Compact, affordable energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) analyser exceeds standard for determining low-sulphur content of automotive fuels
The new Spectro iQ energy-dispersive X-ray fluorescence (ED-XRF) system from Spectro Analytical Instruments advances analysis of sulphur in fuels into measurement ranges previously restricted to significantly more expensive wavelength-dispersive XRF systems.
The recently introduced bench-top Spectro iQ offers enhanced performance at a more affordable price than previously available ED-XRF systems.
The system is fully compliant with and, in fact, exceeds the latest and more demanding testing standards issued by the UK Energy Institute (formerly Institute of Petroleum), IP 532/05, for determination of the low-sulphur content of automotive fuels.
The Spectro iQ has a detection limit for sulphur in fuels of less than 1ppm and provides a complete and simultaneous analysis of all other critical and relevant elements, including lead, manganese, nickel and vanadium.
Its performance is based on new C-Force polarised optics that provide a level of sensitivity said to be previously unavailable in an ED-XRF analyser.
In addition, its electrically cooled Si-drift detector achieves excellent spectral resolution and is able to handle high count rates.
The Spectro iQ also is user friendly, featuring a unique method wizard that takes users through the analysing process step-by-step making it easy to build an analysis method.
