Overview The Buck Scientific M540 FTIR delivers reliable mid-IR results in seconds with a fully sealed optical path, live front-panel status display, and IRIS software for fast search, comparison, and quantitation. Built for routine QA/QC and research workflows, it connects easily to modern lab networks. Key Features Universal sampling: compatible with Buck Scientific solid, liquid, film, and gas accessories Low maintenance: sealed optical components with continuous humidity monitoring and control. IRIS software: database workflows, AI-assisted search, quantitative tools, and automatic removal of ambient H2O/CO2 Library: 200,000+ Spectra library included Compliance: GMP and 21 CFR Part 11-ready features; CE certified Connected lab: USB 3.0, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi Contact us for pricing and custom configurations Specifications Spectral range 7,800–650 cm⁻¹ Resolution ≤ 1 cm⁻¹ Signal-to-noise ratio 22,000:1 / 33,000:1 / 45,000:1 (1-min, 4 cm⁻¹, peak-to-peak) Wavenumber accuracy / precision < 0.1 cm⁻¹ / ≤ 0.01 cm⁻¹ Typical analysis time ≤ 5 s Detector DTGS detector with thermoelectric cooling IR source High precision silicon carbide Beam splitter ZnSe - Non-hygroscopic; immune to moisture. KBr available upon request. Optical path Fully sealed design with constant temperature/humidity monitoring Connectivity USB 3.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi Operating system Windows 10/11 User display Front-panel LCD shows live operating parameters Compatible Accessories Diamond ATR, Germanium ATR, single-bounce ATR, multi-bounce ATR, specular reflection, diffuse reflection, UPIR diffuse reflection, gold-plated diffuse reflection, multi-bounce transmission, gas cells, in-situ reaction-cell ATR, microscopy. Typical Applications Environmental: water & soil screening Food & agriculture: oils/fats profiling, adulteration screening Energy & petrochemical: lubricants/fuels analysis, contamination checks Manufacturing & QA/QC: raw material ID, lot release testing Pharma & chemical R&D: reaction monitoring, raw material ID Academia & education: teaching spectra, research projects Automotive & aerospace: paints/coatings on parts, incoming QA Optics & electronics: glass/plastic films, contamination checks Family Owned and Operated since 1970.
