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Infrared Spectroscopy

Meaning

Infrared Spectroscopy is a powerful, non-destructive analytical technique utilized extensively in chemistry and quality control to identify and characterize chemical compounds based on their unique molecular vibrational properties. The technique involves directing a beam of infrared light through a sample and measuring the specific wavelengths of light that are selectively absorbed by the material. Every functional group within a molecule, such as the chemical bonds in a steroid or peptide, absorbs energy at a characteristic frequency, thereby generating a unique spectral fingerprint. In pharmaceutical compounding, this method is essential for verifying the precise identity and purity of raw materials.