CTX
Portable Benchtop/CounterTop XRF Analyzer
Stand-Alone Device
Operation possible with or without PC
48
Elements
Up to 48 elements analyzed, wide elemental range, from Magnesium to Uranium.
2
Safety Interlocks
Sample sensor & closed lid sensor.
7
kg
CTX is lightweight and truly field portable.
Elemental Analysis with Portable X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer
The portable Counter Top XRF (CTX) is small, light-weight, safety-interlocked, and battery operated. At 7 kilograms in weight, the self-contained CTX is truly portable, and has a small footprint of only 14 cm in width. Up to 48 elements analyzed per calibration. Wide elemental range, from Mg to U.
Other innovative features include:
- Latest graphene window SDD detector for excellent light element sensitivity
- Patented DetectorShield™ for long term performance and minimal service
- New powerful X-ray source with precise SharpBeam™ collimator
- High speed pulse processing electronics
- Consistent sample presentation with index markings for better precision
CTX Benefits at a Glance:
- Wide application and elemental Range (Mg - U)
- Detects concentrations from part per million (ppm) to 100%
- Robust, splash and dust proof stainless steel construction
- Dual safety interlocked piece of mind
- Very small footprint: 14 x 25 cm
CTX Specifications
| Specification | |
| Size / Weight | Lightweight: 7.1 kg with battery Very compact ( WxDxH) : 13.5 cm x 25 cm x 35 cm |
| Excitation Source |
Model 800: 50kV, 4W, Rh-target Model 500: 40kV, 2W, Rh-target Model 500S: 29kV, 2W, Rh-target |
| Detector | SDD detector with graphene window, detector shield Typical resolution < 145eV @ 450,000cps |
| Sample Chamber | Safety interlocked Internal dimensions (WxDxH): 12 cm c 13.5 cm x 8.5 cm |
| Elemental Range | Model 800/500S: Mg-U Model 500: Cl-U |
CTX Resources
Please review our FAQ page!
Brochures
Application Notes
- Application Note #2002: Sample Preparation of Plant Samples for Handheld XRF
- Application Note #1903: Used Oil Analysis with Portable XRF
- Application Note #1802: Heavy Metals in Plants with PXRF
- Application Note #1801: EDXRF Fuel Oil Screening of Sulfur
- Application Note #1702: FBI in Food Product Manufacturing with HH-XRF
- Application Note #1701: pXRF Analysis for soil and crop management
- CTX Quick Check #2005: Inorganic Fertilizers
- CTX Quick Check #2004: Heavy Metals in Cosmetics
- CTX Quick Check #2003: Phosphorus in Edible Oils
- CTX Quick Check #2002: Ca and P in Animal Feed
- CTX Quick Check #2001: Nutrients in breakfast drinks
- CTX Quick Check #1904: Sulfur (S) in Bunker fuel
- CTX Quick Check #1903: Iron and Zinc (Fe and Zn) in seeds
- CTX Quick Check #1902: Sulfur (S) in Aviation fuel
- CTX Quick Check #1901: Iron (Fe) in Cocoa
