Harrick's Cricket™ is excellent for routine diffuse reflectance (DRIFTS) measurements of powders and other solid samples in quality control environments and research laboratories. Its design follows the Harrick tradition of true diffuse reflectance accessories for FT-IR and UV-Vis spectroscopy. Like its more versatile Praying Mantis cousin, the Cricket™ optimizes the collection of the diffusely reflected light while eliminating the specular component. With a flip of a switch, the Cricket™ converts from its true diffuse reflectance mode to a fixed-angle specular reflectance device, collecting 60° specular or in-line 'diffuse' reflectance. The Cricket™ is available in a downward sampling configuration for powder analysis and an upward model for cohesive solids. Both models are designed for rapid sample and crystal exchange without interrupting the purge of the spectrometer.
Features
- DRIFTS and specular reflection capabilities provide application versatility.
- Eliminates the collection of the specular component in the diffuse reflectance mode.
- Provides a fixed 60° incident angle in the specular reflectance mode.
- Easy to use.
- High sample throughput.
- Low cost.
- Pre-aligned for quick start-up.
- Harrick's exclusive PermaPurge™ allows rapid sample and crystal exchange without interrupting the purge of the system.
- Two models available:
- Downward looking Cricket™ for diffuse reflectance measurements of powders, small cohesive solids, and liquids on TransFlex substrates.
- Upward looking Cricket™ for cohesive solid samples of virtually unlimited sample size.
- Compatible with most FT-IR and UV-Vis spectrometers.
Includes
- Specular Reflectance Reference.
- Three position sample holder (downward looking models only).
- Mating hardware for the specified FT-IR or UV-VIS spectrometer.
Technical Info
Download Cricket™ Data Sheet (pdf)
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