Rockhound
The RockHound™ is a handheld Raman spectrometer. A library with approximately 500 samples is used to aid in the identification of unknown rocks, minerals and soils.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Intevac |
| Product Name |
| Rockhound |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Raman Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Screening; Bulk Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The RockHound™ is a handheld Raman spectrometer. A library with approximately 500 samples is used to aid in the identification of unknown rocks, minerals and soils. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 2.2 kg |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; Rechargeable (5 hrs continuous use) |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| None; Not militarized, drop sensitive |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20°C to 40°C |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| No user repairs |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Point and shoot attachment Sample cell attachment for 8 mm vials, NMR tubes |
| Communications Interface |
| USB Bluetooth |
| Unit Cost |
| $13,000.00 |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Raman-active chemicals |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; users can add new targets in the field and create custom searchable spectral libraries. Most organic chemicals are capable of producing a searchable Raman spectrum, with the exception of materials that fluoresce when exposed to 785 nm light. |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid; Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Bulk; mg; g |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Successful identification of an unknown is dependent on the presence of the corresponding reference spectrum in the library. Analysis of a mixture can produce erroneous search results unless the library contains a reference spectrum of the mixture itself. Fluorescence, either from the unknown, or a component or interferent in the unknown, can produce intense interference. Fluorescence is up to 106 more intense than the Raman effect that produces a searchable spectrum. The technique is sensitive to ambient infrared radiation. Best results are obtained when the sample is shielded from light during acquisition. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 30 seconds |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); 20 seconds |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual search results |
| Software Control |
| NuSpec software and library development software Mineral library with over 500 spectra |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Laser: 120 mW 785 nm, Resolution: 8 cm-1, Spectral Range: 200 – 2000 cm-1 |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year parts and labor |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Lithium ion battery |
