TPT March 2012

T echnology N ews Handheld spectrometer SPECTROAnalytical Instruments, a supplier of analytical instruments for optical emission and XRF spectrometry, has introduced the next-generation Spectro xSORT handheld energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer. The new instrument comes in a smaller, lightweight package that offers better analytical performance, and incorporates many new features. The new xSORT is designed for high-throughput elemental testing and spectrochemical analysis of a wide range of metals and other materials in the field. It is suitable for applications including positive material identification (PMI) and environmental screening, recycling of alloys, precious metals, and aluminium, plus mining and compliance screening. “Users were requesting more speed, higher accuracy and greater operating simplicity in the field,” commented Dirk Wissmann, senior product manager. “For many jobs, such as material verification, our new instrument delivers highly reliable analyses in two seconds. And for more complex matrices, such as in environmental screening, Spectro xSORT achieves very low detection limits without the need for complex sample preparation.” The xSORT is also available with time and cost-saving features such as an integrated video camera for precise spot testing and visual memory storage. Also available is an integrated global positioning system (GPS) that allows users to quickly return to previously checked locations without time-wasting resurveys. For metals and most alloys, Spectro xSORT delivers grade identification and material verification within two seconds of clicking its trigger. Pre-installed grade libraries cover common alloys used in industry. Even light-metal alloys require only 12 seconds to process. “High-volume users, such as service companies doing PMI, may use Spectro xSORT to complete hundreds of inspections per shift with greatly enhanced productivity and profitability,” said Mr Wissmann. Spectro Analytical Instruments GmbH – Germany Fax: +49 2821 8922200 Email: spectro.info@ametek.com Website: www.spectro.com Spectro xSORT handheld spectrometer

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