Vitrinite reflectance and point counting of coal, coke and petroleum source rock accurately and quickly.
GeoImage™ uses a camera to quickly and accurately measure the reflectance of vitrinite macerals. GeoImage™ is designed for the organic petrographic analysis using Standard Test Methodologies ISO 7404-5 and ASTM D2798.
GeoImage™ works by reading the vitrinite reflectance intensity from each pixel of a calibrated camera. This means that, in the standard configuration, millions of points can be measured at one time...making vitrinite reflectance testing quick, easy and accurate. GeoImage™ can be configured to measure the reflectance from coals, kerogens and petroleum source rock as well as a host of other materials. And with it's flexible design, the GeoImage™ is offered wth point counting capabilities, automation of the test procedure and high resolution color imaging. With no moving parts, GeoImage™ is durable and user friendly. Designed with flexibility and speed in mind, the GeoImage™ vitrinite reflectance measurement system will easily comply with future changes in coal testing methods and your own experiments.
Introduction
Features
Measure vitrinite reflectance of coal, kerogen and petroleum source rock quickly and easily.
Key Features*
- High sensitivity detector with low noise and long term stability for rapid imaging microphotometry
- Measure vitrinite reflectance per ISO 7404 and ASTM D2798 standard test methods.
- CRAIC Vitrinite Reference Materials available
- Precision 546 nm reflectance measurements
- Color fluorescence imaging
- Can be upgraded to full range microspectroscopy
- Can be upgraded to fluorescence microspectroscopy
- Upgrade your old coal reflectance system and work faster and with better results
- Manual or fully automated operation
- Precision temperature control of samples
- Easy to use and maintain
- From the experts in microspectroscopy
Vitrinite Reflectance
ISO 7404 and ASTM D2798
The GeoImage™ is designed to measure the reflectance of vitrinite macerals per ISO 7404 and ASTM D2798 standard methods. Offered both in manual and automated mode, the system produces industry standard reports when used with CRAIC Vitrinite Reflectance Standards. Test reports can also be customized to your particular requirements. |
Point Counting
Point counting is a statistical method wherein the petrographer analyzes a large number of points, typically 100 to 500, and recording the type of rock seen at each point. The entire dataset is then analyzed to give a more detailed description of the rock sample. |
Imaging
High resolution color digital imaging
The GeoImage™ offers high resolution, color digital imaging with sophisticated software. This makes it very easy to align the sample for measurements and to capture full color images under any measurement conditions. |
Fluorescence
Cutting edge microfluorometry
The GeoImage™ can also image the fluorescence of coals, kerogens and petroleum source rock easily and quickly. With the ability to image, the GeoImage™ is a powerful tool for the analysis of geological samples...including fluid inclusions. |
Applications
Applications
- Vitrinite Coal Reflectometry
- Organic Petrography
- Kerogen Analysis
- Petroleum Source Rock Analysis
- Petrochemistry
- Reflectance microspectroscopy
- Transmission microspectroscopy
- Fluorescence microspectroscopy
- Color imaging
- Mineralogy analysis
- Gemology
Support
CRAIC Technologies provides service and support for it's instruments worldwide. CRAIC Technologies service engineers offer instrument repair, maintenance, training and technical support for all aspects of CRAIC Technologies products.
Perfect Vision for Science™
*Features and specifications depend upon instrument configuration. Specifications subject to change without notice.
UV-visible-NIR microscopes, UV-visible-NIR microspectrometers and Raman microspectrometers are general purpose laboratory instruments. They have not been cleared or approved by the European IVD Directive, the United States Food and Drug Administration or any other agency for diagnostic, clinical or other medical use.
Vitrinite reflectance and point counting of coal, coke and petroleum source rock accurately and quickly.
GeoImage™ uses a camera to quickly and accurately measure the reflectance of vitrinite macerals. GeoImage™ is designed for the organic petrographic analysis using Standard Test Methodologies ISO 7404-5 and ASTM D2798.
