Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) authentication and batch-to-batch consistency for different types of paints using benchtop and handheld FTIR spectrophotometers for oil and gas industry |
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Authors: | Yoga Sugama Salim Norsyazlin Abd Rashid Suhaila Idayu Abdul Halim Chin Han Chan Chong Hup Ong Mohamad Kamal Harun |
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Affiliation: | 1. Faculty of Applied Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia;2. Norimax Sdn Bhd, Taman Perindustrian Puchong, Puchong, Selangor, Malaysia |
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Abstract: | Standardization of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) fingerprint region for paints and assessment on the reproducibility using different spectrophotometers were investigated. While selective fingerprint regions may be confusing for technicians/analysts who are non-chemists, we attempt to generalize these regions (e.g., 1300–1000 cm−1 for Epoxy part A and 1400–1000 cm−1 for Epoxy part B) by choosing a universal region (2000–900 cm−1) that works for different paints. Comparison result using a paired student t-test shows that the degree of similarity (r) values from the studied regions are not statistically different. The paint fails the screening analysis occasionally on-site when analyzed using handheld FTIR due to the higher level of noise that gives low r values (r < 0.900 ± 0.002). The same samples were analyzed using a benchtop FTIR and the r values are above 0.900 ± 0.002. While the screening may lead to a false rejection of the sample on-site, there could be occurrence of false acceptance. The on-site screening of EPZ part A with different formulations, for instance, shows that the r values over the entire IR spectrum are above 0.900 ± 0.002 when analyzed using handheld FTIR. After the samples were analyzed using the benchtop, the r values fall below 0.900 ± 0.002. |
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Keywords: | coatings FTIR analysis FTIR fingerprint region FTIR spectrophotometer paints |
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