Measuring chnique

Laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS)

Qualitative and quantitative multi-element analysis

Imaging

High quality imaging on a coaxial beam path with a high spatial resolution better than 50 µm

Samples formats

Solid

Bulk samples, any shape
Sample size up to 50x50x50 mm³

Liquid

In sample vessel (cuvette, Petri dish, multiwell plate, etc.)

LIBS

Wavelength laser

1064 nm

Excitation

Diode pumped

Laser repetition rate

40 Hz

Pulse energy on sample

1 - 26 mJ, stepless adjustable

Wavelength range

210 nm - 850 nm

Spectral resolution

28 pm - 113 pm

XYZ stage

Travel range

X = 145 mm , Y = 95 mm , Z = 50 mm

Resolution

10 μm

Repeatability

10 μm

Sample Imaging

CMOS camera

6 Mpixel

Image field

~ 17 x 25 mm

General properties

Dimensions

810 mm x 1100 mm x 590 mm

Weight

< 200 kg

Safety

Laser class 1

Temperature range (in operation)

15 - 30 °C

Relative air humidity

15 - 80 %, non-condensing

Software

Measuring methods

Single measurement

Continuous single measurement

Multipoint measurement

Mapping

Depth profile combined with single, multi-point measurements, mapping

Measurement “On the fly”

Analysis

LIBS

Elemental analysis (NIST database emission lines)
Material classification (PCA or PLS-DA)
Material quantification univariate
Material quantification multivariate (PLS, Lasso)

Accessories

Standard samples

Reference materials for LIBS integrated in sample table