For the elemental analysis of solids and liquids, the wavelength dispersive X-Ray fluorescence (WDXRF) method is a very adaptable analytical approach. With great accuracy, precision, and dependability, a variety of samples including elements from beryllium to uranium may be examined.
Salient Features
The following are the notable features of the ARL OPTIM’X:
- No gas supply is needed
- Direct and simple introduction of the sample
- Unique compact SmartGonio for sequential analysis
- Sequential-simultaneous configuration blending speed with analytical flexibility
- High accuracy, both short-term and long-term repeatability due to temperature regulation of spectrometer and crystals
- Superior spectral resolution from low atomic number elements to heavy elements (~15 eV at CaKa)
- Optimum configuration for specific applications with simplified operation, which is compliant with ISO and ASTM standards
- Stand-alone and autonomous operation without the need for water cooling
- Automatic analysis of batches with sample changer
- Small footprint
- Innovative WDXRF platform with simultaneous and/or sequential capabilities
- Element coverage from fluorine to uranium, based on the configuration
- Innovative Ultra Closely Coupled Optics (UCCO) technology for increased intensity, up to 210% more than conventional geometry
- Multichromators for rapid analysis
The following elements of the ARL OPTIM’X can be customized for speed and flexibility:
- 50 W basic or 200 W optional power to achieve 2.5 times faster analysis
- Sequential-simultaneous analysis: SmartGonio and 2 elements simultaneously on one multichromator
- Up to 8 elements simultaneously using 4 multichromators
- Sequential analysis with the SmartGonio
Applications
The ARL OPTIM’X may be set up for a variety of uses, such as:
- Food industry for major and minor nutrients and other regulated elements
- Major and minor oxides in products such as sanitary ceramics, refractories, slags and sinters
- Glass, paints, paper, ferro-alloys, silicon, metal sheets and other products where a few major and minor elements need to be monitored
- Major and minor oxides in raw materials such as limestone, sand, feldspar, bauxite, magnesite and other mining applications
- Petroleum industry: The analysis of S (ISO 14596 or ASTM D2622), Pb (ASTM D5059) or other elements in gasoline, fuels and oils
ARL PERFORM'X WDXRF Spectrometer for Materials and Minerals Analysis | Thermo Scientific
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