(Rigaku Analytical Devices: Wilmington, MA) -- Rigaku Analytical Devices, a leading pioneer of handheld spectroscopic analyzers, has launched the KT-500—a new, handheld laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) analyzer.

The Rigaku KT-500 features carbon-capable, miniaturized, high-resolution echelle spectrometer (HIRES) technology. It represents the next advancement in LIBS technology with the ability to provide identification of elements, such as carbon, that were difficult to see with previous generation handheld LIBS analyzers. This capability gives the user the ability to analyze ferrous and nonferrous alloys on one device, making it the single tool of choice for quality assurance in metal fabrication and positive materials identification in mission-critical applications, such as those used in power generation, oil and gas, and aerospace.

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