Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy is a versatile analytical technique that has been used extensively for moisture analysis and water damage assessment.
FTIR Spectroscopy is a non-destructive technique that measures the absorption of infrared radiation by a sample. The absorbed radiation causes the sample's molecules to vibrate, and the frequency of the vibration is characteristic of the molecular structure.
Moisture analysis using FTIR Spectroscopy is based on the fact that water molecules absorb infrared radiation at specific frequencies. The intensity of the absorption peak is proportional to the amount of water present in the sample.
The equipment used for moisture analysis using FTIR Spectroscopy typically includes:
FTIR Spectroscopy has several advantages for water damage assessment: