FT-IR spectroscopy for operational process and quality control of mineral building materials

Fourier-Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopy is an efficient tool for the qualitative and quantitative multicomponent analysis of solids This article provides an overview of the use or FT-IR spectroscopy in quality assurance of materials It is demonstrated that this method is universally applicable for liquids (such as additives For example) and solids c, cement. lime and gypsum) Applications extend from the rapid and time-saving qualitative analysis of feed materials. up to and including quality control of mineral binders and building materials In addition. modern measuring methods also permit quantitative tracking of in-situ reactions