SciAps XRF Analyzer Models
The world’s lightest, smallest, fastest, high precision family of XRF analyzers. Speed, precision, beautifully packaged. The X’s weigh barely 3 lbs, are lightning fast, and can be used all day long without fatigue. They’re built on the Android platform for global connectivity. Manage your data and fleet anywhere, print or email results seamlessly. And Visibility? The X features the latest 5″ Smartphone display for easy viewing in all lighting conditions. Integrated camera/video for sample viewing with all models.
X-550-XRF Analyzer
The SciAps X-550 sets a new performance standard for handheld XRF. Weighing 2.8 lbs. (1.3 kg) with the battery, it’s the lightest, fastest, most articulate X-ray gun ever made. It delivers the small size, blazing speed and high precision of the SciAps X Series in a perfectly balanced device. It’s fast on all alloys, including aluminums. The X-550 uses the industry’s most powerful X-ray tube, operating up to 3x the power in the Beam 2 setting compared to the SciAps X-505 and other handheld XRF analyzers. The unique geometry and tube power optimize performance for low atomic number measurement applications including sulfidic corrosion (low Si), phosphorus and sulfur, and aluminum alloys, as well as for residuals analysis per API 751 and 5L specifications.
X-Ray Tube
40 kV, 200 uA Rh anode and 10KV, 500 uA for alloy testing, 50 kV, 200 uA anode for most other apps
Detector, Rate
20 mm2 siiliicon drift detector (active area), 140eV resolution FWHM at 5.95 Mn K-alpha line
X-505-XRF Analyzer
The SciAps X-505 is the smallest, lightest weight handheld X-ray analyzer ever made. In terms of speed, it is second only to the X-550. Weighing in at 2.8 lbs. with the battery, it delivers the small size, blazing speed and high precision of the SciAps X Series in a perfectly balanced device. It’s fast on all alloys, including aluminums. With it’s state-of-the-art design and excellent heat handling, the X-505 can run all day long, even in the hottest climates, without requiring down time due to overheating.
X-Ray Tube
40 kV, 200 uA Rh anode and 10KV, 500 uA for alloy testing, 50 kV, 200 uA Au for most other apps
Detector, Rate
20 mm2 siiliicon drift detector (active area), 140eV resolution FWHM at 5.95 Mn K-alpha line
X-505-Pb-XRF Analyzer
X-550 Pb employs an X-ray tube that uses an electric current under high voltage to produce X-rays. The latest X-ray tube and detector technology deliver the fastest and most accurate lead paint results. X-ray eliminates radioactive isotopes. No isotope replacement costs, isotope disposal costs, or regulatory and financial burden for owning and tracking radioactive materials.
The X-550 Pb complements existing applications. Select a rhodium X-ray tube anode or gold X-ray tube anode, depending on whether you also want to perform environmental testing for EPA Priority Pollutant and RCRA metals, or alloy or mining materials analysis. Optional apps include Lead in Soil, Alloy, Geochem (Mining), Empirical, Environmental Metals.
X-Ray Tube
5 W X-ray tube. Typical: , 40 kV, 200 uA Rh or Au anode. Anode choice depends on what other apps users may want to add.
Detector, Rate
20 mm2 silicon drift detector (active area), 140 eV resolution FWHM at 5.95 Mn K-alpha line.
X-555-XRF Analyzer
The SciAps X-505 is the world's most powerful handheld XRF. Premium performance begins with the most advanced handheld XRF technology available, led by a 55 kV X-ray tube for extra low detection limits on key elements like Ag, Cd, Sn, Sb and Ba. Up to three automated beam settings provide optimal performance across the entire periodic table from Mg to U. All in a rugged instrument with state-of-the-art software and outstanding thermal dissipation.
X-Ray Tube
5 W X-ray tube. Max 55 kV, 200 uA. Au anode.
Detector, Rate
20 mm2 silicon drift detector (active area), 140 eV resolution FWHM at 5.95 Mn K-alpha line.
X-5-XRF Analyzer
The X-5 XRF with traditional XRF PiN technology generally does not measure lighter elements Mg, Si, Al, P, and S in alloys or other materials, and it acquires X-ray data at about 10x lower rates (so 3x less precision) than today’s state of the art drift detector technology. However, for many applications, this technique may be perfectly acceptable.For these users, we’ve re-engineered this classic detector technology and equipped it with more features for many applications at a great value.
X-Ray Tube
4 W, 40 kV Rh anode X-ray tube
Detector, Rate
7 mm2 PIN diode detector (active area), 200 eV resolution FWHM at 5.95 Mn K-alpha line
X-50-XRF Analyzer
The “classic” model for many applications at a great value.
The X-50 features PiN diode technology, which is the previous generation detector prior to the advent of silicon drift detectors. The PiN technology processes a factor of 10x – 20x lower X-ray rates than the silicon drift detectors, and has resolution that is about 100 eV less (greater width). However for many applications such as basic sorting of stainless, high temp and copper alloys, or analyze base or heavy metals in soils, ores, powders, etc. the PiN technology is satisfactory. The X-50 will NOT measure Mg, Al or Si, and in some materials can measure P and S at the 1% level. Limits of detection will be 5x higher (elevated) compared to SDD versions of the X. However the X-50 features an attractive price point for the applications that work well. The X-50 includes the same advanced X-ray tube as other X models (operating at 40 kV max.), integrated camera, video, and the Android OS platform. The X-50 is available for alloy, environmental, mining/exploration, industrial and user-customizable applications. Analyzers may be factory calibrated with fundamental parameters, Compton Normalization (EPA Method 6200), or user defined empirical calibrations.
