Welcome to the SpectraSchool website. Here you will find a range of resources to help in your understanding of the principles and practice of spectroscopic and spectrometric methods. Take the opportunity to look at and compare real spectra by zooming and overlaying or watch video clips that show you practical aspects of the techniques.

We value your comments and suggestions – please send them to spectraschool@rsc.org

Getting started

Navigate the site using the buttons in the main toolbar above. The four main sections are as follows:

• Click home to return to this page.
• Click spectra to start plotting ¹H and ¹³C NMR, IR, Mass and UV/Vis spectra for a range of compounds. You can also use this section to plot your own spectra.
• Click video to view short videos explaining the techniques.
• Click SIAS to visit the Spectroscopy in a suitcase section, described below.

Click at the top of the window for more information at any time.

Spectroscopy in a suitcase

Spectroscopy in a Suitcase (SIAS) is a new initiative that brings spectroscopy to schools and colleges. UV/Visible, FTIR and Mass Spectrometers are now available with trained chemistry postgraduate students and tested activities to allow students to get hands on experience of these techniques in their own classrooms. For more details about the project, please click the SIAS tab above.