In-field Element Analysis
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The S2 PICOFOX is a transportable TXRF spectrometer for ultra-trace element analysis. Due to its complete independence of any gas or cooling medium, the analyzer can be used not only in the laboratory but also for on-site analyses in the field.
The Clean Water Package for the S2 PICOFOX is a purpose-built solution for the on-site environmental monitoring of fresh water, wastewater and effulents. Using the Clean Water Package users can easily take the S2 PICOFOX into the field, where it can be used for the ultra-trace elemental analysis of water samples.
The Clean Water Package includes the wastewater reference standard SPS-WW2, prepared on quartz disks. Find out more about the preparation and analysis of this standard on the Clean Water Package page.
The S2 PICOFOX working principle is based on total reflection X-ray fluorescence (TXRF) analysis. The use of monochromatic radiation and total reflection optics leads to the following benefits of the S2 PICOFOX:
Most compact spectrometer
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Simple quantification |
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Most modern detector design
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Simultaneous multi-element detection |
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Green technology
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When detecting samples at ultra-low ppb limits contamination avoidance is of the highest priority – when working with a pure sample the key to this is excellent sample preparation.
Bruker provides a range of accessories alongside their S2 PICOFOX and S4 T-STAR systems.
These include a T-BOX to help achieve contamination-free and accurate sample pipetting and the T-DRY for the vacuum desiccation of samples; with both being designed to help users avoid making any contact with the sample carrier.
Following the collection of measurements, the sample disks can be efficiently and effectively cleaned for later use using Bruker’s chemically resistant washing cassette before clean storage in the T-BOX.
Find out more by dowloading our TXRF Accessories Brochure and watching our video on sample preparation during TXRF.