Anyone interested in simple elemental analysis of materials might want to look at this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzBSCrS8FAY
More detailed info can be found here:
http:\\spawnlinux.dyndns.org/DoCz/down_m/temp/ulao/LibsSystem I_Pics-.doc
This site is not selling anything only providing information on how to build one.
The device uses a ND:YAG laser to hit a sample with a very short intense pulse of IR light which vaporizes a small amount of material which is then analyzed with a simple spectroscope to determine what it's made of.
Finally puts a simple chemical analysis technique in the hands of just about anyone.
More detailed info can be found here:
http:\\spawnlinux.dyndns.org/DoCz/down_m/temp/ulao/LibsSystem I_Pics-.doc
This site is not selling anything only providing information on how to build one.
The device uses a ND:YAG laser to hit a sample with a very short intense pulse of IR light which vaporizes a small amount of material which is then analyzed with a simple spectroscope to determine what it's made of.
Finally puts a simple chemical analysis technique in the hands of just about anyone.