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Analyze and grade carbon in small parts on-site with handheld LIBS

Analyze and grade carbon in small parts on-site with handheld LIBS

A comprehensive material verification program includes testing weld wire, round bar, small bore pipe, and bolting. SciAps LIBS analyzers are designed to optimize access to such parts, providing a comprehensive, on-site solution for QA programs.

Application NotesLIBSNDT & PMI
SciAps Instant Detection of Banned Fluorinated Ski Waxes with Handheld LIBS

SciAps Instant Detection of Banned Fluorinated Ski Waxes with Handheld LIBS

Eight cross-country ski sections were evaluated in a blind study to determine if fluorine could be correctly identified.

Application NotesIndependent StudiesLIBS
SciAps LIBS test method for fluorine in food packaging

SciAps LIBS test method for fluorine in food packaging

Brendan Connors, SciAps senior scientist, has used the handheld LIBS to analyze the presence of fluorine as a marker for the potential presence of PFAS in popular food packaging, including burgers, chips and popcorn.

Application NotesEnvironmentalIndependent Studies
Recycling platinum group metals in catalytic converters

Recycling platinum group metals in catalytic converters

The platinum group metals (Pt, Pd, and Rh) found in catalytic converters are a growing market for recycling facilities. Accurate identification is essential, and these highly sought-after metals are even more valuable when the time it takes to analyze them is completed in seconds.

Application NotesScrap Metal AlloysXRF
Going for Gold with SciAps XRF

Going for Gold with SciAps XRF

If you're going for gold mining and exploration, discover the SciAps X Series. Industry-Leading Performance for Critical Gold Pathfinders: Cu, As, Ag, Sb.

Application NotesGeochemistryNews & Press
ApNote: Carbon Equivalents Measurement with Handheld LIBS

ApNote: Carbon Equivalents Measurement with Handheld LIBS

The SciAps Z has demonstrated the ability to measure carbon equivalents, as well as carbon content in low alloy and carbon steels.

Application NotesLIBS
ApNote: Carbon Analysis in Stainless and Carbon Steels with Handheld LIBS

ApNote: Carbon Analysis in Stainless and Carbon Steels with Handheld LIBS

The SciAps Z-200 or Z-300 are handheld LIBS analyzers that now offer carbon concentration measurements in carbon steels, cast irons and stainless.

Application NotesLIBS

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