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Product Catalogue 2018-19
Product Catalogue 2018-19
Specac is a prominent manufacturer of spectroscopy accessories, focusing on innovation, product quality, and customer service. Under Managing Director David Smith, the company has expanded its product range significantly, with new products contributing to a large portion of sales. Specac plans to continue growth by introducing new products and enhancing customer service infrastructure, including a new e-commerce website.
The catalogue includes a comprehensive product selector to assist users in choosing the right spectroscopy accessories for their applications.
Specac offers various FT-IR starter kits tailored to different spectroscopy needs, including Basic, Analyst, Research, and Advanced Starter Kits.
The document details accessories for IR reflectance and transmission spectroscopy, including the Quest™ Single Reflection ATR, Golden Gate® Diamond ATR, and various transmission cells.
Specac provides a variety of polarizers for different spectroscopy applications, including Opto-Physics Wire Grid Polarizers and Benchmark™ FTIR Wire Grid Polarizers.
Specac offers tools for sample preparation, such as hydraulic presses, pellet dies, and film-makers, supporting various spectroscopy techniques.
This section provides information on optical materials used in spectroscopy, helping users select appropriate materials for their needs.
The catalogue concludes with hints and tips for spectroscopists, an A-Z of IR, and an index for easy navigation.
The Golden Gate® ATR accessory is highlighted for its ability to analyze soil samples at various temperatures with minimal preparation, useful in forensic, environmental, and agricultural applications.
The document details the use of ATR accessories like the Quest™ for infrared spectroscopy, emphasizing the speed and reliability of ATR-FTIR for leather analysis.
Various infrared reflectance techniques are explained, including internal and external reflectance, diffuse reflectance, and specular reflectance, each suited for different sample types and conditions.
Specac offers a comprehensive range of FT-IR accessories, including ATR, diffuse reflectance, and specular reflectance accessories, as well as transmission cells and sampling kits.
The Quest™ ATR is a single reflection accessory designed for mid- and far-infrared analysis, featuring a durable monolithic diamond ATR crystal.
This system allows for easy switching of accessories between instruments, enhancing laboratory efficiency.
The document provides detailed information on the Quest™ ATR Puck series and the Golden Gate® Single Reflection Diamond ATR systems, used for analyzing a wide range of samples.
The Golden Gate® system is used for analyzing hard and soft polymers, forensic samples, corrosive liquids, and more.
The document lists part numbers for complete systems and individual components, specifying options for different spectrometer models and voltage requirements.
The document introduces various infrared reflectance accessories offered by Specac, focusing on diffuse and specular reflectance techniques.
Transmission spectroscopy is highlighted as a fundamental technique for analyzing samples in the infrared spectrum.
The Pearl™ is a high-specification liquid transmission accessory designed for laboratory spectroscopic analysis in the near and mid-infrared.
These cells offer a range of sample sizes suitable for IR transmission spectroscopy.
Liquid cells are available in various configurations, designed for high sensitivity ATR measurements.
These cells can operate up to 5000 psi, designed for use with heating devices and can be mounted in spectrometers using standard plates.
This kit includes materials for cleaning and repolishing windows to a high degree of flatness.
Specac offers a variety of sample cell holders for liquid and solid samples, compatible with different temperature and pressure conditions.
Specac provides a range of gas transmission cells for analyzing gas and vapor phase components.
Designed for analyzing gaseous samples and vapors from ambient temperature up to 250°C.
Based on the White cell principle, offering multiple light passes between mirrors, suitable for use in modern FT-IR spectrometers.
Designed for compressing samples to an ideal thickness for IR transmission experiments.
This high-performance 4x beam condenser is designed for use with the DC-3 Diamond Compression Cell.
This kit enables the analysis of total recoverable oil and grease or petroleum hydrocarbons in water using the ASTM D7066-04 method.
The ProCell™ series includes rugged transmission cells for liquid and gas phase process monitoring.
Polarized light is used in spectroscopy to measure samples that alter the polarization state of the incident beam.
Polarizers are optical devices used to filter light waves, allowing only those with a specific polarization to pass through.
Specac offers polarizers made from materials like calcium fluoride, barium fluoride, zinc selenide, germanium, and thallium bromoiodide.
