Revolutionizing Mineral Discovery: SciAps Unveils Game-Changing Handheld Vis-NIR Analyzer

SciAps, a scientific instrumentation firm located in Boston, has announced the introduction of its new handheld Vis-NIR (Visible and Near-Infrared) analyzer, called reveNIR.

This pioneering device is designed to establish new benchmarks in mineral reconnaissance and exploration, filling a notable void left in the industry following the cessation of the ASD Halo all-in-one mineral analysis system.

The reveNIR is crafted to offer precision and mobility for reliable assessments in the field.

SciAps remarked in a statement: “The introduction of the reveNIR analyzer marks a considerable advancement for the mineral exploration sector. We have engineered this device to be lightweight, durable and technologically sophisticated, empowering geologists and field workers to make quicker, more precise decisions exactly where it is needed most – in the field.

“By merging established legacy with state-of-the-art innovation, we are addressing a crucial gap in the industry and establishing a new benchmark for efficiency and performance in exploration instruments.”

The reveNIR analyzer incorporates reflectance spectra analysis, functioning within a spectral range of 350–2,510 nanometers. It captures reflectance spectra to forecast mineral compositions and comes with a fundamental mineral spectral library containing 50 vital exploration minerals, supporting user-defined spectral enhancements.

The reveNIR’s weight is under 4.5 lbs with the battery included, making it 2 lbs lighter and 50% more compact than the ASD Halo. This streamlined design is perfect for challenging terrains such as mountainous regions and remote mining sites that necessitate access via helicopter or small aircraft.

The adaptability of the reveNIR enables it to be used for reconnaissance, core logging, rock chip analysis, and broadening mapping areas. Users can evaluate outcrops, measure various locations, and analyze the mineralogy of geological formations effortlessly.

Moreover, the reveNIR can identify crucial minerals such as Calcite, Chlorite, Dickite, Epidote, Goethite, Halloysite, Hematite, Illite, Kaolinite, Montmorillonite, Muscovite, Rare Earth Oxides, Rectorite, and Smectites. This capability is vital for locating ore bodies and directing drilling activities.

The reveNIR also removes laboratory delays through real-time mineral spectra analysis, which allows for immediate adjustments to exploration strategies for geologists.

“SciAps launches handheld Vis-NIR analyser to enhance mineral reconnaissance and exploration” was originally produced and published by Mining Technology, a brand owned by GlobalData.

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