Qualitative analysis
September 1st 2005

The elemental composition of soil, biological tissue, ceramics, glass, gemstones, metals and even explosives, can be analysed instantly using the latest spectrometer systems from Ocean Optics.

The Laser-induced Breakdown Spectrometer (LIBS) systems are real time, high resolution, portable instruments capable of analysing practically every known element in gas, liquid or solid samples with a sensitivity of parts per billion.

A complete LIBS can be executed in less that a second, saving time and making it possible to analyse transient samples. Only trace amounts of a sample are required for analysis, minimising sample preparation.

Systems come with intuitive operating software that enables automatic identification of all elements in the sample. Other features allow tracking emission intensities over multiple scans and correlation of analysis routines.

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