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Microtrace LLC
790 Fletcher Drive
Suite 106
Elgin, IL 60123-4755
Phone: (847) 742-9909
Fax: (847) 742-2160
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Microtrace is licensed to handle
DEA controlled substances
(schedules 1, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, 5).
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Infrared Microspectrometer |
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The infrared microspectrometer uses an infrared
source to probe absorptions in the mid-IR region of the
electromagnetic spectrum. Using apertures, the radiation is
allowed to pass through a very specific region of a sample (as small
as 10x10 micrometers). The infra-red radiation interacts with
the sample, allowing the microscopist to characterize the type of
bonds present and in many cases, identify the substance being probed. This technique is mainly used in the analysis
of organic materials such as fibers, coatings and precipitate
samples; however, micro-IR can also be used to study inorganic
materials such as minerals, fillers and extenders.
Both hyperspectral and stage mapping can be done
with this Perkin Elmer Spotlight system.
A Thermo Nicolet Continuum microscope and bench are also part of our
instrumentation for extended range analyses and FTIR polarization
studies.
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