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Unrivaled flexibility. Infinite possibility. Ultimate clarity.
The Thermo Scientific Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope combines research-grade FTIR microscopy with intuitive workflows in a flexible, expandable platform designed to help laboratories quickly identify materials, investigate microscopic features, and generate reliable chemical insights. By combining high-quality optical microscopy with FTIR spectroscopy and mapping, it enables users to confidently characterize particles, films, contaminants, defects, and other complex samples across research, quality assurance, and failure analysis.
Designed for a wide range of applications
From routine material identification to advanced research, the RaptIR X microscope supports applications across pharmaceuticals, polymers, electronics, environmental testing, forensics, geology, and cultural heritage. Transmission, reflection, and micro-ATR sampling modes provide the flexibility to analyze diverse sample types with minimal sample preparation, helping laboratories generate meaningful chemical information from a broad range of materials.
Productivity through intuitive workflows
Whether users are new to FTIR microscopy or experienced analysts, the RaptIR X microscope helps streamline analytical workflows. Guided methods, intelligent automation, autofocus, and Thermo Scientific OMNIC Paradigm Software simplify routine analyses, while advanced controls enable experienced users to customize acquisition parameters and data processing for specialized applications.
Built to adapt as your laboratory grows
The Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope is designed to evolve with changing analytical requirements. Configure the system as a standalone FTIR microscope or integrate it with compatible Thermo Scientific FTIR spectrometers to expand analytical capabilities. A broad selection of detectors, objectives, and accessories allows laboratories to tailor the system to current needs while supporting future applications.
Key features of the RaptIR X microscope
Explore the key components of the Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope and see how they work together to support flexible FTIR microscopy workflows. From high-resolution visible imaging and user-swappable detector options to multimodal sampling, large sample capacity, and configurable accessories, every element is designed to help laboratories adapt the system to their analytical needs. Select the feature callouts to learn more about the capabilities that support materials identification, chemical imaging, and microscale analysis across research, quality assurance, and failure analysis.
Advanced features to help generate meaningful insights
Reveal more - True 5 μm IR resolution
Identify microscopic chemical features using high-quality optical microscopy combined with FTIR spectroscopy and mapping.
Move faster - Up to 10 spectra per second
Accelerate investigations with rapid data acquisition and efficient workflow automation.
Target precisely - 1 μm visual resolution
Locate and analyze microscopic features with confidence using high-resolution visible mapping and automated sample positioning.
Analyze anything - Multi-mode analysis
Support a broad range of sample types using transmission, reflection, and micro-ATR sampling techniques.
Built for intuitive use
The Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope is designed to help every user work efficiently. Guided workflows and automation simplify routine analyses, while configurable methods provide experienced users with the flexibility required for advanced applications.
Combine microscopy and FTIR spectroscopy with flexible configurations
Choose the configuration that best supports your analytical needs today while maintaining the flexibility to expand capabilities as your laboratory grows. The RaptIR X instrument delivers fast, nondestructive infrared microscopy with exceptional performance on samples as small as approximately 5 microns. Configure it as a powerful standalone system or expand its capabilities by integrating it with the Thermo Scientific Nicolet Apex FTIR Spectrometer or Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 FTIR Spectrometer to perform multi-range and multi-technique analysis. Designed to adapt as your analytical needs evolve, the RaptIR X instrument gives your laboratory the flexibility to tackle new applications with confidence.
Stand-alone RaptIR X FTIR Microscope
Use the integrated base model for mid-IR microscopy.
RaptIR X with Apex
Pair the microscope with our trusted mid-IR spectrometer, the Thermo Scientific Apex FTIR Spectrometer, for high-resolution images and bulk analysis.
RaptIR X with iS50
Combine the microscope with our multi-spectral range system, Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 FTIR Spectrometer, to obtain mid-IR and near-IR microscopy.
Performance
Designed to support a broad range of analytical workflows
The Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope combines advanced optical performance, flexible sampling capabilities, and intuitive software to help laboratories efficiently investigate complex materials.
Visualize with confidence
Use high-quality visible microscopy and fine infrared spatial resolution to help locate microscopic features, characterize interfaces, and investigate chemically complex samples with confidence.
Flexible multimodal analysis
Analyze samples using transmission, reflection, and micro-ATR techniques to support a wide variety of sample types and analytical objectives.
Rapid data acquisition
Acquire data quickly to support efficient chemical mapping, particle analysis, and large-area mapping workflows.
Automation that improves productivity
Simplify operations while supporting consistent analytical results by using automated setup, autofocus, guided workflows, detector selection, and intelligent software tools.
Detector flexibility
Select from multiple detector technologies to optimize sensitivity, spectral range, cooling requirements, and application performance. User-swappable detector options provide additional flexibility as laboratory needs evolve.
Designed for challenging samples
Accommodate samples measuring up to 40 mm thick and weighing up to 5 kg. This capacity makes the system suitable for manufactured products, cultural heritage materials, electronics, geological specimens, and other large or irregular samples.
Expandable platform
Configure the microscope as a standalone system or integrate it with compatible Thermo Scientific FTIR spectrometers to support additional sampling techniques and expanded analytical capabilities.
Applications
From routine quality assurance to advanced materials research, the Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope helps laboratories identify materials, investigate anomalies, and generate meaningful chemical insights across a broad range of industries and applications.
