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Home » Authors » Ted Shields Sr.

Ted Shields Sr.

Ted Shields, Olympus portable products manager, analytical instruments. For more information, call (781) 419-4646, email ted.shields@olympus-ossa.com or visit olympus-IMS.com

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handheld XRF analyzer

X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Frequently Asked Questions

You can point an XRF analyzer at almost anything and get a result.
Ted Shields Sr.
April 8, 2020
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When we talk to customers who are interested in learning more about XRF, there are some questions that we answer all the time. Check out some of the most frequently asked questions and their answers below.


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Test in-service on hot pipes with a handheld XRF. Source: Olympus

XRF 101: Choosing the Right Analyzer

Consider these seven points to help you identify what tool best meets your needs.
Ted Shields Sr. Peter Faulkner
November 13, 2017
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Before selecting an X-ray fluorescence (XRF) analyzer, consider what you want to achieve. For example, if you are looking to confirm alloy grades for incoming goods QC, you will want to know what the important element in those grades should be.


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