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    Application Note AN N283

    Why FT-NIR Spectroscopy?


    FT-NIR technology offers a lot of advantages compared to - Cube Corner Design
    classical wet-chemical and chromatographic analyses. It is Bruker’s patented “Rock-Solid-Interferometer” uses Cube
    quick, cost-effective and safe, since no hazardous chemicals Corner mirrors, in contrast to flat mirrors which are used in
    are used. It simply measures the absorption of near-infrared the classical “Michelson Interferometer”. Cube Corner mir-
    light of the sample at different wavelengths. The recorded rors guarantee an ultra-precise guidance of the light beams
    NIR spectrum is characterized by overtones and combina- passing the interferometer, even if external vibrations occur.
    tions of the fundamental molecular vibrations of molecules
    containing C-H, N-H or O-H groups, making NIR spectros-
    copy first choice for the analysis of organic materials in the
    chemical industries, pharmaceutical industries, the food and
    feed and agricultural industries.

    Advantages of FT-NIR Spectroscopy


    FT-NIR spectroscopy provides relevant advantages com- A small tilt in the mirror will reflect the light in a wrong angle. Cube
    Corner mirrors are not affected by tilt.
    pared to other analytical methods:

    - Easy and Accurate Analysis - Direct Calibration Data Transfer – No Standardization


    Since NIR methods require no sample preparation, the Spectrometers based on the so-called “Fourier Transform”
    amount of sampling error is significantly reduced, improving (FT) technology provide high wavenumber accuracy and
    the accuracy and reproducibility of the analysis. permit the transfer of calibration models from one FT instru-
    ment to another without time consuming standardization
    routines.

    - No Sample Preparation
    For an NIR measurement in the lab, the sample is simply
    filled into a glass vial or Petri dish, because glass is transpa-
    rent in the NIR spectral region. Since NIR light not only
    Modern software interfaces guide the user step by step to the analy- analyzes the surface but penetrates deeper into the
    sis results material, it is ideal for measuring heterogeneous samples.
    Moreover, FT analyzers
    provide (in contrast to - Multi Component Quantitative Analysis
    scanning dispersive spec- The amount of light absorbed by the sample depends on
    trometers) the possibility the concentrations of its ingredients (Beer’s Law). To quan-
    to rotate the sample during tify the amount of different ingredients the spectrometer
    the analysis in order to scan determines the light loss at the related frequencies. Since
    a bigger sampling spot the NIR spectrum contains the analytical information of
    compared to a static every component simultaneously, the the operator receives
    measurement, leading to all quantitative information by collecting just one spectrum.
    more representative result Measuring through glass avoids
    and higher accuracy. complicated sample preparation. For markets with standardized products, e.g. food or
    affected by tilt. feed industry, Bruker offers complete solutions with precali-
    - No Waste, No Chemicals brated systems. Regardless if the instrument is delivered
    In contrast to time consuming wet chemical analysis, the ready-to-use or if users create their own calibrations,
    NIR method produces no wastes, causes no pollution, and a fast analysis of multiple components simultaneously will
    requires no chemical reagents. help to save both, time and money.

    - Fiber Optics - In-line Process Control


    By using fiber optic With fiber optic probes, the point of analysis can be inserted
    probes, NIR spectra can directly into the reactor or container. Typical examples are
    be collected directly from the surveillance of
    both solids and liquids
    directly inside containers, • Chemical reactions
    e.g. in the warehouse. • Blend processes
    Under process conditions • Distillations and rectifications
    the probes are mounted • Crystallizations
    directly into the reactor • Drying Processes
    transmitting the light over
    long distances (> 100 m) Specific quality parameters can be controlled in real-time
    to the spectrometer. directly in the process, rendering time consuming lab
    analysis unnecessary. Since results are obtained within a
    Applications
    few seconds, a statistically significant amount of data can
    With only one measurement, multiple components can be
    be created. This allows in many areas the NIR spectrometer
    analyzed in less than one minute in solid samples as well as
    the direct control of processes, leading to shorter cycle
    in liquids. This opens an array of applications, making
    times, better product quality and less out-of-spec batches.
    FT-NIR a valuable tool for raw materials inspections in the
    warehouse, in process-control and final quality testing.
    Summary: Fast and Easy Analysis at Low Cost
    Especially in comparison to wet chemical analysis, NIR
    - Raw Materials Identification
    offers practical as well as economic advantages:
    Every organic material has a unique NIR spectrum – like a
    fingerprint. Therfore, NIR is widely used as a reliable tool
    • Direct sample measurement
    for substance identifications and authentications, especially
    • Highly accurate results
    for inspecting incoming raw materials. Fully automated
    • Direct calibration data transfer
    software routines provide quick information if a tested raw
    • Ideal for heterogenous samples
    material is identical with the expected substance (identifica-
    • Fast measurements provide quick results
    tion) and if it meets its dedicated specifications (authenti-
    fication).

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