GeoImage™ works by reading the vitrinite reflectance intensity from each pixel of a calibrated camera. This means that, in the standard configuration, millions of points can be measured at one time...making vitrinite reflectance testing quick, easy and accurate. GeoImage™ can be configured to measure the reflectance from coals, kerogens and petroleum source rock as well as a host of other materials. And with it's flexible design, the GeoImage™ is offered wth point counting capabilities, automation of the test procedure and high resolution color imaging. With no moving parts, GeoImage™ is durable and user friendly. Designed with flexibility and speed in mind, the GeoImage™ vitrinite reflectance measurement system will easily comply with future changes in coal testing methods and your own experiments.
Introduction
Features
Measure vitrinite reflectance of coal, kerogen and petroleum source rock quickly and easily.
Key Features*
- High sensitivity detector with low noise and long term stability for rapid imaging microphotometry
- Measure vitrinite reflectance per ISO 7404 and ASTM D2798 standard test methods.
- CRAIC Vitrinite Reference Materials available
- Precision 546 nm reflectance measurements
- Color fluorescence imaging
- Can be upgraded to full range microspectroscopy
- Can be upgraded to fluorescence microspectroscopy
- Upgrade your old coal reflectance system and work faster and with better results
- Manual or fully automated operation
- Precision temperature control of samples
- Easy to use and maintain
- From the experts in microspectroscopy
Vitrinite Reflectance
ISO 7404 and ASTM D2798
The GeoImage™ is designed to measure the reflectance of vitrinite macerals per ISO 7404 and ASTM D2798 standard methods. Offered both in manual and automated mode, the system produces industry standard reports when used with CRAIC Vitrinite Reflectance Standards. Test reports can also be customized to your particular requirements. |
Point Counting
Point counting is a statistical method wherein the petrographer analyzes a large number of points, typically 100 to 500, and recording the type of rock seen at each point. The entire dataset is then analyzed to give a more detailed description of the rock sample. |
Imaging
High resolution color digital imaging
The GeoImage™ offers high resolution, color digital imaging with sophisticated software. This makes it very easy to align the sample for measurements and to capture full color images under any measurement conditions. |
Fluorescence
Cutting edge microfluorometry
The GeoImage™ can also image the fluorescence of coals, kerogens and petroleum source rock easily and quickly. With the ability to image, the GeoImage™ is a powerful tool for the analysis of geological samples...including fluid inclusions. |
Applications
Applications
- Vitrinite Coal Reflectometry
- Organic Petrography
- Kerogen Analysis
- Petroleum Source Rock Analysis
- Petrochemistry
- Reflectance microspectroscopy
- Transmission microspectroscopy
- Fluorescence microspectroscopy
- Color imaging
- Mineralogy analysis
- Gemology
Support
CRAIC Technologies provides service and support for it's instruments worldwide. CRAIC Technologies service engineers offer instrument repair, maintenance, training and technical support for all aspects of CRAIC Technologies products.
Perfect Vision for Science™
*Features and specifications depend upon instrument configuration. Specifications subject to change without notice.
UV-visible-NIR microscopes, UV-visible-NIR microspectrometers and Raman microspectrometers are general purpose laboratory instruments. They have not been cleared or approved by the European IVD Directive, the United States Food and Drug Administration or any other agency for diagnostic, clinical or other medical use.
Forensic Measurement the Refractive Index of Glass Fragments
Introducing rIQ™ 2.0. rIQ 2.0™ is designed to measure the refractive index of glass fragments. rIQ 2.0™ stands for Refractive Index Quantification (version 2.0) and is built based upon the thermo-optical methodology defined by ASTM E1967. As such, it is an automated system which measures the refractive index of microscopic glass fragments by monitoring the change in refractive index of calibrated oils as they are heated and cooled.
rIQ 2.0™: the smart choice for measuring the refractive index of glass.
