FTIR MATERIAL QUESTION

How can you identify dentin from FTIR?

This page summarizes the recurring FTIR evidence reported for dentin, including the most frequent peaks, supporting functional groups, and literature-backed interpretation patterns. It is a structured evidence page, not a claim of automatic single-spectrum certainty.

Backed by 17 cited sources

Quick answer

dentin is usually reported with a recurring pattern of peaks and functional-group evidence. The most useful approach is to cross-check at least two characteristic peaks before treating it as a match, then verify whether the full spectrum still fits the same material family.

Peak interpretation

Pīķis (cm⁻¹) Evidence count
575 9
1740 8
1632 8
1544 7
1720 7
1400 5
1198 4
1283 4

Possible materials / groups

Funkcionālā grupa Pierādījumi
Amide 19
Phosphate (PO4) 16
Phosphorus 8
Methacrylate 7
Acetate 7
Alkyl C-H 7
Carbonyl (C=O) 6
Carboxyl (COOH) 5

Spectrum logic

The logic here is evidence aggregation: repeated literature mentions of dentin, repeated peak positions, and repeated functional-group associations. A strong material hypothesis should still be supported by multiple peaks that agree with each other, not by one headline band alone.

Real-world usage

This page is designed for polymer identification, incoming-material QC, unknown plastic analysis, recycled-content review, and literature-backed interpretation of reference spectra.

Common mistakes

  • Calling a material match too early because one famous peak is present.
  • Ignoring sample prep, fillers, oxidation, water, or additives that can change the apparent pattern.
  • Using literature evidence without checking whether your own sampling mode and spectrum quality are comparable.

Verification advice

Use DSC, GC-MS, or TGA to validate the material hypothesis when the peak pattern is ambiguous or mixed.

Literature behind this page

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