Specac offers a comprehensive range of sample preparation tools, including manual, power, and automatic hydraulic presses, pellet presses, sample mills, and film-making kits.
This section describes the Autotouch Press models designed for automatic pressure application and release.
These dies are used for compacting powdered samples into discs or briquettes for FT-IR and XRF analysis.
The document includes an application note on using XRF analysis in the cement industry to ensure product quality.
Specac's range of pressing equipment and dies are essential tools for sample preparation in spectroscopy, offering precise control and compatibility with various analytical methods.
Includes Atlas® Constant Thickness and High Temperature Film-Maker for producing high-quality polymer films.
The GS03640 vacuum pump system is designed for producing clear, moisture-free sample pellets with evacuable pellet dies.
The Benchmark™ Baseplate is a critical component for installing Specac accessories into a spectrometer sample compartment.
Specac offers a range of consumables for liquid and solid sampling, including sample cups and thin-film support windows.
Practical advice is provided for transmission and reflection measurements to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of spectroscopic analyses.
A table provides information on various window materials used in spectroscopy, detailing their transmission ranges, refractive indices, and general properties.
The document serves as a comprehensive guide for selecting and using products in IR spectroscopy, offering practical advice to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of spectroscopic analyses.
Catalog excerpts
Specac Product Catalogue 2018-19 UK Specac Ltd., River House, 97 Cray Avenue, Orpington, Kent, BR5 4HE U.K. T: +44 16 8987 3134 F: +44 16 8987 8527 [email protected] USA Specac Inc., 414 Commerce Dr., Suite 175, Fort Washington, PA 19034 U.S.A. T: +1 86 6726 1126 [email protected] THE WORLD’S LEADING SPECTROSCOPY ACCESSORY MANUFACTURER THE WORLD’S LEADING SPECTROSCOPY ACCESSORY MANUFACTURER
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inside front cover
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Introduction Product Selector Starter Kits IR Reflectance IR Transmission Polarizers Sample Prep
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brilliant spectroscopy Index Hints & Tips Sample Prep Polarizers IR Transmission IR Reflectance Starter Kits Product Selector Specac: a clear focus on innovation, product quality and customer service. Specac has the ideal sampling solution - whatever your application. And be assured we are working on new innovative products now, to enable great science. Welcome to the Specac 2018/19 catalogue. My name is David Smith, and I've had the privilege of leading Specac as Managing Director since 2008. We are a very different company to 2008 and have made significant strides commercially. We have done...
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brilliant spectroscopy Stay in contact with Specac 24/7.Stay in touch, with the latest developments at Specac around the clock. With our team of spectroscopists, engineers and chemists, you can be assured of unrivalled technical back-up and applications advice, giving complete peace of mind with every Specac purchase. And through our social media presence you can get the latest Specac news via Twitter, stay in contact with us through LinkedIn and Facebook and watch our latest instructional videos on YouTube. Key to catalogue symbol usage.The symbols below indicate the service requirements for...
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Index Hints & Tips Sample Prep Polarizers IR Transmission IR Reflectance Starter Kits Product Selector Introduction brilliant spectroscopy Specac Product Selector For virtually any sample type, there is a Specac accessory for either the transmission or reflection technique. This table will help you identify the best accessory for your sampling application and shows which accessories can be used for various sample types under various conditions. (Additional accessory options where indicated). 6 | Specac Product Selector | Introduction
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brilliant spectroscopy Golden Gate® advanced applications GS10642 High Temperature Golden Gate® GS10507 Reaction Cell Top Plate GS10514 Specular Reflectance GS10566 Germanium Top Plate GS10585 Super Critical Top Plate GS10590 Low Temperature Top Plate The Selector™ GS19930 Environmental chamber Liquid Cells GS21525 Variable Temp. Cell Holder GS21530 Variable Temp. Cell Holder GS20730 Electrical Heating Jacket Cyclone™ GS24302 C2 Heating Jacket GS24305 C5 Heating Jacket GS24310 C10 Heating Jacket Introduction | Specac Product Selector | 7 Index Hints & Tips Sample Prep Polarizers IR Transmission...
