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21.10.2025

X-ray Fluorescence Analysis of Ilmenite: Accurate Composition of Titanium Feedstock

X-ray Fluorescence Analysis of Ilmenite: Accurate Composition of Titanium Feedstock Ilmenite and Its Significance: Where It’s Used and Why Composition Matters Ilmenite is a mineral—the primary source of titanium—occurring as iron–titanium oxide (FeTiO₃). It is a raw material for producing titanium dioxide (TiO₂), a widely used white pigment, and for metallic titanium. About 95% of… View Article

10.10.2025

XRF Analysis of Silumin: Fast and Reliable Alloy Control

XRF Analysis of Silumin: Fast and Reliable Alloy Control Cast aluminum-silicon alloys are widely used in automotive, mechanical, and instrument manufacturing. They allow complex parts to be produced with precise geometry and low weight. But the properties of silumin depend heavily on its chemical composition. Even small deviations from the standard can affect fluidity, strength,… View Article

29.9.2025

XRF Analysis of Tool Steel: Accuracy, Value, and Versatility

XRF Analysis of Tool Steel: Accuracy, Value, and Versatility Why composition control matters Tool steel is the foundation of cutting and measuring instruments, machine parts subject to heavy wear, and dies for cold and hot forming. Even the slightest deviations in its composition can affect hardness, wear resistance, or hardenability. The result: equipment downtime, costly… View Article

8.9.2025

XRF Analysis of Clay: From Natural Raw Material to High-Tech Products

XRF Analysis of Clay: From Natural Raw Material to High-Tech Products Imagine the first human settlements: people building homes, making pottery, storing water and grain. The material that made all this possible was clay. It is highly plastic, easily molded into any shape, and after firing becomes as hard as stone. Not by chance, clay… View Article

19.8.2025

XRF Analysis of Bronze: Why Analyze the Alloy If It’s “Just Bronze”?

XRF Analysis of Bronze: Why Analyze the Alloy If It’s “Just Bronze”? At first glance, bronze may seem simple — a metal with a warm hue, slightly darker than copper. But if you work with metal professionally — in manufacturing, restoration, scrap purchasing, foundry operations, or archaeology — you know: not all bronze is created… View Article

12.8.2025

XRF Analysis of Wood: Detecting Hazardous Elements in a Natural Material

XRF Analysis of Wood: Detecting Hazardous Elements in a Natural Material Wood has been part of human life for millennia — from a childhood understanding of it as the “trunk of a tree” to recognizing it as an anisotropic, fibrous material widely used in construction, paper production, furniture manufacturing, chemical industries, arts, and even as… View Article

27.7.2025

XRF Analysis of Liquids: Sample Preparation Essentials

XRF Analysis of Liquids: Sample Preparation Essentials Obtaining precise results in X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis requires thorough and proper sample preparation. For liquid samples, meticulous preparation ensures high accuracy and reproducibility of measurement outcomes. This article covers essential aspects of liquid sample preparation and handling procedures for XRF analysis. Importance of Proper Liquid Sample Preparation… View Article

21.7.2025

Fundamentals of Metrology in XRF Analysis

Fundamentals of Metrology in XRF Analysis Accurate and reliable measurements are fundamental to any scientific experiment or analytical procedure. Metrology, the science of measurement, encompasses methods, equipment, and approaches that ensure consistency and achieve the required precision in results. For practitioners performing X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis, understanding key metrological concepts is crucial to obtaining meaningful… View Article

15.7.2025

Sample Preparation of Powdered Materials for XRF Analysis

Sample Preparation of Powdered Materials for XRF Analysis IntroductionTo obtain reliable and reproducible results by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis, it is crucial that the sample be as compositionally uniform as possible and optimally prepared in terms of structure and surface. This is especially important when working with powdered materials—ranging from ore and coal to pharmaceutical… View Article

7.7.2025

ProSpector 3 wins in the Labmate Awards for Excellence 2025 in category Best portable technology product

ProSpector 3 wins in the Labmate Awards for Excellence 2025 in category Best portable technology product The ProSpector 3 was honored with the “Best Portable Technology Product” award at the Labmate Awards for Excellence 2025. Winners were announced on June 30, 2025. This year’s competition attracted 99 entries across 11 categories, and the vote drew 4,995… View Article

16.6.2025

XRF Analysis of Tin and Lead in Solder: Ensuring Quality of Electronic Components

XRF Analysis of Tin and Lead in Solder: Ensuring Quality of Electronic Components Introduction Effective quality control of solder joints is critical in the electronics industry. Precise monitoring of lead (Pb) and tin (Sn) content is essential, as incorrect Sn/Pb ratios can lead to soldering defects, reduced equipment reliability, and non-compliance with international safety regulations,… View Article

10.6.2025

XRF Analysis of Ceramics and Glass: From Archaeology to Modern Production

XRF Analysis of Ceramics and Glass: From Archaeology to Modern Production Introduction X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analysis is one of the most effective methods for determining the chemical composition of materials due to its speed, accuracy, and non-destructive nature. Ceramics and glass possess specific chemical elements, analysis of which opens extensive possibilities ranging from the study… View Article