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EDX3000 X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
The EDX3000 is a versatile energy dispersive X-ray
fluorescence spectrometer designed for a variety of applications. High
precision, repeatability, non destructive analysis and large area measurement
are the highlights of this versatile instruments. Application areas span a
wide range of industries from jewellery, metallurgy, fuel, lubricant, chemical,
cement and biochemical.
How do XRF's work?
Have you wondered why fluorescent colours seem very bright?
These colours absorb light for a moment and then utilises this stored light to
emit a much brighter colour. The process is called fluorescence. Similarly when a
(primary) X-Ray beam strikes an element, it absorb the radiation and reflects
another (secondary) X-ray. Each element reflects a different x-ray which
identifies the element. The XRF's detector registers the radiation emitted
by the secondary x-ray and transmits it to the proprietary software which
calculates and displays the qualitative and quantitative values. The intensity
of radiation indicates the concentration of each element.
Measurement area
The EDX3000 has a spacious sample chamber which allows for
measurement of large samples. The instrument is interfaced to a computer through
parallel port and uses an extremely user friendly Windows based software for
fast and easy analysis. The large diameter measurement area, quickly gives a
precise result of the elements present. This feature eliminates the need to
obtain multiple measurement and calculate averages to achieve similar results.
Analysis
Samples are excited through collimated and focused primary
x-rays using an internally cooled high resolution semiconductor silicon
detector. The measurement time ranges between 20 to a few hundred seconds per
sample. With precious metal jewellery the accuracy is about 0.07% and has
absolutely no problems in measuring irregular surfaces due to the large
measuring area and innovative software. Qualitative and quantitative analysis
ranging from Calcium to Uranium comprising 73 elements in the periodic table can
be determined in about 100 seconds.
Detector
The EDX3000 uses an semiconductor silicon detector with
ultra thin Be film and has internal cooling. It has a high spectral resolution
and high count rate which facilitates quick and precise measurement.
Software
Windows based software is extremely user friendly and can
analyse and display results easily and fast. Measurement requires just one
single step which makes it easy for almost anyone to operate the system. Apart
from the imbedded factory calibrated standards, customization for individual
requirements can be configured in three easy steps. Qualitative analysis
requires only a single step if no information about the sample is available.
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