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Analysing soil samples Soil can be analysed at a range of temperatures, easily, with the Golden Gate® ATR accessory. FTIR spectroscopy can be used to study the chemical profile of soil samples, providing information on both SPECAC APPLICATION NOTE The mineral features around 500cm-1 become uncovered. The different samples contained different concentrations of clay, as indicated by the varying intensity of the Si-O stretch at 1040 cm-1. the organic and inorganic components. In particular, you can determine what natural chemicals or artificial contaminants are present in temperatures. When coupled...
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brilliant spectroscopy Saecac. FT-IR Starter Kits Page 10 Basic Starter Kit Page 11 Analyst Starter Kit Get started with a Specac FT-IR starter kit Specac provide a number of sampling kits for FT-IR spectroscopy. These off-the-shelf kits are composed of different combinations of infrared sampling accessories to equip a laboratory with the necessary spectroscopic accessories for specific or varied sample analysis. Page 12 Research Starter Kit Page 13 Advanced Starter Kit Page 14 FT-IR Individual Application Packs FT-IR Starter Kits | Introduction | 9 Index Hints & Tips Sample Prep Polarizers IR...
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Index Hints & Tips Sample Prep Polarizers IR Transmission IR Reflectance Starter Kits Product Selector Introduction SaBcac. brilliant spectroscopy Basic Starter Kit ordering information Basic Starter Kit GS01180 Basic Starter Kit consists of GS01140 Liquid Pack and GS01150 Basic Solid Pack Optional Gas Pack add-on GS01181 Basic Starter Kit plus Gas Pack add-on 10 | Basic Starter Kit | Starter Kits Liquid Pack (contents) GS01110 Luer Syringe 2ml GS01800 Omni-Cell™ assembly GS01811 KBr windows (pair) for liquids GS01812 CaF2 windows (pair) for liquids GS01831 KBr windows (pair) for Mulls GS01864...
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brilliant spectroscopy ordering information Analyst Starter Kit GS01185 Analyst Starter Kit consists of GS01140 Liquid Pack and GS01160 Advanced Solid Pack Liquid Pack (contents) GS01110 Luer Syringe 2ml GS01800 Omni-Cell™ assembly GS01811 KBr windows (pair) for liquids GS01812 CaF2 windows (pair) for liquids GS01831 KBr windows (pair) for Mulls GS01864 10 off assorted PTFE Liquid Cell spacers GS01871 5 off PTFE 0.1mm Mull Cell spacers GS03620 Bottle of Nujol (25ml) GS03621 Bottle of Fluorolube (25ml) Advanced Solid Pack (contents) GS15011 15T Manual Hydraulic Press GS03600 Pestle and Mortar...
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Index Hints & Tips Sample Prep Polarizers IR Transmission IR Reflectance Starter Kits Product Selector Introduction Smeac. brilliant spectroscopy Research Starter Kit ordering information Research Starter Kit GS01190 Research Starter Kit consists of GS01140 Liquid Pack GS01150 Basic Solid Pack and GS10802 Quest™ ATR ZnSe Optional Gas Pack add-on GS01191 Research Starter Kit plus Gas Pack add-on Liquid Pack (contents) GS01110 Luer Syringe 2ml GS01800 Omni-Cell™ assembly GS01811 KBr windows (pair) for liquids GS01812 CaF2 windows (pair) for liquids GS01831 KBr windows (pair) for Mulls GS01864 10...
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brilliant spectroscopy Saecac. Advanced Starter Kit ordering information Advanced Starter Kit GS01195 Advanced Starter Kit consists of GS01140 Liquid Pack GS01160 Advanced Solid Pack and GS10802 Quest™ ATR ZnSe Optional Gas Pack add-on Liquid Pack (contents) GS01110 Luer Syringe 2ml GS01800 Omni-Cell™ assembly GS01811 KBr windows (pair) for liquids GS01812 CaF2 windows (pair) for liquids GS01831 KBr windows (pair) for Mulls GS01864 10 off assorted PTFE Liquid Cell spacers GS01871 5 off PTFE 0.1mm Mull Cell spacers GS03620 Bottle of Nujol (25ml) GS03621 Bottle of Fluorolube (25ml) Advanced Solid...
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