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Smiths Introduces New Handheld Chemical Identifier

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Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

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Smiths Detection has launched a new handheld chemical identifier based on its HazMatID system called the HazMatID Ranger. The Ranger can identify solids and liquids and is also designed for backpack or robot-portability. The device is capable of Fourier Transform Infrared analysis by touching the diamond sensor tip to a sample. Within seconds the Ranger produces spectral results and a list of probable substances to help identify chemicals, as well as the actual components in mixtures. The Ranger features a…

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