Hazardous Material ID Through Opaque Containers with Agilent Resolve - a Handheld SORS System
Applications | 2018 | Agilent TechnologiesInstrumentation
Spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) enables identification of hazardous substances through opaque barriers, preserving sample integrity and enhancing operator safety and decision-making.
This note demonstrates the use of the Agilent Resolve handheld SORS system to rapidly identify solid and liquid chemicals hidden behind various barrier types without opening containers.
The system successfully identified various hazardous materials through barriers including colored plastics and tinted glass:
The Agilent Resolve handheld SORS system offers a rapid, non-invasive solution for identifying hazardous materials through opaque barriers, combining operational safety with reliable spectral matching in under one minute.
RAMAN Spectroscopy
IndustriesHomeland Security
ManufacturerAgilent Technologies
Summary
Significance of the topic
Spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) enables identification of hazardous substances through opaque barriers, preserving sample integrity and enhancing operator safety and decision-making.
Objectives and Overview
This note demonstrates the use of the Agilent Resolve handheld SORS system to rapidly identify solid and liquid chemicals hidden behind various barrier types without opening containers.
Methodology and Instrumentation
- Agilent Resolve handheld Raman system with proprietary SORS technology
- Through-barrier measurement modes: Thick, Colored, Opaque selections
- Operational options: time delay or remote trigger for safe standoff measurements
- Automatic scan times (~1 minute) based on signal strength and on-board spectral library matching
Main Results and Discussion
The system successfully identified various hazardous materials through barriers including colored plastics and tinted glass:
- Gasoline, Toluene, Potassium Permanganate: high-quality spectral matches from thick and colored containers
- Sucrose: weak Raman scatterer accurately detected in a white HDPE tub by combining zero and offset spectra to isolate the content signal
Benefits and Practical Applications
- Enhanced Safety: No container breach reduces exposure risk
- Operational Efficiency: Reduced time in protective gear and accelerated decision processes
- Evidence Preservation: Early identification maintains situational awareness and forensic integrity
Future Trends and Applications
- Expansion of library databases to cover emerging threats and novel psychoactive substances
- Advancements in miniaturization and real-time data processing with portable SORS devices
- Integration with artificial intelligence for automated threat recognition and quantitative analysis
Conclusion
The Agilent Resolve handheld SORS system offers a rapid, non-invasive solution for identifying hazardous materials through opaque barriers, combining operational safety with reliable spectral matching in under one minute.
References
- Agilent Technologies, Inc. Application Note 5991-8869EN, “Handheld Chemical Identification,” March 2018
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