The Grazing Angle Objective provides infrared radiation at grazing incidence (65° to 85°) for the analysis of ultra-thin (sub-micron) coatings on metallic substrates. The Grazing Angle Objective is the only way to perform infrared analysis of microscopic areas (nominal 50 µm x 50 µm spot sizes) at grazing incidence. This easy-to-use objective has two modes of operation: View Mode and Grazing Mode. The area of interest is first observed using the View Mode, then switched to Grazing Mode for data collection.
The Grazing Angle Objective is available for Nicolet Continuµm, Momentµm, Irµs, Nic-Plan, IR-Plan Research, IR-Plan Advantage, Analytical and Laboratory Microscopes, and must be installed onto a microscope with a Four-Place Nosepiece.
An optional IR Polarizer for microscopes is available for measuring the in-plane (p) and out-of-plane (s) components of reflectivity.
Applications
• Contaminants on reflective surfaces
• Lubricants on hard disks
• Coating imperfections on metallic surfaces
• Molecular orientation studies
Features
• Analyzes monomolecular layers
• Angle of incidence is 65° to 85°
• Operates in two modes - View Mode and Grazing Mode
• Optional Gimbal Stage for ensuring flatness