Atomfair-FTIR-518 Asphalt Testing Instrument
1. Product Overview
Atomfair-FTIR-518 is a professional Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer specially designed for asphalt testing, adopting the core Michelson interferometry principle to accurately determine the modifier content in SBS modified asphalt. Through transmission method, ATR attenuated total reflection and other test methods, it can quickly obtain the composition and structure information of asphalt samples and support users to build a proprietary sample database. The instrument has the advantages of high precision, high sensitivity and high resolution with high detection efficiency, which can effectively guarantee the quality of asphalt raw materials, widely used in asphalt production quality control, engineering testing, scientific research experiments and other fields.
2. Core Features
- Efficient and fast detection: Based on Michelson interferometry principle, a single scan only takes 3 seconds, greatly shortening the detection cycle and suitable for the rapid detection needs of batch samples.
- Accurate composition analysis: Adopting Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy method with high-quality imported zinc selenide beamsplitter, it has high detection accuracy and strong environmental adaptability to accurately capture the modifier content data.
- Compatibility with multiple test methods: Support transmission method, ATR attenuated total reflection and other test modes, flexibly adapt to the detection of asphalt samples in different states with wider application scenarios.
- Intelligent software system: Equipped with a dedicated asphalt testing and analysis system, it can realize intelligent instrument control, parameter setting, spectral data collection and processing, support data export in text/Excel format and test report printing.
- Convenient maintenance design: Equipped with dehumidification drying box, the interferometer adopts a multi-layer sealed moisture-proof and dust-proof structure with visible silica gel window for easy observation and replacement; the interferometer energy can be adjusted and desiccant can be replaced without opening the cover, with efficient and worry-free maintenance.
- Long-term stable operation: Built-in heating and dehumidification module to effectively extend the service life of internal components; high-quality imported core components ensure the long-term stable operation of the instrument and reduce the risk of failure.
- Flexible function expansion: Optional ATR accessories, liquid cell, thin layer sample holder, electronic balance, high-speed shearing machine and other test accessories can be selected on demand to meet diverse testing needs.
- Free software upgrade: Free software upgrade service can be enjoyed in the follow-up, supporting the update of applicable standards and the addition of new functions to continuously adapt to the development needs of the industry.
3. Specification Parameters
| Item | Detailed Parameters |
|---|---|
| Model No. | Atomfair-FTIR-518 |
| Core Principle | Michelson interferometry principle (Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy) |
| Testing Purpose | Determination of modifier content in SBS modified asphalt |
| Spectral Range | 4000-650cm⁻¹ |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | 30000:1 (RMS value, near 2100cm⁻¹, 4cm⁻¹ resolution, 1 minute data collection) |
| Wavenumber Accuracy | 0.01cm⁻¹ |
| Single Scan Time | 3 seconds |
| Testing Methods | Transmission method, ATR attenuated total reflection, etc. |
| Core Components | High-quality imported zinc selenide beamsplitter |
| Protection Design | Multi-layer sealed moisture-proof and dust-proof; built-in heating and dehumidification module |
| Overall Dimension (L×W×H) | 486×400×210mm |
| Weight | 18kg |
| Software Function | Intelligent control, parameter setting, spectral data collection and processing, data export (Text/Excel), report printing |
| Standard Accessories | Dehumidification drying box |
| Optional Accessories | ATR accessory, liquid cell, thin layer sample holder, electronic balance, high-speed shearing machine, etc. |
| Value-added Service | Free software upgrade (standard update, function addition) |
4. Typical Applications
- Asphalt manufacturing enterprises: Incoming raw material inspection and finished product factory quality control, quickly determine the modifier content of SBS modified asphalt to ensure stable and consistent product quality.
- Road engineering field: Incoming inspection of asphalt raw materials for engineering use, verify whether the modifier content meets the engineering design requirements to ensure road construction quality.
- Research institutes: R&D of asphalt material modification technology, accurately analyze the change of modifier content under different formulations and processes to provide data support for technical optimization.
