[kiwi8kiri]

I am hoping someone can help or point me in the right direction.

I have performed FTIR analysis on the sequential extraction of steel wastes, but can't interpret the data. I have a broad peak around 1409/1415 which then disappears (after carbonyls have been removed) and then left are two peaks at 1415, and 1558 which i assume are connected due to there equal reduction over extracts.

If any one knows how to identify these i would be greatly thankful.

[Arkcon]

Maybe we'd be able to help more if you could attach a scanned image.

[kiwi8kiri]

Here is the FTIR formatted into pdf, it shows different spectra from different SE phases

[Arkcon]

Here's one of the images for everyone's convenience.

[marquis]

The best way to approach the problem is to run IRs on everything in the
steel process and compare your unknown.  Having said that, many suppliers
won't tell you everything that is in their product.

On the other hand, here is a wild idea for you.  Check out silicones
(start with polydimethylsiloxane, but expand from there).  The are
some siloxanes that are used to treat steel, as well.

Don't know that it will work, but it is worth a try. 

Good luck.

[marquis]

 My guess is that this is an inorganic, such as clay, or an organosilane.

But... It doesn't match anything I've seen before.  That's why the recommendation
to start with silicone.  It might give you a lead to get the answer.

good luck