Fast, reliable elemental analysis—in the lab and field
We offer a wide range of X-ray fluorescence (XRF) instruments designed to meet the needs of every industry. Our robust family of Thermo Scientific ARL XRF spectrometers provides fast, repeatable elemental analysis measurements with little to no sample preparation. The Thermo Scientific ARL QUANT’X EDXRF Spectrometer is a benchtop instrument that enables users to get compositional data on virtually any sample in minutes. Meanwhile, our line of ARL WDXRF Spectrometers can perform in simultaneous and/or sequential mode while providing the outstanding sensitivity and high resolution needed for the most demanding applications.
Our WDXRF instruments can be automated to work without operator intervention and are integrated with software that provides rapid, high-quality sample analysis. We also offer handheld XRF analyzers for applications that require immediate feedback—such as identifying materials in the field or on the shop floor.
Laboratory XRF spectrometers
XRF is a routine solution for chemical analysis of metals, minerals, and other materials—and ARL XRF spectrometers rise to the challenge by delivering qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis for most elements of the periodic table at concentration levels from sub parts-per-million (ppm) to 100%. This easy-to-use, non-destructive technique requires little to no sample preparation, making it the go-to method for process control in today’s industrial and academic labs.
Energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) spectrometers
With energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF) analysis, the X-ray fluorescence energy spectrum of whole groups of elements is processed simultaneously using an energy dispersive detector. EDXRF can be used for both qualitative and quantitative elemental analysis. Our EDXRF spectrometers come in portable and compact laboratory-based formats and can accommodate samples of almost any shape and size.
Wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) spectrometers
With wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence (WDXRF) analysis, the X-ray fluorescence signal from a sample is separated into individual wavelengths using crystals and a series of optical components. Our WDXRF spectrometers can perform in simultaneous mode, using a series of fixed channels, or in sequential mode, using a goniometer measuring the signals of different wavelengths. The spectral overlaps and background are minimized in WDXRF, facilitating the analysis of complex samples and improving limits of detection.
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| ARL OPTIM'X WDXRF Spectrometer | ARL PERFORM’X WDXRF Spectrometer | ARL X900 WDXRF Spectrometer |
Meet demanding materials analysis requirements with qualitative and quantitative characterization of all types of conductive and non-conductive unknown samples.
The Thermo Scientific ARL OPTIM'X WDXRF Spectrometer provides all the benefits of WDXRF, one of the most versatile methods for elemental analysis of solids and liquids. The system is available in four preconfigured packages specifically suited for analysis in the petroleum, cement, and slags industries or for multi-purpose requirements in analytical laboratories.
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The Thermo Scientific ARL PERFORM'X Sequential X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer for advanced materials characterization integrates bulk elemental analysis with mapping and small spot analysis to create a solution that evaluates elements from beryllium to americium in nearly any solid or liquid sample.
Industries as diverse as metallurgy, petroleum, polymers, mining, glass, cement, and refractories as well as labs dealing with geochemistry, materials science, environmental research and forensics will benefit from its performance and versatility.
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Save money and achieve a high level of quality control in your industrial process with full simultaneous and sequential capabilities integrated into one instrument.
The Thermo Scientific ARL X900 Spectrometer is a strong and reliable XRF analyzer with XRD capabilities designed for modern metals, cement, and mining production and process control. It provides precise and quick elemental analysis results to meet various process control needs. Built for reliability and durability, it can handle tough industrial environments. The ARL X900 features a safe 'tube above' design and a large vacuum chamber that ensures stable analytical conditions, reducing the need for unplanned maintenance and ensuring excellent short- and long-term stability for accurate results.
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| ARL 9900 Total Cement Analyzer | ARL 9900 DRI Analyzer | ARL 9900 Pot Flux Analyzer |
The Thermo Scientific ARL 9900 Total Cement Analyzer combines X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) technologies for a better and more complete characterization of any given crystalline sample.
Various compounds can be controlled like quartz in raw meal, hot meal, free lime in clinker, clinker phases, additions in cement, e.g. limestone, GBFS or pozzolan or even clinker content in cement. Clinker phase analysis ensures consistent clinker quality, which is the key to high-performance concrete.
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Designed for excellent process control in your direct reduced iron production process with both chemical and phase analysis in one simple operation.
