The design features and applications of button sample holders are described. The similarities and contrasts between the button method and the transmission cell and attenuated total reflection techniques are discussed. Different button sample holder a...
A new method for variable temperature infrared spectroscopy studies of minerals is presented. A sample heating/cooling apparatus incorporating a modified button sample holder with thermoelectric temperature control is described. By employing differen...
Variable-temperature infrared spectroscopy is employed to monitor molecular vibrations during dehydration of calcium oxalate monohydrate (COM) and hydration of anhydrous calcium oxalate (COA). A unique variable-temperature infrared spectroscopy appro...