SciAps Portable Brine Analyzer Z-9 Liquidator
The first portable LIBS-powered lithium brines analyzer.
Combined with the Z-903 handheld LIBS, the Z-9 Liquidator analyzes brines in the field or lab from just 1–2 mL of sample, with no dilution. It atomizes the liquid into a fine mist the Z-903 reads, and within seconds the concentration of lithium and other key elements appears on a nearby tablet or PC.
How the Z-9 Analyzes a Brine
Z-9 Liquidator
1 – 2 mL, no dilution, seconds to a result
Pour 1–2 mL of brine into a sample cup and the Z-9 atomizes it into a fine mist. The docked Z-903 fires into that mist and reads the emitted light, so concentrations appear on a tablet or PC within seconds — no dilution, no digestion, and no sample shipped to a lab.
- Built on the SciAps Z-903 handheld LIBS — the same instrument that measures your brines undocks to analyze rocks, ores, and powders across the full periodic table. Explore the Z-903
- 1Docked Z-903 — The analytical engine; undocks for rocks and core
- 2Atomizing chamber — Turns the sample into a mist the laser can read
- 3Sample cups — 1 – 2 mL per test, straight from the well or pond
Brine Analysis Made Simple
No Dilution, No Digestion
Lab methods for brines mean dilution series, acids, and a queue — days, weeks, or months for a number. The Z-9 reads the sample as it comes out of the pond: 1–2 mL, seconds to an answer.
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Z-9 Liquidator Specifications
- Weight
- 15 lbs. + Z-903 LIBS (4.93 lbs. with battery)
- Dimensions
- 9.25 × 11.00 × 16.5 in
- Sample Volume
- ~1 mL per test
- Analysis Time
- 5 s per test
- Z-903 Spectral Range
- 190 – 950 nm
- Calibration
- Factory-built lithium-brines calibration or user-built via Profile Builder
- Drift Correction
- On-board automated software with factory- or user-provided references
- Power
- 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz, or optional battery
- Operating Software
- SciAps Profile Builder for PC or Windows tablet
- Regulatory
- CE, RoHS, USFDA registered; safety-interlocked Class 3B laser
Consumables and Accessories for the Z-9 Liquidator
LIBS Argon Canister Standard Analysis (10pk)Argon for the docked Z-903 — roughly 600 tests per canisterSKU 105-500044→
LIBS External Quick DisconnectRun argon from an external supply for sustained lab useSKU 101 500208→
LIBS Wear Plate - Z903Replaceable nose wear plate for the docked Z-903SKU 401-500403→
LIBS Laser Safety GlassesEye protection for Class 3B operationSKU 105-SG-1064→
Frequently Asked Questions
How much sample does the Z-9 Liquidator need?
About 1–2 mL per test, with no dilution and no sample preparation. The Z-9 atomizes the brine into a fine mist that the docked Z-903 reads, and results appear on a nearby tablet or PC in roughly five seconds.
Do I need a Z-903 to use the Z-9?
Yes — the Z-9 Liquidator is a sample-introduction system, and the Z-903 handheld LIBS is its analytical engine. The advantage is that the same Z-903 undocks to analyze outcrops, core, pressed pellets, and powders across the full periodic table.
Which elements can it measure in brine?
It ships with a factory-built lithium-brines calibration, and because the Z-903 covers every element from hydrogen to uranium you can develop calibrations for other elements of interest in Profile Builder using your own standards.
Can it be used at the wellhead or evaporation ponds?
Yes. At 15 lbs. with a 9.25 × 11 × 16.5 in footprint it runs on 100–240 V or an optional battery, so it works in the lab, the plant, or on site at wells and evaporation ponds.