Bruker Optics Alpha benchtop FT-IR spectrometer

The Alpha benchtop FT-IR spectrometer features a small footprint, exchangeable sampling accessories and easy-to-use software.

At the size of an A4 sheet of paper, the small footprint of the FT-IR instrument makes it suitable for quality control. The Alpha, in combination with Bruker Optics Opus/Mentor software and extensive infrared libraries, provides easy-to-use turnkey solutions. Unknown substances can be identified in seconds.

The Alpha interferometer is based on Bruker Optics’ RockSolid design, which is used in both laboratory and rugged process spectrometers. The Alpha is also insensitive to vibration, so it can be placed almost anywhere, can be moved and be immediately operational without any need for alignment.

The Alpha offers full FT-IR sampling flexibility. User-exchangeable QuickSnap sampling modules allow the analysis of almost any kind of sample - solids, liquids or gases. Transmission, external reflection and attenuated total reflection (ATR) FT-IR sampling accessories are available with the QuickSnap interface.

Alpha’s Platinum ATR sampling module incorporates a one-finger pressure applicator for faster and more reproducible ATR sampling. The Platinum ATR is designed for easy cleaning, with a pressure applicator that can be rotated 360° to provide the user with unobstructed access to the sampling area.

The Alpha makes FT-IR analysis simple. The Opus/Mentor software, with its easy and intuitive user interface, guides the operator through all the steps of an analysis. The user interface can be customised for dedicated applications or experiments.