Abstract

Multiple internal reflection (MIR) techniques in infrared spectroscopy have been shown to be extremely useful for research and analytical work concerning the surface of materials. The method, originally developed by Fahrenfort and Harrick, has been used during the last 10 years to solve a variety of problems. MIR spectra of samples such as filter deposits, tissues, elastic particles, pyrolysis products are being recorded on a routine basis.

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