Agilent 4100 ExoScan FTIR Application Note for O-Ring Identification

About this manual

This document details the application of the Agilent 4100 ExoScan FTIR system for identifying sealing materials in industrial and chemical plants. It highlights the system's ability to analyze difficult-to-test carbon black-filled elastomers using a spherical germanium ATR sample interface, which minimizes light scattering and baseline shifts compared to other methods like diamond ATR or Near-IR.

What's inside

• Introduction
• Experimental
• Results
• Conclusion

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

Is the testing method destructive to the sample?

No, the method is non-destructive; the sample is measured without cutting or deforming the surface.

What is the primary use of the Agilent 4100 ExoScan system described in this note?

The handheld analyzer is used to rapidly identify o-rings, seals, and gaskets made of organic-based sealing materials.

How long does it take to record a spectrum for this application?

The spectra were recorded using a 20 second interferogram co-addition.

What resolution is used when recording the spectra for this analysis?

The system records spectra at an 8 cm-1 resolution.