Applications of Handheld XRF Analyzers

Applications of Handheld XRF

Scrap Metal Recycling

Scrap metal recycling involves the recovery, sorting and processing of scrap metal, so that it can be introduced as a raw material in the production of new goods. Handheld XRF is fast and reliable method to sort valuable ferrous and non-ferrous metal scrap. It can also provide full chemical composition of scrap metal and detect unwanted or “tramp" elements in just a few seconds.

Metal Analysis with Portable XRF

When it comes to Positive Material Identification (PMI), Bruker provides a fast, easy and completely non-destructive analysis method for every metal component: XRF PMI guns, also called handheld alloy analyzers.

Whatever industry you are in, alloy component reliability, traceability, and safety are of the utmost importance.

Analyze Alloys with Portable XRF

On-Site Soil Analysis

Portable XRF analyzers have become the instrument of choice for soils analysis when characterizing, remediating and monitoring contaminated soil sites. With just 30-60 seconds per sample, fast, accurate data can be obtained in hours rather than weeks, ensuring that your project meets its deadline and does not go over budget. XRF is nondestructive. Sampling density is the key factor in profiling contamination.

Analyze Soil with Portable XRF

Food Safety Analysis

Bruker’s portable XRF solutions offer multi-element analysis with off-the-shelf or customized methods to provide actionable results at any stage of the food production process – from the presence of required elemental nutrients to threats from elemental and metal contaminants.

Ensure Safety with Portable XRF

Sulfur Screening of Oil and Fuels

Handheld/portable XRF for elemental analysis of fuels, oils and other petrochemicals.

Bruker’s portable sulfur analyzers are the tool of choice for quick screening of sulfur in aviation or maritime fuel oil (compliance with MARPOL regulations).

Screen for Sulfur with portable XRF