Thermo Scientific Niton Apollo
Thermo Scientific Niton Apollo Handheld LIBS Analyzer
• Analysis time of just 11 seconds
• Capable of quantifying Carbon in low alloy and carbon seels
• Also measures/calculates: Mn, Si, Cr, Mo, V, Cu, Ni, Al, Ti, W, Carbon Equivalency (CE), and other pseudo elements.
• Able to quantify and sort carbon steel
Features & Benefits
- 1064nm Laser
- WiFi Enabled
- Macro and Micro Cameras
- Hot Swap Battery (Milwaukee™ Compatible)
- Tilting, Color Touchscreen
- Directional Keys
- Chamber Pressure, Spectral Type, Light/ Dark Sensor Safety Interlocks
- Password Protected Security
- IP54 Certified (Splash/ Dust Proof)
Applications
- Determine alloy composition and grade for a wide range of metallurgical samples
- Calculate carbon equivalency to determine piping weldability
- Verify critical assets, such as, piping, valves and reaction vessels for Positive Material Identification (PMI)
- Inspect materials at receiving, in-process fabrication and outgoing Quality Control (QC)
- Qualify Material Test Reports (MTR)
- Prevent contaminated scrap from entering the supply stream
- Detect tramp and trace elements to meet regulatory standards
Additional features and benefits of the Niton Apollo LIBS analyzer include:
- third-party validated interlocks designed to keep users and bystanders safe from laser exposure;
- a tapered nose to attain more field coverage of awkward corners, joints and tight welds;
- micro and macro cameras to support sample positioning and record-keeping documentation;
- wireless data transfer, remote operation and software updates enabled by NitonConnect;
- IP54 rating to safeguard against environments containing splashes or dust;
- two hot-swappable Milwaukee batteries with a battery life of three to four hours each;
- tilting, color touchscreen to empower viewing from multiple angles; and
- vivid, easy to use application interface.
What is LIBS and how does it work?
Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy is an analytical technique used to determine the elemental composition of materials. Handheld LIBS analyzers work by using a high-focused laser to ablate the surface of a sample. A plasma is formed consisting of electronically excited atoms and ions. As these atoms decay back into their ground states, they emit characteristic wavelengths of light, or “unique fingerprints”. These “fingerprints” are distinct for each element, making handheld LIBS analysis an excellent tool for quantitative and qualitative measurements.
