Infrared Spectral Interpretation: A Systematic Approach / Edition 1

by Brian C. Smith, Smith C. Smith

Overview

This author's second volume introduces basic principles of interpreting infrared spectral data, teaching its readers to make sense of the data coming from an infrared spectrometer. Contents include spectra and diagnostic bands for the more common functional groups as well as chapters on polyester spectra and interpretation aids.
Discussions include:

• Science of infrared interpretation
• Light and molecular vibrations
• How and why molecules absorb infrared radiation
• Peak heights, intensities, and widths
• Hydrocarbons, carbonyl groups, and molecules with C-N bonds
• Polymers and inorganic molecules
• The use of atlases, library searching, spectral subtraction, and the Internet in augmenting interpretation

Each chapter presents an introduction to the nomenclature and structure of a specific functional group and proceeds with the important diagnostic bands for each group. Infrared Spectral Interpretation serves both novices and experienced practitioners in this field.

The author maintains a website and blog with supplemental material. His training course schedule is also available online.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780849324635
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/10/1998
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	288
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Dr. Brian C. Smith founded Spectros Associates in 1992. He has practiced spectroscopy for over 30 years, and has worked for companies such as Bell Labs and Bio-Rad. Dr. Smith is also an experienced trainer and thousands of people have benefited from his spectroscopy and software training. Dr. Smith is the author of Fundamentals of Fourier Transform Spectroscopy and Infrared Spectral Interpretation, published by CRC Press, and Quantitative Spectroscopy: Theory and Practice, published by Academic Press. Dr. Smith earned his Ph.D. in Chemistry from Dartmouth College, and graduated summa cum laude from Rochester Institute of Technology with a B.S. in Chemistry.

Table of Contents

THE BASICS OF INFRARED INTERPRETATION
Advantages and Disadvantages of Infrared Spectroscopy
The Properties of Light
What Are Infrared Spectra Used For?
How Molecules Absorb Infrared Radiation
The Origins of Peak Positions, Peak Intensities, and Peak Widths
Dealing with Mixtures
Performing Identities
Infrared Spectral Interpretation: A Systematic 10-Step Approach
HYDROCARBONS
Straight Chain Alkanes
Estimating Hydrocarbon Chain Length
Branched Alkanes
Alkenes
Distinguishing cis and transisomers
Alkynes
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Distinguishing Mono and Di- Substituted Benzene Rings
FUNCTIONAL GROUPS CONTAINING THE C-O BOND
Alcohols and Phenols
The Affects of Hydrogen Bonding
Distinguishing Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Alcohols
Ethers
Distinguishing Saturated and Aromatic Ethers
Methyl Groups Attached to an Oxygen
THE CARBONYL GROUP
Ketones
Aldehydes
Carboxylic Acids and Derivatives
Carboxylic Acids
Carboxylates (soaps)
Acid Anhydrides
Esters
Distinguishing Saturated and Aromatic Esters
Organic Carbonates
ORGANIC NITROGEN COMPOUNDS
Amides
Distinguishing Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Amides
Proteins
Imides
Amines
Distinguishing Primary, Secondary, and Tertiary Amines
Nitriles
The Nitro Group
ORGANIC COMPOUNDS CONTAINING SULFUR, SILICON, AND HALOGENS
Organic Sulfur Compounds
Thiols
Sufloxides, Sulfates, etc.
Organic Silicon Compounds
Silicones (Siloxanes)
Halogenated Organics
C-X Stretches
INORGANIC COMPOUNDS
The Impact of Water on Inorganic Spectra
Sulfates
Silica and Silicates
Carbonates
Nitrates
Phosphates
INFRARED SPECTRA OF POLYMERS
Polyethylenes
Polypropylene
Polystyrene
Polyesters
Acrylates
Isocyanates and Polyurethanes
Polycarbonates
Polyimides
Polytetrafluoroethylene
SPECTRAL INTERPRETATION AIDS
Atlases
Spectral Subtraction
Library Searching
"Expert" Software Programs
The Internet

Editorial Reviews

Following his Fundamentals of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (1996), which explains how to conduct the analysis, Smith here discusses what to do with the information once it is in hand. He writes at a fairly basic level--keeping the mathematics to a minimum and drawing out all the chemical structures--but does recommend a familiarity with the terms and symbols of organic chemistry. He includes over 30 unknown spectra that can serve as exercises either for self-study or course work. His glossary does not indicate pronunciation. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

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