Alloy Analysis
SciAps offers the only LIBS-based alloy analyzer operable in a “dual burn” analysis setup. Just choose your application.
| Alloy: Argon-purge for high precision and improved detection limits. Many customers use argon-purge to analyze and sell mill-ready aluminum scrap. Quantify low ppm levels of beryllium and boron. QuickSort: Air-burn for rapid material sorting or grade identification. |
The Z-901 for alloy analysis measures 15-20 elements in 7 common alloy bases, including aluminum, stainless, iron, copper, titanium, nickel and cobalt bases. Other bases may be added for a small fee, or users may add their own calibrations.
Need to measure lithium in alloys? Use Z-902, with extended range to 625 nm to measure Li emission.
Need to measure carbon in steels and stainless—including verifying L- and H-grade stainless? Use SciAps Z-902 C, in use globally for measuring carbon and other elements in steels, stainless and nickel alloys.
Already own handheld XRF—and only need to add carbon measurements? Use Z-901 CSi, the ultra-compact analyzer that measures C and Si in steels, stainless.
Mining, Exploration, and Environmental Applications
LIBS complements handheld XRF because it is especially good at measuring lights, low atomic number elements—including those too light for handheld XRF.
Lithium in ores and brines.
Light elements in soils and ores, full suite including Li, Be, B, C, F and Na.
Total organic carbon in agricultural applications.
Beryllium in soil or other materials as an environmental contaminant.
More Applications
Forensics, Quality Control, Research, Education
The Z-900 Series features our desktop/tablet ProfileBuilder software package to add elements, create calibrations and apply advanced spectral processing.
Develop test methods for unique analytical or quality control needs.
Academic tool for researchers and students alike. LIBS does not require X-ray radiation or its accompanying regulations.
For forensics, small spot analysis (100 um) and ProfileBuilder software yield a powerful, highly versatile field analytical technique.
Z-901 LIBS Analyzer
Weight
4.35 lbs. (1.97 kg) with battery
Dimensions
10.75 x 2.875 x 8.625 inches
Display
2.7-inch high-brightness color touchscreen, readable in all conditions. Rear-facing display for easy results viewing.
Power
On board rechargeable Li-ion battery, rechargeable inside device or with external charger, AC power.
Connectivity
Built on Google’s Android platform for real-time data exporting, including built-in WiFi (IEEE 802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth (BR/EDR+BLE), GPS and USB-C to connect to virtually any information management system.
Security
Password protected. Multi-user support with configurable access.
Regulatory
CE, RoHS, USFDA registered. Class 3b laser. Sample sensor on board, allows for operation under Class 1 conditions subject to local LSO approval.
Processing Electronics
ARM Quad Cortex -A53 1.2GHz memory: 2 GB LPDDR3, 16 GB eMMC
Data Storage
Results Storage: 32 GB SD
Spectral range
190-420 nm
Calibrations
Aluminum: Be, Mg, Al, Si, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Zr, Pb, Bi, Ag, Sn
Titanium Base: Al, Ti, V, Cr, Fe, Cu, Zr, Nb, Mo, Sn
LAS Base: C, Al, Si, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Cu, Ni, Nb, Mo, Pb
Stainless Steels: C, Al, Si, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Ni, Fe, Ni, Cu, Nb, Mo, W
Nickel Base: Al, Si, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Nb, Mo, W
Copper Base: Be, Al, Si, Cr, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Zn, Ag, Sn, Pb, Bi
Cobalt Base: Al, Si, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Nb, Mo, W
Specialty Bases: Mg, V, Cr, Mn, Co, Zn, Zr, Nb, Mo, Ag, Sn, Hf, Ta, W, Re, Pb, S
Sample Viewing
Integrated camera and laser target indicator before and during analysis provide proper sample alignment. Includes 2nd “macro camera” for scanning QR or barcodes and for photo-documentation and report generation.
Laser Raster
On-board Y stage for rastering laser to discrete locations for targeted analysis or averaging.
Atmosphere
SciAps proprietary Opti-Purge inert argon environment improves spectral signal-to-noise ratio; improves performance in UV range.
Calibration Check
Internal 316 stainless check standard for calibration verification and wavelength scale validation.
Drift Correction
On-board automated drift correction software with factory or user-provided reference materials.
Grade Library
500+ grades, multi-library support, libraries may be added or edited.
| Model | Range | Best Application |
| Z-901 | 200 – 420 nm | General alloy testing for scrap sorting, PMI/NDT or quality assurance. Does not measure carbon. |
| Z-901 Lithium | 480 – 690 nm | Purpose built for lithium in soils, rocks and brines. |
| Z-901 Fluorine | 600 – 720 nm | Purpose built for fluorine analysis for PFAS in various materials. Note: uses helium purge rather than argon purge. |
Video demo
Presentation of the new portable LIBS spectrometer from SciAps, the Z9
Conference on LIBS at the Industrial Analysis Exhibition co-hosted in part by Quantum RX