- Third-party testing institutions: Undertake asphalt product quality testing business, issue accurate and reliable test reports to provide a basis for industry quality supervision.
- Infrastructure engineering companies: Random inspection of asphalt material quality during road construction and maintenance, timely detect unqualified raw materials to avoid potential engineering quality hazards.
- Asphalt trade industry: Compliance testing of imported and exported asphalt products to ensure that the product modifier content meets the target market standards and guarantee the smooth progress of trade.
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The Atomfair-FTIR-518 requires a controlled environment with low humidity and minimal dust to prevent damage to its interferometer and beamsplitter. Users must monitor the silica gel desiccant and activate the dehumidification module to maintain optimal operating conditions.
- Moisture and dust management: Place the instrument in a clean, dry environment and replace the desiccant when the silica gel indicator changes color.
- Test method selection: Select transmission or ATR attenuated total reflection based on the asphalt sample state to obtain accurate spectra.
- Dehumidification module activation: Activate the built-in heating and dehumidification module during operation to extend the lifespan of internal components.
What signal-to-noise ratio and wavenumber accuracy does the Atomfair-FTIR-518 achieve, and how do they support accurate SBS modifier content determination?
The Atomfair-FTIR-518 delivers a signal-to-noise ratio of 30,000:1 (RMS at 2100 cm⁻¹, 4 cm⁻¹ resolution, 1-minute collection) and a wavenumber accuracy of 0.01 cm⁻¹. These specifications, combined with the Michelson interferometry principle and high-quality zinc selenide beamsplitter, enable precise and reproducible quantification of SBS modifier content in asphalt even with a single 3-second scan.
What sample preparation and measurement modes are supported by the Atomfair-FTIR-518 for testing SBS modified asphalt?
The Atomfair-FTIR-518 supports both transmission and ATR attenuated total reflection measurement modes. For solid or highly absorbing asphalt samples, ATR eliminates the need for extensive preparation. Optional accessories such as a liquid cell, thin layer sample holder, and high-speed shearing machine further expand compatibility with various sample states, making the instrument adaptable for different testing protocols.
What moisture protection and maintenance features does the Atomfair-FTIR-518 include to ensure reliable long-term operation?
The Atomfair-FTIR-518 incorporates a multi-layer sealed moisture-proof and dust-proof interferometer with a visible silica gel window, allowing easy desiccant replacement without opening the instrument cover. A built-in heating and dehumidification module maintains a stable internal environment to protect core components. These design choices minimize downtime and extend operational life, especially in humid laboratory conditions.
The Atomfair-FTIR-518 is a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer optimized for SBS modified asphalt analysis, utilizing a Michelson interferometer with a zinc selenide beamsplitter to deliver a signal-to-noise ratio of 30000:1 and 0.01 cm⁻¹ wavenumber accuracy. Its 3-second scan time and support for transmission and ATR methods enable rapid, versatile modifier content quantification, while the sealed, heated interferometer housing and dehumidification box support stable operation in humid lab environments.
Positive
- High spectral resolution and accuracy: With a signal-to-noise ratio of 30000:1 (RMS at 2100 cm⁻¹) and wavenumber accuracy of 0.01 cm⁻¹, the instrument reliably resolves modifier content in SBS asphalt, supporting precise quantitative analysis.
- Fast batch analysis capability: A single scan completes in 3 seconds, enabling rapid throughput for batch sample testing in production quality control and incoming inspection workflows.
Trade-offs
- Moisture-sensitive optical core: The interferometer and zinc selenide beamsplitter require a dry environment; the built-in heating/dehumidification module and dehumidification drying box are essential to prevent moisture damage, adding operational overhead.
- Limited spectral range for some applications: The 4000–650 cm⁻¹ range excludes far-infrared regions, which may restrict analysis of certain inorganic or low-frequency vibrational modes relevant to some asphalt additives.
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