AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

MOBILE FTIR

PRODUCT & APPLICATIONS OVERVIEW

Presented by: Dr. Yanqia Wang

Outline

Complete mobile FTIR product line (Cary 630, 5500, 4500

and Handheld TopScan 4300)

Versatile sample interfaces (Diamond/Ge ATR, multiple

bounce ATR, Specular reflection, Diffusive Reflection,

Regular transmission and Dialpath/TumblIR) to satisfy

different applications.

Powerful and user-friendly software to assist easy data

collection and interpretation, both in qualification and

quantitation

Excellent outcome from real applications.

FTIR Spectrometer

Moving

Mirror

Fixed Mirror

Reference

Laser IR Source

Laser

Detector

Sample

Cell

IR Detector

Key components of an FTIR spectrometer. 2/1

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1998 – Mini

Size:10 ¼” x 12” x 4 ½”

Weight: 10 lbs.

2002 – Midget

Size:4 ¼” x 2 ½” x 5 ¾”

Weight: 3.6 lbs

2007 – Micro Size:2 ½” x 2 ¾” x 4 ¼”

Weight: 1.9 lbs

Mobile FTIR (Thanks to Smaller Interferometer)

2013

Nano

RELIABLE: “From White Coats to Work Boots”

Laboratory

Analyzers

Portable

Handheld

Common Specifications Multiple Instruments from the same engine

Frequency range

– 5100 – 600 cm-1 (ZnSe)

– 7000 – 350 cm-1 (KBr)

Maximum Resolution

– 2 cm-1

Non-hygroscopic optics

– ZnSe beam splitter

Power

– AC or Onboard Lithium Ion Battery

Operating temperature

– 0⁰ to 50⁰ C

Humidity

– 95% non-condensing

What is the 630 FTIR?

• An entry-level FTIR that will change the way our customers

approach routine infra-red measurements!

• A compact spectrometer that will be put into a glove box

• Targets a wide range of applications, in particular, Chemicals

QA/QC, Pharma QA/QC and Academic teaching.

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Significant Sampling Flexibility

630 Engine DialPath/TumblIR 5-B ATR

Diamond ATR Diffuse Reflectance Transmission

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• 8 lbs

• 8” x 8” x 4.5”

• External Computer

• External Power

• Dedicated sample

interface

• Designed for

mobile/temp. labs

• 15 lbs

• 8” x 11.5” x 7.5”

• Integrated PDA

computer

• Internal battery

• Dedicated sample

interface

• Designed for field

use

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Portable 5500/4500 (Fixed Probe, Performance

Optimized

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TopScan 4300 Advantages

for Field Measurement

Lighter weight, Balanced, Ergonomic

– 2.2 kg

Compact size

– Access to difficult sample locations

High performance

– Meets the needs of challenging applications

Integrated Computer

– Fast response for real time answers

Ease of use

– Straight forward application specific software

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Rugged Sensitive Flexible

4300 Handheld FTIR - Sampling Flexibility

RFID:

• Easily change I/F’s in the

field

• RFID Identifier

• Auto-sets Gain in the

Field when changed

• Allows user to lock

methods according to

sampling interface

Sampling interfaces available:

• Diffuse reflectance

• External Reflectance

• Diamond ATR

• Ge ATR

• Grazing Angle Reflectance

Downward Looking Position

Diffuse Reflectance for Powders,

soils, and other complex sample

media

Upward Looking Position

Stages for External Ref, Grazing

Angle, D-ATR and Ge-ATR

sample interfaces

4300 Handheld FTIR - Instrument Stand

2006 – TumbIIR

Quantitative Liquid

Analysis

2008 – Exoscan

Interchangeable

Sample Interfaces

Agilent Mobile Sampling Interface

2010 – DialPath

Multi-Path Length

Quantitative Liquid

Analysis

2011 Cary 630 Interchangeable Sample Interfaces

Revolutionary Technology for Liquids Analysis

Using the “DialPath”

Pathlength (μm) Typical Conc. Range 30 Neat - 0.1% 50 50% - 500 ppm

100 20% - 100 ppm 200 10 % - 50 ppm

TRADITIONAL APPROACH

DialPath: A Transmission Method

• Precise and Customized Pathlength – The distance between two transmission

windows were precisely controlled, ensured great reproducibility

– DialPath offered three pathlength (Default 30, 50 and 100um)

– TumblIR offered one of these three pathlength

– These pathlength can be customized to the proper value

• Easy Sample Handling – Surface tension hold the sample perfectly

between the transmission windows, the total volume need for testing are tens ul.

– Liquid can be quickly wiped and cleaned for next testing

– As simple and easy as ATR

Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR)

Single Bounce

ATR need very

little or even no

sample

preparation.

Almost all kinds

of samples,

solid/liquid/powd

er/gel/film can be

effectively

tested.

Multiple-Bounce

ATR provided

greater

absorption than

single-bounce

ATR and a easier

sample handling

than Dialpath. A

very useful

technology to test

liquid samples.

Single Bounce Multiple Bounce

5500 Series FTIR

• Dedicated sampling interfaces

• Optimized for performance

• No alignment

• ZnSe Optics Only

How do I choose the right system for me?

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Laboratory

or field

deployable

system?

