Bruker’s Handheld XRF Machines

Bruker’s handheld XRF machines represent the state of the art in handheld elemental analysis. XRF machines from Bruker feature all the traditional benefits of XRF, as well as cutting-edge features and technology. To meet even the most complex elemental analysis need, contact us today to discuss your specific application.

Bruker XRF Machine Benefits at a Glance

• Various designs and configurations of machines, from rugged and economical to versatile near laboratory-quality instruments
• Light, ergonomic designs allow for all-day handheld use without fatigue
• Very easy-to-use machines can be used effectively for many applications with only a few hours of training
• Accurate, precise factory calibrations for lightning-quick quantitative elemental data, as well as custom calibration software and methodology so that users can create site-specific calibrations, empirical calibrations, and add new entries to the onboard alloy library
• Completely non-destructive analysis
• Many analyses can be completed within a matter of seconds
• Analytical range is magnesium through uranium, with several models that can analyze light elements such as magnesium and aluminum without any extra hardware, attachments, gas flushes, etc.

XRF Machine Applications

You will find Bruker XRF machines making hundreds of different analytical tasks look easy. Bruker XRF machines can be used for:

• Alloy grade identification
• Alloy fabrication QA/QC
• Scrap sorting
• Soil analysis
• RCRA analysis/compliance
• EPA Method 6200
• Lead analysis
• CPSIA compliance
• Prop 65 compliance
• Testing for lead in children’s toys and other consumer products /ASTM-F963 compliance
• API RP 578 compliance
• PMI (positive material identification)
• Flow accelerated corrosion prevention
• RoHS compliance
• Lead-free and lead-free exempt testing and verification
• Mine-face analysis
• Ore grade control
• Tailing analysis
• Blast furnace slag analysis
• Analysis of gold and other precious metals
• Archaeometry /  archaeological science
• Pigment analysis
• Ceramic analysis
• NAGPRA compliance/mercury and arsenic testing
• Obsidian analysis
• Testing for lead in brass
• Analysis of precious metals in catalytic converters
• High-reliability alloy analysis    (aerospace, commercial flight, etc.)
• PGM analysis
• Gold analysis
• Silver analysis
• Platinum analysis
• Much more—contact us today to let Bruker meet your specific analytical challenge.

Regardless of the specific use or application, Bruker users can always be sure of the following:

• Accuracy
• Precision
• Repeatability
• Access to both quantitative and raw spectral data
• Portability
• Ruggedness
• Ease-of-use
• Well-designed, functional software
• Intuitive user interface
• Data saved automatically
• Easy reporting
• Excellent support from knowledgeable Bruker staff scientists and technical specialists

Bruker S1 TITAN: Cutting-Edge XRF Machine Features

The Bruker S1 TITAN is a state-of-the-art handheld XRF machine. This machine offers some unique features that optimize both analytical performance and user experience:

• Integrated color touchscreen display and interface for easy use, instant on-screen results, and one fully integrated, portable machine
• 50kV X-ray tube for optimal excitation in a handheld machine
• SMART Grade^TM timing, so you never have to spend longer than necessary on any given sample analysis
• SharpBeam^TM optimized x-ray geometry for improved limits of detection, shorter analysis times, and improved precision regardless of spot size
• FAST SDD^TM detector technology offers the best, fastest, most sensitive silicon drift detector technology on the market for optimal speed, precision, accuracy and repeatability
• Optional integrated camera allows users to perfectly position the instrument over the desired analysis area, as well as save an image of the analysis area along with the elemental composition results
• Optional integrated small spot collimator to allow users to isolate small components for analysis, even if mounted or integrated into a larger context (standard small spot is 5mm analysis area; some models can be configured with 3mm and 8mm spots as well)
• TITAN Detector Shield protects the analysis window on the front of the analyzer and—most importantly—the detector, ensuring protection from a puncture or damaged detector. Detector replacement can be very expensive, but the TITAN Detector Shield allows you to protect your detector even when conducting analysis directly on sharp or rough materials. Now you can fearlessly analyze metal turnings right in the bulk bin, and so much more!

Contact the knowledgeable technical staff at Bruker today to learn how a Bruker XRF machine can help you streamline your business, answer research questions, meet your regulatory compliance needs, or meet your specific analytical challenges.