- Cutting-edge ED-XRF technology.
- Effortless workflow and user-friendly interface.
- Compact design with versatile sample accommodation.
OVERVIEW
The SPECTROCUBE ED-XRF analyzer delivers easy, reliable, accurate, high-throughput analysis for a variety of applications
The new SPECTROCUBE ED-XRF analyzer delivers easy, reliable, accurate, high-throughput analysis for a variety of applications, e.g. analysis of precious metals, compliance screening or analysis of fuels and lube oils.
The SPECTROCUBE analyzer incorporates state-of-the-art ED-XRF technology, including high-resolution and high-count rate detector to deliver short measurement intervals, effortless workflow via intuitive software, and low downtime. SPECTROCUBE enables a fast, smooth workflow even for minimally trained users for an unparalleled ease of use. Its compact footprint fits tight benchtop spaces yet accommodates a wide range of tiny to large samples. For most analyses, SPECTROCUBE delivers the required accuracy with only one general-purpose calibration.
PRECIOUS METALS ANALYSIS
The new SPECTROCUBE ED-XRF analyzer for precious metals testing delivers easy, reliable,
accurate, high-throughput analysis for testing centers,
hallmarking and assay offices, and jewelry makers — at twice the speed of other analyzers in its class.
The SPECTROCUBE analyzer incorporates state-of-the-art nondestructive ED-XRF detector technology, including
high-resolution and high-count rate, to deliver short measurement intervals, effortless workflow via
intuitive software, and low downtime.
SPECTROCUBE enables a fast, smooth workflow even for minimally trained users for an unparalleled ease of use.
The sample analysis is performed in three quick and easy steps, with the intuitive software presenting
the relevant information on a single screen. Its compact footprint fits tight benchtop spaces yet
accommodates a wide range of tiny to large samples. For most analyses, SPECTROCUBE delivers the
required accuracy with only one general-purpose calibration.
Featuring exceptional speed and performance, SPECTROCUBE provides high precision for a wide range
of concentration levels — plus testing times as low as 15 seconds that enable a throughput of up to hundreds of
samples per working day. On jewelry samples large or small,
the instrument can analyze an area down to a spot size of 0.2 mm that’s among the industry’s smallest spot sizes.
Unlike many other XRF analyzers, SPECTROCUBE features the latest in high-resolution silicon drift detector
(SDD) technology and an ultra-high count rate to register minor and trace amounts of some nonprecious components.
Moreover, if required, SPECTROCUBE can
deliver up to three-times higher intensities at the same measurement time as previous-generation models.
WHITEPAPERS
Analyzing precious metals is a meticulous task due to their diverse challenges. The analysis spans from trace amounts to 100%, and these metals are highly resistant to most acids. Traditional methods like fire assay are time-consuming and require expertise.
Modern techniques: ED-XRF and OES enable fast, accurate analysis of bullion, jewelry, alloys, no special training. ICP-OES, ideal for bulk materials and trace impurities.
SPECTRO Analytical Instruments offers cutting-edge instruments for these techniques. This paper explores their application in the analysis of precious metals.
APPLICATIONS
Precious metals demand careful analysis. The high monetary value of gold and silver — as well as of the platinum-group metals platinum, iridium, palladium, osmium, rhodium, and ruthenium — means that purity is a prime consideration when trading in these metals, or in jewelry or other products made from them. The presence of other elements in minor or trace amounts can sometimes be difficult to detect but can have a dramatic effect on value.
ED-XRF spectrometers are the preferred analytical tools in various applications, with ongoing advancements in instrument design to enhance performance. This paper explores the benefits of a recently redesigned XRF instrument, which achieved outstanding precision and speed, delivering excellent results in the analysis of precious metals.