App of the Month: Infrared
App of the Month: Infrared
APP NAME: Infrared
OFFERED BY: HM Direct LLC
PLATFORMS: Android 1.6 or later
WHAT IT DOES: HM Direct’s Infrared spectroscopy database is designed as a searchable list of IR absorption peaks observed in organic and inorganic molecules. According to the company, the app allows users to search infrared absorption peaks and convert wavenumbers to wavelength and frequency.
COST: $0.99
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