Description
Ensure confidence in your handheld XRF measurements with the ERM-EC680m Handheld XRF Certified Reference Material (CRM). Produced by the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC), this certified low-density polyethylene (LDPE) reference material is specifically designed for the verification, quality control, and performance validation of handheld XRF analyzers used for RoHS, WEEE, and consumer goods compliance screening.
ERM-EC680m contains certified concentrations of multiple regulated elements commonly evaluated during hazardous substance screening, making it an excellent reference material for laboratories, manufacturers, importers, third-party testing facilities, and handheld XRF operators. As the lower-level companion material to ERM-EC681m, it is well suited for verifying instrument performance near common regulatory screening thresholds.
This CRM is ideal for routine instrument verification, analyst proficiency testing, method validation, calibration verification, and demonstrating ongoing instrument performance.
Whether you're screening toys, electronics, plastics, cables, consumer products, or industrial polymers, ERM-EC680m provides a trusted certified standard for maintaining confidence in your XRF results.
Applications
- RoHS Compliance Screening
- WEEE Compliance Testing
- Consumer Goods Testing
- Electronics Manufacturing
- Plastic Component Verification
- Polymer Identification
- Quality Control Laboratories
- Third-Party Testing Laboratories
- Incoming Material Inspection
- Factory Quality Assurance
- Handheld XRF Performance Verification
- Instrument Validation
- Daily QC Checks
- ISO 17025 Laboratory Support
Compatible Handheld XRF Analyzers
Compatible with virtually all handheld XRF analyzers designed for RoHS and consumer goods analysis, including Niton, Olympus/Evident, SciAps, Bruker, Hitachi, etc.
Certified Elements
ERM-EC680m is certified for:
- Arsenic (As)
- Bromine (Br)
- Cadmium (Cd)
- Chlorine (Cl)
- Chromium (Cr)
- Mercury (Hg)
- Lead (Pb)
- Sulfur (S)
- Antimony (Sb)
- Tin (Sn)
- Zinc (Zn)
Material
- Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Granular polymer reference material
- Certified Reference Material (CRM)
- Produced by the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC)
Typical Uses
- Daily instrument performance verification
- Calibration verification
- Measurement repeatability studies
- Analyst training
- Laboratory quality control
- Method validation
- Preventative maintenance verification
- Customer acceptance testing
Why Purchase from Alloy Geek?
At Alloy Geek, we specialize exclusively in handheld XRF technology. Every certified reference material we offer is selected specifically for handheld XRF performance verification and supported by experts who understand real-world instrument operation.
Whether you're performing incoming inspections, RoHS compliance screening, or production quality control, we help ensure your handheld XRF delivers reliable and defensible results.
Do Good Science.
Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CRM Number | ERM-EC680m |
| Material | Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) |
| Form | Polymer Granules |
| Intended Use | Handheld XRF Verification |
| Application | RoHS, WEEE, Consumer Goods |
| Certified Elements | As, Br, Cd, Cl, Cr, Hg, Pb, S, Sb, Sn, Zn |
| Certificate Included | Yes |
| Traceability | European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) |
What's Included
- ERM-EC680m Certified Reference Material
- Official ERM-EC680m Certificate of Analysis (PDF)
- Protective packaging for shipment and storage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ERM-EC680m?
ERM-EC680m is a certified low-density polyethylene (LDPE) reference material produced by the European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC). It is designed for quality control, instrument verification, and method validation of handheld XRF analyzers used for RoHS and consumer goods testing.
How is ERM-EC680m different from ERM-EC681m?
ERM-EC680m is the lower-level companion material to ERM-EC681m. It contains lower certified concentrations of the target elements, making it particularly useful for verifying handheld XRF performance near regulatory screening limits and evaluating instrument sensitivity.
Can I use ERM-EC680m with any handheld XRF analyzer?
Yes. ERM-EC680m is compatible with most handheld XRF analyzers designed for plastics, RoHS, and consumer goods applications, including models from Thermo Scientific, Evident, Olympus, Hitachi, Bruker, SciAps, and other major manufacturers.
Is this material suitable for daily quality control checks?
Absolutely. Many laboratories and manufacturers use ERM-EC680m as part of their daily quality control procedures to verify instrument performance before testing production samples.
Does handheld XRF identify restricted brominated flame retardants or hexavalent chromium?
No. Handheld XRF measures total elemental bromine and total chromium. It cannot distinguish between different brominated compounds or determine whether chromium is present as Cr(III) or Cr(VI). When chemical speciation is required for regulatory purposes, additional laboratory testing is necessary.