Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2007
Organization: Oxford Materials Characterization Service
Great FTIR accessory, robust and easy to use.
Application Area: FTIR Spectroscopy
"The specac golden gate ATR revolutionized FTIR. Ive been using this for the past 15 years and it's never let me down. I've never failed to get a spectrum from a sample-however small. It's really simple to use and maintain - wipe clean."
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ReviewerMember since: 2019
Organization: Autonomo R & D
Very useful, and my team will buy another to be able to do the work raster.
Application Area:R & D tech assistant
"Very effective. I assisted my colleagues in chemical and medicinal science and all of us are very satisfied."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: UNIVERSITY of York Department of Chemistry
Used in IR applications and characterization
Application Area:IR characterization of organometallic organic compounds synthesized in the laboratory and teaching t
"This is a very good tool to be used in the IR applications at our research and teaching space. It is easy to use and gives a nice result. I have been using this for the last few years in our research group it is amazing so simple and easy to give results quickly."
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ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Hamline University
The ATR is easy to align and easy for students to use. It provides good results.
Application Area:Dye, polymers and pharmaceuticals
"In general, the ATR performs well and gives us good results. Students use the ATR and they report it easy to use, clean, operate. For the price point, it is a good accessory."
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ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: University of York
Very easy to use, adaptable and a great time saver
Application Area:Analysis of samples from green chemistry lab.
"The Golden Gate ATR has been used for a wide range of samples from chemicals and polymers to pieces of biomass. It has not let us down for any of these applications and has proven to be robust for a range of operators of differing abilities and also capable enough for more demanding samples."
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ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Clemson University
Characterizing the surface funcrionalization of nanoparticles is a breeze with this
Application Area:Nanoparticle analysis
"The Golden Gate is simple to use and gives great results with high precision. Our lab could not live without it!!"
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Rudjer Boskovic Institute
Just great accessory! It gives me a lot of important data
Application Area:ATR IR spectroscopy of solid and liquid samples
"Golden Gate single-reflection ATR is a must-have part of the equipment in each laboratory that uses IR spectroscopy, for both routine or more advanced measurements. ATR element made of diamond allows measurement of very broad spectrum of samples. Chemically inert, extremely hard and robust diamond also enables very easy measurements and fast cleaning. Single-reflection geometry allows reproducible, accurate and precise quantitative spectroscopy even with samples that has extremely high absorption indices, such as water and aqueous solutions. I used this accessory for precise measurements of optical constants of a series of water-amide solutions, and I could say that it enabled their highly precise determination, and further derivation of molecular properties of these systems. I also very often use a Golden Gate with heating plate with highly accurate temperature control. This accessory gives very useful measurements of temperature-dependent processes in chemical systems. I could say that, for me, this makes Golden Gate one of the most important parts of instrumentation in my laboratory. Besides these advanced measurements, Golden Gate also allows extremely fast measurements of samples without any preparation. Altogether, this accessory enables the use of IR spectroscopy in a very broad field of applications. It is just a matter of imagination to apply it to different fields of science. "
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2018
Organization: Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Simple to use, robust product - a workhorse
Application Area:Analytical Chemistry
"The specac golden gate ATR is a workhorse. It is able to analyze more than 80% of our solid samples. This accessory is simple to use, and it is easy to train for first time FT-IR users."
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Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University
Standard IR accessory I'd recommend to anyone getting into FTIR
Application Area:cell wall fibre analysis and metabolite quantification
"I've had 2 Golden gates for over 10 years and they are still going strong. Simple design, good energy through the ATR (maybe 10%) and excellent spectra. I use them all the time."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Konstanz University
Great product sold by a good company caring about client service.
Application Area:Analyse FTIR pattern of Calcium carbonate precipitation
"The delivery of the product was extremely fast and product very well prepared. No hard task to make it work."
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ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: Monash University
An excellent product worth the substantial initial investment.
Application Area:Biological (blood) and general chemical characterization
"The diamond ATR has proved robust and reliable over nearly two decades. Miniature samples are easily analyzed. It has long had the benefit of MCT infrared detection which seems quite necessary given the modest light throughout. Occasional repair/return episodes have been affected by poor administration at Specac end. Technical advice and support is excellent (Thank you Clive Moss)."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Personal User
Great robustness and reliability. Great product!
Application Area:Oils in water
"Nice instruments - robust and reliable. I strong believe that Specac is a reference in this spectroscopy line. Very professional post-sale service"
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Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University
Most essential FTIR accessory
Application Area:analysis of plant and animal samples
"Had two of these for over 10 years. They have been robust, easy to use, reliable, accurate and provide rapid analysis."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: LG Chem
Very good and efficient product.
Application Area:Analyze polymer samples
"Golden gate atr is quite reliable and very easy to use. Normally I recommend this product to others."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Gerard Laboratories (MylanOSD)
Great
Application Area:Analysis of pharma products ,depends on the production
"Product service is good, no matter the size of your business good customer service, needs be at the heart of your business model if you wish to be successful. It is important to provide good customer service; to all types of customers, including potential, new and existing customers. Although it can take extra resources, time and money, good customer service leads to customer satisfaction which can generate positive word-of-mouth for your business, keep your customers happy and encourage them to purchase from your business again. Good customer service can help your business grow and prosper."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Penn State University
Quick to learn and easy to use for freshman Gen Chem students.
