Thermo
Fisher Scientific Inc., the world leader in serving science, today introduced the
Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50 FT-IR spectrometer, the first research-grade
FT-IR with one-touch operation. Building on the industry-leading reputation of
the Magna, Nexus and Nicolet 6700 spectrometers, the Nicolet iS50 features
purpose-built accessories and integrated analytical software capabilities to
provide a truly all-in-one materials analysis platform that helps laboratories
solve analytical challenges with unprecedented ease.
The
highly flexible system can be upgraded from a simple FT-IR bench to a
fully-automated multi-spectral range system that can acquire spectra from the
far- to the near-infrared. Users can initiate novel ATR, Raman and NIR modules
at the touch of a button, enabling access to these techniques without manually
changing system components.
The
research-grade performance of the Nicolet iS50 makes it the ideal choice for
academic laboratories. The ease of access to multiple techniques, combined with
software designed to take the guesswork out of interpretation, dramatically
improves efficiency in analytical laboratories focused on understanding the
composition of complex materials.
The
flexible system architecture of the Nicolet iS50 is designed to improve the
speed of analysis while eliminating the possibility of operational errors that
can occur while changing instrument components. The instrument's integrated
diamond ATR allows users to obtain IR spectra in seconds, no matter what other
accessories are installed, and a novel in-sample-compartment FT-Raman feature
includes a video microstage for point-and-shoot Raman spectroscopy with no
fluorescence.
The
iS50 also features a new dual-purpose fiber-optic and integrating sphere module
that enables collection of NIR spectra from a broad range of bulk samples. When
equipped with the automatic beamsplitter exchanger, users can access all three
techniques - ATR, Raman and NIR - by pressing the unique one touch buttons.
This simplified operation makes the instrument ideal for laboratories
worldwide, allowing scientists working in diverse fields, from pharmaceutical
formulation to polymer development, forensics and art conservation, to answer
more questions in less time and with greater confidence.
"Today's
scientists must be more productive and possess a broader skillset than ever
before," said Simon Nunn, global marketing director for Molecular Spectroscopy
at Thermo Fisher. "In its simplest form, the Nicolet iS50 is a high-performance
yet simple-to-use FT-IR spectrometer. When equipped with its optional modules,
it becomes a powerful materials analysis workbench capable of extracting an
incredible amount of information from a wide range of samples. All techniques
are available at the scientist's fingertips - literally."
The
Nicolet iS50 analyzes complex mixtures and materials using its GC-IR or TGA-IR
capabilities. The new OMNIC Mercury software automatically isolates and
identifies compounds eluted from a GC column or evolved from a TGA. This
functionality is especially useful in TGA, where several compounds can evolve
at the same time. Such analyses provide insight into subtle formulation
differences in plastics and rubbers, which can lead to not-so-subtle
differences in product performance and quality.
"The
powerful OMNIC software suite is capable of converting spectra into composition
information without the subjectivity normally associated with spectral
interpretation. All of this adds up to an instrument that enables scientists to
produce more results in less time than ever before," added Nunn."
The
Nicolet iS50R, a full-featured research variant of the Nicolet iS50, is
designed for advanced applications including vibrational circular dichroism,
PM-IRRAS and time-resolved spectroscopy.
The
Nicolet iS50 comes standard with automated performance verification using
NIST-traceable standards, enabling high-quality and consistent data every day.
For more on specific features and benefits, visit:
www.thermoscientific.com/iS50.
About Thermo Fisher
Scientific
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world leader in serving science. Our mission is to enable our customers to make
the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With revenues of $12 billion, we have
approximately 39,000 employees and serve customers within pharmaceutical and
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