11.1 Where can I find spectral libraries/databases?
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This article is from the Chemistry FAQ, by Bruce Hamilton B.Hamilton@irl.cri.nz with numerous contributions by others.
11.1 Where can I find spectral libraries/databases?
The most likely place is near to an instrument. These are not usually
in general technical libraries, but are kept near the instruments.
A polite request to the person in charge of the instrument should identify
who to contact for permission to use the library or database. There is
some spectral information in reference texts, such as the Rubber Handbook
and the Merck Index, but most compilations are now so large that they cover
several volumes. There are several compilations that are available
commercially, either in hard copy (HC) or CD-ROM (CD) - which is usually
more expensive because of the included searching software. Chemical
manufacturers, such as Aldrich, may also sell spectral libraries, eg
IR $495(HC) [1], FT-IR $875(HC) or $1578(CD) [2], 60MHz H1 NMR $495(HC) [3],
and 300MHz H1 + 75MHz C13 NMR $1072(HC) [4], as well as offering
compilations from government agencies, eg the NIST/EPA/NIH Mass Spectral
database $1320(CD)[5]. The databases are also sold by several instrument
manufacturers. One commercial supplier of spectral information ( Fiveash
Data Management, Inc. ) may be accessible via the Internet [6].
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