SciAps X-5 Handheld XRF Analyzer

Description

SciAps X-5 Handheld XRF Analyzer – Professional Portable Elemental and Alloy Identification System

The SciAps X-5 Handheld XRF Analyzer is a lightweight, portable X-ray fluorescence instrument designed for rapid, non-destructive elemental analysis. It is particularly suitable for transition-metal and heavy-metal testing, including alloy identification, scrap sorting, precious-metal analysis, soil, mining, RoHS and industrial lead-paint applications.

Main Benefits

Lightweight design for extended field use
Fast, non-destructive elemental analysis
Suitable for alloy, scrap and precious-metal identification
Integrated cameras for sample targeting and documentation
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS capability and USB connectivity
Android-based user interface
Supports fundamental-parameter and customized calibrations
Compact design for difficult-to-access inspection locations

Key Features

Silicon Drift Detector (SDD)
4 W, 40 kV X-ray tube in the standard configuration
Optional 5 W, 50 kV configuration depending on application
Single primary-beam filter
2.7-inch color capacitive touchscreen
Integrated sample-viewing camera
Macro-camera for photographs, QR codes and barcodes
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Password-protected user and administrator access
SciAps Profile Builder compatibility
Optional SciAps Cloud data management
Application-specific software for alloys, precious metals, soil, mining, RoHS and other materials

Key Specifications

Instrument type: Handheld X-ray fluorescence analyzer
Detector: 7 mm² Silicon Drift Detector
Detector resolution: 170 eV FWHM at the 5.95 Mn K-alpha line
Excitation source: 4 W, 40 kV X-ray tube
Optional excitation source: 5 W, 50 kV tube with Rh, Au or W anode, depending on application
X-ray filtering: Single primary-beam filter
Standard elements: Application-dependent; commonly includes Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, W, Ta, Hf, Re, Se, Pt, Au, Pb, Bi, Zr, Mo, Pd, Ag, Cd, Sn and Sb
Display: 2.7-inch color capacitive touchscreen
Processor: 1.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 quad-core
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 16 GB eMMC
Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB
Cameras: Sample-viewing camera and macro-camera
Power: Rechargeable onboard lithium-ion battery or AC power
Weight: Approximately 1.35 kg including battery
Dimensions: Approximately 8.5 × 9.5 × 2.4 inches
Calibration: Fundamental parameters; optional Compton normalization or empirical calibration depending on application
Operating temperature: Approximately 10°F to 130°F at 25% duty cycle
Regulatory: CE, RoHS, USFDA registered and Canada RED Act

Applications

Positive material identification (PMI)
Stainless-steel and alloy sorting
Scrap-metal recycling
High-temperature alloy identification
Precious-metal testing
Gold, silver, platinum and palladium analysis
Soil and environmental analysis
Mining and geological exploration
RoHS screening
Industrial lead-paint analysis
Automotive catalyst analysis
Quality control and incoming-material verification

Typical Users
NDT and PMI technicians
Scrap-metal recyclers
Precious-metal dealers and refiners
Mining and exploration companies
Environmental laboratories
Manufacturing quality-control teams
Metal-processing companies
Industrial inspection service providers

What is the SciAps X-5 used for?
It is used for elemental analysis of alloys, scrap metals, precious metals, soil, mining samples, RoHS materials, automotive catalysts and industrial lead paint.

Can the X-5 identify stainless steel and other alloys?
Yes. It is designed for many PMI and alloy-sorting applications, including stainless steels, low-alloy steels, Cr/Mo steels, high-temperature alloys and red metals.

Does the X-5 measure light elements such as magnesium, aluminum, silicon, sulfur and phosphorus?
The standard X-5 is designed for users who do not require those low-atomic-number elements in alloys. For applications requiring stronger light-element performance, SciAps offers other X-Series configurations.

Does the analyzer include cameras?
Yes. It includes a sample-viewing camera and a macro-camera for documentation, barcode reading and QR-code storage.

Can the X-5 be connected to a computer or cloud system?
Yes. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and USB connectivity, and can work with SciAps Profile Builder and optional cloud data-management tools