X-ray fluorescence (XRF) technology provides one of the simplest, most accurate and most economic analytical methods for the determination of the chemical composition of many types of materials. The technique is generally non-destructive, requiring little if any sample preparation, and is suitable for almost all sample types. Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) can measure a wide range of elements, from sodium (11) through uranium (92), while providing detection limits from low parts-per-million (ppm) to high weight percent (%wt) with minimal sample preparation.
Rigaku offers a complete range of XRF products, from bench-top energy dispersive (EDXRF) to high-end sequential wavelength dispersive (WDXRF) instruments, as well as high-throughput simultaneous WDXRF laboratory spectrometers.
Typical uses include the analysis of petroleum oils and fuel, plastic, rubber and textiles, pharmaceutical products, foodstuffs, cosmetics and body care products, fertilizers,
geological materials, mining feeds, slags and tails,
cement, heat-resistant materials, glass, ceramics,
catalysts, wafers; the determination of coatings on
paper, film, polyester; metals and alloys, glass and plastic;
forensics and pollution monitoring of solid waste, effluent, cleaning fluids, pools and filters.
