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Optical measurement

Wavenumber standards and IR measurements

IR calibration and characterisation

Infrared measurements are important across a range of applications, including spectroscopic analysis in pharmaceutical and chemical industries, thermal control in buildings, infrared tracking and guidance systems, and instrumentation and thermal control in satellites.

We offer a range of calibration and characterisation services for IR detectors and emitters, as well as for the reflectance and transmittance properties of materials in the IR spectral region, including:

  • Absolute hemispherical reflectance (2500 nm to 50 µm)
  • Spectral emittance (2500 nm to 50 µm)
  • Total emissivity (at near ambient temperatures)

We also provide and calibrate polystyrene wavenumber standards for validation of the wavenumber scale of IR spectrometers.

Don’t see what you are looking for? Our diverse skill set enables us to provide bespoke solutions. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

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