1/23 Specimen preparation 同济大学《材料研究方法》精品课程 1/23 2/23 (a) Infrared spectroscopy Examined in the solid state. Some limitations on the form of sample: Relatively thin Low concentration when dispersed in a transparent medium Solvent casting Hot pressing Film thickness is typically in the range 1-50 m. Because Solids have strong IR 《材料研究方法》精品课程 2/23 3/23 (a) Infrared spectroscopy Quantitative analysis:Solution (Beer-Lambert Law) Using several different solvents It is possible pensate for the solvent absorptions by placing solvent in the reference beam. In situ monitoring of polymerization (using fibre optic accessories), monitoring the properties of films during their formation and the cure of thermoset resins. 同济大学《材料研究方法》精品课程 3/23 4/23 (b) Raman spectroscopy Fewer Limitations; When colourless specimens are examined, illumination using laser light in the visible region is fairly straightforward; Glass sample holder; Few restrictions on specimen size; 同济大学《材料研究方法》精品课程 4/23 5/23 (b) Raman spectroscopy 同济大学《材料研究方法》精品课程 5/23 6/23 Application to Materials 同济大学《材料研究方法》精品课程 6/23 7/23 Main applications Qualitative Quantitative analysis of polymers and additives. 同济大学《材料研究方法》精品课程 7/23 8/23 Main applications 1) Polymerization processes 2) End group analysis for Mn • Investigations mechanical of deformation of polymers • Chain conformations • Stereochemical structure • Crystallinity of polymer • Orientation of polymer ※IR spectroscopy is the more readily available of the techniques; However, Raman spectroscopy is gaining popularity for in situ monitoring. 同济大学《材料研究方法》精品课程 8/23 (a) 9/23 (a) Identification of polymers and additives Matrix resin Polymeric materials Additives (stabilizers, fillers, Plasticizers, etc.) 同济大学《材料研究方法》精品课程 9/23 (1) 10/23 (1) Identification of addit