X-Ray Tube
40 kV, Rh anode (alloy) or Au anode (Geochem, Soil, others)
Detector, Rate
7 mm2 PIN Diode, Standard DPP, 15k cps, 50% live
X-200-XRF Analyzer
The Workhorse. Our X-200 XRF analyzer is the Perfect Blend of High Performance and Attractive Price.
The X-200 offers comparable or superior speed and performance to the top end analyzers from other brands. It uses a top performing SDD like the X-300 and a more standard version of pulse processing electronics. The X-200 has the same highly optimized X-ray tube and detector geometry as the X-300. The X-200 is rapidly becoming the choice for scrap processing and non-destructive testing due to the speed and analytical performance combined with the lightweight, small form-factor design. It’s fast on every alloy family including aluminum alloys. For geochemical applications, LODS are about 1.5x higher than the X-300, and it offers the same suites of elements for environmental, pathfinder, exploration and mining. Also available is the SciAps Empirical App for users that want to test other types of materials and generate their own calibration models. Analyzers may be factory calibrated with fundamental parameters, Compton Normalization (EPA Method 6200), or user defined empirical calibrations.
X-Ray Tube
40 kV, Rh anode (alloy) or 50 kV Au anode (Geochem, Soil, others).
Detector, Rate
20 mm2 standard SDD and DPP. 125k cps, > 90% live.
SciAps LIBS Analyzer Models
.From sophisticated analysis of ultra-low elemental concentrations in alloys, ores, brines and powders, to basic material or scrap sorting, SciAps offers a model for your application. And we defy obsolescence. Any lower performing model can be upgraded to a higher performing model at any time. You’re never obsolete with a SciAps LIBS.
Z-901 LIBS Analyzer
The Z-901 features an all-new ergonomic design, a 0.5 lb. weight reduction down to about 3.5 lbs. (1.6 kg), improved heat dissipation, and completely updated software and processing electronics.
The Z-901 also leads the way featuring the first-ever “dual burn” technology. Users can test with the 901 either using an “air burn” method or using argon-purge for applications requiring higher precision and lower limits of detection.
The Z-901 uses a single spectrometer to cover the wavelength range of 200 – 440 nm. It is factory calibrated for a suite of 15-20 elements, depending on application. Or operators may use the accompanying ProfileBuilder software package to customize to specific elements, their own calibration standards, and spectral processing. The Z-901 can be setup to measure the emissions of any element EXCEPT Li, Na, H, C, N, O, Cl, Br, F, Ce, Rb, S. Common factory-calibrated applications include alloy, mining and environmental analysis, typically for beryllium in soil.
Analytical Range
General alloy testing for scrap sorting, PMI/NDT or quality assurance. Does not measure carbon.
Spectrometer/Range
200 nm – 420 nm
Z-901-CSi LIBS Analyzer
The “CSi” is a dedicated unit for measuring carbon and silicon in steels and stainless. It is the ideal tool if you own handheld XRF units and want to continue to use those for measuring common alloy elements such as Cr, V, Mn, Ni, Cu, Mo, Nb, etc. but need the occasional carbon and/or silicon measurement. The CSi opens up a very cost-effective option for many NDT professionals that have older XRF units and may only want to add in C and Si measurements in order to determine carbon equivalents (CE), verify L versus H-grade stainless or include a carbon measurement with low RE steels.
Analytical Range
Analyzes carbon and silicon only. The perfect complement to your XRF.
Spectrometer/Range
190 nm – 260 nm
Z-902-C LIBS Analyzer
The Z-902 “C” is a dedicated NDT/PMI analyzer for carbon content and a wide range of alloys and alloy bases. It features 2 spectrometers (instead of one in the 901) to extend the spectral range down to 190 nm with high resolution, specifically to measure carbon content in steels, stainless and other alloys. The Z-902 is the analyzer of choice globally for the measuring carbon content in alloys, and carbon equivalents. It is also factory calibrated for a suite of 15-20 elements in 7 common alloy bases: aluminum, steel, stainless, nickel, cobalt, titanium and copper bases. Additional bases or calibrations may be added by the factory or the user.
Analytical Range
Ideal for carbon analysis in steel and L, H-grade stainless and nickel alloys. Also measures general alloy elements and carbon equivalents, residuals. Does NOT measure Li.
Spectrometer/Range
190 nm – 440 nm
Z-903 LIBS Analyzer
The Z-903 accomplishes what no other portable analyzer has done. It’s a handheld analyzer that measures every element in the periodic table of the elements – from H to U. It uses the same powerful laser as SciAps other Z-900 models, but with an extended spectrometer range from 190 nm out to 950 nm. The extended range allows emission lines from elements H, F, N, O, Br, Cl, Rb, Cs and S to be measured. These lines cannot be measured with the other Z-900 series analyzers. There are other benefits to the extended range. For example, it measures a more sensitive line for lithium near 675 nm to achieve limits of detection in the 2-5 ppm range. It also measures a more sensitive, and interference-free line for potassium (K). The more traditional potassium lines have heavy iron interference, whereas the line used by the Z-903 is free of such interference.
Analytical Range
Measures every element in the periodic table. Measures carbon in geochemical samples and total organic carbon (TOC). Not for carbon in steel or stainless alloys.
Spectrometer/Range
190 nm – 625 nm
