XploSens Ox
Explosive detection with XploSens Ox uses Nanometric Ink to test suspicious items for chlorate and Sprengel based explosives. A color change (within seconds) from a dark blue to a light color, typically yellow, indicates the presence of a strong oxidizer such as peroxides, chlorates, bromates and sprengel explosives. Detects hydrogen peroxide and many strong oxidizers (for example nitric acid). Requires no additional components/equipment. Also available in a spray, XploSens SP.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Xplosafe LLC |
| Product Name |
| XploSens Ox |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response;Screening;Forensics; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Explosive detection with XploSens Ox uses Nanometric Ink to test suspicious items for chlorate and Sprengel based explosives. A color change (within seconds) from a dark blue to a light color, typically yellow, indicates the presence of a strong oxidizer such as peroxides, chlorates, bromates and sprengel explosives. Detects hydrogen peroxide and many strong oxidizers (for example nitric acid). Requires no additional components/equipment. Also available in a spray, XploSens SP. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 0.65 x 0.65 x 2.5 in (1.65 x 1.65 x 6.3 cm) |
| Weight |
| <1 Lb. |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Noise Produced |
| Negligible |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Yes |
| Unit Cost |
| $250.00 |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Chlorate and Sprengel based primary explosives |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid;Solid; |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Materials that are produced using nitric acid (for example, urea nitrate) may contain
trace amounts of the acid and can discolor the reagent.
The hypochlorite ion in bleach and percarbonate in color safe bleach give a color change.
Ammonium solutions discolor the reagent. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Immediate |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual color change |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