Features
The Intelligent solution for glass refractive index measurements.
Key Features*
- Automatic measurement of refractive index per ASTM and SWGMAT standards
- Sophisticated algorithms for high precision glass refractive index measurement
- Exceeds ASTM requirements for long term stability and reproducibility
- Multiple measurement probes
- Video recording of the measurement procedure
- When added to CRAIC microspectrometers, transmission, fluorescence and color spectra of glass fragments can also be measured.
- Simple system calibration with glass standard reference materials
- Long term system and environmental conditions are monitored and stored.
- Precision temperature control
- Automatic statistical analysis
- Data is stored in database and includes refractive index data, sample identification and description, environmental conditions and more.
- Intuitive user interface
- Offered as a turnkey standalone package, as an add-on package to CRAIC microspectrophotometers and as an upgrade to older RI measurement systems already in the field.
- Easy to use and maintain
Hardware
Precision and quality
rIQ 2.0™ is an automated system that uses the thermal immersion method, as defined by the standard ASTM E1967, for glass refractive index measurement. The system, which incorporates many years of experience with the analysis of glass, allows the user to analyze the refractive index of multiple glass fragments simultaneously and with sophisticated analytical techniques. Depending upon your requirements, the hardware includes high resolution digital imaging, precision thermal control, a phase contrast microscope and the controlling electronics. |
Software
Sophisticated algorithms
rIQ™ 2.0 software is designed to be intuitive yet also incorporates powerful algorithms to determine the refractive index of glass with the highest precision. The rIQ™ system also features environmental monitoring, including ambient temperature and control, as well as advanced database and statistical analysis capabilities. Designed to be intuitive and easy-to-use, it is also flexible and offers many additional capabilities such as the ability to customize reports. |
Support
CRAIC Technologies provides service and support for it's instruments worldwide. CRAIC Technologies service engineers offer instrument repair, maintenance, training and technical support for all aspects of CRAIC Technologies products.
Perfect Vision for Science™
*Features and specifications depend upon instrument configuration. Specifications subject to change without notice.
UV-visible-NIR microscopes, UV-visible-NIR microspectrometers and Raman microspectrometers are general purpose laboratory instruments. They have not been cleared or approved by the European IVD Directive, the United States Food and Drug Administration or any other agency for diagnostic, clinical or other medical use.
Cost Effective Microspectroscopy
FLEX PRO™ from CRAIC is a full-featured yet flexibly configured instrument that incorporates UV-visible-NIR optics, spectrophotometers digital imaging, and software...all tied together with our Lightswitch by CRAIC™ optical multiplexer. With our Lightswitch by CRAIC™ technology, FLEX PRO™ retains the ease-of-use for which CRAIC instruments are known, while being capable of everything from UV-visible-NIR microspectroscopy, high resolution microscopic imaging, refractive index measurements and more.
With an attractive price-entry point, the FLEX PRO™ microspectrophotometer utilizes tested technologies to allow you to measure UV-visible-NIR range transmission, absorbance, reflectance, emission and fluorescence spectra of microscopic sample areas. And while microspectra™ are being acquired, the sample may be simultaneously imaged with a high-resolution color digital imaging system or through eyepieces. Additional features may also include measuring the refractive index of microscopic samples as well as microcolorimetry and microspot thin film thickness measurements.
The FLEX PRO™ microspectrophotometer is built to yield superior quality images and spectra for an attractive price.
Introduction
Features
Key Features*
A cost effective solution for UV-Visible-NIR microspectroscopy and microscopic imaging.
- UV-visible-NIR microspectroscopy
- High Resolution Imaging
- Microspectroscopy
- Transmission
- Reflectance
- Polarization
- Fluorescence
- Raman
- Imaging:
- Transmission
- Reflectance
- Polarization
- Fluorescence
- Raman microspectroscopy
- Thin film thickness measurements
- Colorimetry of microscopic samples.
