Golden Gate® diamond ATR
The Golden Gate® is a robust option for demanding single-reflection ATR applications. It features a brazed diamond ATR crystal and a signature “Golden Gate” sample loading bridge. More advanced top-plate assemblies are available for in-situ, high- and low-temperature work.
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Great FTIR accessory, robust and easy to use.
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.
Review Date: 10 Nov 2019 | Specac Ltd
Very useful, and my team will buy another to be able to do the work raster.
R & D tech assistant
Very effective. I assisted my colleagues in chemical and medicinal science and all of us are very satisfied.
Review Date: 27 Feb 2019 | Specac Ltd
Used in IR applications and characterization
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.
Review Date: 18 Apr 2018 | Specac Ltd
The ATR is easy to align and easy for students to use. It provides good results.
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.
Review Date: 17 Apr 2018 | Specac Ltd
Very easy to use, adaptable and a great time saver
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.
Review Date: 17 Apr 2018 | Specac Ltd
Characterizing the surface funcrionalization of nanoparticles is a breeze with this
Nanoparticle analysis
The Golden Gate is simple to use and gives great results with high precision. Our lab could not live without it!!
Review Date: 17 Apr 2018 | Specac Ltd
Just great accessory! It gives me a lot of important data
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.
Review Date: 17 Apr 2018 | Specac Ltd
Simple to use, robust product - a workhorse
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.
Review Date: 17 Apr 2018 | Specac Ltd
Standard IR accessory I'd recommend to anyone getting into FTIR
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.
Review Date: 17 Apr 2018 | Specac Ltd
Great product sold by a good company caring about client service.
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.
Review Date: 7 Nov 2017 | Specac Ltd
The Golden Gate® is a robust option for demanding single-reflection ATR applications. It features a brazed diamond ATR crystal and a signature “Golden Gate” sample loading bridge. More advanced top-plate assemblies are available for in-situ, high- and low-temperature work.
Features
- Monolithic diamond ATR The diamond crystal is brazed into a tungsten carbide mounting to achieve the highest possible physical and chemical resilience.
- Robust sampling top-plates The stainless-steel top-plate joins the diamond crystal and the loading bridge into one integral part that can withstand anything the lab throws at it. There are also top-plate options for in-situ sampling at sub-zero or high temperatures up to 300 °C.
- Signature bridge design Up to 80 lbs force can be applied to solid samples, ensuring the firmest possible contact to the diamond.
- Sapphire anvil The standard anvil tip for loading solid samples is made from durable sapphire and is self-levelling to deal with irregularly shaped solids. There are also anvils for dealing with polymer beads, wires, and textile fibres.
FTIR spectroscopy: Sampling accessories to boost your research
Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is used to probe the molecular vibrations of a sample, generating a chemical fingerprint from the molecules present within the beam of light. The technique has been employed in numerous ways across multiple fields, but whatever the aim of the experiment, an accessory is required to contain the matter under study and direct the light onto it.
In this application eBook, we review the literature for some of the most advanced FTIR spectroscopy products and explore cutting-edge research across a diverse range of fields, including sections on:
- Liquid transmission analysis – from the analysis of biodiesel blends to the detection of fake fish oil
- Attenuated total reflectance – the basics, penetration depth, advanced measurements, and more
- Advanced spectroscopy – including catalytic studies and the spectroscopy of gases
FTIR spectroscopy: Techniques & technologies driving innovation
Fourier-transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy is used to probe the molecular vibrations of a sample generating a chemical fingerprint from the molecules present within the beam of light. The technique has been employed in numerous ways across multiple fields, but whatever the aim of the experiment, an accessory is required to contain the matter under study and direct the light onto it.
For the past 50 years, Specac’s products have been at the forefront of scientific endeavor, driving innovation and answering critical questions across a range of scientific fields. In this application eBook, we review the literature for some of its most advanced products and explore the cutting-edge research undertaken by its customers, including sections on:
• Investigation of pharmaceutical dosage forms
• Understanding reaction mechanisms
• Catalytic studies
• Spectroscopy of gases
• Interstellar spectroscopy
Quantitatively Determining the Orientation and Conformation of Proteins in Single Silk Fibers with ATR IR Spectroscopy
This application note describes a method using Specac’s Golden Gate ATR Accessory to analyze the orientation and conformation of proteins in silk from the silkworm Bombyx mori. This overall method involves three different methods where the fiber is analyzed from different perspectives.
