EDX-7000 and EDX-8000/8100 spectrometers with detectable ranges of elements from Na to U and from C to U, respectively, due to the use of silicon drift detectors (SDD) in their design, have high sensitivity and are successfully used in various fields of science and production that require precision and express measurements without sample destruction.
EDX-7000/8000/8100
Energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers
Features
- The high sensitivity of the instrument is achieved by using a high-performance SDD detector in combination with optimized X-ray optics and primary filters.
- Due to the high speed of the SDD detector, the performance has increased by a factor of 10.
- The high resolution of the EDX-7000/8000/8100 spectrometers compared to previous models reduces peak overlap, which accordingly increases the reliability of the analysis results.
- Since a thermoelectric system is used to cool the SDD detector, liquid nitrogen is not required.
- The EDX-8000 spectrometer is equipped with an SDD detector with an ultra-thin window, which opens up the possibility of determining elements starting from carbon.
- These spectrometers can analyze all types of samples from micro- to macro-objects in the liquid and solid state.
- The presence of the MicroX-Cell observation chamber and a set of collimators (1, 3, 5 and 10 mm, optionally 0.3 mm) makes it possible to select the appropriate diameter of the sample irradiation depending on its size and shape.
- Built-in primary filters (5 pcs. with automatic replacement) improve the sensitivity of measurements by reducing the level of continuous and characteristic radiation of the X-ray tube.
- The sensitivity of the determination of light elements can be increased by removing air from the sample chamber (vacuum system, option) or purging with helium (helium purging unit, option).
- The spectrometers take up less space compared to previous versions, but at the same time have a large sample chamber (sample dimensions up to 300 mm x 275 mm x 10 mm).
- The functions of easy start-up of the device and automatic training of the X-ray tube increase the ease of use.
- Continuous measurements are supported by installing a 12-position autosampler (optional).
Areas of application
- Electronics (determination of toxic elements according to the RoHS directive, halogen screening, analysis of thin-film semiconductors, disks, liquid crystals, solar cells).
- Automotive and mechanical engineering (screening of hazardous elements according to the ELV directive, composition analysis and coating thickness measurement, determination of changes in the chemical composition and coating mass of various parts).
- Ferrous and non-ferrous metallurgy (determination of main components and impurities in raw materials, metals and alloys, solders, slag analysis).
- Mining industry (analysis of products at different stages of mineral raw material processing).
- Building and structural materials (analysis of ceramics, cements, glass, bricks, clays).
- Oil and petrochemical industry (determination of sulfur and elemental composition of lubricants).
- Chemical industry (analysis of organic and inorganic raw materials, finished products).
- Environmental objects (analysis of soils, wastewater, ash, purification filters, fine particles).
- Pharmaceutics (analysis of components of synthesis catalysts, impurities and by-products in pharmaceuticals)..
- Agriculture and food industry (analysis of soils, fertilizers, plant objects, raw material components, control of additives, determination of impurities in food products).
- Other (analysis of archaeological samples, gemstones, determination of toxic heavy metals in toys and everyday goods).
PCEDX Software
Two software options will satisfy any researcher. Depending on the operator’s skills and the tasks set, PCEDX-Navi (for beginners) or PCEDX-Pro (for experienced users and solving research tasks) are offered.
Shimadzu Corporation offers a wide range of equipment for sample preparation for X-ray fluorescence analysis. These devices include vibration mills, automatic programmable and manual hydraulic presses, automatic furnaces for fusion with flux (e.g. Li2B4O7), induction furnaces, cutting and polishing machines, screening kits, various cuvettes and other consumables.
