The instrument is equipped with accessories for examining aqueous solutions and interfaces in a clean environment. Our group is in the process of building specialized chambers for sample preparation and for the examination of mineral-water interfaces.

Accessories

• Infrared Spectroscopy of Surfaces
  Custom-built variable angle external and internal reflection system
  Diffuse reflectance setup
  Attenuated Total Reflectance setup (with a variety of crystals covering the entire pH range)



• Infrared Spectroscopy of Aqueous Solutions
  Attenuated Total Reflectance set up (with a variety of crystals covering the entire pH range)
  CIRCLE cell, with a variety of crystals



• High-pressure Infrared Spectroscopy system
  Diamond internal reflection accessory to probe molecules at elevated pressures (< 7000 PSI)