High-Resolution NIR Spectrometer ASD TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res
High-Resolution NIR Spectrometer ASD TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res
ASD TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res is a portable near-infrared spectrometer designed for rapid and precise mineral analysis across various applications, including geological exploration and core analysis. With a spectral resolution of 6 nm in the short-wave infrared (SWIR) regions and a wavelength range of 350–2500 nm, this instrument provides accurate spectral data essential for modern scientific research and practical applications. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Key Features of ASD TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res:
- Wavelength Range: 350–2500 nm
- Spectral Resolution: 3 nm at 700 nm; 6 nm at 1400/2100 nm
- Scanning Time: 100 milliseconds
- Detectors: 512-element silicon array (VNIR); thermoelectrically cooled InGaAs photodiodes (SWIR) :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Advantages of Using ASD TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res:
- Geological Exploration: Rapid and accurate mineral identification for assessing exploration targets, especially beneficial for samples with low concentrations and low reflectance, such as serpentines and chlorites.
- Core Analysis: Collection of high-precision spectral data for analyzing mineral composition of cores, supporting applications like spectral library creation and geochemical gradient determination.
- Deposit Mapping: Accurate identification of mineral assemblages and drill cuttings analysis for effective mapping and assessment of deposits.
Fast, precise mineral exploration
Recognized as the de facto technology for mineralogical analysis, the rugged portable ASD TerraSpec mineral spectrometers are trusted by top geologists for performing fast, precise pathfinder mineral identification for identification of exploration targets. The ASD TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res mineral analyzer brings new levels of efficacy to mineral exploration technology. This state-of-the-art mineral spectrometer offers enhanced performance in the SWIR 1 and 2 regions and a 6 nm resolution to help you determine the viability of mineral exploration targets faster and more precisely than ever before. These enhancements provide you with the ability to capture accurate spectral data more quickly, especially for samples with darker mineral features.
Overview
For mining exploration geologists, these improvements translate into faster data capture at exploration targets and drilling sites. The improved data quality provided by the ASD TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res mineral spectrometer also allows for accurate assessment of low-concentration and low-reflectance minerals, like iron-containing minerals such as serpentines and chlorites, which were previously difficult to measure. Benefits include:
- Enhanced optical configuration provides more precise spectral results for superior spectrum clarity and definition.
- Industry leading performance in the SWIR 1/SWIR 2 regions for unparalleled alteration mineral identification.
- Standard ruggedized steel covered fiber optic cable ensures consistent spectral quality.
- No need for sample prep, which means fast field scans.
Pair the ASD TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res mineral analyzer with The Spectral Geologist (TSG) software from Spectral Geoscience to analyze the spectra and produce mineralogical output products.
Key applications
The ASD TerraSpec 4 Hi-Res mineral spectrometer can be used in many industry applications, including:
Oil Sands and Oil Shale Analysis
ASD instruments are used for onsite monitoring of kerogen and bitumen quantities
Petroleum Exploration
Petroleum geologists utilize ASD instruments for improved definition of deposit mineralogy, real-time strata correlation, hole stability monitoring and dolomite porosity determination.
Mining Production and Mineral Processing
Evaluate and monitor mineral and ore properties to maximize a variety of mining processes and operations.
- Mineral exploration
- Deposit mapping
- Mineral assemblage identification
- Drill cutting analysis
- Core logging
- Determining geochemical gradients
- Clay species delineation
- Faster vectoring to ore body
