information obtained from samples such as natural, synthetic, or polymeric materials provides the homogeneous or heterogeneous properties, bulk chemistries, orientation and structural conformation achievable using point-by-point or grid collection. 

Material sample to be achieved using FTIR can be measured by either transmittance or reflectance method depending on characteristics of sample. In case of transparent film with a thickness less than 10 microns or powder sample, it is suggested to use micro compression cell or diamond compression cell for transmission mode whereas thick or opaque sample is considered to use reflection mode. Examples are polymer, plastics, thin film, ceramic, etc.