Handheld X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) Spectroscopy Learning Center

Explore how handheld XRF works and how it is used in various metals, mining, and industrial operations

XRF is an analytical technique used by many industries, notably the mining, metals, steel, and manufacturing sectors, for non-destructive online analysis and measurement of the elemental composition of materials. XRF is an acronym for X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy, and is used to determine the elemental composition of materials. In this learning center, we will discuss handheld, portable XRF technology, which can be used in the field.

 

Here’s where we share our expertise and knowledge. Find the valuable information you need to accelerate and optimize the application of handheld XRF technology by browsing through the educational information below.

Featured applications

Visit the applications area to learn how handheld XRF is used in different industries and applications, including:

  • Automotive & aerospace—for incoming inspection and quality control of metallic and coated parts.
  • Construction & environmental engineering—for screening risk assessment, hazardous site modeling, and remediation quality control.
  • Consumer goods inspection —for screening consumer products for lead and other regulated elements.
  • Manufacturing and metal fabricating—for non-destructive elemental analysis to ensure that no incorrect or out-of-specification metals or alloys enter the manufacturing process.
  • Mining & exploration—for quickly identifying and recovering the most economically viable resources.
  • Oil and gas—for positive material identification (PMI) of piping material, which is critical where flow accelerated corrosion, or sulfidic corrosion, is a concern.
  • Precious metal identification and recycling—for accurately determining grade of precious metals and to prevent deleterious metals from entering the recycling process.
  • Scrap metal recycling—for fast and accurate sorting of scrap metals, which is essential to enhance both workflow efficiency and profitability.

Featured resources

30 years of Niton handheld XRF analyzers

eBook: XRF technology for non-scientists

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