The Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ iS50R Research FTIR Spectrometer is a modular research-grade FTIR platform designed for advanced molecular spectroscopy. Featuring the patented Vectra-Piezo interferometer, step-scan capabilities, and flexible optical configurations, it delivers exceptional performance for demanding research applications in materials science, chemistry, pharmaceuticals, and academia.
Key Features
- Research-grade FTIR spectrometer
- Patented Vectra-Piezo interferometer
- Continuous scan, rapid scan, and step-scan operation
- Time-resolved and dual-channel spectroscopy
- Spectral resolution up to 0.09 cm⁻¹
- QuadraFlex™ four-position source mirror
- Triple detector optics
- Standard dual-channel digitizers
- Auto-Tune functionality
- Long-life Polaris™ infrared source
- Touch Point™ one-touch sampling
- High-speed USB 2.0 interface
- Compatible with Smart Accessories
- Expandable with ATR, Raman, NIR, GC-IR, microscope, and TGA modules
Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50R Research FTIR Spectrometer
OMNIC™ Research Software
The Nicolet iS50R is operated using Thermo Scientific OMNIC™ Research Software, providing comprehensive tools for advanced FTIR data acquisition and analysis.
Software capabilities include:
- Step-scan and time-resolved spectroscopy
- FTIR amplitude, phase, and polarization modulation
- Phase array processing
- SpectraCorr™ 2D correlation spectroscopy
- MacrosPro workflow automation
- VCD intensity calibration
- Advanced SST research tools
Cloud Connectivity
The system supports OMNIC Anywhere and Thermo Fisher Cloud services, allowing users to securely store, access, share, and interpret spectral data from virtually any location.
Applications
- Advanced molecular spectroscopy
- Materials science
- Polymer research
- Pharmaceutical research
- Chemical analysis
- Academic research
- Time-resolved spectroscopy
- Method development
Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS50R Research FTIR Spectrometer
Technical Specifications
- Beam Splitter: Far-IR, Mid-IR and Near-IR (gold) plus visible range (aluminum)
- Components: Sources, detectors and beamsplitters
- Detector Type: Three-position Paraflect detector mirror; Top-mounted DLaTGS Detector with KBr window
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 27 × 25 × 11 in. (69.8 × 62.6 × 27.6 cm)
- Electrical Requirements: 100/240 V, 50/60 Hz
- For Use With (Application): Materials science, photochemistry and optical research
- For Use With (Equipment): Smart Accessories; Nicolet iS50 modules; Nicolet Continuum Microscope
- Includes: with Aluminum Interferometer/Gold Interferometer
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Product Type: FTIR Spectrometer
- Source Type: Dual sources standard: Polaris™ long-life IR and visible/NIR Tungsten-Halogen
- Spectral Range: 10 to 27,000 cm⁻¹ depending upon configuration
- Spectral Resolution: 0.09 cm⁻¹
- Weight (English): 132 lb.
- Weight (Metric): 60 kg
- Width (English): 25 in.
- Width (Metric): 62.6 cm
- Performance Verification: ValPro and SPV
- Voltage: 100/240 V
