X-ray fluorescence and diffraction
Omega Xpress handheld XRF
- Advanced Silicon Drift Detector for best resolution
- Highest Count Rate - Fastest analysis time and optimized sensitivity
- Best Peak-to-Background performance
- 3x to 10x improvements in limits of detection's over conventional Si-PiN based analyzers
- Light Element Analysis operates in either ambient or vacuum conditions
- Totally integrated display and electronics technology
- Reinforced LEXAN™ housing (weatherproof and dustproof)
Specifications in Brief:
- Weight: 3.375 lbs (1.6 kg) with batteries
- Excitation Source: X-ray tube, Ag anode, 10-40 kV, 5-100 µA
- Detector: Ultra High Resolution Silicon Drift Detector, < 165eV Resolution
- Temperature Range: -10°C to +45°C
- Operation: Trigger or Start/Stop Icon. One-touch trigger or “deadman” trigger option. Optional control from external PC.
- Power Requirements: Rechargeable Li-ion batteries (charger included). AC Adapter optional.
Contact us for pricing, training and system configuration.
Field-portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF)
- Combines the portability of a Handheld and the power of a Bench-top, the X-50 truly captures the ability to test in the field with a laboratory-grade instrument
- Performance: The 50 kV tube and higher current yield unsurpassed detection limits by a portable system
- Portability: Weighing just 28 lbs. the X-50 can go virtually anywhere for testing
- Safety: Self contained enclosure (closed beam) and non-radioactive excitation source
- No operator NDT Natural Resources Canada certification required
- Exploration, precious metals: < 5 ppm LOD for Au
- Ideal for ores, tailings, concentrates, borings, cores, fragments, slurries, filters & films
- The X-50 gives the tightest specs on Cd, Sn, Sb, Ag, and Precious Metals & Rare Earths
- Available soon: The X-5000 Xpress - an X-50 equiped with a Silicon Drift Detector (SDD) for even better performance
Specifications in Brief:
- Weight: 12.5 kg (28 lbs)
- X-ray Source: 50 kV tube with 6-position primary beam filters for optimal performance across the periodic table
- Detector: High resolution Si PiN diode detector that delivers < 190 eV resolution (FWHM Mn K-alpha line) in a proven, field-rugged package
- Operation: Powerful Pentium processor, embedded XP and sealed, field hardened color touchscreen
- Power: AC Power or 3+ hours Li-ion battery power
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Field-portable X-ray diffraction (XRD)
- Completely contained, battery operated X-Ray Diffractometer
- Limited sample preparation: crushed rock/mineral to <150um
- Full phase identification of major, minor and trace minerals and components
- XRF identification of elements Ca through U
- Safety: Self contained enclosure (closed beam) and non-radioactive excitation source
Specifications in Brief:
- Weight: 14.5 Kg
- X-ray Source: Cobalt X-ray tube; 30Kv, 300uA
- Detector: 1024 X 256, 2D peltier cooled CCD camera for XRD; 230eV (Mn Ka) for XRF
- Operation: Internal computer accessed via integrated 802.11b/g server
- Power: AC Power or 4+ hours Li-ion battery power
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