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Spectroscopy
News Release from: A2 Technologies | Subject: Exoscan
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 05 March 2008
Portable FTIR spectrometer for surface
analysis
A2 Technologies has extended its range of novel portable FTIR spectrometers announcing the launch of the what it says is smallest, most compact FTIR spectrometer available on the market - Exoscan
Designed to move spectroscopy out of the laboratory and into the field, the innovative Exoscan analyser is designed for non-destructive on-site surface and bulk analysis applications Weighing about 3kg, A2 Technologies says the Exoscan features superior ease of use, coupled with analytical performance that rivals far larger and more expensive traditional analytical FTIR spectrometers
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 17 Apr 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Exoscan is also capable of handling attenuated total reflectance (ATR) applications and was unveiled at Pittcon 2008, New Orleans, this week.
Exoscan is powered by an on-board rechargeable lithium ion battery or from AC power.
Featuring interchangeable internal reflectance (ATR) and external reflectance sampling interfaces, this system is ideal for sampling a wide variety of materials including solids, pastes, gels and liquids.
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Coupled with the unique A2 Technologies diamond internal reflection sampling system, this system is also capable of large surface analysis.
Controlled and operated via a PDA device, the Exoscan spectrometer combines all the unique capabilities of a laboratory-based FTIR with the advantages of a portable instrument that can be used in the field, ensuring real time results, says A2 Technologies.
Capable of non-destructive analysis, this new analyser is ideal for applications for which the sample is too large to bring to the laboratory or too valuable to require a small portion to be removed for analysis.
Jon Frattaroli, CEO at A2 Technologies comments: "For decades FTIR spectroscopy has been a powerful analytical tool but it has primarily been used for laboratory use due to its size, complexity and lack of instrument stability.
"Due to the increased numbers of applications where a sample cannot be brought to the laboratory or it cannot be put into a traditional FTIR bench due to the size of the material, we are excited to introduce this revolutionary analyser that offers the power of FTIR spectroscopy with the portability of a handheld instrument".
The revolutionary optical system of the Exoscan is a monolithic, highly rugged infrared modulator that enables routine operation of the system in non-routine applications and environments without sacrificing performance.
This system operates in the 4000 to 650 wavenumber mid-infrared region and is capable of 4cm-1 resolution.
Additionally, the analyser is equipped with three-level software architecture, providing methods development, supervisory and operator functionality. Request a free brochure from A2 Technologies ...
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