XRF QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS OF FE, AL, MG, TI, CO, CU & NI ALLOYS
XRF analysis is a non-destructive technique capable of semi-quantitative analysis, alloy ID and RoHS screening. X-rays are emitted from the miniature X-ray tube in the analyzer and strike the sample, knocking electrons out of the innermost orbitals. Electrons from outer orbitals move into the vacated spots to stabilize the newly created ion, and in the process emit energy (a secondary X-ray photon) that is characteristic to each specific element. This phenomenon is called fluorescence.


ROHS Screening of Metals and Polymers
- Total Chromium
- Total Bromi
- Total Lead
- Total Cadmium
- Total Mercury
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Alloy Chemistry
Antimony Analysis (ICP)
Cadmium Analysis (ICP)
Carbon, Sulfur, Hydrogen, Oxygen & Nitrogen
Contamination ID
Contaminant/ Corrodent Analysis
Filler/Additive Analysis
FTIR
Halogen Analysis (IC)
Heavy Metals Analysis
Hex Chrome (UV-VIS)
ICP-AES Analysis
ICP-MS Analysis
Impurities Analysis
Ion Chromatography
Material Certification
Metal Purity
OES Analysis
On-site PMI
PMI Testing (Positive Material ID)
Particle Size Analysis
Percent Crystallinity
pH
Polymer Testing
Powder Diffraction
Powdered Metal Analysis
Precious Metal Assay
Quantitative Analysis
Resistivity (ASTM D1125)
SEM-EDS
Semi-Quantitative Analysis
Trace Element Analysis
Unknown Alloy Identification
Unknown Material Identification
XRD Analysis
XRF Analysis
RELEVANT ACCREDITATIONS
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XRF SAMPLE REQUIREMENTS
The instrument aperture (or window) is about 5 mm in diameter (about the size of a pencil eraser). Samples as small as half this size can be individually analyzed easily, and even smaller samples can be analyzed as long as enough multiple parts are provided. Powder samples can be analyzed by placing enough powder to thoroughly cover the aperture in a clear plastic bag. Samples should be at least 5 mm thick for polymers and 1 mm thick for metal alloys to prevent the X-rays from completely penetrating through the sample.