Rigaku Icon-X Handheld 1064 nm Raman Analyzer

Description

Rigaku Icon-X Handheld 1064 nm Raman Analyzer 4th Gen – Portable Raman Spectroscopy System

The Rigaku Icon-X Handheld 1064 nm Raman Analyzer 4th Gen is a portable Raman spectroscopy instrument designed for fast, non-destructive material identification and chemical analysis. Its 1064 nm laser helps users analyze a wide range of materials while reducing fluorescence interference in challenging samples.

The Icon-X from Rigaku Corporation is a fourth-generation handheld Raman analyzer employing a 1064 nm excitation laser. This wavelength is selected to minimize fluorescence interference, which is particularly beneficial when analyzing colored, contaminated, or packaged substances. The instrument can acquire a spectrum in under one minute across a range of 200 to 2425 cm⁻¹, with a spectral resolution between approximately 6 and 13 cm⁻¹. It utilizes a thermoelectrically cooled InGaAs detector with 512 pixels.

Main Benefit

Fast, portable, non-destructive material identification using 1064 nm Raman spectroscopy.

Key Features

Handheld design for portable Raman analysis
1064 nm excitation wavelength
Non-destructive material identification
Fast on-site chemical and material analysis
Designed to help reduce fluorescence interference
Suitable for direct analysis of a wide range of materials
Compact design for field and laboratory workflows
Simple operation for efficient sample identification
4th-generation Icon-X platform

Specifications

Product: Rigaku Icon-X Handheld Raman Analyzer
Generation: 4th Gen
Technology: Raman spectroscopy
Laser wavelength: 1064 nm
Instrument type: Handheld Raman analyzer
Analysis method: Non-destructive Raman analysis
Primary function: Material identification and chemical analysis
Intended use: Field, laboratory, inspection, and identification applications

Applications

The Rigaku Icon-X Handheld Raman Analyzer can be used for:
Chemical and material identification
Pharmaceutical material screening
Raw material verification
Unknown substance identification
Forensic analysis
Industrial quality control
Polymer and chemical identification
Field material inspection
Research and laboratory analysis
Incoming material verification

Why Choose the Rigaku Icon-X?
The Rigaku Icon-X combines handheld portability with 1064 nm Raman spectroscopy, allowing professionals to perform material identification directly where samples are located. The 1064 nm excitation wavelength can be particularly useful for samples where fluorescence can interfere with conventional Raman measurements.

What is the Rigaku Icon-X Handheld Raman Analyzer?
It is a portable Raman spectroscopy instrument used to identify and analyze materials and chemical substances.

What wavelength does the Icon-X use?
The Rigaku Icon-X uses a 1064 nm laser excitation wavelength.

Is Raman analysis non-destructive?
Raman spectroscopy is generally a non-destructive analytical technique, allowing samples to be analyzed without significant alteration.

What is the 1064 nm wavelength useful for?
A 1064 nm excitation source can help reduce fluorescence interference from certain samples, which can improve Raman analysis in challenging applications.

Is the Rigaku Icon-X portable?
Yes. The handheld design allows Raman measurements and material identification to be performed at the point of inspection.

What industries can use a handheld Raman analyzer?
Applications can include pharmaceuticals, chemicals, manufacturing, research, forensics, quality control, and material inspection.

Can it identify unknown materials?
Raman analyzers can compare measured Raman spectra with reference libraries to support material identification, depending on the instrument configuration and available library.