Contract services: XRF

• Sample Preparation
  • fusion, palletizing, solids reduction (grinding), surfacing
• Basic Analysis for XRF - includes scan of sample
  • (metals, pressed pellet, liquid, or loose powder) with complete elemental identification (B-U) and concentration calculations using Standardless Fundamental Parameters.
• Elemental Quantitative Analysis - for 5 chosen elements
  • Rigaku supplied reference materials
• Elemental Quantitative Analysis (Empirical or FP)
  • with client supplied reference materials
• Geological "Whole Rock" Package (borate fusion)
  • Elements included in analysis: SiO₂, Al₂O₃, CaO, Na₂O, K₂O, Fe₂O₃, P₂O₅, TiO₂, MgO, and MnO₂
• Add-on Trace Element Package (Rb, Sr, Y, Zr, Nb, Ba, Cr)
• Cement Analysis Package (pressed pellet or borate fusion)
  • Elements included in analysis: SiO₂, Al₂O₃, CaO, Na₂O, K₂O, Fe₂O₃, P₂O₅, TiO2, MgO, Mn₂O₃, SrO, ZnO, and SO₃ (pressed pellet)
• Metals Package (disk or block metal, seven elements)
  • Choose from: Si, Al, P, S, Ti, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, Sn, Sb, Pb, Bi
• Oils Package for first 5 elements
  • Choose from: Al, Cr, Cu, Sn, Fe, Pb, Si, Na, Mo, Mg, Ca, Ba, P, Zn, Ag
• Micro Analysis (Semi-quantitative or Standardless FP) 
  • For inclusion or small samples requiring special mounting—down to 0.5mm analysis area
• Elemental Mapping of surfaces
  • With analysis spot down to 0.5mm
• Method Development Release

Note: This is a partial list of services. Volume discounts and project pricing are available; please contact Lana Thompson at 281-362-2300, ext. 113.