ETK-210, Pocket ETK-FN
The Explosives Test Kit (ETK-210) detects a wide range of explosive targets with a hand-held kit. The kit utilizes colorimetric methods of wiping a suspect surface and applying various reagents to the wipe. The kits are able to detect a variety of HME, identifying each class of energetic compounds based on color change. Pocket ETK kits are also available for single mission use.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Lindon Defense |
| Product Name |
| ETK-210, Pocket ETK-FN |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Screening; Bulk Analysis; Trace Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Explosives Test Kit (ETK-210) detects a wide range of explosive targets with a hand-held kit. The kit utilizes colorimetric methods of wiping a suspect surface and applying various reagents to the wipe. The kits are able to detect a variety of HME, identifying each class of energetic compounds based on color change. Pocket ETK kits are also available for single mission use. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| ETK 250: 9.5 x 6.5 x 3.5 in (24 x 17 x 9 cm) Pocket ETK: 2.8 x 2.8 x 1.2 in (7 x 7 x 3 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 26 oz (567 g) |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Operating Conditions |
| 4 to 35°C (39 to 95°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Reagent ampules, wipes |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Reagent ampules |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 150 tests |
| Shelf Life |
| <1 year; reagent ampules expire 2 weeks after breaking |
| Unit Cost |
| $400.00 |
| Tested For Explosives |
| TNT, RDX, HMX, PETN, Chlorates/Perchlorates, AN, CAN Tetryl, TNB, Picric Acid, Nitrocellulose smokeless powders, C4, SEMTEX, TATP |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Ammonium & Urea nitrate |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid; Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng; µg |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Can produce false-positives on fresh nitrocellulose-based paints |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| <1 minute |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute; 40 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| < 1 minute |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| No |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
