Micro-XRF spectrometer

ELIO

Non-contact micro-XRF Scanning Spectrometer

The Only Portable XRF Scanner on the Market

High Quality Spectrum for Qualitative Analysis

2.1
kg
Total weight of the measurement head
Ultra-portable XRF scanner
1
mm
Smallest collimator option
Resolves fine structure details
100x100
mm²
Mapping area
Scans area for multiple elements simultaneously

Portable Micro-XRF Spectrometer with Mapping Option

Key facts

  • truly portable and flexible
  • non-contact measurement 
  • non-invasive and non-destructive 
  • no sample preparation required
  • laser guidance and microscope camera for precise measurement position control
  • overlay of elemental distribution and optical images
  • reliable trace element detection

The Bruker ELIO is easy to operate and reveals the crucial secrets of the object you aim at. High value objects are safe with the Bruker ELIO. The non-contact measurement is non-invasive and completely non-destructive. No sample preparation is required.

The light weight of the measurement head and the tripod make this system the only truly portable X-ray fluorescence (pXRF) spectrometer with mapping capabilities on the market and the perfect travel companion.

The alignment lasers identify the measurement point easily and ensure the correct and safe distance between sample and measurement head. High resolution optical images are recorded with an internal camera for each data point in addition to the XRF data.

The Bruker ELIO offers superior spectral quality with extremely low background which allows reliable qualitative trace element detection. The instrument can also be equipped with a He purging system to further extend the range of detectable elements as far as Na (Z = 11) to U (Z = 92). The Bruker ELIO micro-XRF spectrometer detects trace elements reliably thanks to the superior design of the electronics. The spectrometer can be equipped with several X-ray filters to optimize the excitation conditions for specific applications.

A spectrum or a map can be recorded with the ELIO software. The automatic peak ID provides a quick visual indication of elements in a sample. The interface shows the spectrum and the element concentration while the acquisition is running. Data interpretation is easy with the overlay of the optical images and the XRF data.
The powerful data processing software ESPRIT Reveal offers many options for the offline analysis.

Why is the Bruker ELIO important

"What is the composition of the paint? Is the paint typical for the artist or the time he lived in? Is there another layer of paint hidden below the surface?” 

These questions are in the spotlight when it comes to art and conservation, as well as authentication. But the principle is not limited to paintings. It's a key technology when it comes to the investigation of the origin of manufacturing of all types of artwork. 

For the analysis of the local distribution of elements you can avoid the transportation of valuable artwork such as paintings or historic artefacts to laboratory. If the object is too heavy or too large transportation might not be feasible as is the case for rock paintings and cave paintings. The Bruker ELIO is the only truly portable XRF (pxrf) scanner. This open beam system analyses samples complete non-destructively on site. 

The Bruker ELIO can be used for point measurements or with the mapping option to retrieve the distribution of multiple elements at the same time on areas as large as 100 mm by 100 mm. Recording the XRF spectrum on an area this large is also termed macro-XRF or MA-XRF.

Technical details

Excitation and filter option

 

  • Rh-target microfocus-X-ray tube (Au- or Ag-targets on request), 10 – 50 kV, 5 – 200 μA, 4 W 
  • Several filters available: Al, Ag, Cu, Ti, …
Analysis range
  • Na (Z = 11) to U (Z = 92),
  • Light element capable down to Na with optional He purge 

Detection

  • 17 mm² SDD with CUBE technology, optional 50 mm² large area SDD
  • energy resolution < 140 eV for Mn Kα                  
Scanning
  • Motorized XY stage (optional), mounted on a tripod for 1D or 2D mapping with a total travel of 100 mm x 100 mm 
  • Fully integrated mapping software for automatic control and map visualization

Collimation

 

  • 1 mm                        
Dimensions and weight
  • Measurement head W x D x H: 170 mm x 265 mm x 170 mm, weight 2.1 kg 
  • Tripod with geared column: weight 4.3 kg, height adjustment 43 cm – 188 cm,
  • Fine positioning stage: length 120 mm

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