Sample Preparation - Free Micro ATR FT-IR Chemical Imaging of Polymers and Polymer Laminates
August 01, 2012
The micro attenuated total reflectance (ATR) chemical imaging of polymers, in particular polymer laminates, typically requires significant pressure to ensure good sample-to-ATR crystal contact. For thin cross-sectioned materials, ensuring structural rigidity against this pressure requires significant sample preparation, such as resin embedding, cutting, and polishing.