One Analyzer. Six Powerful Applications. Professional XRF Testing Made Easy.

The Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert handheld XRF analyzer is a versatile, high-performance instrument available for short-term and long-term rental from Alloy Geek. Equipped with six analytical modes, this powerful X-ray fluorescence analyzer supports everything from industrial alloy sorting and precious metals testing to catalytic converter analysis, RoHS screening, and lead paint testing.

Whether you're identifying unknown metals, verifying manufacturing materials, evaluating jewelry, or screening consumer products, renting the X-MET8000 Expert gives you access to professional-grade elemental analysis without the substantial investment of purchasing an instrument.

Its advanced silicon drift detector (SDD), light element analysis capabilities, and easy-to-use touchscreen make it an excellent choice for industrial facilities, recycling companies, environmental professionals, jewelry businesses, and testing laboratories.

Included Analytical Modes

• Alloy (Heavy & Light Elements)
• Alloy+
• Regulated Goods (RoHS/WEEE)
• Precious Metals
• Car Catalyst
• Lead in Paint (non HUD)

Why Rent the Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert?

The X-MET8000 Expert combines the capabilities of several specialized XRF applications in one portable instrument.

Instead of purchasing expensive analytical equipment for a temporary project, renting allows you to access advanced XRF technology when you need it.

Key rental advantages include:

• Six Installed Analytical Modes: Alloy, Alloy+, Regulated Goods, Precious Metals, Car Catalyst, and Lead in Paint.
• Advanced Elemental Analysis: Measure a broad range of elements, including light elements such as magnesium, aluminum, and silicon.
• Non-Destructive Testing: Analyze materials without cutting, consuming, or significantly altering the sample.
• Portable Operation: Perform measurements at your facility, jobsite, warehouse, scrap yard, or testing location.
• Flexible Rental Durations: Weekly, monthly, and extended rental options.
• Professional Support: Virtual training and technical assistance from Alloy Geek.
• Cost-Effective Access: Use advanced XRF equipment without the capital expense of purchasing an analyzer.

The X-MET8000 Expert is particularly useful for temporary projects, production increases, equipment downtime, material investigations, and businesses exploring new analytical capabilities.

Available XRF Analytical Modes & Applications

1. Alloy Mode – Industrial Alloy Identification, PMI & Scrap Metal Sorting

Fast, reliable metal identification for manufacturing, recycling, and industrial inspection.

The Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert is an excellent handheld XRF rental for industrial alloy identification, positive material identification (PMI), and scrap metal sorting.

Its standard Alloy Mode measures elemental composition and identifies alloy grades across a broad range of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.

Unlike basic handheld XRF analyzers that primarily measure heavier elements, the X-MET8000 Expert supports light element analysis, including magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), silicon (Si), phosphorus (P), and sulfur (S).

These capabilities expand its usefulness for aluminum alloy sorting, magnesium alloys, and other materials where light element chemistry is important for grade identification.

Common materials include:

• Stainless steels, including 300-series, 400-series, and duplex grades
• Low-alloy steels, tool steels, and chromium-molybdenum alloys
• Nickel alloys, including Inconel, Monel, and Hastelloy families
• Aluminum alloys, including common wrought and cast grades
• Copper alloys, brass, bronze, and copper-nickel
• Titanium alloys
• Cobalt-based alloys
• Magnesium alloys
• Mixed industrial scrap and specialty metals

Common customer applications:

• Scrap Metal Recycling: Identify and separate valuable metals to improve sorting accuracy and material recovery.
• Positive Material Identification (PMI): Verify piping, fittings, valves, flanges, and industrial components.
• Manufacturing QA/QC: Confirm incoming materials and inspect finished products.
• Metal Fabrication: Identify unknown alloys and verify materials before fabrication or welding.
• Warehouse Inventory: Identify unmarked materials and prevent costly material mix-ups.
• Plant Shutdowns & Maintenance: Perform temporary PMI inspections during turnarounds and equipment repairs.
• Aluminum Sorting: Identify aluminum alloy families using direct light element analysis.

Renting the X-MET8000 Expert provides a flexible solution for industrial projects requiring fast, non-destructive alloy identification without purchasing a dedicated PMI analyzer.

