Product category:
Spectroscopy
News Release from: Spectro Analytical Instruments | Subject: Atlas
Edited by the Laboratorytalk Editorial
Team on 10 March 2004
X-ray fluorescence in the palm of your
hand
Pittcon 2004 sees launch of handheld X-ray fluorescence analyser designed to provide users quick on-site results, operating simplicity, and unlimited portability
Spectro Analytical Instruments has introduced a new handheld X-ray fluorescence analyser designed to provide users quick on-site results, operating simplicity, and unlimited portability, all at an attractive initial purchase price The new Spectro Atlas analyser features rugged construction, ergonomic design, and light weight (approximately 1.7kg)
This article was originally published on Laboratorytalk on 23 Jun 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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Handheld XRF analysers offer one of the simplest and most economical on-site methods of determining the presence of specified elements in a wide variety of samples.
They are non-destructive to the sample, reliable in operation, and require no sample preparation.
The Spectro Atlas analyser uses a single radioisotope X-ray source, ensuring that the measurement is virtually unaffected by interference from background radiation.
In addition, a sample-sensing X-ray safety interlock helps guarantee reliable performance, even under difficult environmental conditions.
The unit's one-click operation provides quantitative on-site readout of the specified elements in as little as ten seconds.
Operation of the Spectro Atlas analyser is said to be simple and intuitive.
The operator first places the detecting probe adjacent to the sample and then pulls the trigger.
The unit's Windows-CE PDA-driven software takes over from there.
Then, once the analysis is completed, the operator can view the results in real time or download them to a PC either via infrared wireless or interchangeable memory stick technology.
The Atlas's advanced, low-power miniature electronics allow battery-powered operation for up to ten hours.
The batteries can be recharged inside or outside of the analyser.
Maintenance is minimal, and virtually no user training is required.
Applications include testing flame retardants in fabrics, upholstery and garments, Cl in rubber, As in recycled wood along with the ability to develop single-element custom applications.
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