Spectroscopy
Spectroscopy is the process of using electromagnetic radiation to study, analyze, and make determinations on materials based on it’s interactions with light. The analysis could include quantitative analysis, such as determining the concentration of an analyte solution, or qualitative, such as identification of functional groups. Industries that use such techniques are vast, and include life science, biomedical, and biotech and pharma.
The Cary 630 allows for rapid reliable FTIR analysis of your samples to determine the functional groups in your sample.
- Diamond ATR
- Transmission
- Dial Path
External Users
$50 per hour
(If you need transmission analysis or Nujol mull, additional charges may apply)
Ryerson Internal Users
A fee of $500 per year enables access to all of the Toronto Metropolitan Analytical Centre instrumentation. Consumables such as gasses, sample vials, or other required items are not included.
This instrument allows for a larger range of wavelengths to be analyzed and can use the microscope to differentiate the FTIR signature from one area of your sample to another.
- Cary 620 microscope
- A variety of PIKE accessories:
- (PDF file) Specular reflectance (external link)
- Diffuse reflectance (external link)
- Attenuated total reflectance for both the transmission module and for the microscope
- Thermogravimetric analysis instrument
External Users
$75 per hour
(The rate includes the required liquid nitrogen for the detectors)
Ryerson Internal Users
A fee of $500 per year enables access to all of the Toronto Metropolitan Analytical Centre instrumentation. Consumables such as gasses, sample vials, or other required items are not included.
This workhorse allows for rapid analysis of multiple samples. A fibre optic probe attachment allows for easy sample introduction.
- UV/Vis
- Fibreoptic probe
External Users
$50 per hour
Ryerson Internal Users
A fee of $500 per year enables access to all of the Toronto Metropolitan Analytical Centre instrumentation. Consumables such as gasses, sample vials, or other required items are not included.
High resolution UV/Vis extending into the NIR region. A diffuse reflectance accessory allows for analysis of solid samples.
- UV/Vis NIR
- Diffuse reflectance acessory
External Users
$50 per hour
Ryerson Internal Users
A fee of $500 per year enables access to all of the Toronto Metropolitan Analytical Centre instrumentation. Consumables such as gasses, sample vials, or other required items are not included.
The Cary Eclipse allows for fluorescence tests either by cuvette or with a plate reader.
- Fluorimeter
- Plate reader
External Users
$50 per hour
Ryerson Internal Users
A fee of $500 per year enables access to all of the Toronto Metropolitan Analytical Centre instrumentation. Consumables such as gasses, sample vials, or other required items are not included.