Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) analyzers use laser-based optical emission spectrometry to analyze elemental composition of various materials. First practical application was developed in 1980 and now it used in Military, Industrial and Medical applications.
It is worth mentioning that NASA rover are equipped with LIBS instrument for chemical analysis of rocks in Mars.
1.Pulsed laser beam is focused on the material
2. Solid/liquid material transforms to plasma around the focus point
3.When cooling, the plasma emits light
4.Spectrometer collects this light and produces a wavelength-based spectrum
5.Chemical analysis of all elements and minerals is calculated based on spectral data
6.The process can be repeated thousands of times per minute to providing a representative measurement of bulk flow
• Simultaneous quantitative analysis of all the elements, including the light ones (C, Si, Mg, Al, etc…)
• No radiation – absolutely safe for the personnel and doesn’t require any licenses
• High accuracy and low detection limit due to the clear spectral lines of most of the elements in a wide optical range.
• No sample preparation required
• The result of analysis does not depend on the quality of the surface of the analyzed material, size of the pieces and thickness of the layer
• Low operational and maintenance cost
•Raw ore
•Dry raw mix
•Slurry/Brine
•And more …
