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The Chemical Analysis Laboratories (IRSL) is housed in the Research Center for Science and Technology at Clark Atlanta University.  The main goal of these laboratories is to carry out research involving the use of infrared spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy and/or Nuclear Magnetic Resonance.

INFRARED SPECTROSCOPY
The main instrument for infrared spectroscopy in the IRSL is a Nicolet Magna 750 FT-IR spectrometer.  The main sample compartment of the instrument can be configured for Near-IR, Mid-IR or Far-IR work, such that spectra can be measured all the way from 1.1 mm to 200 mm (9,000 cm-1 to 50 cm-1), at a resolution of 0.125 cm-1.  This is achieved through the use of a combination of different sources, beamsplitters, and detectors.  An auxiliary sample compartment with a dedicated fast, liquid-nitrogen cooled infrared detector is typically dedicated to the in situ study of catalysts.  A Nicolet Nic-Plan microscope with a computer-controlled positioning stage is also coupled directly to the main interferometer.  In Table 1 are listed the techniques and capabilities which currently exist in the IRSL for infrared studies.  The ASTM methods which apply are outlined in E1252-94e1.  In addition, there are a wide variety of specific-compound methods outlined in ASTM methods which can be carried out easily using the equipment in the IRSL.

RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY
Two instruments are available in the IRSL for Raman Spectroscopy.  One instrument is a Nicolet Fourier transform Raman spectrometer (FT-Raman) which uses a long wavelength Nd-YAG laser for excitation.  This technique has the advantage that materials which fluoresce can be examined using Raman spectroscopy via this method.  The other instrument uses a shorter wavelength Ar+-ion laser for excitation, either 514 nm or 488 nm currently, although the other Ar+-ion laser wavelengths are available as well as a dye laser if appropriate filters are purchased.  A 0.5m Spex monochromator with CCD detector is available for use with the excitation source.  A macro chamber is available for normal samples as well as an Olympus microscope for micro-Raman studies.

NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE
The NMR Laboratory is housed in the Research Center for Research and technology at Clark Atlanta Universities.  The NMR centers main function it to provide NMR services to the University and Industrial Communities.  In addition, the NMR laboratory provides for the training of students on the use on our NMR spectrometers.

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