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.

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.

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 Spectro

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.

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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