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Agilent 5500 Series FTIR Operation Manual
The Agilent 5500 Series includes two main platforms: the 5500t FTIR designed for onsite oil analysis using a TumblIR accessory, and the 5500a FTIR designed for multi-user environments analyzing liquids, powders, gases, pastes, and gels. Both systems utilize Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy with a rugged Michelson interferometer to identify molecular structures and quantify compounds.
Read onlineAgilent 5500 series specifications
| Interferometer geometry | High‑throughput Michelson interferometer with fixed and moving plane mirrors |
|---|---|
| Standard beamsplitter | Zinc selenide |
| Maximum spectral resolution | 4 cm⁻¹ |
| Laser | Low‑power solid‑state laser |
| Light source | Wire‑wound element |
| Spectral range | 4000 to 650 cm⁻¹ |
| Detector | 1.3 mm diameter, hot‑cooled dTGS |
| Power supply | 100/120/240 V AC, 3 A, 50‑60 Hz |
| Operating temperature range | -10 °C to 50 °C |
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How to use the product for one specific task, with worked examples.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the recommended film thickness for analysis?
The sample must be pressed into a film or coupon with a thickness between 0.5 and 0.7 mm.
From: Agilent Determination of Irganox 1010 in Polyethylene by Infrared Spectroscopy Application Note
What are the specific wavenumbers used for Irganox 1010 measurement?
The absorbance of the additive band is measured at 1745 cm⁻¹ and the reference band at 2019 cm⁻¹.
From: Agilent Determination of Irganox 1010 in Polyethylene by Infrared Spectroscopy Application Note
What is the recommended film thickness for sample analysis?
The resin should be molded into a film with a thickness between 0.5 and 0.7 mm.
From: Agilent Determination of Irganox 3114 in Polypropylene by Infrared Spectroscopy Application Note
What are the specific wavenumbers for the additive and reference bands?
The absorbance of the additive's carbonyl band is measured at 1696 cm⁻¹, while the reference polypropylene band is measured at 4062 cm⁻¹.
From: Agilent Determination of Irganox 3114 in Polypropylene by Infrared Spectroscopy Application Note
What are the physical dimensions of the Agilent 5500 Series FTIR instrument?
The instrument measures 20.3 x 20.3 x 11.4 centimeters (8.0 x 8.0 x 4.5 in) high.
What is the weight of the Agilent 5500 Series FTIR instrument?
The instrument weighs 3.6 kg (8 Ib).