Ion Mobility Spectrometry Sensor
ANI is developing non-radioactive gas ionization sources to replace radioactive isotopes that are currently used in these tools. By eliminating the radioactive isotopes, ion mobility is more user friendly and lowers the cost of ownership of the tool. IMS and DMS can be coupled with other analytical approaches to increase the breadth of applications. DMS has the added advantage of providing additional information in a handheld format. ANI application developments include: •breath analysis for health monitoring •mercaptan sensors for natural gas monitoring and leak detection ANI is exploring other industrial and military applications of this technology.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Applied Nanotech, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Ion Mobility Spectrometry Sensor |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; |
| Detection Method |
| Ion Mobility Spectrometry ; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Sensor |
| Product Synopsis |
| ANI is developing non-radioactive gas ionization sources to replace radioactive isotopes that are currently used in these tools. By eliminating the radioactive isotopes, ion mobility is more user friendly and lowers the cost of ownership of the tool. IMS and DMS can be coupled with other analytical approaches to increase the breadth of applications. DMS has the added advantage of providing additional information in a handheld format. ANI application developments include: •breath analysis for health monitoring •mercaptan sensors for natural gas monitoring and leak detection ANI is exploring other industrial and military applications of this technology. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 3.9 x 7.8 x 7.8 in (10 x 20 x 20 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 11 lbs (5 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; Lithium Battery |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; avoid rough handling |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F) |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Yes |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| PC |
| Communications Interface |
| USB, Bluetooth |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $20,000.00 |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| No |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes |
| Adaptability |
| Yes |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppb |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 5 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Yes |
| Software Control |
| Yes |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
