ULTRA Series
ULTRA™ Series Home Made Explosives (HME) Identifier & Detector kits are disposable, one-use, self-contained testers for selected chemicals often used in homemade explosives. Ultra 236 detects ammonium nitrate and urea nitrate and precursors; Ultra 246 detects ammonium nitrate and chlorates, and Ultra 459 detects chlorates, perchlorates, and peroxides.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Field Forensics, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| ULTRA Series |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Screening; Bulk Analysis; Trace Analysis; Forensics; |
| Product Model Number |
| ULTRA™ 236; ULTRA™ 246;ULTRA™ 459 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| ULTRA™ Series Home Made Explosives (HME) Identifier & Detector kits are disposable, one-use, self-contained testers for selected chemicals often used in homemade explosives. Ultra 236 detects ammonium nitrate and urea nitrate and precursors; Ultra 246 detects ammonium nitrate and chlorates, and Ultra 459 detects chlorates, perchlorates, and peroxides. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 3 x 1.25 in (7.6 x 3.1 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 2.3 kg |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity |
| Operating Conditions |
| -32 to 43°C (0 to 110°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Kit reagents |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Yes |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 2 years |
| Shelf Life |
| <5 years; 2 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $520.00 |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Chlorate mixtures, ammonium nitrate (AN), calcium ammonium nitrate (CAN), Urea Nitrate, Perchlorate, Peroxide |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid; Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng; µg; mg |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 1 minute |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute |
| Total Run Time |
| < 1 minute |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Kit instructions |
| Reachback Service |
| No |
| Warranties |
| None |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| No |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| No |
