Jun 28, 2013 · Learn why FTIR analysis is used to test surface contaminants and how it can alert a company to dangerous bacteria in this post by Innovatech Labs Resource Center.

Aims: The aim of the study was to apply Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) as a rapid screening method for moulds in a specific food production environment (cured meat) and to evaluate whether the method was sufficiently accurate to distinguish Penicillium species that constitute a hazard for the food quality and safety (Penicillium ...

This study shows that the Agilent 4300 handheld FTIR spectrometer fitted with the specular reflectance interface can identify substrate materials, evaluate the presence of contaminants, and quantify contaminants.

Mold compound with different epoxy resin & hardener formulation will have different mechanical and chemical properties. Mold compounds reacts as a protection material by isolating the electronic devices from moisture and pollutants in order to achieve its robustness expectancy.

Jul 16, 2018 · Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) is an incredibly versatile materials analysis technique, helping identify organic and some inorganic materials that could be the source of product contamination or cause a malfunction.

Jan 3, 2014 · Routine identification of fungi based on phenotypic and genotypic methods can be fastidious and time-consuming. In this context, there is a constant need for new approaches allowing the rapid identification of molds. Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy appears as such an indicated method. …

Feb 1, 2015 · Time-saving protocol for mold identification by FTIR spectroscopy. Implementation of a standardization function to transfer the database on another instrument. A score and a threshold value were established to validate identification.

Carefully remove disk from mold. NOTE: If the pellet disk is not smooth or transparent, you will need to repeat the process above. Lower the wt% polymer in the sample in an effort to produce a transparent disk.

Jan 10, 2008 · A series of mold compounds exhibiting a wide range of glass transition temperatures (Tg), coefficients of thermal expansion (CTE) and total shrinkage properties was prepared.

The chemical composition of the cellular structure of the foam was studied with distinct spectra of the gas lled cell nucleus and cell wall. FTIR spectroscopy offers an ideal tool for studying variations in chemical composition at both bulk and microscopic levels.