Bruker CTX 800 Countertop XRF Analyzer

Description

Bruker CTX 800 Countertop XRF Analyzer – Portable Mg-U Elemental Analysis System

The Bruker CTX 800 Countertop XRF Analyzer is a compact, portable X-ray fluorescence system designed for fast elemental analysis in laboratory, industrial, mining, environmental, metal, and process-control applications. It combines a 4 W Rh-target X-ray tube, graphene-window silicon drift detector, automatic filter selection, and flexible 3 mm, 5 mm, and 8 mm spot sizes. The CTX 800 analyzes elements from Magnesium (Mg) to Uranium (U) and supports assay, grade identification, pass/fail, and limit-testing workflows.

Main Benefits

Wide elemental range from Mg to U
Compact countertop design for space-efficient operation
Portable battery-powered configuration
High-performance graphene-window SDD detector
Flexible 3 mm, 5 mm, and 8 mm measurement spots
Automatic five-position filter changer
Suitable for laboratory and on-site elemental analysis
Built-in safety features for controlled X-ray operation

Key Features

4 W Rh-target X-ray tube with 6–50 kV excitation range
Graphene-window SDD detector with 20 mm² detector area
Typical detector resolution below 145 eV at 450,000 cps
SharpBeam™ collimation technology for controlled measurement geometry
3 mm, 5 mm, and 8 mm collimator options
Five-position automatic filter changer
Integrated touchscreen display
Assay, Grade ID, Grade Pass/Fail, and Limit Testing modes
Battery or AC operation
Password protection and safety interlock features
Optional color CMOS camera
USB, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth connectivity
Optional accessories including barcode scanner, mobile printer, GPS receiver, laptop kit, and sample preparation equipment

Key Specifications

Model: CTX 800
Technology: X-ray Fluorescence (XRF)
X-ray Tube: Rh target, 4 W
Tube Voltage: 6–50 kV
Tube Current: 5–200 µA
Detector: Graphene-window Silicon Drift Detector (SDD)
Detector Area: 20 mm²
Typical Resolution: <145 eV at 450,000 cps
Elemental Range: Mg–U
Spot Sizes: 8 mm, 5 mm, or 3 mm
Filter: Five-position automatic filter changer
Display: 3.7-inch LCD touchscreen, 640 × 480 pixels
Dimensions: Approximately 13.5 × 13.8 × 25 cm according to Bruker’s current CTX brochure
Weight: Approximately 7.5 kg including battery
Power: 7.2 V Li-Ion battery and AC adapter
Testing Modes: Assay, Grade ID, Grade Pass/Fail, Limit Testing
Safety: Password protection, no-sample backscatter shutoff, and IR proximity sensor

Applications

The Bruker CTX 800 can be used for elemental analysis across a variety of industries, including:
Metal and alloy identification
Mining and mineral analysis
Soil and environmental testing
Industrial process monitoring
Steel and slag analysis
Oil and petroleum product analysis
Lubricant and additive analysis
Food and agricultural screening
Fertilizer analysis
Quality control and material verification

What is the Bruker CTX 800 used for?
The CTX 800 is an XRF elemental analyzer used to identify and measure the elemental composition of materials in applications such as metals, mining, environmental analysis, agriculture, food screening, and industrial process control.

What elements can the CTX 800 analyze?
The CTX 800 has a published elemental range from Magnesium (Mg) to Uranium (U).

What type of detector does the CTX 800 use?
It uses a graphene-window silicon drift detector (SDD) with a 20 mm² detector area and typical resolution below 145 eV at 450,000 cps.

What are the available measurement spot sizes?
The CTX 800 supports 8 mm, 5 mm, and 3 mm spot sizes, allowing measurements to be adapted to different sample areas.

Is the CTX 800 portable?
Yes. The system is designed as a compact portable countertop XRF analyzer and can operate using its Li-Ion battery or AC power.

Does the CTX 800 have safety features?
Yes. The system includes safety-related features such as sample and lid interlocks, password protection, backscatter protection, and an IR proximity sensor.