Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy:
Atmospheric science experts from across the world congregated at Nainital, Uttarakhand discussed the the importance of Fourier Transform InfraRed (FTIR) spectroscopy-based observations from ecologically sensitive Himalayan regions for studies on the topic.
- Fourier Transform InfraRed Spectroscopy is also known as FTIR Analysis or FTIR Spectroscopy.
- It is a powerful analytical tool for identifying chemical constituents and elucidating compound structures in various real-world samples.
- It does this by analyzing the vibrational modes of molecular functional groups.
- The FTIR analysis method uses infrared light to scan test samples and observe chemical properties.
- It gives information about molecular vibrations, provides identification of functional groups and also identifies chemical components, molecules and molecular segments.
- This technique is useful for analyzing the chemical composition of smaller particles, typically 10 -50 microns, as well as larger areas on the surface.
- It is an established technique for quality control when evaluating industrially manufactured material.
- It is used for monitoring air quality, testing water quality, and analyzing soil to address environmental and health concerns caused by increasing pollution levels.
- It is used to identify organic, polymeric, and, in some cases, inorganic materials.
