Product Overview
The Specac Quest™ sets a new benchmark for routine Attenuated Total Reflection (ATR) spectroscopy by combining research-grade performance with the durability required for high-throughput industrial and academic environments. Its core strength lies in its all-reflective optical path, which utilizes high-efficiency gold-coated mirrors to maximize energy throughput and preserve the full spectral range of your FTIR spectrometer. This lens-free design ensures that users can transition from the Mid-IR into the Far-IR without the energy losses typically associated with refractive components.
Modularity is central to the Quest™ design, featuring a unique tool-free puck system that allows for the rapid exchange of ATR crystals. Whether analyzing corrosive liquids with a monolithic diamond, highly absorbing samples with Germanium, or utilizing the cost-effective Arrow™ Silicon consumable slides for hazardous materials, the system adapts in seconds. Each measurement is further optimized by the signature integrated pressure tower, which applies a consistent and repeatable 40 lbs of force, ensuring superior sample contact and spectral reproducibility across all users.
For more demanding thermal studies, the Quest™ can be equipped with an electronically controlled heated puck capable of reaching 110 ºC. This capability, paired with the optional flow-through anvils and specialized liquid containment pucks, makes the Quest™ an essential workstation for chemical process monitoring, forensic identification, and advanced materials research.
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Key Features
- Monolithic Diamond Technology: Features a high-durability, scratch-resistant diamond crystal brazed into a tungsten carbide mount for analyzing hard or abrasive solids.
- All-Reflective Gold Optics: Delivers maximum energy throughput and provides access to the full spectral range from Near-IR to Far-IR.
- Tool-Free Interchangability: Innovative puck design allows users to switch between Diamond, ZnSe, Ge, or Si crystals without the need for tools or re-alignment.
- Repeatable Pressure Tower: Built-in clamp applies a pre-set load of 40 lbs, minimizing sample-to-sample variation and ensuring reliable data acquisition.
- Arrow™ Consumable System: Supports low-cost Silicon ATR slides for high-throughput screening or hazardous substance analysis where cross-contamination must be avoided.
- Thermal Control Options: Optional heated pucks raise sample temperatures up to 110 ºC with precise USB-based software control and datalogging.
Specifications
| Spectral Range | 7,800 – 400 (AR Coated Diamond), 10,000 – 10 (Extended Range Diamond) |
| Max Temperature | 110 ºC (Heated Puck Variant) |
| Pressure Application | Pre-set to 40 lbs |