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News Release from: Oxford Instruments | Subject: X-MET5000 robust X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyser
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 09 April 2008
Oxford handy device analyses metals,
elements
A robust, hand-held X-ray fluorescence device by Oxford Instruments performs fast and accurate analysis of heavy elements, even when the sample contains light elements like aluminum and silicon.
Oxford Instruments has introduced its X-MET5000 robust X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyser to perform highly accurate and reliable elemental analysis The X-MET5000 combines Oxford Instruments' patented PentaFET detector technology to give guaranteed fast analysis and lower detection limits for all elements of interest, said the company
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 27 Sep 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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The X-MET5000 is made for for the most demanding quality control applications, including the following.
* Scrap metal recycling.
* Analysis of metals for PMI.
* Screening for lead in toys and consumer products for RoHS compliance testing.
The X-MET5000 also serves the needs of the mining community for ore exploration, as well as the measurement of heavy metals in soils for environmental monitoring.
A major advantage in using the X-MET5000, said Oxfod Instruments to manufacturingtalk, is its Light Element Treatment (LET) mode.
This mode enables fast and accurate analysis of heavy elements, even when the sample contains light elements like aluminum and silicon.
Oxford Instruments said this is not possible when using Fundamental Parameters (FP) on an analyser that does not detect the light elements.
The X-MET5000 is IP54 (NEMA 3) approved for superior dust and splash protection and so can be used in the harshest environments.
The battery's operating time of one working day enables extended productivity.
The powerful user programmable software delivers highly accurate results for reliable Go/No-Go decisions.
The X-MET5000 will identify material type and automatically choose the best analysis method.
An optional bench-top stand enables hands-free operation for multi-tasking without the loss in confidence in measurement results.
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