The Stoneman X-Ray Analytical Facility is equipped with a new Thermo Fisher ARL Perform’X. The instrument is equipped with a 4.2kW power supply system and Rh target 50 µm window. The goniometer contains four collimators (0.15°, 0.4°, 1° and 2.5° angular admittance), six analysing crystals (AX-06, AX-16C, AX03, Ge111, LiF200 and LiF220) and two detectors (flow proportional and scintillation). Primary beam filters include Al20, Al200, Al500, Al750 and Cu250.
The XRF can analyse for elements ranging from Fluorine up to Uranium. A carbon crystal is added improve the detection/sensitivity of carbon, however this remains qualitative.
The XRF can analyse for major and trace elements using quantitative (OXSAS) and semi-quantitative programs (UniQuant & Quantas). Pressed powder samples are used for both trace element analysis and semi-quantitative analyses of smaller samples. Fused beads are used for both major element analysis and semi-quantitative analyses of major element samples.
We do analyses for Tertiary Institutions, Industry, Mining Companies, Construction Companies etc. Anyone who is curious about bulk sample elemental composition is always welcome.
Samples received that do not adhere to these 3 simple steps will not be analysed
Prices: Please contact us for a comparative quote
Analyst: Jeanette Strydom
Telephone: 012 420 2137
E-mail: [email protected]
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