How to Analyze and Identify Microplastics with the AIRsight Infrared/Raman Microscope
This video offers a basic demo of the process and practices for analyzing and identifying microplastics using the AIRsight infrared/Raman microscope.
AIRsight Infrared/Raman Microscope
Infrared Spectroscopy and Raman Spectroscopy
A two-in-one microscopy system that boosts analytical accuracy and efficiency
Double your molecular analysis capabilities with just one instrument – the AIRsight infrared Raman microscope
No more preparing multiple samples and jumping between two instruments to perform complementary molecular analysis. You can now take dual measurements with the AIRsight infrared Raman microscope. This single instrument enables you to obtain qualitative infrared and Raman spectra at the same position without moving samples by simply switching lenses.
With AMsolution software, you can easily switch between infrared and Raman measurements within one software program! The smart software also superimposes and displays infrared and Raman spectra from the appropriate libraries, so you can perform various analyses.
Key Features
- Patented objective alignment system – guaranteed to analyze the exact same micro-sized spots with both techniques
- Extensive selection of libraries and the functionality to easily create your own
- Organic and inorganic substance analysis
- Mercury-free type II superlattice detector
- 2-point laser interlock safety shield
- Revolver that holds up to five different objectives (1 wide-view, 2 IR, and 2 Raman)
- Compatible with Shimadzu’s IRTracer-100 and IRXross FTIR spectrometers
- Confocal Raman optical system for excellent spatial resolution
Quick Specs
| Raman Lasers | 532 nm 785 nm |
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| Wavenumber Range | 5000 - 700 cm-1 (IR - T2SL) 4600 - 400 cm-1 (IR - Optional TGS) 4000 - 150 cm-1 (532 nm) 3200 - 150 cm-1 (785 nm) |
| Available Objectives | 15x Objective (IR) 50x Objective (Raman) 100x Objective (Raman) Grazing Angle Objective (IR) Wide Field Camera (Visual) |
| Mapping Options | Line (IR & Raman) Area (IR & Raman) Depth (Raman) |
Infrared/Raman combination for enhanced accuracy, productivity and space savings
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Unique single system provides dynamic complementary molecular analysis
The versatile AIRsight microscope has a wide-view camera to observe areas up to 10×13 mm, a microscope camera for infrared measurements and an objective lens for Raman measurements. The wide-view camera supports digital variable zooming and shares positional data with the microscope camera and objective lenses. Infrared capabilities enable analysis of plastics, organic food components and certain inorganic samples. With the Raman function you can analyze carbon materials, pigments, additives, inorganic substances and some organic substances.
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AMsolution software for measuring and analyzing both infrared and Raman spectra
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Easily switch between infrared & Raman measurements
Effortlessly navigate through every step of your workflow, from image acquisition to infrared and Raman spectra measurement, all the way to data analysis with the user-friendly AMsolution software. Streamline operations by transitioning between infrared and Raman measurements with just a click.
Use the analysis software to overlay and compare infrared and Raman spectra, as well as to construct libraries for future reference. Additionally, the AMsolution software has features for measuring lengths, including objects in infrared and Raman microscope images, with the convenience of one-click output of length measurements.
Extensive 12,000 spectra library and Wiley KnowItAll included
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Standard and custom libraries enhance analytical precision
The AIRsight infrared/Raman microscope includes an extensive array of standard and proprietary Shimadzu libraries, ranging from common reagents to complex macromolecules. With approximately 12,000 spectra, the standard offering provides abundant data for qualitative analysis. Included are spectra for polymers, food additives, pharmaceuticals, pesticides and inorganic compounds. The AMsolution analysis program enables you to create your own libraries by registering acquired infrared and Raman spectra. And 1 Year of Wiley KnowItAll included.
In addition to the spectra libraries, one year of Wiley KnowItAll is included with your purchase of an AIRsight system.
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Videos
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AIRsight Infrared/Raman Microscope Overview
This video introduces the features of the AIRsight Infrared/Raman microscope. Delivering Raman and infrared microscopy in perfect harmony, this unique system delivers more accurate results and improves operational efficiency by providing complementary molecular information in one space-saving platform.
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AIRsight Infrared/Raman Microscope
The AIRsight infrared Raman microscope improves the accuracy of qualitative analysis and operational efficiency by enabling both infrared and Raman measurements from the same position without moving the sample. This combined system saves valuable bench space while providing for easier operation with software that easily switches between infrared and Raman measurements via the same window.
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Best Practices When Using the Shimadzu AIRsight Infrared/Raman Microscope
This video offers a discussion of important tips and parameters for collecting high-quality data with the AIRsight microscope!
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Introduction to Infrared and Raman Microscope - AIRsight
One-Of-A-Kind AIRsight Infrared/Raman Microscope Enables Acquisition of Complementary Molecular Information
News / Events
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National American Chemical Society (Spring) 2024
March 18-20
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
Booth # 2931
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