2. Alloy+ Mode – Enhanced Copper Alloy Sorting & Quantitative Metal Analysis

Improved elemental accuracy for copper alloys and specialized metal testing.

Alloy+ Mode expands the capabilities of standard alloy analysis by incorporating empirical calibration for improved quantitative measurements in selected alloy applications.

This is particularly valuable when analyzing copper-based materials, where accurate measurements of zinc, tin, nickel, lead, and other alloying elements can help distinguish between closely related grades.

For businesses sorting high-value copper alloys, the ability to differentiate materials can directly affect scrap valuation, material segregation, and manufacturing quality.

Common materials include:

• Brass alloys
• Bronze alloys
• Copper-nickel alloys
• Leaded and unleaded copper alloys
• Specialty copper-based engineering materials
• Selected industrial alloys requiring enhanced quantitative analysis

Common customer applications:

• Copper Scrap Recycling: Separate brass, bronze, and other copper alloy families for improved material grading.
• Brass & Bronze Identification: Differentiate copper alloys based on their elemental composition.
• Foundry Operations: Verify incoming copper alloy feedstock and finished castings.
• Manufacturing QA/QC: Confirm copper alloy chemistry against material specifications.
• Metal Purchasing: Evaluate incoming copper alloy materials before purchasing or processing.
• Material Investigations: Identify unknown copper-based components and investigate material discrepancies.

For copper recyclers, foundries, manufacturers, and specialty metal processors, Alloy+ provides an additional level of analytical capability beyond routine alloy identification.

3. Regulated Goods Mode – RoHS, WEEE & Consumer Product Screening

Screen electronics, plastics, and consumer products for regulated elements.

The Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert includes Regulated Goods Mode for elemental screening of materials associated with RoHS, WEEE, and consumer product testing applications.

This analytical mode is particularly useful for businesses evaluating electronic components, imported goods, plastic materials, coatings, and manufactured products for the presence of regulated elements.

Handheld XRF provides a fast, non-destructive screening method that can help identify materials requiring further investigation or laboratory analysis.

Common screening elements include:

• Lead (Pb)
• Cadmium (Cd)
• Mercury (Hg)
• Total Chromium (Cr)
• Total Bromine (Br)

These elemental measurements are useful in RoHS screening programs, particularly when evaluating materials for potential restricted-substance concerns.

Common customer applications:

• Electronics Manufacturing: Screen components, solder materials, housings, and electronic assemblies.
• RoHS Screening: Evaluate incoming materials and finished products for restricted-element concerns.
• WEEE Recycling: Identify regulated elements in electrical and electronic waste streams.
• Consumer Goods Testing: Screen toys, accessories, plastics, coatings, and imported products.
• Supplier Quality Control: Evaluate materials received from domestic and international suppliers.
• Product Development: Compare material formulations and investigate potential contamination.
• Recycling & Material Recovery: Screen mixed materials before processing or disposal.

For manufacturers, importers, electronics recyclers, and product testing companies, renting a handheld XRF analyzer can provide valuable screening capabilities without the cost of permanent laboratory equipment.

4. Precious Metals Mode – Gold, Silver, Platinum & Jewelry Testing

Non-destructive precious metal analysis for jewelry, bullion, and metal evaluation.

The X-MET8000 Expert includes Precious Metals Mode for elemental analysis of gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metal alloys.

This mode is useful for jewelry businesses, precious metal buyers, pawn shops, refiners, and individuals evaluating valuable metal items.

XRF testing measures the elemental composition of the sample surface, helping users estimate precious metal purity and identify alloying elements without destructive acid testing.

Common materials include:

• Gold jewelry and gold alloys
• Silver jewelry and sterling silver
• Platinum jewelry
• Palladium-containing alloys
• Precious metal scrap
• Dental alloys
• Selected bullion and investment metals

Common customer applications:

• Jewelry Testing: Evaluate gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metal jewelry.
• Gold Buying: Estimate gold purity and karat content before purchasing valuable items.
• Pawn Shops: Screen precious metal items during evaluation and purchasing.
• Precious Metal Recycling: Sort mixed jewelry and precious metal scrap by composition.
• Refining Operations: Evaluate incoming precious metal materials before further processing.
• Estate & Collection Evaluation: Investigate unknown jewelry and precious metal items.
• Quality Control: Compare precious metal alloy compositions during manufacturing.

