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Title: NaCl cells for IR spectra
Post by: mujie on November 13, 2004, 10:56:29 PM
does anyone know why NaCl cells are used instead of glass windows for obtaining IR spectra??
thx
Title: Re:NaCl cells for IR spectra
Post by: kevins on November 13, 2004, 11:39:07 PM
Because glass and quartz are not transparent to IR light.
Title: Re:NaCl cells for IR spectra
Post by: Mitch on November 14, 2004, 12:00:11 AM
Ever think, why green houses trap heat so well?
Title: Re:NaCl cells for IR spectra
Post by: dexangeles on November 14, 2004, 12:38:44 AM
yup, very good point