X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Applications
Energy Dispersive XRF Spectrometry offers a nondestructive and economical testing solution for a variety of application needs. Some of the more common applications of interest are noted below (some with additional info linked) and the XRF Application Specialists of Eastern Applied Research are available to discuss your specific testing interest and the options best suited to solve them - contact us with questions.
If you have a testing need not listed, or would like more info on any applications listed, then contact us here and we'll work to get you the information you need to confirm XRF is a viable testing option for your organization.
Quality Control of Coating Thickness and Thin Films
newest analyzer, the Hitachi FT230 XRF, is a game changer for these
Coating Thickness Measurements
single-layer, multi-layer, composition, ultra thin film analysis, plating bath analysis
Ultra Thin Film Measurements Focus
Gauges for Plating Thickness; eddy/mag thickness gauges
anodized plating, paint thickness, metals on ferrous and non-ferrous substrates
Electronics and Electronic Component Applications
often handled by the Hitachi EA1000AIII analyzer
RoHS Testing, electronics compliance
NEW: Phthalates Testing Equipment by Hitachi High-Tech
Counterfeit Components Detection (SAE Standard AS6171/3)
(some RoHS Testers have additional capabilities, i.e. coating thickness)
Analytical Laboratory Equipment (click here for more information)
X-ray fluorescence analyzers for both industrial and academic laboratory interests
Industrial Process Control
typically using Hitachi Bulk Analyzers
Cement Analysis
Wood Preservatives Analysis
Fuel Analysis Interests; sulfur (ASTM D4294), chlorine, etc
Wear Metals in Lubrication Oils
Silicone on Paper
Textiles and Fabric Testing Interests
Alloy Analysis / Metals Testing
typically using Hitachi Handheld XRF systems
Positive Material Identification (PMI)
XRF for Weld Analysis
Scrap Metal Recycling
Precious Metal Assay (gold testing)
Geological / Environmental / Mining Related
Mining Applications; ore grade analysis
Oxide Analysis in Geological Samples
Limestone Purity Analysis
Soil Testing Interests; EPA 6200, site remediation
newest analyzer, the Hitachi FT230 XRF, is a game changer for these
Coating Thickness Measurements
single-layer, multi-layer, composition, ultra thin film analysis, plating bath analysis
Ultra Thin Film Measurements Focus
Gauges for Plating Thickness; eddy/mag thickness gauges
anodized plating, paint thickness, metals on ferrous and non-ferrous substrates
Electronics and Electronic Component Applications
often handled by the Hitachi EA1000AIII analyzer
RoHS Testing, electronics compliance
NEW: Phthalates Testing Equipment by Hitachi High-Tech
Counterfeit Components Detection (SAE Standard AS6171/3)
(some RoHS Testers have additional capabilities, i.e. coating thickness)
Analytical Laboratory Equipment (click here for more information)
X-ray fluorescence analyzers for both industrial and academic laboratory interests
Industrial Process Control
typically using Hitachi Bulk Analyzers
Cement Analysis
Wood Preservatives Analysis
Fuel Analysis Interests; sulfur (ASTM D4294), chlorine, etc
Wear Metals in Lubrication Oils
Silicone on Paper
Textiles and Fabric Testing Interests
Alloy Analysis / Metals Testing
typically using Hitachi Handheld XRF systems
Positive Material Identification (PMI)
XRF for Weld Analysis
Scrap Metal Recycling
Precious Metal Assay (gold testing)
Geological / Environmental / Mining Related
Mining Applications; ore grade analysis
Oxide Analysis in Geological Samples
Limestone Purity Analysis
Soil Testing Interests; EPA 6200, site remediation