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Aims & Benefits.

Micro-XRF scanning is a versatile tool used to quickly acquire qualitative and quantitative chemical data.

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The ability to identify various unknown chemical and textural features after a few hours of scanning with no sample preparation required highlights the benefits of this new technology.

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The aims of the micro-XRF vary from project to project. The diversity of this technology is what truly benefits the user, as parameters enable bigger and better data, results and project outcomes. 

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Micro-XRF provides a cost effective way of understanding unknown samples. Identify unknown features of organic and inorganic materials after a few hours of scanning.

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  • Identify various unknowns such as;

    • mineralogical

    • compositional

    • textural

    • chemical

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  • Can be used for;

    • point and shoot,

    • line analysis

    • relative abundance maps

    • concentration maps

    • mineral maps

    • identify single grains​

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Overcome Previous Limitations

Alternative methods such as SEM-EDS analysers are costly, and involve extensive sample preparation and carbon coating with long wait times.​​​

  • Analyse a huge variety of samples, be it fossils, thin sections, food, crayfish etc. the possibilities are monumental

  • Minimal or no sample preparation

  • Easy set-up and automation for multiple samples

  • The micro-XRF produces comparable results within hours

Micro- XRF offers new possibilities: 

  • Low cost in comparison to other methods of analysis

  • Create large data sets easily with AMECS software

  • Quick turnaround for results

  • Identify mineral phases by X-ray analysis without price or  of SEM or complexity of SEM analysis

  • Centimetre scale mineral analysis with micrometre resolution

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Analysis Benefits

Analysis Benefits

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  • Non-destructive

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  • Samples require little to no preparation for examination

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  • No carbon coating required

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  • Versatile range of sample types e.g. solids, particles, liquids, coatings, etc.

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  • Customisable spot sizes down to 25 µm

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  • Chamber up to 35 x 65 cm

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  • Mapping size up to 16 x 19 cm

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  • Qualitative and quantitative analyses

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  • Detection limits down to ppm levels to accurately analyse the abundance of major, minor and trace elements

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  • Samples can be even and/ or irregular in shape

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  • Can be used for point and shoot, line analysis, relative abundance maps, concentration maps and mineral maps

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Software Benefits

AMICS

  • Large data sets can be handled easily by the software.

    • Sample files with over 500,000 pixels can be reprocessed in minutes, including images, spectra, mineral identification and classification data.

    • Easy export of processed data for ease of reporting 

    • Offline processing, customised mineral groupings and reclassification available

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Advanced Mineral Identification and Classification Software

Blending the needs of academics, researchers, industry professionals, this software is ideal for visualising and quantifying data. 

  • Measurements based on backscattered electron (BSE) image​​​

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  • Simple setup of measurements, with automation of multiple samples 

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  • Broad mineral database (2000+ minerals) for accurate and swift identification

Bruker's latest software package that automatically

identifies and quantifies minerals and synthetic phases. 

  • The AMICS software supplies the ability to ascertain;

    • modal mineralogy

    • mineral distribution

    • calculated assay of geological samples

  • Advanced image analysis allows;

    • particle segmentation

    • mineral boundary identification

    • particle separation

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