For businesses that only occasionally need precious metal testing, renting an XRF analyzer provides a practical alternative to purchasing a dedicated precious metals analyzer.

5. Car Catalyst Mode – Catalytic Converter Platinum, Palladium & Rhodium Analysis

Analyze valuable precious metals in automotive catalytic converter materials.

The Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert includes Car Catalyst Mode for elemental analysis of automotive catalytic converter materials.

Catalytic converters contain valuable platinum group metals (PGMs), primarily platinum (Pt), palladium (Pd), and rhodium (Rh).

The concentrations of these metals are important for catalytic converter recycling, material valuation, refining, and precious metal recovery.

Using handheld XRF, recycling companies and precious metal processors can analyze prepared catalytic converter samples to estimate PGM concentrations and assist with material classification.

Primary elements of interest include:

• Platinum (Pt)
• Palladium (Pd)
• Rhodium (Rh)

Common customer applications:

• Catalytic Converter Recycling: Evaluate PGM concentrations in prepared converter materials.
• Precious Metal Recovery: Estimate recoverable platinum group metal content.
• Recycling Yard Operations: Screen and classify catalytic converter material batches.
• Refinery Feedstock Evaluation: Assess incoming catalytic converter powders before processing.
• Material Purchasing: Compare PGM concentrations when evaluating catalyst materials.
• Batch Sorting: Separate catalytic converter materials based on measured elemental composition.
• Quality Control: Evaluate material consistency across prepared catalyst samples.

Accurate catalytic converter analysis benefits from representative sample preparation, including crushing, grinding, and homogenizing catalyst material before testing.

For catalytic converter recyclers, precious metal processors, and refining businesses, renting the X-MET8000 Expert provides access to PGM analysis for temporary projects, material evaluations, and additional testing capacity.

6. Lead in Paint Mode – Lead Paint Screening & Coating Analysis

Portable XRF screening for lead in painted surfaces and coatings.

The Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert includes Lead in Paint Mode for elemental analysis of lead in painted surfaces and industrial coatings.

Lead-containing paint remains a concern in older buildings, industrial facilities, painted equipment, and certain manufactured products.

Portable XRF technology provides a convenient, non-destructive method for screening painted surfaces without removing large quantities of material for laboratory testing.

Common customer applications:

• Building Renovation: Screen painted surfaces before renovation or maintenance projects.
• Industrial Facilities: Evaluate painted machinery, structures, and equipment.
• Manufacturing: Screen coatings and painted components for lead content.
• Demolition Planning: Investigate lead-containing coatings before material removal.
• Property Maintenance: Evaluate painted surfaces in older facilities.
• Product Testing: Screen painted consumer goods and manufactured components.
• Material Investigations: Identify lead-containing coatings on unknown materials.

Lead in Paint Mode is useful for industrial screening, preliminary material investigations, and coating evaluations.

For projects requiring formal regulatory lead paint inspections, customers should confirm the required testing methodology and instrument performance specifications before beginning work.

Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Manufacturer	Hitachi High-Tech
Model	X-MET8000 Expert
Technology	Energy Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence (EDXRF)
X-ray Tube	50 kV
Detector	Large-Area Silicon Drift Detector (SDD)
Elemental Range	Magnesium (Mg) through Uranium (U), application-dependent
Filter System	Automatic Six-Position Filter Changer
Light Element Analysis	Mg, Al, Si, P, S
Alloy Grade Identification	Integrated Alloy Grade Library
Display	Integrated Color Touchscreen
Connectivity	Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Protection Rating	IP54
Weight	Approximately 3.3 lb (1.5 kg), including battery
Rental Applications	Alloy, Alloy+, Regulated Goods, Precious Metals, Car Catalyst, Lead in Paint

Flexible XRF Rental Options

Alloy Geek offers flexible rental periods to accommodate short-term testing projects, industrial maintenance, temporary equipment needs, and extended analytical work.

