FIST Facility@ChE IITGN
1. Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR)
FTIR identifies organic, polymeric, and inorganic materials by measuring their infrared absorption spectrum.
Key Features:
• High-resolution spectral analysis for Detection of functional groups in complex compounds
• Rapid and non-destructive testing
Applications:
• Polymer and material analysis
• Pharmaceutical and biomedical research
• Environmental and forensic investigations
2. Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC)
GPC, also known as Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC), determines the molecular weight distribution of polymers and macromolecules.
Key Features:
• High-precision molecular weight determination
• Analyzes complex polymer structures
• Efficient separation of macromolecules by size
• Suitable for synthetic and natural polymer research
Applications:
• Polymer characterization
• Protein and biopolymer analysis
• Drug formulation studies
• Quality control in industries
