Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics
X-ray fluorescence analysis
Building Chemistry, Building Biology, Hygiene
| Measurement | Determination of the chemical composition, elemental analysis |
| Measurement object | Solids, pressed powders, loose powders, liquids, filters, bulk material |
Technical data
| Spectrometer | Epsilon 3 XL |
| X-ray source | Rh-radiation (9 W), Be-windows |
| Type of spectrometer | Energy dispersive spectrometer |
| Detector | Silicon-drift detector (high resolution) |
| Measurement range | Fluorine to uranium |
| Accuracy | ppm – % |
| Number of samples | 10-fold sample changer |
Special features
| Massive samples | Measurement of massive samples with a maximum height of 10 cm possible |
| Measurement in cups | The measurement in cups allows the investigation of fluids and loose powders. |
| Helium atmosphere | The measurement in helium atmosphere allows the determination of light elements (e.g., fluorine). |
| Standardless analysis | A special software enables to achieve the best possible analysis without dedicated methods or certified standards. |