Spectra are interpreted and attributed to known contamination sources using a querying database. Characteristic fingerprints (spectra) are obtained based on the different chemical composition of the particles. The metal.ID (LIBS) library for metallic elements and several alloy materials. The spectra of alloys such as brass and stainless steel can now also be reliably identified and added to the database.
Database:
The database is easily customizable and extendable. New materials can be added to the database in minutes with a few easy steps. The system determines spectrum quality and the similarity between the spectra fingerprint and the existing reference database entries.
Particle Counting Result:
Image analysis provides a particle counting result. metal.ID automated technology selects the relevant particles for analysis based on the user's specifications. In our example, the system automatically hones in on and analyzes all particles larger than 400µm.
Image Analysis:
metal.ID combines a sequence of images into a montage. Automated particle analysis determines the particle size distribution and compares it with regulatory standards according to ISO 16232 or ISO 4407:2002 in minutes.