The Thermo Scientific ARL 9900 DRI Analyzer combines X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) technologies for a better and more complete characterization of any given crystalline sample.
In the DRI/HBI processes various compounds can be controlled like the iron oxides and notably the FeO level, cementite, total iron and degree of metallization. This ensures consistent DRI quality which is key to a high-performance process.
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Allows excellent process control in your aluminum electrolysis process with both chemical and phase analysis in one simple operation.
The Thermo Scientific ARL 9900 Pot Flux Analyzer combines X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) and X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) technologies for a better and more complete characterization of any given crystalline sample.
During the aluminum electrolysis process various compounds can be controlled like fluorite (CaF2), chiolite (excess AlF3), cryolite and corundum (α-Al2O3), total Ca and total Mg if needed. This ensures consistent electrolysis conditions, which are the key to a high-performance process.
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XRF spectrometer automation
The Thermo Scientific series of Sample Manipulation Systems (SMS) are designed to help industries achieve more in less time by increasing analysis speeds, enhancing the accuracy and repeatability of measurements, and reducing training and downtime due to turnover. These automation products range from entry-level systems to advanced XRF spectrometers with highly customizable features.
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| ARL SMS-2300 Robotics-Based Automation for OES or XRF | ARL SMS-3300 Automation for Single or Twin OES or XRF | ARL SMS-3500 Automation for Twin OES or XRF | ARL Automation for cement industry |
Meet stringent steel specifications while increasing efficiency and lowering production costs.
The Thermo Scientific ARL SMS-2300 Robotics-Based Automation for OES or XRF is an automated quality control solution to optimize your steel production operation.
With the high-performance ARL SMS-2300 system, even the most complex samples are prepared and analyzed under reproducible conditions without operator intervention, so human variables and subjective factors are eliminated. The result is increased output, reliable results and reduced costs.
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Drive process control laboratory efficiencies in the metals, mining, and cement industries with the Thermo Scientific ARL SMS-3300 Automation for Single or Twin OES or XRF, a complete laboratory workflow automation solution.
The automation of single or multiple spectrometers and preparation machines with the ARL SMS-3300 system offers reduced sample analysis cost, increased sample throughput, better reproducibility, and higher-quality results for users requiring more comprehensive and integrated automation solutions in the metals, mining and cement industries.
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Drive process control laboratory efficiencies in the metals and mining industries with the Thermo Scientific ARL SMS-3500 Automation for Twin OES or XRF, a complete laboratory workflow automation solution.
Primary metals producers' laboratories typically run two fully duplicate and separate spectrometry lines to assure fast response times when several urgent samples must be processed at the same time.
The ARL SMS-3500 system is an affordable alternative. The automation of multiple spectrometers and preparation machines with the ARL SMS-3500 system offers reduced sample analysis cost, increased sample throughput, better reproducibility, and higher-quality results for users requiring more comprehensive and integrated automation solutions in the metals and mining industries.
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Control your clinker and cement production with efficiency while lowering costs.
Both the Thermo Scientific ARL PERFORM'X sequential WDXRF spectrometer and Thermo Scientific ARL 9900 Total Cement Analyzer can be automated for unattended operation 24/7 resulting in high quality analysis results and time saving.
Raw meal, clinker and cement are milled and pressed automatically and analyzed under reproducible conditions without operator intervention, so human variables and subjective factors are eliminated. The result is increased output, reliable results and reduced costs.
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SMS automation system selection guide
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Software for XRF spectrometers
Our modern software for XRF spectrometers lets you carry out all your analysis jobs easily and quickly. The flexible and powerful Thermo Scientific OXSAS X-ray Fluorescence Analytical Software performs rapid, high-quality sample analysis using template-driven operations. Thermo Scientific UniQuant Software for Standardless XRF Analysis provides semi-quantitative to quantitative analysis of unknown samples using a powerful methodology based on fundamental parameters and proprietary algorithms for XRF data processing.
Handheld XRF analyzers
Thermo Scientific handheld XRF analyzers are designed to help researchers achieve lab quality results virtually anywhere. Featuring a vivid display, advanced electronics, and robust performance, these analyzers improve quality assurance--whether it’s verifying metals and alloys during the manufacturing process, identifying heavy metals in polluted soils, or screening hazardous substances in consumer goods.
For Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.