Weekly Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert Rental

Ideal for short-term inspections, material identification projects, scrap sorting, jewelry evaluations, and temporary testing needs.

A weekly rental provides access to professional XRF analysis without committing to long-term equipment ownership.

Monthly Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert Rental

A great option for manufacturing projects, ongoing material inspections, catalytic converter processing, electronics screening, and businesses requiring XRF testing over several weeks.

Monthly rentals provide additional flexibility for larger projects and recurring analytical needs.

Three-Month Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert Rental

Designed for extended industrial projects, plant shutdowns, temporary production capacity, recycling operations, and longer-term material analysis programs.

Extended rentals provide a cost-effective solution for businesses that need professional XRF testing over multiple months.

What's Included with Your XRF Rental

Every Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert rental includes the analyzer and essential accessories for portable, handheld, and stationary XRF testing.

• Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert Handheld XRF Analyzer
• Installed Analytical Modes: Alloy, Alloy+, Regulated Goods, Precious Metals, Car Catalyst, and Lead in Paint
• Two (2) Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Batteries
• Rugged Transport Case
• Portable XRF Test Stand: Lightweight stand with safety shield for convenient stationary testing
• Testing Plate: Provides a convenient surface for positioning samples during analysis
• AC Power Adapter
• Battery Charger

The included portable test stand, safety shield, and testing plate provide additional flexibility for analyzing small samples, jewelry, metal components, and other materials that are more conveniently measured in a stationary setup.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use all six analytical modes during my rental?

Yes. This X-MET8000 Expert includes Alloy, Alloy+, Regulated Goods, Precious Metals, Car Catalyst, and Lead in Paint analytical modes.

Can I rent this XRF analyzer for just one week?

Yes. Alloy Geek offers weekly rental options for short-term projects, temporary testing needs, and equipment evaluations.

Can this analyzer identify aluminum alloys?

Yes. The X-MET8000 Expert supports direct light element analysis, including magnesium and silicon, making it useful for aluminum alloy identification and sorting.

Can I test stainless steel, nickel alloys, and copper alloys?

Yes. The analyzer supports a broad range of industrial alloys, including stainless steels, nickel alloys, copper alloys, titanium alloys, and other engineering metals.

Can I test gold jewelry and precious metals?

Yes. Precious Metals Mode provides elemental analysis of gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metal alloys. XRF measures surface composition, so plated and layered materials may require additional evaluation.

Can I analyze catalytic converters?

Yes. Car Catalyst Mode is designed for platinum, palladium, and rhodium analysis in catalytic converter materials. Representative sample preparation is important for meaningful results.

Can I use this analyzer for RoHS screening?

Yes. Regulated Goods Mode supports elemental screening for substances of concern in electronics, plastics, and consumer goods. XRF measures total elemental concentrations rather than every regulated chemical species or compound.

Can I use this XRF for lead paint testing?

Yes. Lead in Paint Mode provides elemental analysis of lead in painted surfaces and coatings. For regulated inspections, verify the applicable instrument and testing requirements.

Does this analyzer measure carbon?

No. Handheld XRF cannot directly measure carbon. Applications requiring carbon analysis may require LIBS or optical emission spectroscopy (OES).

Does Alloy Geek provide rental training?

Yes. Alloy Geek offers virtual training and technical support to help customers get started with their rental analyzer.

Does this rental Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert come with a portable test stand?

Yes! Every rental includes a compact portable test stand with a safety shield, making it easy to perform stationary XRF measurements on smaller samples. If your application requires a larger sample stage or additional workspace, simply select the Larger Test Stand option when configuring your rental.

Rent Your Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert from Alloy Geek

Whether you're sorting industrial alloys, testing jewelry, analyzing catalytic converters, screening electronics, or investigating lead-containing coatings, the Hitachi X-MET8000 Expert offers a flexible solution for a wide range of elemental analysis applications.

Alloy Geek specializes in handheld XRF analyzers, rental equipment, certified reference materials, accessories, and technical support.

Contact Alloy Geek at 919-400-1216 or sales@alloygeek.com to discuss rental availability, pricing, and your testing application.