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Home » Keywords: » x-ray fluorescence

Items Tagged with 'x-ray fluorescence'

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QM 0423 NDT XRF 01
NDT | XRF

Enhancing Automotive Safety With Real-Time Composition Analysis

It is crucial that the compositions of metals and alloys used in automotive fasteners are verified through stringent quality assurance.
Mathieu Bauer
April 14, 2023
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Fasteners – such as nuts, bolts, screws and rivets – are essential structural components of vehicles, and their failure can have severe repercussions for driver safety. Many of these metallic items are also unavoidably exposed to harsh operating conditions, meaning they are liable to corrode over time.


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NDT | XRF

How to Measure Metal Coating Thickness Using Handheld X-ray Fluorescence Analyzers

Handheld XRF is an indispensable tool in quality assurance that provides multiple benefits.
Mathieu Bauer
February 8, 2022
4 Comments

X-ray fluorescence (XRF) spectrometry is a useful technology to measure the thickness of metal layers. Handheld XRF is an indispensable tool in quality assurance.


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Back 2 Basics

The 101 on XRF Analyzers

Experts share details on the ins and outs of this technology
Genevieve Diesing
April 8, 2021
42 Comments

Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (HHXRF) analyzers verify materials quickly, reliably and cost-efficiently. They can identify a material’s elemental makeup within seconds, making it easier for manufacturers to select the right metal grades and tolerances for their needs. 


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Handheld XRF, OES, and Portable LIBS Analyzers— Which One Is Best for Your Needs?

Understanding the limitations and differences in each of these techniques is critical when performing material analysis.
James Terrell
June 24, 2020
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With the increasing regulations in safety, reliability, traceability, and regulatory compliance, material verification has become an essential component in a safety and reliability program.


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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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XRF coating thickness measurement instrument

The Right Detector

XRF systems use one of several types of detectors.
Zach Dismukes
April 4, 2020
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Electroless nickel (EN) is industry’s most common plated finish. It’s widely used for applications that demand wear resistance, hardness and corrosion protection—particularly if parts have complex geometries. It is also used in PCB manufacturing within a process known as ENIG, electroless nickel immersion gold. 


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X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometry

Back to Basics: Detecting Heavy Metals Using X-Ray Fluorescence

Beginner tips to understand the role XRF plays in restricting hazardous materials.
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Edward McMenamin
October 2, 2018
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X-Ray Fluorescence analysis plays an important role in protecting consumers by detecting possible toxic heavy metals in electronics, automobiles and medical devices before they make it to market.


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XRF coating thickness measurement

With XRF Measurement, the Goal is Achieving Low Limits of Detection Precisely—and Fast

Here’s how to get there.
Jun Choi
June 8, 2018
3 Comments

X-ray fluorescence is an elemental analysis tool that has been a mainstay of test labs for decades. A versatile NDT method that demands only minimal sample prep and can be run by novice operators, it is perhaps most valued for delivering accurate results quickly. Today, evolving XRF capabilities are moving this quality assurance workhorse into critical new roles in a widening spectrum of industries.


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X-Ray Fluorescence Uncovers New Details of Picasso's Bronzes

March 22, 2018
2 Comments

Scientists use non-invasive techniques to trace five sculptures to foundry in WWII Paris.


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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
One Comment

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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