Thermo Scientific Nicolet Summit X
| Thermo Scientific Nicolet™ Summit™ X Infrared Spectrophotometer | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Lab. 1.87 Building 7 |
| Manager: | Rodrigo Borges |
| Operator: | User |
| Analytical Principle: | Spectrophotometry |
| Manufacturer: | Thermo Fisher Scientific |
| Model: | Nicolet Summit X |
| Type: | Infrared Spectrophotometer (FTIR) |
| Accessories: | Transmission and ATR |
| Website: | Thermo Fisher Scientific |
The Thermo Scientific Nicolet™ Summit™ X FTIR is a Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectrometer designed for the identification, characterization, and quantification of chemical compounds through the analysis of molecular vibrations. FTIR spectroscopy provides a unique spectral "fingerprint" for each substance, enabling the rapid identification of organic and inorganic materials, as well as the assessment of their chemical composition, purity, and structural changes.
The instrument incorporates the LightDrive™ Optical Engine, an optical system developed by Thermo Fisher Scientific that combines a stable infrared source, a high-precision interferometer, and a reference laser, ensuring highly reproducible spectra, excellent stability, and reduced maintenance requirements. The system is designed for intensive use in research, teaching, and quality control laboratories.
The Nicolet™ Summit™ X is compatible with a wide range of accessories, including the ATR (Attenuated Total Reflectance) crystal, which enables the direct analysis of solids, liquids, powders, films, and pastes without the need for complex sample preparation. Depending on the installed configuration, additional accessories can be used for transmission measurements, Diffuse Reflectance Infrared Fourier Transform spectroscopy (DRIFT), specular reflectance, FTIR microscopy, and gas cells, making the instrument highly versatile.
Data acquisition and processing are performed through the OMNIC™ Paradigm software, which provides tools for automated spectral acquisition, spectral library searching, sample comparison, quantitative analysis, customized workflow creation, and automatic report generation.
The Nicolet™ Summit™ X is an essential tool for the rapid identification of materials, the investigation of new compounds, industrial quality control, and the chemical characterization of environmental, biological, and material samples.
Calendar / Availability
RequestImplemented Methods:
| Method | Source |
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Extensive Spectral Libraries Available
Possible Future Methods:
Not applicable
Main Applications:
- Identification of organic and inorganic compounds;
- Structural characterization of molecules;
- Analysis of polymers and plastics;
- Quality control of raw materials and finished products.;
- Studies of degradation and aging of materials;
- Characterization of biomaterials;
- Pharmaceutical product analysis;
- Contaminant identification;
- Research in chemistry, biotechnology and environmental sciences;
- Analysis of food and natural products;
Sample Types:
- Solids;
- Liquids;
- Dusts;
- Thin films;
- Polymers;
- Biomass;
- Soils;
- Sediments;
- Food;
- Pharmaceutical products;
- Organic compounds
Main Advantages:
- Rapid and non-destructive identification of materials;
- Minimal sample preparation using ATR accessories;
- High reproducibility and spectral stability;
- Compact and easy-to-use architecture;
- Compatible with a wide range of analytical accessories;
- Intuitive software for acquiring, processing, and searching spectral libraries.;
- Suitable for research, development and quality control;
- LightDrive™ optical system with long-lasting components and extended warranty on key optical elements of Summit X models;
Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Thermo Fisher Scientific |
| Model | Nicolet™ Summit™ X FTIR |
| Software | OMNIC™ Paradigm |
| Accessories | Transmission and ATR (Diamond) |
| Optical system | LightDrive™ Optical Engine |
| IR Source | Single-point infrared source with non-migratory hotspot |
| Interferometer | Michelson high stability (LightDrive™) |
| Reference Laser | High stability laser diode |
| Beam Splitter | KBr/Ge optimized for mid-infrared |
| Detector | DTGS (Deuterated Triglycerides of Sulfate) with Peltier cooling. |
| Spectral Range | 8000-350 cm⁻¹ |
| Spectral Resolution | ≤0.6 cm⁻¹ |
| Research in Spectral Libraries | Yes |
| Quantitative Analysis | Yes |
| Qualitative Analysis | Yes |