Access Raman data faster than ever with this easy-to-use point-and-shoot Raman Microscope. Advanced imaging capabilities make the Thermo Scientific™ DXR™3 Raman Microscope faster and more reliable than ever. Users can more confidently use their Raman data thanks to Automatic X-axis Calibration which improves reliability and stability. With speed and flexibility from new lasers and gratings the DXR3 Raman Microscope is ideal for applications like pharmaceutical, academic, advanced polymers, microplastics and many more.
New, Particle Analysis for quickly identifying and analyzing microparticles
High performance confocal Raman microscopy in a robust, integrated design
Autoalignment and calibration ensures scientifically accurate measurements, without tools or manual procedures
Real-time preview, automated fluorescence correction, autoexposure, and cosmic ray rejection
System status indicator shows the user at a glance that the system is optimized and ready to collect data
Three-path fine beam autoalignment maintains peak performance and sampling integrity
Laser power regulation ensures consistent sample excitation over the lifetime of the laser
Advanced spectrograph design with no moving parts simplifies use and make the detection system and calibration robust
Pre-aligned and lock-in-place components use automatic recognition and stored alignment, allowing any user to reconfigure an instrument in seconds
Lasers and other components can be interchanged and shared with every instrument in the DXR3 Raman family
Optional, automated polarized Raman capabilities provide structural information that complements chemical information
Add new wavelengths without tools or service engineer visit
Laser Safety
Microscope independently certified as class-1 laser safe. (Note: Optional fiber-optic accessory and some other optional accessories are class IIIb laser devices requiring laser safety precautions and laser safety eyewear.)
Laser is physically blocked from visual viewing path to prevent exposure to the eyes while viewing.
Validation
Complete package for DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ validation is available including extensive documentation and automated software protocols
Omnic D/S software offers CFR 21 part 11 compliance
Exceptional Performance
Spatial resolution— as fine as 540 nm resolution on ideal sample
Confocal depth resolution— as fine as 1.7 μm on ideal sample
Full spectral range of 3500-50 cm-1 captured with a single exposure of the CCD avoids stitching artifacts. Extended spectral range to 6,000 cm-1 available for 532 nm laser
Supports multiple excitation lasers. 455 nm, 532 nm high brightness, 532 nm high power, 633 nm high brightness, 633 nm high power, 785 nm high brightness, and 785 nm high power
Automatic fluorescence correction available with all excitation lasers
Research-quality Olympus viewing optics
Automatic intensity correction generates spectra that are comparable between instruments and different excitation lasers
Multidimensional wavelength calibration provides accurate wavelength calibration across entire spectral range
Proprietary Triplet spectrograph provides exceptional peak shape and maintains focus at all wavelengths
Software controlled switching between confocal and high-energy collection modes
Proprietary algorithm for automated cosmic ray rejection and high-quality laser line filters ensure artifact-free spectra
Lasers depolarized to avoid confusing sample orientation effects
Laser Power Regulator provides active monitoring of laser power and ensures reproducible laser excitation power over the lifetime of lasers and even after replacing lasers
Optimized gratings for each excitation laser avoid performance sacrifices of systems that share gratings for multiple excitation lasers
Proprietary autoalignment ensures system can be maintained in like-new condition
Proprietary Smart-backgrounds automatically remove CCD dark energy profile
Recommended for:
Forensics – trace evidence and illicit drug identification
Pharmaceutical – polymorphs, particulate contaminants, and diffusion studies
Art Restoration/Conservation – identify and characterize pigments, resins, glazes, and inks
Archaeology – characterize horn, shell, bone, and ceramic artifacts
Solar – Silicon crystallinity; characterization of photovoltaic materials
Polymers – inclusions and gel defects, weathering effects, tie layers in laminates, and crystallinity
Failure analysis – characterizing particulates and small features on surfaces
Gemology – rapid ID of colored stones, distinguishing natural and synthetic diamonds, characterizing inclusions and adulterants
Nanotechnology – characterize graphene, CNTs, DLC coatings and other nanostructures
Academic research – useful in material science, biological studies, and many applied research fields