IR sample preparation
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IR sample preparation. for pure liquid samples. What is a thin film cell?. a thin film cell is a drop of pure liquid sample sandwiched between salt (NaCl) discs. Thin film IR cells. Salt (NaCl) discs are used To hold the sample So the holder won’t absorb infrared light
IR sample preparation
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IR sample preparation for pure liquid samples
What is a thin film cell? • a thin film cell • is a drop of pure liquid sample • sandwiched between salt (NaCl) discs
Thin film IR cells • Salt (NaCl) discs are used • To hold the sample • So the holder won’t absorb infrared light • and only sample absorption is detected
Sample preparation • so only dry (anhydrous) samples are used • because even traces of water etch the IR discs • affecting the path length of light • and the optical quality of discs
use clean glovesto work with salt discs • put on an extra pair of gloves • to protect cells • from anything aqueous on your regular gloves
Preparing salt discs • Slide off • The top of the • Desiccator • Remove • Salt discs
replace • desiccator cover • immediately • remove discs • from sleeves and • rest on kim wipe
to clean discs • add a few drops • of chloroform • to each disc • rub gently • to clean off • all traces of sample • …
adding sample • add one or two drops • of sample • in the middle • of the 1st disc • lower • the 2nd disc • on top as shown • to spread sample • evenly
placing discs in cell holder • use your finger • to make a platform • in the cell holder • lower in • the NaCl discs • do not wedge them
gently • place lid • on top • slide into position • in light beam
close • sample • compartment • remove gloves • before using • keyboard
to clean discs • add a few drops • of chloroform • to each disc • rub gently • to clean off • all traces of sample • …
Keep discs dry • replace • in desiccator • after cleaning • …