Abstract
A sample slide (100) for use in a spectrometer (501), wherein the sample slide comprises a plurality of sample-receiving portions (111-114) provided on a sample side (115) of the slide, and a plurality of beam-receiving portions (121-124) provided on a beam-receiving side (125) of the slide, each beam-receiving portion being arranged opposite a respective sample-receiving portion, and wherein each beam-receiving portion is configured to act as an internal reflection element (IRE). A device (300) for use with a spectrometer (501) comprises a stage (330) configured to receive a sample slide (100); and a moving mechanism (360) configured to move the sample slide relative to a sample-measuring location (320) of the device. Associated methods for preparing a sample and measuring a sample are also disclosed.
| Original language | English |
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| Patent number | US11215553B2 |
| IPC | G01N21/01,G01N21/25,G01N21/35,G01N21/552 |
| Priority date | 31/03/17 |
| Filing date | 1/03/17 |
| Publication status | Published - 4 Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- spectroscopic analysis
- infra-red light
- spectrometer
- ATR-FTIR spectroscopy analysis
- Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy