The infrared and Raman spectroscopy section of the CAF is equipped with two Perkin-Elmer Spectrum 100 FTIR spectrometers, one of which is interfaced to a Perkin-Elmer Spotlight 400 FTIR imaging system, a Nicolet NXR 9650 FT-Raman spectrometer and a Renishaw inVia dispersive Raman microscope. The spectroscopy suite also includes a Varian Carey Eclipse Fluorescence Spectrophotometer and a Varian Carey 300 UV Spectrophotometer.

Infrared spectroscopy

Perkin-Elmer Spotlight 400 Imaging System

A second Perkin-Elmer 100 FTIR spectrometer is interfaced to a Spotlight 400 Imaging System. This system combines high sensitivity and rapid imaging with ease of use. The ability to image...Read More >

Perkin-Elmer Spectrum 100 FTIR spectrometer

This is a simple-to-use, top-of-the range benchtop FTIR. It is normally set up with an ATR attachment allowing rapid recording of FTIR spectra from solids, solutions, creams, pastes tablets etc....Read More >

Raman spectroscopy

Thermonicolet NXR 9650 FTRaman spectrometer

This high-performance simple-to-use FT-Raman spectrometer is ideal for liquid and powder samples, where easy FT-Raman sampling can be carried out in standard glass vials or NMR tubes. Further accessories include...Read More >

Raman Microscope

LabRAM Soleil™ Raman Microscope • Spatial location of biomolecular markers • Crystallinity, crystallographic orientation and temperature

Visible and fluorescence spectroscopy

Varian Eclipse Fluorescence spectrophotometer

The Varian Eclipse Fluorescence instrument incorporates the latest optical and electronic technology to provide excellent sensitivity and ease of use. The instrument covers the wavelength range 200-900 nm in excitation...Read More >

Varian Cary 300 UV-Visible spectrometer

The Varian Cary 300 spectrophotometer is used worldwide for routine analysis and research. It covers the wavelength range 190-900 nm with a limiting resolution of 0.193 nm. The instrument has...Read More >