Eastern Applied Research has added a portable XRF analyser to its product line-up, which focuses on fast, accurate and low-cost lead content detection and precious metal analysis.
The Quick-Shot XRF System is for detecting lead content to meet various regulations (CPSIA, ROHS) but also performs precious-metal analysis and alloy identification.
With the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) affecting retailers, manufacturers and importers of large and small children's products, the hand-held analysers provide a testing method that is not limited by a product size or location.
The Quick-Shot XRF detects well below the parts-per-million (ppm) levels determined hazardous in the CPSIA regulation.
The analyser uses micro-components that are powerful enough to perform with accuracy, sensitivity and repeatability.
The 40kV micro X-ray tube and a Si-pin detection system are powered by a rechargeable lithium battery, making mobile analysis of sulphur to uranium possible.
A removable high-definition PDA allows the user to direct software with touch-screen use and offers immediate review of results.
For long-term storage and analysis the results are transferable to any computer using Bluetooth technology.
Precious metal analysis is another application that resulted in Eastern Applied offering its hand-held system.
As gold prices continue to rise, more organisations are looking for new methods to collect scrap jewellery and accurately determine the full precious metal concentration on site.
The portability of the Quick-Shot XRF from Eastern Applied allows users to do this.
In addition to the hand-held analyser, Eastern Applied Research offers a variety of new and reconditioned desktop instruments.
Services include on-site certification and repairs, third-party testing for lead content and an accredited reference standards laboratory.
