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Bloom
Hazing, streaking, incorrect color
Oily, Tacky
Inclusion, delamination, fish eyes
Roughness, speckles, mars, bubbles
Brittle, cracking, weakness
Diminshed physical properties
Material too hard or too soft
Swelling
Warping
Wear, premature failure
Odor
Symptom: Inclusion, delamination, fish eyes
Possible Causes: What could cause this problem?
Poor processing, contamination
Sample Testing Plan: How do you measure?
1.
Isolation of included contaminants
2.
Sample cross-sectioning to view layers
3.
Perform microscopic analysis:
a. FT-IR: ≥5 μm
b. Dispersive Raman: ≥1 μm
Data Analysis Plan: How do you identify the problem?
1.
Search libraries to identify contamination
2.
Change process to avoid contamination
Recommended Configuration: What to use?
Nicolet iN10 FT-IR microscope
OMNIC Specta software for Polymer Labs
OR
DXR Raman microscope
OMNIC Specta software for Raman Analytical
Resources: Learn More
Setting the Benchmark for Confidence and Ease of Use in FT-IR Microscopy white paper
FT-IR Microspectroscopy in Forensic and Crime Lab Analysis application note
OR
Confocal Raman Microscopy Applications application note
Confocal Raman Microscopy Analysis of Multilayer Polymer Films application note
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