A review of infrared and Raman spectroscopy in the geosciences

Penelope L. King; Terrence P. Mernagh

doi:10.1016/B978-0-323-99762-1.00093-0

A review of infrared and Raman spectroscopy in the geosciences

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Spectroscopy detects the interaction of radiation with matter. Infrared spectroscopy is sensitive to molecular vibrations and electronic transitions, and Raman spectroscopy is sensitive to changes in molecular polarizability. Both methods are rapid and non-destructive, and used to study (bio) geologic materials including coal, clays, biominerals; films; minerals, glasses, and fluid inclusions; liquids; and gases. Laboratory IR and Raman spectra are used to probe powders, and map and effectively characterize grains (micro- to nano-sized), and samples under controlled environments. Remote and field spectra are valuable for identifying and mapping geologic mixtures; biogeologic materials; atmospheric gases and dust, and ices.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Treatise on Geochemistry, Third Edition, 8 Volume Set
Publisher	Elsevier
Pages	723-787
Volume	8
ISBN (Electronic)	9780323997638
ISBN (Print)	9780323997621
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-99762-1.00093-0
Publication status	Published - 2024

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