Bruker XRF S8 Tiger

XRF Bruker S8 Tiger

FACTS XRD room at N4.1 B4-10

X-ray fluorescence spectrometer

What samples can we run?

We can run solids or liquids.

  • For solids, we can run them as loose powders, pressed pellets or fused beads. A typical run would use around 10g of material to form a pressed pellet.
    However, if sample amount is limited, we can run smaller volumes as pressed pellets (made for instance using a press) or as loose powders.
    If you require usage with assistance, then we can only do loose powders or pressed pellets currently.
  • For liquids, we can run them as long as they don’t react with prolene, polyester or Mylar.
    This will be at FACTS discretion however, due to the large problems that arise if the liquid leaks.

What Is XRF and how is it used?

XRF machines are used to gain bulk elemental composition in a non-destructive way.

With detection limits down to ppm and the ability to analyse from Boron to Uranium, XRF offers an alternative to smaller volume, destructive elemental analysis like ICP-MS or EPMA.

        Detection method: wavelength-dispersive

       Source: rhodium tube 4kW

       Analyser crystals: LIF 200; PET; XS-55; XS-GE

       Sample types possible: pressed pellet cups; liquid samples

       Multiple-sample automatic changer

  • Elemental composition analysis (WDX) for various sample types