Reflection-absorption infrared spectroscopy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010094",
  "term": "Reflection-absorption infrared spectroscopy",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A surface-sensitive analytical technique that measures the infrared absorption spectrum of molecules adsorbed on a reflective substrate. An infrared beam is directed at a grazing angle to the surface, and the reflected light is analyzed. This method is particularly effective for studying monolayers and thin films on metal surfaces, providing information about molecular orientation and bonding.",
  "synonyms": [
    "infrared reflection-absorption spectroscopy"
  ],
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2020, 92, 1781. 'Glossary of methods and terms used in surface chemical analysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2020)' on page 1792 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0404)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/reflection-absorption-infrared-spectroscopy/"
}