Niton™ Apollo™
The Niton™ Apollo™ is a handheld LIBS analyzer. It can identify low alloy/ carbon steels and L and H grade steels. The Niton Apollo transforms a traditional cart-mounted Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) system into a portable, handheld analyzer. It contains CCD macro and micro cameras, and can store up to 5,000 readings with spectra.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Niton™ Apollo™ |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives; |
| Detection Principle |
| Elemental Analysis; |
| Detection Method |
| Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Bulk Analysis;Screening;Forensics; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Niton™ Apollo™ is a handheld LIBS analyzer. It can identify low alloy/ carbon steels and L and H grade steels. The Niton Apollo transforms a traditional cart-mounted Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES) system into a portable, handheld analyzer. It contains CCD macro and micro cameras, and can store up to 5,000 readings with spectra. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2019 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 12 x 13 x 4 in (30.48 x 33.02 x 10.16 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 6.4 lbs. (2.9 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; Milwaukee® battery pack |
| Noise Produced |
| Negligible |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; IP54 |
| Operating Conditions |
| Indefinite |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Purge gas cartridges, Sample cups |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Argon purge gas |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Minimal |
| Available Accessories |
| Bulk argon adapter, carrying case, multi-voltage charger, cleaning kit, safety lanyard, PC connection cable |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| NitonConnect PC software |
| Communications Interface |
| Wi-Fi, USB, Bluetooth, GPS |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Minimal |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Elemental analysis |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| %; ppm |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 10 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Total Run Time |
| < 2 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| None |
| Software Control |
| On-board, PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Laser: 1064 nm, Elemental range: C, Al, Si, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Nb, Mo, W, Memory storage: ~5,000 readings with spectra, Macro and Micro Cameras |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Lithium ion battery |
