A compact and versatile forensic laboratory instrument, the Laser Induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) is an ideal tool for elemental analysis of a sample, serving industries such as forensics, archaeology, engineering and ceramics
Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) is a versatile analytical technique which offers significant advantages in speed, sensitivity and cost effectiveness over other processes such as XRF, SEM, and mass spectrometry. LIBS elemental analysis is fast, simple to operate, requires minimal sample preparation, gives immediate results of the elements and is sensitive to low parts per million.
Software
- Uncomplicated and simply presented, integrated software providing the user with complete control of all system functions as well as automatic identification of elements.
- Live video image of the sample chamber enables accurate sample alignment before spectra acquisition is triggered.
- Comprehensive emissions library identifies elements present within a sample
Detector
- Gateable back thinned scientific grade resistive gate CCD covering 225 – 380 nm
- Gateable CMOS detectors covering 380 – 930 nm
- 2 microsecond minimum integration time for UV detector
Spectrometer
- Wavelength range of 225-930nm
- 0.14nm optical resolution in the UV
- Gateable detectors
Sample Chamber
- Large examination bed. Analyse items up to 300 x 210mm
- XYZ sample positioning/focusing stage
- Integral colour camera with digital zoom for sample selection.
- Provision for argon atmosphere for increased signal strength and signal averaging for improved signal to noise