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Elemental Analysis of Portland Cement & Cementatious Materials by EDXRF / XRF - Construction & Construction Materials - Cement
Modern Portland cement is made by mixing substances containing lime, silica, alumina, and iron oxide and then heating the mixture until it almost fuses. During the heating process dicalcium and tricalcium silicate, tricalcium aluminate, and a solid solution containing iron are formed. X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), a standard technique across the cement industry, is used to determine metal-oxide concentrations and oxide stoichiometry. The Rigaku NEX CG advanced Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometer, ...
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Elemental Analysis of Food, Cosmetics, Fertilizer, Feeds & Environment by EDXRF / XRF - Environmental
For characterization and remediation of contaminated soils, sediments, and sludges, EDXRF (XRF) analysis provides quick and reliable assays. Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence is a standard technique recognized by the U.S. EPA and is routinely employed to determine heavy metal concentrations (RCRA metals) in soils and sediments. In addition to soils, Rigaku XRF spectrometers may use used with the UltraCarry technique to quantify trace metals in aqueous (water) samples down to part-per-billion levels. Rigaku's ...
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Elemental Analysis for Geological Applications by EDXRF / XRF - Environmental - Environmental Science and Research
In studying the planetary processes and makeup of the Earth (geology), geologists routinely analyze the composition of rock and mineral samples. Rapid elemental analyses for sodium (Na) through uranium (U) can be accomplished, through the use of cost-effective, high-performance Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF, XRF) instrumentation without destruction, digestion or alteration of the sample. Eliminating the need for a wet chemistry lab has made the EDXRF technique of particular interest to the geological ...
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Elemental Analysis for Metals & Alloys by EDXRF / XRF - Metal
Metal alloys are materials made of two or more metals, or of a metal and another material; therefore, mechanical properties like hardness and strength are attributed to a precise composition or stoichiometry. Chemical analysis is typically used as a basis for classifying metal and alloys, controlling their production processes, or verifying their designation. Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF) is a routine used to identify and classify metals and alloys. Foundries, smelters, and mills, as well as other ...
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Multi-element Analysis of Coating Thickness & Composition by EDXRF / XRF - Metal - Metal Finishing
Metallizing is the general name for the technique of coating metal on the surface of objects. Metallic coatings may be decorative, protective or functional. Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) provide rapid analysis of the thickness and composition of single- or multi-element coatings like hot dipped, electroplated, sputtered, ion plated, thermal spray, plasma spray and other conversion coatings. Coating materials must be applied in certain thickness specifications in order to express the desired ...
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Elemental Analysis for Mining & Refining by EDXRF / XRF - Mining
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, usually from an ore body, vein or (coal) seam. Materials recovered by mining include base metals, precious metals, iron, uranium, coal, diamonds, limestone, oil shale, rock salt and potash. Whether the determination entails measurement of ores, feed, slags, or tailings in the mining process, X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) spectroscopy is one of the most commonly employed technique for these routine determinations of metal bearing ...
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Elemental Analysis for Petroleum & Petrochem by EDXRF / XRF - Chemical & Pharmaceuticals - Petrochemical
The low-cost Rigaku NEX QC benchtop EDXRF delivers compliance with the ASTM D4294 sulfur method (also methods: ISO 20847, ISO 8754, IP 496, IP 336, and JIS K 2541-4) with an easy-to-learn software interface in a robust package specifically designed for the petroleum industry. Optimized for routine determination of sulfur in petroleum, including crudes, heavies, bunker fuel and for upgrading operations, the instrument features an intuitive and modern "icon-driven" touch screen, Smartphone-style interface for easy ...
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Elemental Analysis for Rubber, Plastics & Polymers by EDXRF / XRF - Plastics & Resins
Polymer and plastics are materials composed of repeating hydrocarbon structural units, typically connected by covalent chemical bonds. Today polymers can be found everywhere, a range of applications that far exceeds that of any other traditional material from packaging materials, adhesives, foams, plastic containers, textiles, fibers and construction parts in airplanes and automobiles. The list of polymers includes: Rubber, Bakelite, Neoprene, Polypropylene (PP), Polystyrene (PS), High impact polystyrene (HIPS), ...
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Elemental Analysis for Silicone Coat Weight by EDXRF / XRF - Manufacturing, Other
Silicone oil coatings serve applications from mold release to protective barriers. X-ray Fluorescence (XRF), a standard technique across the coatings industry, is used to determine coating weight, thickness and/or composition.
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Sulfur Analysis for Fuel by EDXRF / XRF - Oil, Gas & Refineries - Refineries
The low-cost Rigaku NEX QC benchtop EDXRF delivers compliance with the ASTM D4294 sulfur method (also methods: ISO 20847, ISO 8754, IP 496, IP 336, and JIS K 2541-4) with an easy-to-learn software interface in a robust package specifically designed for the petroleum industry. Optimized for routine determination of sulfur in petroleum, including crudes, heavies, bunker fuel, and upgrading operations, the instrument features an intuitive and modern "icon-driven" touch screen interface for easy operation and a ...
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Elemental Analysis for Wood Treatment by EDXRF / XRF - Forestry & Wood
The processes that are taken to prevent wood rot fall under the definition of wood preservation or timber treatment. There are a number of different chemical preservatives and processes that can extend the life of wood, timber, wood structures or engineered wood. These generally increase the durability and resistance from being destroyed by insects or fungus and/or allow the use of wood structures in wet or underwater conditions (marine grade wood).Applied Rigaku Technologies, Inc. specializes in EDXRF ...