Perkin Elmer Spectrum 100 FTIR UATR

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PerkinElmer Spectrum 100 FTIR: Rapid Molecular Identification for Quality Control and Materials Analysis

If your lab is backed up with tedious sample prep, the PerkinElmer Spectrum 100 FTIR spectrometer is the reliable, workhorse solution you need to speed up your operations. By combining a highly stable mid-infrared optical bench (spanning a wide 7,800–350 cm⁻¹ range) with an integrated diamond UATR sampling accessory, this system lets you analyze solids, liquids, powders, and polymers directly on the crystal surface, no pellet-pressing or grinding required. It delivers exceptionally sharp, high-resolution spectroscopy down to 0.5 cm⁻¹ for precise material identification, making it perfect for demanding analytical chemistry applications like pharmaceutical raw material verification, counterfeit drug screening, and polymer failure analysis. Whether you are upgrading an environmental testing facility or outfitting an academic research lab, this robust, intuitive FTIR spectrophotometer eliminates user error with its simple "Go-button" operation, giving you fast, reproducible molecular analysis at a highly cost-effective price point.

FTIR Spectrometer Price and Cost of Ownership: Reliable Performance at Lower Cost

The PerkinElmer Spectrum 100 FT-IR Spectrometer with Universal Attenuated Total Reflectance (UATR) provides a reliable and cost-effective infrared spectroscopy solution for pharmaceutical, chemical, polymer, environmental, food, forensic, and industrial laboratories requiring rapid material identification and compositional analysis. Certified refurbished systems typically range from approximately $12,000 to $15,000, offering substantial savings compared to comparable new platforms such as the PerkinElmer Spectrum Two FT-IR Spectrometer or PerkinElmer Frontier FT-IR Spectrometer with UATR, which commonly range from $25,000 to over $45,000 depending on configuration and software options. In addition to the initial acquisition cost, laboratories should consider ongoing operational expenses such as ATR crystal maintenance, desiccant replacement, validation standards, software licensing, preventive maintenance, optical alignment checks, and compliance-related qualification support for USP <197>, EP 2.2.24, ISO, and cGMP workflows. Long-term ownership considerations may also include detector servicing, replacement electronic components, environmental control for optimal optical stability, and optional service contracts to maintain dependable spectral performance and reproducibility. Purchasing a certified refurbished PerkinElmer Spectrum 100 FTIR with UATR allows laboratories to significantly reduce ownership costs while still benefiting from rapid spectral acquisition, minimal sample preparation, dependable long-term operation, and proven analytical performance for routine and high-throughput FTIR applications.

ASTM D7371: Determination of Biodiesel (Fatty Acid Methyl Esters) Using the PerkinElmer Spectrum 100 FTIR Spectrometer

The PerkinElmer Spectrum 100 FT-IR Spectrometer with Universal Attenuated Total Reflectance (UATR) provides a fast, reliable, and highly effective solution for laboratories performing ASTM D7371 for the determination of biodiesel (fatty acid methyl esters, FAME) in diesel fuel oils using infrared spectroscopy. This configuration enables rapid direct analysis of biodiesel blends with minimal sample preparation, helping laboratories improve workflow efficiency and reduce solvent consumption compared to more complex chromatographic techniques. The UATR accessory provides consistent sample contact and excellent spectral reproducibility, while the Spectrum 100 FTIR system delivers high spectral resolution, stable optical performance, and accurate absorbance measurements for FAME quantitation. The system is well-suited for petroleum, biofuel, refinery, and fuel quality testing laboratories requiring dependable routine analysis, fast sample throughput, and reliable compliance with ASTM fuel testing workflows. Combined with its user-friendly operation, low maintenance requirements, and dependable long-term analytical stability, the PerkinElmer Spectrum 100 FTIR with UATR offers laboratories an efficient and cost-effective platform for biodiesel blend monitoring and fuel quality assurance applications.

AMP Tech Analytical Solutions for Academic Research and Grant-Funded Laboratories

At AMPTIUS | AMP Tech Instruments, we support the advancement of scientific education and innovation by providing cost-effective analytical instruments tailored to the unique budget constraints of the academic sector. Every pre-owned system in our inventory is independently evaluated and fully verified within our in-house testing laboratory, making our AMP Tech Certified equipment an ideal choice for university chemistry departments, core facilities, and researchers optimizing limited grant funding. Because academic applications vary heavily from undergraduate teaching labs to complex graduate research, we precisely document each unique listing to ensure the specific components align with your educational goals or specific institutional SOPs. To guarantee that your system includes the exact module configuration required for your research methodology and to align with your university’s procurement process or funding timeline, we highly encourage you to connect directly with our active sales management team or request a customized quote before purchase.