AXR Scientific Terra990 Handheld XRF Analyzer

Description

AXR Scientific Terra990 Handheld XRF Analyzer – Professional Precious Metal, Gold, Silver & Platinum Purity Testing Instrument

The AXR Scientific Terra990 Handheld XRF Analyzer is a portable precious metal X-ray fluorescence analyzer designed for rapid, non-destructive analysis of gold, silver, platinum, palladium and other precious metals.

The Terra990 uses a ceramic-packaged microfocus X-ray tube, semiconductor detector technology and advanced software algorithms to determine precious-metal concentration and help identify the purity of jewelry, investment gold and other precious-metal materials.

It is particularly suitable for jewelry dealers, precious-metal recyclers, pawnshops, quality-inspection organizations and precious-metal processing businesses.

Main Benefits

Fast precious-metal analysis
Non-destructive testing
Portable handheld design
Gold purity identification
Silver purity analysis
Platinum and palladium analysis
Suitable for jewelry testing
Suitable for investment-gold verification
Useful for precious-metal recycling
Large color touchscreen
Automatic radiation safety protection
Wi-Fi and USB data transfer
Large measurement-data storage capacity
Optional SDD detector configuration
No conventional destructive sample preparation required

Key Features

Handheld XRF Technology
The Terra990 uses X-ray fluorescence technology to determine the elemental composition of precious-metal materials without physically damaging the tested item.

Precious Metal Analysis
The instrument is designed specifically for analysis of precious metals including:
Gold (Au)
Silver (Ag)
Platinum (Pt)
Palladium (Pd)
Rhodium (Rh)
Ruthenium (Ru)
Iridium (Ir)

Gold Purity & Karat Testing
The Terra990 can be used to determine gold composition and support gold purity and K-value testing for jewelry and investment gold.

Fast Analysis
AXR Scientific states that measurement results can be displayed within seconds, making the Terra990 suitable for rapid purchasing, inspection, sorting and quality-control decisions.

Non-Destructive Testing
Because the analysis is performed using XRF, jewelry and other valuable precious-metal items can be examined without the destructive sampling associated with some traditional analytical methods.

Si-PIN or SDD Detector
The Terra990 can be configured with a high-performance Si-PIN detector or optimized SDD detector. AXR Scientific notes that the optional SDD configuration can improve resolution and reduce analysis time.

Automatic Filter Selection
The analyzer incorporates a multi-position automatic filter changer to optimize measurement conditions for different analytical requirements.

Radiation Safety
The Terra990 includes a safety guard system with automatic tube shutoff when no sample is detected, together with password-protected user security.

Key Specifications

Brand: AXR Scientific
Model: Terra990
Product Type: Handheld Precious Metal XRF Analyzer
Analytical Technology: X-ray fluorescence
Excitation Source: High-performance Ag-target microfocus X-ray tube
Tube Voltage: 50 kV
Detector: High-performance Si-PIN / optimized SDD, depending on configuration
Filter: Multi-position automatic filter changer
Collimator: 5 mm
Window: Kapton anti-puncture window, optional
Display: Capacitive-touch color display
Battery: 7.2 V Li-ion, 6,800 mAh
Data Storage: 100,000+ measurement records
Data Transfer: Wi-Fi and USB
Camera: Integrated CCD autofocus camera, optional
Elements: Au, Ag, Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru, Ir, Zn, Cu, Ni, Co, Fe and additional elements depending on configuration
Operating Temperature: -10°C to +50°C
Humidity: 0–80%
Weight: Approximately 1.5 kg including battery
Dimensions: Approximately 220 × 91 × 276 mm
Software Languages: English and other languages

Applications

The AXR Scientific Terra990 is suitable for:
Gold jewelry testing
Silver jewelry testing
Platinum jewelry testing
Palladium analysis
Gold purity testing
Gold karat testing
Investment-gold verification
Precious-metal recycling
Pawnshop metal inspection
Jewelry manufacturing
Jewelry purchasing
Precious-metal quality control
Precious-metal trading
Precious-metal refining
Recycled precious-metal analysis
Precious-metal catalyst analysis

AXR Scientific specifically identifies precious-metal recycling, jewelry dealers and makers, pawnshops and quality-inspection agencies as key application areas.

Precious Metals That Can Be Analyzed

Gold
Used for determining gold concentration and supporting purity/K-value assessment of jewelry and investment gold.

Silver
Suitable for quantitative analysis of silver-containing precious-metal products.

Platinum
Supports platinum analysis in jewelry and other precious-metal materials.

Palladium
Can be used for palladium identification and concentration analysis.

Rhodium, Ruthenium & Iridium
These elements can be included for applications involving precious-metal recycling and catalyst analysis, depending on the instrument’s calibration.

What is the AXR Scientific Terra990 used for?
The Terra990 is primarily used for precious-metal purity and elemental analysis, particularly gold, silver, platinum and palladium in jewelry, investment metals and recycled materials.

Can the Terra990 test gold purity?
Yes. It is designed for gold concentration and purity analysis and can support K-value testing of gold jewelry.

Is the Terra990 destructive?
No. XRF analysis is a non-destructive testing method, allowing valuable jewelry and precious-metal objects to be tested without conventional destructive sampling.

What precious metals can it analyze?
Depending on configuration, the Terra990 can analyze Au, Ag, Pt, Pd, Rh, Ru and Ir, along with other elements such as Cu, Zn, Ni, Co and Fe.

Does the Terra990 have an SDD detector?
An optimized SDD detector is available as a configuration option in addition to the Si-PIN detector. AXR Scientific states that the SDD option can improve resolution and reduce analysis time.

How much data can it store?
AXR Scientific specifies storage for more than 100,000 measurement records.

Does it have wireless connectivity?
Yes. The published specifications include Wi-Fi and USB data-transfer options.