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Elemental Analysis by XRF

Elemental Analysis by XRF

X-ray Fluorescence (XRF) is a non-destructive analytical technique used for determining the elemental composition of materials. These methods are widely applied in industrial quality control, environmental monitoring, and research. 

                                                                                 

 

 

Specifications 

Vanta XRF analyzer specifications 

 

Specifications 

Dimensions (W×L×H) 

8.3cm × 24.2cm × 28.9cm (3.26in. × 9.5in. × 11.4in.) 

Weight 

Vanta L, C, and M — 1.48kg (3.25lb) [base wt.]; 1.70kg (3.75lb) with battery Vanta Element series — 1.32kg (2.90lb) [base wt.]; 1.54kg (3.40lb) with battery 

Excitation source 

4-watt X-ray tube — Ag, Rh, or W anode (application optimized) 5–200µA VMR, VMW, VCA, Vanta Element-S: 8–50keV VCR and VCW: 8–40keV VLW, Vanta Element: 8–35keV 

Primary beam filtration 

Eight automatically selected filter positions per beam per method (VLW and Vanta Element are equipped with a single fixed filter) (Vanta Element-S is equipped with a 4-position wheel) 

Detector 

M series: Large area silicon drift detector C series, Vanta Element-S: Silicon drift detector L series and Vanta Element: Si PIN detector 

Power 

Removable Li-ion batteries or 18V AC power adaptor unit 

Elemental range 

VMR, VCR, VCA Vanta Element-S = Mg–U; VMW, VCW = Al–U; VLW and Vanta Element = Ti–U 

 

Our Services 

  • Alloy composition measurement of metal samples 

  • Scrap metal testing 

  • On-site soil testing 

  • Positive material identification (PMI) and alloy analysis 

  • Food safety analysis (Foreign body identification, heavy metal identification in food products, poultries and fisheries) 

Test Rates 

Test Name 

Cost of the test
(MIST students and Faculty)
(in BDT)

Cost of the test
(General)
(in BDT) 

Elemental Analysis using portable XRF 

2000

5000 

 

Query (For Appointment) 

  • Lab In-Charge: Mosharat Belal Tahia (Lecturer) 

Contact:  +8801521726686

Email: tahia@nse.mist.ac.bd

  • Program Coordinator: Lt. Cdr. Tamanna Islam Eti

Contact: +8801769024176 

Email: prog.coordinator@nse.mist.ac.bd