Produce reliable spatially-resolved chemical information from all types of samples with the Thermo Scientific™ Nicolet™ Continuμm ™ Infrared Microscope; it combines high-performance infrared sampling and excellent visible-light microscopy in one unit. Created specifically for today’s multi-purpose labs, our infrared microscope sets the standard for FT-IR microspectroscopy — from electronics failure analysis, to crime scene investigations and museum research.

The Nicolet Continuμm™ Infrared Microscope provides fully automated operation, making it easy and efficient to use while also offering visual observation of microscopic samples and chemical characterization of most organic and inorganic compounds.

The Nicolet Continuμm Infrared Microscope Features:

Unparalleled Infrared Performance

• Unique compensating IR optics ensure perfect matching of IR/visible beams
• Automated dual reflex aperture provides diffraction-limited spectra
• Sampling flexibility with transmission, reflectance and micro-ATR
• Chemical image acquisition and analysis with available Atlμs™ Software
• TruView Optics combined with the spectral collection preview mode allows for:
  • Simultaneous spectrum acquisition and viewing of the sample
  • Rapid sample screening with real-time spectral display
  • Error-free operation

High-Performance Optical Microscopy
Optical design provides sharp sample images essential for revealing fine structure in both visible and infrared microscopy analysis.

• Infinity-corrected optics
• Choice of visible compound objectives
• Visual enhancement tools for any kind of sample, including fluorescence and polarized light
• Video capture with color digital CCD camera for software integration and documentation

Includes:
Set of tools designed for manipulation of fibers, particles and other objects

Recommended for the characterization of micro samples in:

• Failure analysis
• Product consistency verification
• Reverse engineering
• Research and development
• Measurement of bulk, surface and composite structures in material science applications, including:
  • Forensic analysis
  • Surface analysis
  • Art conservation
  • Mineralogy
  • Biochemistry
  • Homeland security