Analysis of Gold in Mineral Ores based on a Newly-built Portable Handheld LIBS System

Key Points

• This research aims to improve the analysis of gold in mineral ores by developing a portable handheld LIBS system.
• Developed a portable handheld LIBS (PH-LIBS) system for gold analysis.
• Conducted qualitative and quantitative assessments of gold in ores.
• Compared the performance of PH-LIBS with conventional analysis techniques.
• The portable LIBS system significantly reduced analysis time compared to traditional methods.
• Achieved higher quantification accuracy in measuring gold levels in mineral ores.
• Provided a cost-effective solution for gold exploration.