X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (XRF Analyzer)

X-ray fluorescence spectrometers use high-energy X-rays (or gamma rays) to excite fluorescent radiation from a sample for quantitative chemical or elemental analysis and have many industrial and research applications. Elements with an excitation energy less than the x-ray beam fluoresce and can be counted by a wavelength-dispersive or energy-dispersive spectrometer. The advantages of X-ray fluorescence spectrometers are that there is no need for sample prep (the material can simply be placed in the beam), and that it is a non-destructive analysis technique. This is ideal for fields like archeology, where destructive analytical methods are not an option. X-ray spectrometers are also gaining importance in response to increasing demand for lead testing in consumer products. Speed and sensitivity are prime considerations in choosing an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer. Ease of use and good analytical software are also important.

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ItemNEX CG II Series Indirect Excitation EDXRF SpectrometersSupermini200 High-Power Benchtop Sequential WDXRF SpectrometerZSX 400 Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence SpectrometerZSX Primus III NEXT High-Throughput/Affordable WDXRF SpectrometerZSX Primus IV Tube-above WDXRF Spectrometer
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Catalog NumberNEX CG II SeriesSupermini200ZSX 400ZSX Primus III NEXTZSX Primus IV
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PrincipleEnergy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF)Wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy (WDXRF)Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (WDXRF)Wavelength dispersiveWavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (WDXRF)
X-Ray TubeEnd window Pd anode, 50 kV 50 W or 65 kV 100 W50 kV, 200 W Pd-anodeEnd window, Rh-anode, 3kW or 4 kW, 60kVEnd window type Rh target 3 kWEnd window Rh-anode, 3kW or 4 kW
Goniometer TypeInquireInquireInquireInquireInquire
Detector(s)Large-area high-throughput silicon drift detector (SDD)Scintillation counter and F-PC (S-PC not requiring P10 gas optionally available)Heavy element detector - Scintillation counter (SC), Light element detector - Flow proportional counter (F-PC), Attenuator - In-out automatic exchanger (1/10)SC (Scintillation counter), F-PC (Gas flow proportional counter)
Optional: S-PC LE (Gas sealed proportional counter: does not require P-10 gas)
SC Detector (heavy element), F-PC Detector (light element), 1/10 In-out automatic exchanger (Attenuator)
Analysis DiameterInquireAble to accommodate 51.5 mm diameter samples30 to 0.5 mmInquire0.5, 1, 10, 20, 30 and 35 mm
DescriptionThe Rigaku NEX CG II Series are powerful XRF spectrometers that push the boundaries of EDXRF technology. They deliver rapid, non-destructive multi-element analyses (Na to U) from trace concentrations up to the percent level. The Cartesian configuration and indirect excitation provide increased ... Read MoreElemental analysis of solids, liquids, powders, alloys and thin films

Compared to competing XRF systems, the Rigaku Supermini200 offers superior fundamental parameters and empirical software capabilities in a high resolution instrument with a compact footprint. As a high-power benchtop sequential
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Rigaku's unique ZSX 400 sequential wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometer was specifically designed to handle very large and/or heavy samples. Accepting samples up to 400 mm diameter, 50 mm thick and 30 kg weight, this system is ideal for analyzing sputtering targets, magnetic... Read MoreKey Features
  • High-end WDXRF – Ideal for industrial applications
  • High throughput – Obtain accurate results in minutes
  • Tube-above optics – Eliminates particulate contamination ensuring consistent, reliable results
  • Extended detection rage – Be to Cm
  • ZSX Guidance software – Increases usability
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As a tube-above sequential wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometer, the Rigaku ZSX Primus IV delivers rapid quantitative determination of major and minor atomic elements, from beryllium (Be) through uranium (U), in a wide variety of sample types — with minimal standards.

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