Is ATR/FTIR golden-gate-assisted analysis useful for thin film onto platinized Si substrate?

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Hafiz Zahid Shafi

Dear Zlotnik,

The ATR/FTIR analysis may be useful. However, you must know how deep in the film your desired features are, as FTIR is NOT a surface sensitive technique. The analysis depth may range from 200-300 nm depending on the frequency of the scan.

If you're really looking for surface features ( upto ~ 10 nm deep in the film), I would rather suggest you to use XPS.

Good Luck...!

Sebastian Zlotnik

Is it possible to use Golden Gate accessory in this particular case?