Microspectroscopy, Solution | Thermo Fisher Scientific

FTIR and Raman Microscopes and Microsampling Solutions

Find the best Thermo Scientific Nicolet FTIR Spectrometer, Nicolet IR Microscope or Thermo Scientific DXR microspectroscopy system that meets your daily needs and adapts to your growing demands. Complement your FTIR analysis with Raman spectroscopy to help solve problems and reveal new information about your advanced materials.

Use the chart to compare the various solution options for the problem solved, what analysis it is ideal for, the skill level and sampling form factor. If you need further details, you can click on each instrument.

Microspectroscopy allows you to

1. locate points of interest on your sample
2. identify unknown materials using spectral analysis (single point measurement) or spectral imaging (spatial spectroscopy).

Let our trusted experts assess your workflow, so that you stay within your budget and have the capabilities you need (e.g., ultra-fast mapping, micro ATR, etc.).

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	SurveyIR Microspectroscopy Accessory + Nicolet Summit FTIR Spectrometer	Nicolet iN5 IR Microscope + Nicolet Apex FTIR Spectrometer	Nicolet iN10 IR Microscope	Nicolet iN10 MX IR Imaging Microscope	Nicolet RaptIR/RaptIR+ FTIR Microscope	DXR3 Raman Microscope	DXR3xi Raman Imaging Microscope
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Problem solved	Identification	Identification	Identification Spatial location & distribution	Identification Spatial location & distribution	Rapid identification High spatial resolution	Identification Morphology Spatial location & distribution	Identification Morphology Spatial location & distribution
Ideal for...	ASSURE QA/QC routine analysis	ASSURE QA/QC routine analysis and analytical services	SOLVE Analytical services and support labs	DISCOVER Research labs	SOLVE Analytical services and R&D labs	SOLVE Analytical services and support labs	DISCOVER Research labs
Frequency of use	Occasionally or regularly	Occasionally	Weekly or daily	Weekly or daily	Daily	Weekly or daily	Weekly or daily
User skill level	Basic	Basic	Advanced	Advanced	Basic thru Advanced	Intermediate	Intermediate
Sample size (Spatial resolution)	100 μm	25 μm	10 μm	10 μm	<5 μm	1 μm	1 μm
Single point analysis		✓	✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Small area analysis			✓	✓	✓	✓	✓
Large area & spatial relationship analysis				✓	✓		✓
Degree of automation	none	none	✓✓	✓✓✓	✓✓✓	✓	✓✓✓
Advanced microscopy options					✓	✓	✓
Sampling form factor	Coupled to FTIR spectrometer	Coupled to FTIR spectrometer	Integrated dedicated microscope	Integrated dedicated microscope	Coupled to FTIR spectrometer	Integrated dedicated microscope	Integrated dedicated microscope

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Note: All IR microscopes require a PC for operation and data viewing.

Applications: Pharmaceuticals, Forensics, Cosmetics, Mining, Geology, Automotive, Polymers, Packaging, Paints, Electronics, Nanomaterials, Semiconductor, Food, Inks & Dyes

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