Infrared Spectral Interpretation (2^nd Ed.) A Systematic Approach, Second Edition

The author's successful first edition 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. This book serves both novices and experienced practitioners in this field. This edition is thoroughly updated with each chapter being revised along with 100 new pages presenting up-to-date applications and interpretation.

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