Nicolet RaptIR X FTIR Microscope

The Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ RaptIR™ X FTIR Microscope helps you quickly identify, map, and understand the chemistry of complex samples with research-grade performance. Combining true 5 µm spatial resolution, intuitive workflows, and high-performance chemical mapping, it delivers confident materials identification for quality assurance, failure analysis, and research. Its flexible, expandable platform adapts to evolving analytical needs, helping protect your investment as your capabilities grow.

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, map, and understand the chemistry of complex materials. Whether supporting routine quality assurance, failure analysis, contaminant identification, or advanced materials research, the RaptIR X microscope delivers rapid, confident materials identification while providing the flexibility to adapt as analytical needs evolve.

Research-grade performance for confident results

Reveal critical chemical detail. High-definition optical microscopy and FTIR mapping work together to help identify particles, films, contaminants, defects, fibers, and material inconsistencies. Research-grade performance and true 5 µm IR spatial resolution help characterize microscopic features with confidence.

Accelerate analytical workflows. Rapid data collection, intuitive software, and automated workflows help reduce the time from sample loading to chemical insight, supporting both routine laboratories and advanced research environments.

Built for every experience level. Thermo Scientific™ OMNIC™ Paradigm Software combines guided workflows, automation, particle analysis, chemical mapping, and reporting tools to simplify FTIR microscopy for new users while providing the flexibility required for advanced analytical methods.

Flexible configurations that grow with your laboratory

Start with the capabilities you need today. Configure the system as a standalone FTIR microscope or integrate it with the Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ Apex™ FTIR Spectrometer or Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ iS50™ FTIR Spectrometer to support additional analytical techniques as your laboratory requirements evolve.

Expand analytical capabilities over time. Optional accessories and modules—including Micro-ATR, NIR microscopy, polarization analysis, grazing angle optics, compression cells, and additional detector options—allow the platform to support new workflows without replacing your existing system.

Adapt to diverse sample types. Multiple sampling modes, detector options, objectives, and support for large or irregular samples provide the flexibility to analyze a broad range of materials across research and industrial laboratories.

Applicable across a wide range of analytical applications

The Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ RaptIR™ X FTIR Microscope supports research, quality assurance, and failure analysis workflows across many industries and application areas, including:

• Pharmaceuticals, including API distribution, excipient characterization, and formulation development
• Polymers, plastics, and multilayer materials
• Failure analysis and contaminant identification
• Environmental testing, including microplastics characterization
• Forensic science, including trace evidence, fibers, inks, and counterfeit investigations
• Geological, mineral, and mining analysis
• Cultural heritage, archaeology, and art conservation
• Advanced materials, electronics, and industrial manufacturing

Available configurations

The Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ RaptIR™ X FTIR Microscope is available as a standalone FTIR microscope or integrated with the Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ Apex™ FTIR Spectrometer or Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ iS50™ FTIR Spectrometer. Integration with the Nicolet™ iS50™ FTIR Spectrometer enables additional analytical techniques, including FT-Raman, GC-IR, TGA-IR, built-in ATR, and multi-range analysis. Optional accessories and detector configurations are available to support specific application requirements.