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2.5.2023

Which spectrometer to choose for jewelry analysis: Jewelry Lab vs ProSpector 3?

Which spectrometer to choose for jewelry analysis: Jewelry Lab vs ProSpector 3? The method of X-ray fluorescence analysis (XRF) is currently one of the main methods for analyzing the elemental composition of materials. It is very popular in many industries, including the jewelry business, because it is able to quickly and accurately determine the composition…
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21.4.2023

Handheld XRF analyzer functionality that helps when analyzing catalysts

Handheld XRF analyzer functionality that helps when analyzing catalysts Catalytic converters for automobile exhaust gases are used to reduce the emission of harmful gases into the atmosphere, primarily carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons. For this purpose, oxidation-reduction reactions catalyzed by valuable metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium are used. For this reason, autocatalyst composition analysis…
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11.4.2023

Top 5 most common mistakes made by beginners when operating a handheld XRF analyzer

Top 5 most common mistakes made by beginners when operating a handheld XRF analyzer The ProSpector handheld X-ray fluorescence analyzers are capable of handling a wide range of applications and can quickly and accurately analyze the elemental composition of various materials. The accuracy and quality of the XRF spectrometer, as with any other measuring instrument,…
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31.3.2023

How the Jewelry Lab XRF Analyzer is Changing the Jewelry Business

How the Jewelry Lab XRF Analyzer is Changing the Jewelry Business From the time of the first goldsmiths and until now, jewelry made of precious metals has always been a symbol of high status and luxury. At all times precious metals and gems have been treated with great reverence and respect, and it is not…
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24.3.2023

In which industries XRF analyzer is a must-have tool

In which industries XRF analyzer is a must-have tool Today, XRF analyzers are very popular tools in the field of elemental composition analysis of materials, finding more and more applications in various fields of science and industry. In certain fields, such as the recycling of autocatalysts, metallurgy or the jewelry industry, XRF takes the place…
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16.3.2023

Why and how often should the protective windows in handheld analyzers be replaced

Why and how often should the protective windows in handheld analyzers be replaced The protective windows are placed directly on the measurement window of the XRF analyzer, between the measured sample and the internal components of the spectrometer: the detector and the XRF tube. They are an integral component of any XRF analyzer, and if…
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2.3.2023

Alloy libraries for handheld XRF analyzers: which ones are available and how to work with them

Alloy libraries for handheld XRF analyzers: which ones are available and how to work with them Nowadays a huge number of different alloys are widely used in various industries, the performance characteristics of products made from them depend on their quality. Therefore, analysis of metals and alloys, as well as their conformity to certain standards,…
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28.2.2023

PmX-5050: Continuous Particulate Matter Monitoring System

PmX-5050: Continuous Particulate Matter Monitoring System Ecology and environmental protection problems have become the most urgent due to the growing emission of harmful substances into the environment, including human waste and exhaust gases. It is especially important to deal with air pollution, which affects human health. Many countries have laws that limit harmful emissions and…
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16.2.2023

Accessories that make working with the analyzer faster and more efficient

Accessories that make working with the analyzer faster and more efficient Elvatech handheld XRF analyzers can be equipped with a number of accessories to extend their capabilities or increase the convenience of working with the instrument. Available accessories for the handheld analyzers include: Laboratory Stand The Laboratory Stand for Handheld Analyzer is an essential addition…
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8.2.2023

7 Top Mistakes in Car Catalyst Analysis

7 Top Mistakes in Car Catalyst Analysis The analysis of automotive catalysts for further recycling is one of the most common tasks in today’s XRF industry. The need to analyze the chemical composition of automotive catalysts is due to the content of valuable platinum group metals – platinum, palladium and rhodium. Their content, and therefore…
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30.1.2023

Why do Elvatech XRF spectrometers have record stability and never require calibration

Why do Elvatech XRF spectrometers have record stability and never require calibration The high stability of an x-ray fluorescence analyzer ensures that you get the same sample results whether you take several measurements in a row (short-term stability) or in the long term, when you analyze that sample the next day, month, year, or 10…
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27.1.2023

ElvaX-Nano

ElvaX Nano: challenges that lead to unique developments and discoveries Recently we were contacted by one of our European dealers with a seemingly simple request – customer needs an XRF spectrometer to determine traces of copper on the surface of stainless steel. No problem, we replied, any of our analyzers would easily solve this problem!…
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