The IRIS diamond attenuated total reflection (ATR) accessory from PIKE is designed for infrared (IR) sampling for powders, gels, liquids, solids, and more.
The IRIS diamond attenuated total reflection (ATR) accessory from PIKE is designed for infrared (IR) sampling for powders, gels, liquids, solids, and more. According to the company, the accessory is suitable for research, QA/QC, and sample identification. PIKE Technologies, Madison, WI www.piketech.com
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