Application Area:Analysis of unknown polymers
"Specac polymer standards are easy to use and the ATR is quick to learn for students."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: lab instruments S.A.S
Good results, reproducible and fast.
Application Area:Analysis of proteins in colloid samples
"Spectrum quality is very good, easy to use and clean, robust for different sample types, its price is very competitive in the market, and has great application."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center
Excellent tool for routine analysis of powders, liquids, and paints.
Application Area:Analysis of supertoxic chemicals, contaminated coatings and materials
"The golden gate is very easy to use, and is highly reproducible if care is taken in applying appropriate pressure to the crystal and if careful cleaning is performed between samples. Untrained users might apply too much pressure resulting in damage to the crystal."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: National R&D Institute for Chemistry and Petrochemistry - Bucharest
An indispensable FTIR accessory
Application Area:materials analysis
"Very easy to use. I can analyze different types of materials. Very high energy output, high quality spectra. I recommend it for difficult samples containing small quantity of impurities. Great IR spectra on solid or liquid samples."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: Bemis, Inc.
Fills a unique and important niche in IR sampling. Great accessory
Application Area:Analyze surfaces in multi-layer polymer films
"Have had many years of faithful service--never needed repair. Disadvantages are 1) the small sample area between the "gold" pillars and under the pressure foot; 2) unable to see if the foot is pressing exactly at the right spot on the sample; and 3) the lack of some kind of pressure measurement or indicator to ensure consistent pressure on a sample."
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ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: GSU
Excellent characterization tool for media such as cell suspension and serum.
Application Area:Analyze serum for disease induced changes
"The ATR offered good signal to noise ratio (since it is atmospherically sealed) and easy clean-up."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2017
Organization: BOZZETTO, Inc.
Great product!
Application Area:Analysis of chemical samples.
"Excellent product for analysis of both solids and liquids. Great value for the money."
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Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: University of Oxford
A good standard ATR
Application Area:Surface Analysis
"This is comparable to the Pike GladiATR and DursamplIR in performance and easy of use."
Status:
Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University
We replace like with like if we had to
Application Area:take spectra of powdered plant and animal samples
"The Golden gate is the ATR by which all ATRs are measured. We have 2 in our laboratory and have used these almost constantly mover the last 10 years. They are outlasting the FTIR specs and have shown themselves to be exceptionally robust, reliable and surprisingly student proof."
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ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: International Paint
An Essential IR Accessory
Application Area:Industrial Coatings, Resins and Raw Materials
"I've been using one of these for over 20 years now, producing excellent quality spectra for all types of materials from corrosive, volatiles liquids to hard, crystalline solids and everything between. It is a very robust product, very simple to use and keep clean. Can be used in both research and QC/factory environments."
Status:
ReviewerMember since: 2016
Organization: Cambridge University
Simple to use, and gives excellent results.
Application Area:General Powder Sample Infrared Spectroscopy
"Very easy to use ATR. Quick, high quality IR spectra produced, using only a few mg of solid material. Definitely one of the most used IR accessories in our lab."
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Advanced ReviewerMember since: 2013
Organization: Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS) at Aberystwyth University
We have had two of these for nearly 10 years and they are without doubt the most durable pieces of kit I have in my laboratory, they even survive student use.
Application Area:plant cell wall biology
"We have had two of these for nearly 10 years and they are without doubt the most durable pieces of kit I have in my laboratory, they even survive student use. Spectral quality is excellent, transmission is approx 10% of full beam energy, we can easily analyse between 200-300 samples per day and scrape the samples off with blades if they need to be retained or vac them off with a domestic cleaner. I could not praise them more. The only thing to break is the saphire anvil, which we replace every few years."
Specac’s Golden Gate™ ATR Accessory is a high-performance single reflection monolithic diamond ATR product offer, featuring a Type IIIA diamond ATR element metal-bonded into a tungsten carbide mount to provide outstanding durability and exceptional chemical resistance. The robust design, strength, and inherent inertness of the Golden Gate™ diamond ATR element allows this ATR accessory to be used to achieve high-quality spectral data in the analysis of a broad range of materials including those that are abrasive, hard, reactive, or corrosive.
Little or no sample preparation is required when using the Golden Gate™ ATR – the only requirement is that the sample is in optical contact with the diamond element. The Golden Gate™ ATR is particularly appropriate for samples that may polymerize or set during analysis since they can be cleaned off with a knife or abrasive pad without damaging the ATR element. With a load capability up to 160 lbs (80 lbs standard) over the ATR element, good quality spectra can be achieved from the hardest rocks, powders, and pellets. Special anvils are available to hold polymer pellets, to seal in and run air/moisture sensitive samples, and to analyze coatings on wires.
Specac’s Standard Golden Gate™ ATR Accessory is compatible with a range of upgradeable sampling options for advanced ATR material analysis, including heated, cooled, reaction cell, or supercritical fluids top plate ATR sample stages. The demountable nature of the top plate is well suited for the preparation of toxic or harmful materials, as they can be prepared in a glove box, sealed, and then measured with a higher degree of operator protection than other infrared sampling methods.