Introduction to Infrared and Raman Spectroscopy

Now in its third edition, this classic text covers many aspects of infrared and Raman spectroscopy that are critical to the chemist doing structural or compositional analysis. This work includes practical and theoretical approaches to spectral interpretation as well as a discussion of experimental techniques. Emphasis is given to group frequencies, which are studied in detailed discussions, extensive tables, and over 600 carefully chosen and interpreted spectral examples. Also featured is a unique treatment of group frequencies that stresses their mechanical origin. This qualitative approach to vibrational analysis helps to simplify spectral interpretation. Additional topics include basic instrumental components and sampling techniques, quantitative analysis, Raman polarization data, infrared gas contours, and polarized IR studies, among others. Key Features * Focuses on group frequency correlations and how to use them in spectral interpretation * Revised and updated by a pioneer in the field, Norman Colthup, who for thirty years has served as an expert lecturer for the Fisk Infrared Institute * Explores new group frequency studies in aromatics, alkanes and olefins, among others * Includes completely updated section on instrumentation "Now in its third edition, this classic text covers many aspects of infrared and Raman spectroscopy that are critical to the chemist doing structural or compositional analysis. This work includes practical and theoretical approaches to spectral interpretation as well as a discussion of experimental techniques. Emphasis is given to group frequencies, which are studied in detailed discussions, extensive tables, and over 600 carefully chosen and interpreted spectral examples. Also featured is a unique treatment of group frequencies that stresses their mechanical origin. This qualitative approach to vibrational analysis helps to simplify spectral interpretation.--Additional topics include basic instrumental components and sampling techniques, quantitative analysis, Raman polarization data, infrared gas contours, and polarized IR studies, among others. Key Features: - Focuses on group frequency correlations and how to use them in spectral interpretation. - Revised and updated by a pioneer in the field, Norman Colthup, who for thirty years has served as an expert lecturer for the Fisk Infrared Institute. Explores new group frequency studies in aromatics, alkanes and olefins, among others. Includes completely updated section on instrumentation."--Publisher's description Content: Front Matter , Page iii Copyright , Page iv PREFACE , Pages xi-xii CHAPTER 1 - VIBRATIONAL AND ROTATIONAL SPECTRA , Pages 1-73 CHAPTER 2 - IR EXPERIMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS , Pages 75-107 CHAPTER 3 - MOLECULAR SYMMETRY , Pages 109-169 CHAPTER 4 - THE VIBRATIONAL ORIGIN OF GROUP FREQUENCIES , Pages 171-213 CHAPTER 5 - METHYL AND METHYLENE GROUPS , Pages 215-233 CHAPTER 6 - TRIPLE BONDS AND CUMULATED DOUBLE BONDS , Pages 235-246 CHAPTER 7 - OLEFIN GROUPS , Pages 247-260 CHAPTER 8 - AROMATIC AND HETERO AROMATIC RINGS , Pages 261-288 CHAPTER 9 - CARBONYL COMPOUNDS , Pages 289-325 CHAPTER 10 - ETHERS, ALCOHOLS, AND PHENOLS , Pages 327-337 CHAPTER 11 - AMINES, C=N, AND N=0 COMPOUNDS , Pages 339-354 CHAPTER 12 - COMPOUNDS CONTAINING BORON, SILICON, PHOSPHORUS, SULFUR, OR HALOGEN , Pages 355-385 CHAPTER 13 - MAJOR SPECTRA–STRUCTURE CORRELATIONS BY SPECTRAL REGIONS , Pages 387-481 CHAPTER 14 - THE THEORETICAL ANALYSIS OF MOLECULAR VIBRATIONS , Pages 483-542 INDEX , Pages 543-547 Now in its third edition, this classic text covers many aspects of infrared and Raman spectroscopy that are critical to the chemist doing structural or compositional analysis. This work includes practical and theoretical approaches to spectral interpretation as well as a discussion of experimental techniques. Emphasis is given to group frequencies, which are studied in detailed discussions, extensive tables, and over 600 carefully chosen and interpreted spectral examples. Also featured is a unique treatment of group frequencies that stresses their mechanical origin. This qualitative approach to vibrational analysis helps to simplify spectral interpretation. Additional topics include basic instrumental components and sampling techniques, quantitative analysis, Raman polarization data, infrared gas contours, and polarized IR studies, among others.