- Refractive index measurements with the rIQ™ package.
- Featuring Lightblades™ technology
- Scorpii™ Advanced Illumination System
- Calibrated, variable measurement areas smaller than a micron available
- Superior images both with eyepieces and digital imaging
- Specialized software including statistical analysis, spectral databasing, image analysis and more
- Easy to use and maintain
- From the experts in microspectroscopy
UV-vis-NIR Microspectroscopy
Cost effective microspectroscopy
Microspectroscopy that features a spectral range from the UV through the visible and into the near infrared. Simultaneous and direct imaging of both the sampling aperture and the sample makes for fast, accurate measurements. Featuring Scorpii™, SampleSafe™ and Lightblades™ technology, the FLEX PRO™ gives you the ability to measure transmission, reflectance and fluorescence spectra of even sub-micron samples. CRAIC Technologies is also the only recognized source for NIST traceable microspectrometer standards. |
Raman Microspectroscopy
FLEX PROible Raman Microspectroscopy
When fitted with the Apollo™ Raman spectrometer, the FLEX PRO™ is capable of Raman spectroscopic measurements of microscopic samples. Modules include lasers, Raman spectrometers and the interface optics that allow you to collect high quality Raman spectra of your samples. |
Fluorescence
High sensitivity microfluorometry & imaging
The FLEX PRO™ can be configured for fluorescence and luminescence spectra and images of microscopic samples. Featuring Lightblades™ technology and with excitation ranging from the deep UV to the near infrared and the ability to measure the emission in the same range, the FLEX PRO™ is a powerful tool for microfluorometry for materials sciences, biology, geology and more. |
Spectral Surface Mapping
Combines hardware and software for automated spectral analysis and 5D mapping of samples with microscopic spatial resolution. 5D maps of the absorbance, transmission, reflectance, fluorescence, emission, time and Raman spectra of samples may be generated. |
UV-vis-NIR Microimaging
Superior image quality
The FLEX PRO™ includes a UV-visible-NIR microscope featuring high resolution color digital imaging. With its sophisticated imaging software, FLEX PRO™ gives you the ability for both real time and image capture of samples by transmission, reflectance, polarization and fluorescence. |
Applications
Applications
- Trace Evidence
- Forensic Drug Chemistry
- Questioned Documents
- OLED's
- Flat Panel Color Masks
- Semiconductor Film Thickness
- MEMS devices
- Surface Plasmon Resonance
- PhotonicBandgap Crystals
- Process Impurity Detection
- Protein Crystals
- Combinatorial Chemistry
Support
CRAIC Technologies provides service and support for it's instruments worldwide. CRAIC Technologies service engineers offer instrument repair, maintenance, training and technical support for all aspects of CRAIC Technologies products.
*Features and specifications depend upon instrument configuration. Specifications subject to change without notice.
UV-visible-NIR microscopes, UV-visible-NIR microspectrometers and Raman microspectrometers are general purpose laboratory instruments. They have not been cleared or approved by the European IVD Directive, the United States Food and Drug Administration or any other agency for diagnostic, clinical or other medical use.
Vitrinite Reflectance Measurements with Spectroscopy & Imaging
The 508PV™ microscope spectrophotometer is designed to add spectroscopy, color imaging, and vitrinite reflectance capabilities to your optical microscope. It can also be used to upgrade an older microspectrometer with cutting edge optics, electronics and software.
The 508PV™ attaches to an open photoport and enables you to collect transmission, reflectance, polarization or even fluorescence and luminescence spectra of microscopic samples. Featuring Lightblades™ spectrophotometer technology from CRAIC, the 508PV™ spectrophotometer has a usable spectral range from the ultraviolet to the near infrared. With the 508PV™, you can acquire high quality spectra of even sub-micron samples rapidly, non-destructively and with ease.
