Environmental & Occupational Safety
The Application of Infrared Spectroscopy in the Determination of Free Silicon Dioxide Content in Air
Respirable free silica is commonly present in mining, ceramics processing, refractory material production, and areas surrounding coal-fired power plants. Long-term exposure to airborne silica dust can cause serious respiratory diseases, including silicosis, making effective monitoring of free silica levels essential for occupational health and environmental safety. The FTIR-7600S Infrared Spectrometer provides a simple, rapid, and accurate method for the determination of free silica content in particulate samples, supporting routine workplace exposure monitoring and compliance testing.
