Polymer identification spectrometer mIRoSpark2.0

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Combined Device for Polymer type identification – also for black parts, fire retardants and additives A combination of a NIR-Infrared spectrometer (mIRo-part) and a patented sliding spark atomic emission spectro-meter (Spark-part) is now combining the benefits of both analysis methods technologies in one portable unit! NIR Technology The basic principle of the NIR technology is the diffuse reflection spectroscopy whereby characteristic absorption behaviors of different polymer types are used in that spectral region. The polymer sample is radiated with an NIR-light and the reflected light of the measuring place is analyzed using a near infrared detector array. Sliding Spark Technology The basic principle of the Sliding Spark technology is the thermal vaporization of a small amount of the plastic surface using a train of defined high-current sliding sparks between the electrode gap within ~1sec. The polymer- and additive-components in the spark plasma are vaporized, atomized, ionized and activated to emit spectral characteristic VIS/UV-light radiations. mIRoSpark2.0 – identifies all common types of plastic With this technology combination practically all common types of plastics, regardless of color, size, structure like films, foils, granules, solid, carpets and textiles can be identified with additive elements like fire retardants and heavy metals. For plastic identification one of the measuring pistols is simply pressed on to the sample surface. The analysis begins by pressing the start trigger of the pistol grip. After one second an integrated color TFT-screen displays the recognized polymer.