Question: how to prepare a kbr pellet for ir?
Answer: Take about 1/8” of the solid sample on a microspatula and about 0.25-0.50 teaspoons of KBr. Mix thoroughly in a mortar while grinding with the pestle. If the sample is in large crystals, grind the sample separately before adding KBr. Place just enough spl. to cover bottom in pellet die.