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.KAL File Extension

  • Developer by: Kratos Analytical
  • Category: Data Files

What are .KAL files and how to open them?

Can't open .KAL file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .KAL file.

What is a .KAL file extension?

.KAL file extension is created by Kratos Analytical. .KAL has been classified as Data Files.

.KAL is Kratos Vision Data File

A KAL file is a data file created by Kratos Vision, a software program used to analyze X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) data. It contains data from multiple spectrums (spectra) recorded by Kratos Analytical instruments. KAL files also store information about the context of the experiment so that it can be reproduced.

Kratos Analytical hardware and software are used in scientific research labs to analyze the biochemistry and surfaces of objects. The XPS instruments record the interaction between the surface of an object and other materials. These interactions of the physical and chemical properties can be saved inKAL files by Kratos Vision. You can use Kratos Vision or CasaXPS to open KAL files.

If you have a .DSET file and want to convert it to a KAL file, use the following command on a Unix workstation:

dump_dataset filename.dset all > new_filename.kal

List of all softwares that can open the Kratos Vision Data File
Windows
CasaXPS

How to fix problems with .KAL files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .KAL files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .KAL file format
  2. You need to check the .KAL file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)