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Nicolet iS 10

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The Thermo Scientific Nicolet iS10 is a Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR) spectrometer designed for routine analytical needs. The Nicolet iS10 features a sealed and desiccated optical unit with a dynamically aligned interferometer and integrated validation capabilities. The Nicolet iS10 is used for materials identification and verification.[1][2]

Nicolet iS 10 — Inventory photo
Fig. 01Nicolet iS 10Inventory photo[3]

Where it fits in the process flow

The Nicolet iS10 is a laboratory analytical instrument, not a piece of in-line or at-line semiconductor manufacturing equipment. In a typical industrial or quality control workflow, an FTIR spectrometer like the Nicolet iS10 is used after production to verify incoming raw materials, monitor intermediates, and test finished products for consistency, purity, and concentration. The instrument can be configured for routine daily use in a quality control laboratory where sample throughput and ease of use are priorities. The optional Nicolet iZ10 module allows a second sampling module (such as a near-IR integrating sphere) to be added, enabling the spectrometer to serve multiple measurement tasks without changing accessories.[1][2]

What do the numbers mean?

Optics & imaging4

Optical System
Sealed and desiccated; dynamically aligned interferometer; diamond-turned mirrors; pinned-in-place optics[1]
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Spectral Resolution
High resolution standard (no numerical value stated)[1]
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Optical system
Sealed and desiccated; dynamically aligned interferometer; diamond-turned, pinned-in-place optics[1]
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Anti-hygroscopic coating
KBr/BaF2 anti-hygroscopic coating on optics[1]
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Control & software4

Accessory Interface
Nicolet Smart Accessory technology for automatic recognition and experimental setup[2]
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Software
OMNIC software suite with optional TQ Analyst for quantitation and OMNIC Specta for mixture analysis[1]
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System performance verification
Integrated validation wheel with NG-11 and NIST traceable polystyrene film (1.5-mil, 38-micron); SPV software; ASTM E-1421 method[2]
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Software
Thermo Scientific OMNIC software, including OMNIC Specta and TQ Analyst[1]
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Configuration & options6

Spectrometer Type
Fourier Transform Infrared (FT-IR)[1]
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Atmospheric Suppression
Automatic removal of water and carbon dioxide[1]
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Source
IR and halogen sources, user-replaceable and interchangeable from sample compartment[1]
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Performance Verification
System Performance Verification (SPV) per ASTM E-1421; integrated validation wheel with NG-11 Schott glass and serialized NIST traceable polystyrene film (1.5 MIL/38 micron)[2]
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Standard sampling accessory
Smart iTX ATR accessory with interchangeable diamond, ZnSe, and germanium crystals[1]
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Atmospheric suppression
Automatic removal of water and carbon dioxide from spectra[1]
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Frequently asked questions

What type of instrument is the Nicolet iS 10?

The Nicolet iS 10 is a complete infrared spectroscopy system for routine analytical needs.[1][2]

What tasks is the Nicolet iS 10 used for?

The Nicolet iS 10 is used for materials verification, materials identification, and troubleshooting contamination problems.[1][2]

What kinds of samples can it support?

The Nicolet iS 10 supports sample verification and analysis of raw materials, intermediates, finished products, pure compounds, and mixtures.[1]

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  • No publicly documented production dates or lifecycle milestones (introduction, end of production, EOL) for the Nicolet iS 10 are on record.

    Answerable by: OEM historical records or a trade-press announcement

  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the Nicolet iS 10 are on record.

    Answerable by: an OEM product catalog or an engineer who ordered or specified the tool

  • The control-system platform and OS era of the Nicolet iS 10 are not on record.

    Answerable by: an engineer who operated it or OEM installation records

  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the Nicolet iS 10 are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the Nicolet iS 10 is not on record.

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  1. [1]documents.thermofisher.com — documents.thermofisher.comdocuments.thermofisher.com
  2. [2]labwrench.com — labwrench.comlabwrench.com
  3. [3]Inventory photo
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