Shimadzu Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy System


Shimadzu IRTracer-100 FTIR spectrometer connected to an AIRsight FTIR/Raman microscope system.

Microscopy System – AIRsight FTIR/Raman

Features

  • Integrated FTIR + Raman microscopy system
  • Micro-area analysis (µm scale)
  • Optical system and camera
  • IR Mode visible observation
  • 15x Cassegrain reflection objective mirror (45° average incident angle)
  • 15x Cassegrain condenser mirrors (automatic adjusting mechanism)
  • Raman mode visible observation
  • 50x/0.55 NA Plan objective lens: 20 x 15 um
  • 100x/0.8 NA Plan objective lens: 10 x 7.5 um
  • Wide-field observation
  • Up to 10 x 13 mm with 1 to 5x zoom
  • Auto X-Y stage
  • Moving range: up to 70 mm (X axis) and 30 mm (Y axis)
  • 1 um resolution (each axis)
  • Mountable sample thickness:
    • Up to 10 mm (transmission measurement)
    • Up to 40 mm (reflection or ATR measurement)
  • Maximum load on stage: 1 kg

Infrared Unit

  • Detectors
    • Liquid nitrogen cooled T2SL – quantum detector for infrared measurement
    • High sensitivity
    • Suitable for small samples and ATR measurement
    • Measurable wavenumber range: 5,000 – 700 cm-1
    • TEC-cooled MCT detector
    • Suitable for trace-level detection
    • Measurable wavenumber range: 5,000 – 700 cm-1
    • Note: The sensitivity is insufficient for minute area of 25 x 25 um or less.

Raman Unit

  • Excitation laser
    • 532 nm diode-pumped solid-state (DPSS) laser
    • 785 nm laser diode
  • Wavenumber range
    • 4,000 – 150 cm-1 (532 nm)
    • 3,200 – 150 cm-1 (785 nm)
  • Wavenumber resolution
    • Within 6.0 cm-1 (532 nm)
    • Within 4.0 cm-1 (785 nm)
  • Spatial resolution
    • Planar direction:
      • Up to 5 um (50x objective lens)
      • Up to 3 um (100x objective lens)
    • Depth direction:
      • Up to 15 um (50x objective lens)
      • Up to 7.5 um (100x objective lens)
  • CCD detector: 2048 x 264 pixels

FTIR Spectrometer (IRTracer-100)

Features

  • Wide spectral range: Near-IR (NIR), Mid-IR (MIR), Far-IR (FIR)
  • Suitable for solids, liquids, powders, and films

Sampling Accessories

  • IRIS ATR – Diamond crystal (high throughput) – direct solid/liquid measurement and volatiles cover for controlled measurements
  • EasiDiff DRIFTS accessory – ideal for powders and rough surfaces
  • VeeMAX III Variable Angle Reflectance Accessory – adjustable angle for thin films and coatings, and surface and layer analysis

Sample Holders and Preparation

  • Magnetic film holder
  • Pellet holder
  • Universal clip holder
  • Solid sample preparation kit

Capabilities

  • High-speed mapping and data imaging display
  • Length measuring function
  • Depth measurement (Raman mode only)
  • Library generation function
  • Automatic recognition of foreign matters

Software

  • AMsolution Measurement
  • LabSolutions IR Software + Wiley KnowItAll IR/Raman ID Pro
  • Inter® Core™ Ultra 7 265
  • 32GB RAM
  • Windows 11 Pro