{"product_id":"bruker-titan-360-handheld-xrf-analyzer-alloy","title":"Bruker TITAN 360 Handheld XRF Analyzer – Alloy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdvanced Alloy Identification \u0026amp; Scrap Metal Sorting with Light-Element Analysis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBruker TITAN 360 Handheld XRF Analyzer – Alloy\u003c\/strong\u003e is configured for fast, nondestructive alloy identification, scrap metal sorting, incoming material inspection, and Positive Material Identification (PMI).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the ability to measure important light elements including \u003cstrong\u003ealuminum (Al), magnesium (Mg), silicon (Si), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the TITAN 360 expands alloy identification into applications where light-element chemistry is critical to reliable grade identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor scrap processors, metal recyclers, alloy suppliers, manufacturers, and inspection professionals, the TITAN 360 provides rapid elemental chemistry and alloy identification directly at the point of inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Alloy Sorting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TITAN 360 is designed to quickly identify and separate ferrous and nonferrous alloys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePoint the analyzer at the material, initiate the test, and use the resulting elemental chemistry and grade identification to make sorting, purchasing, receiving, or material verification decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon applications include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrap metal sorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum alloy sorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnesium alloy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless steel identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-alloy and tool steel sorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNickel and cobalt alloy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCopper, brass, and bronze sorting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTitanium alloy identification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositive Material Identification (PMI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncoming material inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal purchasing and receiving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturing and quality control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLight-Element Analysis: Al, Mg, Si, P \u0026amp; 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