This author's second volume introduces basic principles of interpreting infrared spectral data, teaching its readers to make sense of the data coming from an infrared spectrometer. Contents include spectra and diagnostic bands for the more common functional groups as well as chapters on polyester spectra and interpretation aids.
Discussions include:

• Science of infrared interpretation
• Light and molecular vibrations
• How and why molecules absorb infrared radiation
• Peak heights, intensities, and widths
• Hydrocarbons,...