MIRacle ATR – Fast and Easy IR Sampling - PIKE Technologies

P R O D U C T D A T A S H E E TMIRacle ATR –Fast and Easy IR SamplingThe PIKE MIRacle is a universal ATR sampling accessory foranalysis of solids, liquids, pastes, gels, and intractable materials.In its most popular configuration it is a single reflection ATRaccessory with high IR throughput which makes it ideal forsample identification and QA/QC applications. Advanced optionsinclude three reflection ATR crystal plates to optimize for lowerconcentration components. Easily changeable crystal plate designprovides analysis of a broad spectrum of sample types whileensuring constant sampling pathlength.Single and three reflection ATR crystals are available tooptimize general qualitative or quantitative analysis of minorcomponents.F E A T U R E S O F T H E M I R A C L E• Highest IR throughput – saving you time and improving youranalysis quality• Complete flexibility – add options to your MIRacle as yoursampling needs change• Highest value – for today’s competitive analytical andresearch needs• Fully configurable – ZnSe, diamond, Ge and Si MIRaclecrystal plates• Pinned-in-place, changeable crystal plates – for fast andeasy sampling optimization• Highest purity, type IIa diamond crystal – will not scratchand is chemically inert to acidic or caustic materials• Optional specular reflectance plate – for measurement ofcoatings on reflective surfaces• Choice of pressure clamps – high-pressure, digitalhigh-pressure and micrometric sample clamps• Sampling options – heating, temperature control, and flowthrough plateThick Polymer Sample, using MIRacle with ZnSe Crystal andHigh-Pressure Clamp – No Sample Preparation.MIRacle Optical DesignIn the patented MIRacle optical design the ATR crystal focuses the IRbeam and also provides the ATR sampling interface. This technologydelivers much higher throughput than competitive products,saves considerable time and produces higher quality spectra.MIRacle – High Throughput and Efficient Optical DesignMIRacle – Highest IR Throughput ATR

MIRacle Crystal OptionsThe MIRacle ATR accessory is available with 4 different crystaltypes (ZnSe, diamond, Ge, and Si) and with unique versions ofthese crystal materials.Crystal plates are pinned in place and easily changeablewithin seconds with no alignment required. With this flexibility,you can change the crystal type to exactly match your samplingrequirements. For example, diamond is ideal for brittle samplesbecause it will not scratch, whereas, Ge is ideal for carbon-filledsamples because of its high refractive index and lower depthof penetration. Three reflection crystal plates provide increasedsensitivity for minor components in liquid or non-rigid materials.An optional liquids retainer andvolatiles cover set is compatible with allcrystal plates, eliminating the need topurchase flat and trough crystal plates.A high-pressure clamp is required foruse with the liquids retainer and thevolatiles cover.Liquids Retainer andVolatiles Cover set“Faux” Black Pearl with MIRacle using Diamond ATR CrystalBlack Rubber Samples are best run using Ge ATR CrystalMIRacle ATR Crystal PlatesTable 1 shows MIRacle ATR crystal characteristics includingrefractive index, spectral range cutoff, pH range and hardness forsingle reflection ATR crystal plates. Still have questions? Please callas we are pleased to discuss your sampling requirements.Table 1: MIRacle Crystal Plate SpecificationsRefractive Depth ofMIRacle Hardness Cutoff cm -1 , Index @ Penetration pH RangeCrystal Plate Application kg/mm 2 Spectral Range 1000 cm -1 @ 45°, µ of SampleDiamond/ZnSe Ideal for hard samples, acids or alkaline 5700 525 2.4 2.00 1–14Ge General purpose and carbon filled or rubber 550 575 4.0 0.66 1–14Si Excellent for far-IR spectral measurement 1150 8900–1500, 475–40 3.4 0.85 1–12ZnSe General purpose ATR crystal 120 520 2.4 2.00 5–9MIRacle Crystal plates are covered by PIKE Technologies patent numbers 5,965,889 and 6,128,075 or are manufactured under license of 5,200,609,5,552,604 and 5,703,366.

MIRacle Pressure Clamp OptionsMIRacle pressure clamps are pinned in place and easily changeablewithin seconds. A high-pressure clamp is recommended for mostapplications and is available in basic and digital configurations.The digital version includes a high-pressure clamp and the DigitalForce Adapter (DFA) that attaches directly to the clamping assembly.The DFA’s embedded load cell exhibits high linearity, reproducibility,and exceptional accuracy. The magnitude of applied force is displayedon an external easy-to-read LCD readout. The digital clampis ideal for applications that require controlled and reproduciblepressure. All clamps include tips for hard, soft and pellet-shapedsamples. High-pressure clamps are calibrated to deliver over10,000 psi of pressure when used with the single reflectioncrystal plates.Ability to deliver high pressure is very important for achievingspectral quality. In the example below, we demonstrate spectraldifferences for a porous polymer sample measured with themicrometer clamp and the high-pressure clamp. Clearly thespectrum obtained using the high-pressure clamp is requiredfor a high quality result.MIRacle high-pressure clamps utilize a slip-clutch mechanismto prevent excessive pressure from being applied to the crystal.MIRacle Pressure Clamps arePinned in Place and Easily UpgradedMIRacle Digital ClampIdeal for controlled pressureMax lbs CrystalMIRacle Clamp Pressures Pressure Diameter, mm PSIHigh-Pressure Clamps 401.8 10,1416.0 913Micrometer Pressure Clamp 81.8 2,0286.0 183Note: All clamps except Micrometer are high-pressureMIRacle ConfinedSpace Clamp –For instruments withlimited sampling areaMIRacle High-PressureClamp – Ideal forroutine samplingMIRacle MicrometerClamp – For lowpressure applicationsPorous Polymer Sample Measured Using High and Low-Pressure ClampMIRacle Sampling OptionsThe MIRacle can be configured with optional resistively heatedcrystal plates using a PIKE temperature control module. Digitaland digital with PC control versions are available. The PC controlmodule includes TempPRO software which provides a graphicaluser interface for temperature control and kinetic measurements.MIRacle ATR SummaryThe MIRacle ATR accessory is a high performance FTIR samplingtool for solid, liquid, or polymer samples. Easily changeable crystalplates provide optimized spectral data for unique sample types.With options for single or three reflection crystal plates, severalpressure clamp styles and heating or cooling, the MIRacle is ableto address a wide range of FTIR sampling applications.MIRacle with Optional HeatedCrystal Plate and PIKETemperature Control ModuleTempPRO software for graphical setup and control ofkinetic measurements