Thermo ARL 9400 Sequential Spectrometer

X-Ray Fluorescence

The Thermo ARL 9400 sequential XRF is an automated wavelength dispersive spectrometer. The unit utilizes a rhodium X-ray tube to efficiently excite elements throughout the periodic table and a combination of 6 analyzing crystals/collimator/dual (gas prop./scint.) detector package to detect characteristic radiation. Windows software permits ease of operation.

LOCATION

Room 630, M&M Research Building

CAPABILITIES

Qualitative and quantitative measurement of elements from boron through uranuim. Acceptable concentration range may be from ppm to 100 wt%. Suitable samples include solids, pressed powders, films, and liquids. Available software for standardless analysis is UNIQUANT. Traditional analysis using calibration curve is done with WinXRF software. The lab has particular experience with metallurgical specimens.

Last updated July 2, 2007