Microspectroscopy Selection Guide - FTIR and Raman Microscopes

Quickly find a Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ or Thermo Scientific™ DXR microspectroscopy system using the selection  below. You can always talk to an expert to find the best microscope or microsampling system for your daily workload or future demands.

Microspectroscopy Allows Users To

  1. Locate points of interest on their sample, then
  2. Identify unknown materials using spectral imaging (spatial spectroscopy) or spectral analysis (single point measurement).

The trusted experts will assess the workflow, so that users stay within their budget and have the capabilities they need (for example, micro ATR, ultra-fast mapping, etc.).

  SurveyIR Microspectroscopy Accessory + Nicolet Summit FTIR Spectrometer Nicolet iN5 IR Microscope + Nicolet iS20 FTIR Spectrometer Nicolet iN10 IR Microscope Nicolet iN10 MX IR Imaging Microscope Nicolet 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 Occassionally or regularly Occassionally 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

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

Applications: cosmetics, geology, mining, pharmaceuticals, forensics, automotive, polymers, paints, electronics, nanomaterials, packaging, semiconductor, inks and dyes, food

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