The new generation IRSpirit-X FTIR Spectrophotometer is among Shimadzu's portable FTIR solutions.
Samples can be studied in horizontal and vertical positions on the IRSpirit of the Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer series. The device, which draws attention with the widest sample compartment in its class, offers the opportunity to work with 3rd party accessory companies with this feature. The IR Pilot program, which provides fast and easy system use, includes 23 application programs in its standard.
IRSpirit instruments come with IR Pilot spectrometer software that offers 23 ready-to-use application-specific workflows without the need for parameter setup. Measure multiple samples with one click.
In spite of a body size smaller than a piece of A3 paper (297 x 420 mm), the sample compartment width is the same as on higher-end models. This makes it compatible with many Shimadzu and 3rd party accessories, allowing it to be used for a wide variety of applications.
IR Pilot FTIR spectrometer software offers a total of 23 application programs as standard, making it easy for operators with minimal FTIR experience to analyze samples by simply selecting the analysis purpose and accessory. There is no need to set parameters. It enables the measurement of multiple samples with only one click.
Identification Test Program makes pass/fail judgments for test samples based on verification methods described in Pharmacopoeia and standards specified in each country, such as "Infrared Spectrophotometry" in the Japanese Pharmacopoeia and Japan's Specifications and Standards for Food Additives. In addition to identification tests for pharmaceutical and food product identification tests, the program can also be used for acceptance and pre-shipment inspections. The program calculates the difference between peak wavenumbers from standard and test samples and the difference between the peak intensity ratios and then prints a report of pass/fail judgment results.
The robust optics are designed to ensure the system can be used reliably even under harsh temperature and humidity conditions.
Microscopic plastic with a size of several μm to 5 mm or less is called microplastic. As a marine environmental problem that adversely affects coastlines and marine ecosystems, and consequently may potentially affect human health, microplastics have become a global issue in recent years. As early action is necessary to protect the global environment, various analytical devices are used to designate the sources of microplastics and study countermeasures.
This article introduces measurement of microplastics with a size on the order of several mm and use of the Shimadzu thermal-damaged plastics library to identify the samples.
Instrument: Shimadzu IRSpirit Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrophotometer (FTIR)