Technical Specifications

Technical Specifications for the TraceX® Explosive Detector
Originally designed to meet stringent U.S. Department of Defense requirements, the TraceX Explosives kit features a rugged design for use in real-world environments.
Shelf Life | 24 months1 |
Operating Temperature Range | 2ºC to 50ºC (35ºF to 122ºF) |
Operating Humidity Range | 10% to 95% RH |
Sensitivity | Trace Level (can also detect bulk levels) |
Explosives Detected | Nitroaromatics, e.g. TNT, DNT, Tetryl Nitramines/Nitrate Esters e.g. RDX, HMX, PETN, EGDN, NG Inorganic Nitrates e.g. urea nitrate, ammonium nitrate, black powder Chlorate/Bromates e.g. potassium chlorate, potassium bromate Peroxides e.g. TATP, HMTD Acids e.g. nitric acid, sulfuric acid, citric acid Bases e.g. potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide |
Time for Color Change | Less than 3 minutes |
Kit Size | 131 mm x 92 mm x 17 mm (5-1/4" X 3-3/4" X 3/4") |
1 Store at room temperature. Short term excursions up to 50°C are acceptable.