Description
Olympus Vanta L Series Soil Foot – Ground-Level Sampling Accessory
Stabilize Surface Testing for Soil, Sediment, and Powder Analysis with Your Vanta L Series XRF
The Olympus Vanta L Series Soil Foot is a rugged, clip-on accessory designed to stabilize your handheld XRF when testing flat, granular, or uneven samples such as soils, sediments, ores, and powders. Ideal for environmental assessments, mining, and field-based geochemical exploration, the soil foot helps ensure optimal detector-to-sample distance and consistent measurement geometry during in-situ analysis.
Technical Overview
- Purpose: Enhances accuracy and repeatability for ground-level or flat sample XRF testing
- Construction: Durable polymer and aluminum frame with integrated spacing ring
- Design: Slides and locks securely over the nose of Olympus Vanta L Series analyzers
- Geometry Control: Maintains fixed stand-off distance between analyzer window and test surface
- Protective Function: Shields the detector and window from debris, contact, and cross-contamination
- Ideal For: Soils, powders, tailings, mineral sands, and other loose media
Key Features
- Improved Sampling Accuracy: Keeps sample-to-detector distance consistent for repeatable readings
- Protection from Contamination: Reduces risk of damaging the analyzer’s X-ray window
- Tool-Free Attachment: Quickly mounts to the analyzer nose with a friction-lock fit
- Field-Ready Design: Withstands rugged outdoor use—ideal for EPA work, mining camps, and environmental labs
- Designed for Precision: Optimized window aperture maintains a defined analytical spot size
What’s Included
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(1x) Olympus Soil Foot Accessory for Vanta L Series
Best Use Scenarios
- Environmental site assessments
- Soil screening for Pb, As, Cr, Cd, Zn, and other contaminants
- Mining & mineral exploration (surface ore screening)
- Agricultural and construction site sampling
- In-field analysis of powders, dust, or tailings
💡 Pro Tip from Alloy Geek 💡
Pair the Soil Foot with the Vanta Field Test Stand or USB-connected PC interface for a powerful semi-benchtop field setup. Ideal for extended soil surveys or EPA protocols requiring hands-free measurement.
Note
- New delivers in 2 weeks
- Refurbished available as supply allows
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