PROJECT OVERVIEW
Polymers are defined by the characteristics of their constituent monomer(s) and their microstructural arrangement. Infrared Spectroscopy coupled with a separation technique like Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) or Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) is well suited to determine the compositional and structural arrangement of polymers or copolymers. GPC-IR (GPC-FTIR or SEC-IR) instruments such as the DiscovIR are perfectly adapted to the needs of polymer chemists. It is adept at performing a wide range of applications such as formulation, deformulation of proprietary polymer blends, copolymer compositional drift or variation across the full Molecular Weight (MW) distribution, and process upsets. These capabilities make the DiscovIR-GPC a proficient tool for meeting the specific demands of R&D and QA/QC laboratories. In addition, the DiscovIR-GPC is auto-sampler friendly and can function at high temperatures while offering the freedom to choose from many solvents for analysis.
INFORMATION
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DiscovIR the science of polymer characterization.
Polymers are defined by the characteristics of their constituent monomer(s) and their microstructural arrangement. Infrared Spectroscopy coupled with a separation technique like Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) or Size Exclusion Chromatography (SEC) is well suited to determine the compositional and structural arrangement of polymers or copolymers. GPC-IR (GPC-FTIR or SEC-IR) instruments such as the DiscovIR are perfectly adapted to the needs of polymer chemists. It is adept at performing a wide range of applications such as formulation, deformulation of proprietary polymer blends, copolymer compositional drift or variation across the full Molecular Weight (MW) distribution, and process upsets.
These capabilities make the DiscovIR-GPC a proficient tool for meeting the specific demands of R&D and QA/QC laboratories. In addition, the DiscovIR-GPC is auto-sampler friendly and can function at high temperatures while offering the freedom to choose from many solvents for analysis.
Application Notes:
1. Full Scan GPC-IR Characterization of Polyolefin Copolymers & Blends
2. Variability of Polymeric Excipients and Its Effect on Drug Delivery Performance
3. LC-IR Characterization of Polyolefins
4. New Analysis of Polymeric Excipients in Pharmaceutical Formulations
5. Analysis of Polymer Blends by GPC-FTIR
7. Copolymer Compositional Drift Measurement
8. Characterization of a Hot-Melt Adhesive by LC-IR
9. Oxidative Degradation of Polyethyleneglycol (PEG) studied by LC-IR
10. Deformulating a Polymeric Ink Recipe by GPC-IR Technology
11. Deformulating UV Coating System by LC-IR Technology
12. Polymer Deformulation and Additive Analysis by a Single GPC-IR Run
Webinars:
1. Characterizing Copolymers and Deformulating Polymer Mixtures w/GPC-IR, a Hyphenated Technique
2. Use of Hyphenated Analytical Systems for the Analysis and Development of Polymers and Copolymers, Part 1
3. Use of Hyphenated Analytical Systems for the Analysis and Development of Polymers and Copolymers, Part 2
4. Inks, Lubricants, Adhesives, Coatings… How to Find Your Competitor’s Recipe (VIDEO)
5. Inks, Lubricants, Adhesives, Coatings… How to Find Your Competitor’s Recipe (PDF)
4. How to Figure Out Your Competitor’s Formula (VIDEO)
5. How to Figure Out Your Competitor’s Formula (PDF)
6. How to Identify Trace Level Quantities of CWAs and Controlled Substances by Solid-Phase GC-FTIR (Video)