The 508PV™ microscope spectrophotometer is ideal for diverse applications such as colorimetry of pixels on flat panel displays, reflectometry of vitrinite coal and source rock, or thin film thickness measurements of optics and semiconductors. The 508PV™is also a cost effective way to upgrade older microspectrometers to the latest hardware and software.
Features
Add the 508PV™ to any microscope or probe station for spectroscopy, colorimetry and micro spot film thickness.
- Featuring Lightblades™ spectrophotometers designed specifically for microspectroscopy
- User selected spectral range from deep UV to NIR
- 250 to 2100 nm available spectral range
- Permanently calibrated, variable measurement areas even below a micron
- Thermoelectric cooling available to improve signal-to-noise ratios and long term stability.
- Incorporates high resolution, color digital imaging...up to 6 megapixels available
- Featured with Lambdafire™ spectroscopy and imaging control and analysis software. Lambdafire™ also includes touchscreen control.
- Calibrated, variable measurement areas even smaller than a micron
- Transmission microspectroscopy
- Reflectance microspectroscopy
- Fluorescence microspectroscopy
- Polarization microspectroscopy
- Photoluminescence microspectroscopy
- Thin film thickness measurements
- Colorimetry of microscopic samples
- Refractive index measurements with the rIQ™ package
- Manual or fully automated operation
- Precision temperature control of samples
- Specialized software including statistical analysis, spectral databasing, image analysis and more
- NIST traceable microspectrometer standards
- Easy to use and maintain
- From the experts in microspectroscopy
UV-vis-NIR Microspectroscopy
Adding spectroscopy to your microscope™
The 508PV™ is a spectrophotometer, incorporating an imaging system, designed to add to any microscope or probe station with a photoport. Configurable for work ranging from the deep UV through the visible and into the near infrared, this powerful tool gives your systems new capabilities including film thickness measurements and colorimetry. Featuring Lightblades™ technology, the 508PV™ also allows you the ability to measure transmission, reflectance, polarization and photoluminescence spectra of even sub-micron samples. |
Photoluminescence
Cutting edge fluorescence & luminescence
The 508PV™ can be configured for fluorescence and luminescence spectroscopy of even sub-micron samples. Featuring Lightblades™ technology and with the ability to measure the fluorescence and luminescence from the UV to the NIR, the 508PV™ is a powerful tool for photoluminescence analysis of materials sciences, biology, geology and more. |
Polarization
Polarization Microspectroscopy
The 508PV™ can be configured to acquire the polarization spectra of microscopic samples. Featuring Lightblades™ technology, the 508PV™ polarization microspectroscopy capabilities allow you to acquire spectra of birefringent and other types of samples quickly and easily. |
Spectral Surface Mapping
Combines hardware and software for automated spectral analysis and 5D mapping of samples with microscopic spatial resolution. 5D maps of the absorbance, transmission, reflectance, fluorescence, emission and Raman spectra of samples may be generated. |
Imaging & Microscopy
High resolution color digital imaging
The 508PV™ features high resolution, color digital imaging with sophisticated software. It allows you to simultaneously see both the spectrophotometer entrance aperture and the sample. This makes it very easy to align the sample for measurements and to capture full color images under any measurement conditions. |
Applications
Applications
- Add spectroscopy to a microscope
- Add thin film thickness measurements to a probe station
- Upgrade an older microspectrophotometer
- Colorimetry of LCD and OLED displays
- Vitrinite reflectance of coal, coke and petroleum source rock
- Biotechnology research
Support
CRAIC Technologies provides service and support for it's instruments worldwide. CRAIC Technologies service engineers offer instrument repair, maintenance, training and technical support for all aspects of CRAIC Technologies products.
*Features and specifications depend upon instrument configuration. Specifications subject to change without notice.
UV-visible-NIR microscopes, UV-visible-NIR microspectrometers and Raman microspectrometers are general purpose laboratory instruments. They have not been cleared or approved by the European IVD Directive, the United States Food and Drug Administration or any other agency for diagnostic, clinical or other medical use.