Dedicated

analysis

or

flexibility? Flexibility Dedicated

Choice A:

Lab based system

Cary 630

• Interchangeable

sampling interfaces

• Auto Recognition

• No alignment

• KBr or ZnSe Optics

4500 Series FTIR

• Dedicated sampling interfaces

• Optimized for performance

• Battery or Mains line

• ZnSe Optics for portability

How do I choose the right system for me?

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Laboratory

or field

deployable

system?

Sample

type:

NDT or

Liquids/

Powders NDT

Choice B:

Combined Use

System

4100 Exoscan FTIR

• Interchangeable sampling interfaces

• ZnSe Optics

• Battery Operated

• Docking Station for Laboratory

Development work

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Laboratory

or field

deployable

system?

How often

is it in the

field?

Choice C:

Field Use system

4100 Exoscan 4300 - DTGS 4300 - MCT

• Visually instruct users through collection

• User Levels

Administrator, Certification, Operator

• Methods

Data collection

Library search

Quantitative

• Results

Green, yellow, red display based on limits

• PC and Mobile

Full collection/ prediction on mobile

Sync. Between mobile and PC

Microlab PC – Method Driven Software

Applications 630 – e.g. Coatings, Films &Surfaces

• Evaluation of Curing Process

– Effectiveness of curing agent

– Solvent residue after curing process

– Detect hardener in curing process

– Evaluate polyurethane curing on metal

• Primers

– Effectiveness of adhesive bonding primer as a function of ambient conditions

– Measure primer thickness on aluminum

– Primer adherence on damaged composite

• Aging of Composite/Plastics

– Thermal and UV degradation of composites

– PVC analysis on steel

– Oxidation of polyurethane paint

• QA/QC of materials and surfaces

– Identify polymer coatings on steel

– Pass/fail analysis of epoxy coating on aluminum

– Pass/fail analysis of epoxy on steel

– Identify special coatings on aluminum

– Detect and confirm anodization thickness on aluminum

– Is wax present on painted surfaces

– ID confirmation and uniformity of anodized layer on metal

• Contamination analysis

– Effect of silicone and hydrocarbon oil on bonding

QA/QC of Coffee by 630-ATR Better and More Authentic Coffee

Coffee has become one of the most consumed beverages in the world due its pleasant taste and aroma.

Process can impact coffee quality significantly. Fast analysis may improve coffee quality

Coffee adulteration also become a concern to producers and customers

630 ATR is the ideal to detect subtle changes in the chemical composition of coffee, eliminating the need for any sample preparation or extraction procedures.

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Waste Oil in Water by 4500-Dailpath

New advances in FTIR spectrometers allow them to be both sensitive and portable, making onsite analysis of oil in water possible.

Waste oil samples are from different tough sources such as oil depots, refineries, offshore rigs, and environmental remediation sites

4500 Dialpath yield a LOD of 0.25 mg/L (0.25 ppm) and a LOQ of 0.75 mg/L (0.75 ppm) oil in water with an upper limit at 1000 mg/L (1000 ppm)

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Iinfield Applications for Handheld 4300 • Materials

– Coatings

• Coating Identification

• Surface cleanliness and preparation

• Coating wear and weathering

– Composites

• Heat and UV Damage on Composites

• Composite Cure

– Polymers

• UV resistance and weathering

• Polymer ID.

• Energy

• Wind

– Heat damage, coating wear and composite

cure of wind blades

• Solar

– Coating performance, UV damage, Material ID

• Geology

• Ground Truth-ing

• Mineralogy

• Soil Science

• Food

• Incoming ID, Product Quality

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Handheld Application – Heat Damage Oxidation of Carbon Composite

Aircraft and other structures will increasingly be constructed from composite material

Composites are susceptible to heat and oxidative damage Heat or UV Damage In service or mfg damage

Chemical damage of the epoxy resin Prior to delamination

Infrared provides new type of non destructive testing to detect heat damage

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Composites Serve as Primary

Structural Material

Carbon sandwich

Carbon laminate

Other composites

Aluminum

Titanium

Carbon sandwich

Carbon laminate

Other composites

Aluminum

Titanium

CFRP

43%

Misc.

9%

Composites

50%

Aluminum

20%

Titanium

15%

Steel

10%

Other

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Hand Held FTIR Surface Contamination Diffuse Reflectance and Grazing Angle

FTIR well suited to surface

contamination

Hydrocarbon and Silicone are strong

absorbers

Unique signal = positive ID of

contaminant

Different Sample Interfaces for

Carbon and Aluminum

Aluminum highly reflective

-> Grazing angle interface

Carbon fiber low reflectivity

-> Diffuse Reflectance

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Hand Held FTIR in Art Conservation Measurement of oxalates on paint

Beigan’s Chao-Tian Temple in Taiwan Vibrant red painted doors

Stained black

Soot? Algae growth?

Measured w/ Exoscan Diffuse Black covering most of door

Red spots where black wore off

Oxalates found on black areas Oxalates formed as a by-product of

biological growth

Oxalate formation and removal is a growing

area of art conservation

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FTIR has been used for years in art

conservation

Typically microscopy

Small samples removed from

paintings for analysis

Summary

• Agilent Mobile FTIR products provided a valid way to

bring spectrometers to the samples, enable fast and

accurate on-site or in-field FTIR analysis.

• Wide selection of sampling interfaces can meet the

challenges of different applications.

• Easy-using software ensure customer’s need for fast

data collection and qualification/quantitation

characterization

• The value of the mobile FTIR has been approved by

many successful applications.