Complete system includes:
- Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS10 FT-IR Spectrometer
- Thermo Scientific Smart iTX Accessory
- Thermo Scientific TGA-IR Module
- PC with software data
Designed for laboratories with quality control, analytical services or forensic duties, the Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS10 FT-IR spectrometer delivers the highest confidence in the verification and identification of materials. The Nicolet iS10 spectrometer is designed for maximum assurance in its ability to sample and solve challenging problems with a minimal investment in time.
The Nicolet iS10 FT-IR spectrometer has been designed for the ease of use and reliability required by laboratories with heavy workloads.
- Easy to access, rechargeable desiccants and built-in humidity indicator
- Integrated scan button and SOP builder, for simple user interface, consistency and productivity
- Thermo Scientific Nicolet Smart Accessory technology for simple accessory exchange and experimental conditions setup
- Material verification package with standard and high sensitivity correlation algorithm, to fit variability of tested materials
- Innovative multi-component analysis allows identification of principal ingredients of mixtures, enabling every laboratory to troubleshoot contamination problems with confidence
The Nicolet iS10 enables anyone to conduct material testing and identification, consistently and reliably.
TGA-IR Module for Nicolet FTIR Spectrometers
Obtain more information from your material analysis with the highly sensitive Thermo Scientific TGA-IR Module. The TGA-IR Module fits Thermo Scientific Nicolet FTIR spectrometers to combine thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) with the identification power of an FTIR spectrometer. TGA measures the change in sample weight as a function of temperature or time in a controlled atmosphere, which is usually accompanied by an evolution of gases caused by sample decomposition or volatilization. Identifying the evolved gas components helps determine sample characteristics that can’t be verified using TGA alone.
Procedures like failure analysis, process validation and competitive investigations often require that a sample be deformulated to identify components and to understand processing differences. The combination of the high-performance TGA-IR Module and Thermo Scientific OMNIC Mercury TGA real-time series data collect software provides outstanding routine and research-level gas analysis. With the use of the OMNIC Mercury TGA algorithm, you can greatly accelerate and simplify the analysis of your TGA-IR data.
| Optics and Hardware | |
| Module | The compact, flexible design fits into the sample compartment of a Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS10 FT-IR Spectrometer. The module is pre-aligned on a sample compartment base-plate for easy installation. |
| Cell | The 10 cm pathlength nickel-plated aluminum flow cell is designed for optimal flow characteristics and high optical throughput. The total cell volume is 22 mL consistent with typical TGA purge flows of 35 to 100 mL/min. A choice of KBr or ZnSe windows is available. The highest optical throughput and spectral range is achieved with KBr windows. |
| Temperature Control | Integrated digital temperature controllers provide individual control of flow cell and transfer line temperatures; selectable from ambient to 300 °C. |
| Transfer Line | A glass-lined stainless steel transfer line connects directly to the TGA furnace tube, providing a totally inert passage of evolved gases into the gas cell. The transfer line design eliminates cold spots that can cause samples to condense in the transfer line. The transfer line is available in a standard 5′ (152 cm) or an optional 8′ (244 cm) length. Tubing is 1/8 in. O.D. with standard compression fittings. |
| Detector | A DTGS detector is recommended for typical TGA-IR experiments, and provides excellent sensitivity, a spectral range of 7800–350 cm-1 and the best linearity for quantitative analysis; an optional MCT detector is available for high-speed evolved gas analysis. |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Power Requirements | 120 V, 3 A, 60 Hz; or 240 V, 1.5 A, 50 Hz (TGA-IR module and transfer line only) |
| TGA-IR Module Dimensions | 10.0 in. W × 15.4 in. D × 9.3 in. H (255 mm × 391 mm × 237 mm) |
| Weight | 6.0 kg (13.3 lb) – module 1.8 kg (4 lb) – 5 ft line 2.9 kg (6.4 lb) – 8 ft line |
| TGA Compatibility | The TGA-IR module is compatible with most TGA instruments that are equipped with an Evolved Gas Option. Please contact your Thermo Scientific sales representative to check compatibility. |
Smart iTX Accessory for the Nicolet iS10 FTIR Spectrometers
Get clean, high-quality spectra in less time with the Smart iTX Accessory for the Nicolet iS10 FTIR Spectrometers. This durable, high-performance diamond ATR provides the high-quality spectral data needed to verify pharmaceutical active ingredients and excipients, identify polymers, copolymers and additives in plastics, inspect incoming raw materials and analyze volatile liquids.
Smart iTX optics maximize energy throughput to provide sample data in seconds. Robust operation is assured by the dependable crystal mounting system and Smart chip technology that integrates the Smart iTX into your spectrometer.
Get more from your Thermo Scientific FT-IR spectrometer with the Smart iTX Accessory. A monolithic diamond ATR crystal and high-efficiency, all-reflective optics combine with a variety of interchangeable crystal plates to provide the robustness and flexibility to meet your material identification and verification needs. You get clean, high-quality spectra in less time across the entire mid-infrared and far-infrared spectral range.*
- Monolithic diamond crystal provides superior robustness.
- Full spectral range yields more information about your sample.
- Interchangeable ZnSe and GE crystalsoffer sampling versatility.
- Automatic accessory recognition enables high productivity.
* Far-infrared region requires XR Diamond and appropriately configured spectrometer.
