Nicolet Apex FTIR Spectrometer
Manufacturer – Thermo Fisher Scientific
Description: The Nicolet Apex is a high‑performance benchtop FTIR spectrometer designed to serve both routine QA/QC and advanced research needs. It offers flexible configurations (KBr, ZnSe, XT‑KBr) and interfaces with Thermo’s OMNIC Paradigm software for streamlined spectral workflows. Its design emphasizes speed, precision, and regulatory compliance in demanding laboratory settings.
Technical Specifications:
Spectral Range: 7,800 to 350 cm⁻¹ (Mid‑IR, KBr)
Alternative range – 6,000 to 600 cm⁻¹ (ZnSe)
Extended range – 11,000 to 375 cm⁻¹ (XT‑KBr)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: Guaranteed 50,000:1 (typical ~ 60,000:1)
Spectral Resolution: Better than 0.25 cm⁻¹
Interferometer type: Michelson interferometer
Detectors: DTGS (KBr, ZnSe) / optional TE‑MCT / MCT
Dimensions &Weight: ~ 57.15 cm × 54.6 cm × 31.75 cm; 35 kg
Electrical Requirements: 100–240 VAC, 2.5 A max, 50/60 Hz
Operating Conditions: 15‑30 °C (optimal ~20‑22 °C), 20‑80% RH non‑condensing
Warranty / Lifetime: 10‑year warranty on key optical components.
Key features:
• Smart Background Feature
• High Throughput & Automation
• Robust Optical Engine (Light Drive)
• Intuitive Software & Cloud Access
Applications: Used for material identification, quality control, structural analysis, contaminant detection, and environmental or pharmaceutical testing across research, industrial, and regulatory fields.
Models:
912A1180
912A1249
912A1250