These are just some of the RaptIR X microscope’s potential applications:
- Failure analysis and root-cause investigations
- Material identification and unknown analysis
- Industrial quality assurance and quality control
- Polymer and multilayer laminate characterization
- Pharmaceutical research and formulation development
- Environmental testing, including microplastics analysis
- Forensic investigations
- Art conservation and cultural heritage research
- Geological and mineral characterization
- Electronics and advanced materials research
- Product development and academic research
From routine laboratory testing to advanced materials research, the RaptIR X microscope provides chemical information that helps laboratories better understand materials, investigate anomalies, and support informed decision-making.
OMNIC Paradigm Software
Thermo Scientific OMNIC Paradigm Software provides an intuitive working environment for FTIR microscopy, helping laboratories move efficiently from sample analysis to actionable results.
Guided workflows help simplify routine analyses, while advanced processing capabilities support experienced users performing complex investigations. Integrated tools for particle analysis, chemical mapping, mapping, spectral processing, reporting, and data management help improve laboratory efficiency while supporting consistent analytical workflows.
Together, these capabilities help laboratories move efficiently from sample analysis to informed decisions.
Data integrity
21 CFR Part 11 compliance software
Our database infrastructure, streamlined data security software, and Audit Manager applications keep your data compliant and well-protected. OMNIC Paradigm Security Suite Software enables workers to manage multiple user permissions, digitally sign important files, and track detailed user activity. Together these programs help users achieve the highest degree of data integrity and surpass auditors’ expectations.
Audit-ready cGxP compliance
Audit manager applications, data security software, and database infrastructure help users keep complaint with Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur., USP, JP, and CP) instrument qualification. 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and data security packages are available.
Accessories
Configure the Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope to support current analytical requirements while providing flexibility for future applications.
Available options can enhance sampling, analysis, and more:
Sampling accessories
- Germanium ATR
- Diamond ATR
- Imaging ATR
- Grazing angle objective
- Compression cell
Advanced analysis
- VIS-IR Polarization
- Near-IR microscopy
- Fluorescence visualization
Workflow enhancements
- Additional detector options
- Multiple instrument configurations
Service plans available
Maximize instrument uptime and help maintain analytical performance with Thermo Fisher Scientific service plans designed for the Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope. From installation and qualification through preventive maintenance, technical support, and repair services, our global service organization helps laboratories keep their systems operating with confidence throughout the instrument lifecycle.
Service plans can cover a wide range of laboratories’ needs:
- Installation and operational qualification performed by factory-trained service professionals
- Preventive maintenance to help support consistent instrument performance
- Repair services using genuine Thermo Scientific replacement parts
- Technical support from experienced spectroscopy specialists
- Software updates and application support, where applicable
- Flexible service agreement options to match your laboratory's operational requirements
Whether your laboratory performs routine quality assurance, regulated testing, or advanced research, Unity Lab Services instrument service plans help you maintain productivity, reduce unplanned downtime, and support long-term instrument performance.
Why choose the Thermo Scientific Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope?
The Thermo Scientific Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope combines research-grade FTIR microscopy with intuitive workflows and a flexible, expandable platform to help laboratories confidently identify materials, investigate microscopic features, and generate meaningful chemical insights.
Whether your laboratory focuses on quality assurance, failure analysis, or advanced materials research, the RaptIR X Microscope delivers the flexibility to adapt to evolving analytical needs, the capability to support a broad range of applications, and the clarity to generate reliable chemical insights with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
The microscope supports the analysis of particles, fibers, films, coatings, multilayer materials, contaminants, defects, pharmaceutical formulations, geological specimens, polymers, and many other microscopic samples using nondestructive FTIR analysis.
FTIR microscopy is widely used in materials science, pharmaceuticals, industrial manufacturing, environmental testing, electronics, forensics, academic research, and cultural heritage conservation.
The system supports transmission, reflection, and micro-ATR analysis, with additional configurations available to expand analytical capabilities.
The Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope offers multiple detector options to support a wide range of analytical applications. Available detectors include room-temperature DLaTGS (fixed), user-swappable liquid nitrogen-cooled MCT-A and MCT-B detectors, a thermoelectrically cooled (TEC) MCT detector, and an InGaAs detector for near-infrared (NIR) microscopy. Detector options allow laboratories to configure the system for their analytical requirements while providing flexibility as application needs evolve.
Yes. The Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope can be configured as a standalone FTIR microscope or integrated with compatible Thermo Scientific Nicolet Apex FTIR and Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 FTIR spectrometers. These configurations enable laboratories to combine FTIR microscopy with additional spectroscopy techniques and expand analytical capabilities as their research or testing needs grow. This flexible platform helps laboratories adapt to evolving analytical requirements while protecting their investment.
Yes. The platform supports multiple detector options, specialized accessories, and compatible Thermo Scientific FTIR spectrometers, allowing laboratories to expand capabilities as analytical requirements evolve.
OMNIC Paradigm Software provides guided workflows, automation, particle analysis, mapping, spectral processing, reporting, and data management tools that simplify FTIR microscopy for users with varying levels of experience.
OMNIC Paradigm software along with security suite software provides tools to achieve 21CFR part 11 compliance.
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