The African Crested Rat’s Poisonous Hairs Studied by Attenuated Total Reflection Infrared Spectroscopy
Plant toxins are commonly used by many invertebrates, as an effective defense against predation. However, such behavior has recently been observed in a mammal. The African crested rat, Lophiomys imhausi, applies a potent toxin to the fur alongside its flanks. This application note describes the investigation of the African crested rat’s highly specialized hairs using Specac’s Golden Gate ATR Accessory as well as gravimetry.
Quantitative Analysis of Powdered Solids
This application note outlines the development of quantitative analysis methods for two powdered mixtures using Specac’s Golden Gate ATR Accessory.
Analysis of Drugs of Abuse Using Specac's Golden Gate ATR Accessory
An important application of Fourier Transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy is the forensic analysis of drugs of abuse. Whether controlled narcotics or illegally obtained 'street' drugs, samples are routinely submitted for chemical analysis. The traditional method of analysis for powders and tablets is to grind them up with Potassium Bromide (KBr), press into a pellet or disc and collect an infrared transmittance spectrum. Making a 'good' KBr pellet takes practice and the quality of the spectra is often questionable and difficult to re-produce. The original sample cannot be recovered for presentation as evidence or further analysis. This application note demonstrates that the Golden Gate™ Diamond Attenuated Total Reflectance Accessory provides a solution to all these problems.
Analysis of Automotive Polymers
Polymers comprise greater than 40% of a modern automobile; the carpet, seats, padding, knobs, switches, dashboard and cosmetic coverings are composed of one polymer or another. This application note describes the analysis of the various polymers in an automobile using Specac’s Golden Gate ATR Accessory.
Analysis of Automotive Fluids
This application note will describe the analysis of several solutions used in automobiles using the Golden Gate™ single reflection micro-ATR. The ATR technique is simple, rapid and very reliable for sample characterization. The analysis method is non-destructive and can be used to collect data from a minimal amount of sample.
Manual Hydraulic Press used for 30 years by Sun Chemical Ltd
Staff at Sun Chemical demonstrate how they utilize the Specac Atlas Manual Hydraulic Press and Golden Gate ATR™ Acessory for the analysis of food packaging, inks, paints and other substrates.
Gold Gate ATR is Quick to Use
This video highlights the use of Golden Gate with a Perkin Elmer Spectrum 2, showing the product is quick and easy to use.
New eBook on FTIR spectroscopy details the best sampling accessories to boost your research
Explore a compendium full of tips, tricks, and tools, and explore cutting edge research on FTIR spectroscopy
How Scientists Can Predict the Properties of Energy Crops for Efficient Conversion of Biomass Feedstock
Learn how FTIR technology is helping to build chemometric models to predict quality parameters of energy grasses
The Hidden Depths of Fluorine Chemistry and its Real-World Applications
Learn how research chemists use analytical technology to support the design of novel fluorine-based compounds that transform our lives
Securing Our Clean Energy Future – Innovation in Hydrogen Storage
Learn how scientists at the Rudjer Bošković Institute are harnessing cutting-edge spectroscopy to push forward the frontiers of clean energy research on hydrogen storage materials
Novel Material Offers Solution for Renewable Energy
Learn how scientists at Columbia University are developing new materials for combined carbon dioxide capture and conversion
Prescreening of Collagen Content in Archaeological Bone Samples at the University of Oxford
Learn about the spectroscopic methods used by Dr. Fiona Brock in collaboration with Historic England
Webinar Highlights: Introduction to FT-IR Spectroscopy
In this webinar, Spectroscopist Dr Fawzi Abou-Chahine gives an informative introduction to the fundamentals of modern FT-IR spectroscopy
Cocaine and Caffeine Analysis with the Specac Golden Gate ATR
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