Precision Measurement in a Portable Format
The process starts when you pull the trigger and the miniature X-ray tube inside the device sends out a beam. When these X-rays hit the sample, they kick electrons out of the atoms’ inner circles. To fill that gap, an electron from an outer circle drops down and releases a burst of energy.
This energy is unique to each specific element. The detector in the handheld unit picks up these signals and uses software to turn them into a list of elements and percentages.
Because these devices are battery-powered and rugged, they bring the power of a lab to the palm of your hand. Most materials don’t need any special cleaning or prep work, so you can get your answers immediately and keep your project moving.
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To get a deeper look at the technical side of things, check out our page on XRF technology.
If you are ready to see which device fits your work environment, browse our handheld XRF analysers.
If you have technical questions about how the gear operates, feel free to contact our team at Portable Analytical Solutions.