Ai-HME
The Ai-HME is an 11 step bulk Homemade Explosives (HME) precursor detection kit detects all Nitrates, all Chlorates, and legal Urea Fertilizer. The kit is primarily designed for bulk sampling, but supports swab and swipe sampling as well. Based on colorimetric chemistry, the kit detects nitrate and chlorate compounds collected on a sample wipe and treated with one of three kit reagents.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| American Innovations, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Ai-HME |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Screening; Bulk Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Ai-HME is an 11 step bulk Homemade Explosives (HME) precursor detection kit detects all Nitrates, all Chlorates, and legal Urea Fertilizer. The kit is primarily designed for bulk sampling, but supports swab and swipe sampling as well. Based on colorimetric chemistry, the kit detects nitrate and chlorate compounds collected on a sample wipe and treated with one of three kit reagents. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 6 x 3 x 3 in (15 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm) |
| Weight |
| <1 lb.; 6 oz (170 g) |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Operating Conditions |
| Operates in all environments |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Swipes and 3 solutions |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Yes |
| Shelf Life |
| <1 year |
| Unit Cost |
| $100.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| $1 to $2 |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Ammonium nitrate, CAN-26, potassium chlorate, and other common nitrates and chlorates |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; Solid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| µg |
| False Positive Rates |
| < 1.5% false positives for nitrate based compounds |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 5 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); 5 seconds per test |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| Vendor training at customer or vending facility |
| Manuals Available |
| Waterproof pictogram instruction card |
| Reachback Service |
| No |
| Warranties |
| 18 months |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| No |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| No |
| Approved Vendors |
| None |
